Rise of the Ronin Wiki
SAMURAI · BAKUMATSU · 1863
Master Team NINJA's Bakumatsu epic with our community wiki — weapon tier lists, combat styles, every ending, full maps, and beginner tips for PC & PS5.
Game Video
Watch Rise of the Ronin in Action
See Team NINJA's open-world samurai combat, Blade Twin story beats, and the war-torn Bakumatsu battlefields in the official launch trailer.
Game Overview
What Is Rise of the Ronin?
Team NINJA's open-world action RPG is set during Japan's 1863 Bakumatsu period. You play as a masterless samurai navigating a nation torn between pro-Shogun and anti-Shogun factions. Across Yokohama, Edo, and Kyoto, every choice you make shapes the fate of an era — and the endings you unlock.
Open-World Bakumatsu RPG
This open-world action RPG comes from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind Nioh and NINJA GAIDEN. As a ronin — a masterless samurai — you navigate the political chaos of 1863 Japan across Yokohama, Edo, and Kyoto, choosing sides and shaping the nation's fate.
Deep Combat & Branching Endings
Wield katana, spears, and firearms across distinct Combat Styles, forge bonds through Veiled Vows romance, and hunt down every fugitive, cat, and treasure chest. The choices you make across the campaign culminate in branching endings — including whether to spare your Blade Twin.
Start Here
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Rise of the Ronin Beginner Guide
11 essential tips to survive your first hours in the Bakumatsu — from unlocking the Glider and reaching Yokohama to picking your Blade Sharpening Origin.
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Weapon Tier List
Rank every katana, odachi, spear, and ranged weapon to find the best blades and builds for your playstyle before your next boss fight.
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All Endings Guide
Trigger every ending, decide your Blade Twin's fate, and claim the exclusive Masterwork gear tied to each branching finale.
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Tips & Difficulty
Master the combat system with pro tips for Counterspark parries, Style switching, and the right difficulty for your skill level.
Game Explore
Explore the Rise of the Ronin Wiki
Dive into every corner of the wiki — weapons, characters, maps across Yokohama, Edo and Kyoto, performance tweaks, and platform guides.
Guides
Complete guides — beginner tips, chapter walkthroughs, difficulty, Blade Sharpening Origins, endings, game length, and the Platinum route.
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Beginner Tips & Walkthroughs
Essential early-game priorities — stick to the main story until Yokohama, grab the Glider and Horse Flute, and learn the combat fundamentals so you survive the Bakumatsu from the very first hours. - 2
Origins, Difficulty & Endings
Pick the right Blade Sharpening Origin (Killer, Breaker, Seducer, Sapper) for your build, choose a difficulty that matches your skill, and learn exactly how to spare your Blade Twin and unlock the best ending. - 3
Skill Trees, Bonds & Progression
Prioritize the must-have skills — Auto Life Recovery, Speechcraft, and the Grappling Rope — build Bonds with allies like Gonzo and Ryoma to unlock Combat Styles, and use the Longhouse hub to accelerate progression. - 4
Game Length & Trophy Roadmap
Clear expectations on how long the main story and 100% completion take (80–100 hours), plus a focused trophy guide covering the four missable trophies, the 100 Cats grind, and the fastest Platinum route.
Weapons
Master every weapon type — katanas, combat styles, weapon tier list, gear rarity, set bonuses, and the best weapons and builds for 2026.
Read More ->Weapon Tier List & Best Picks
Every weapon type ranked from S to C tier for 2026, with the best styles to pair, upgrade priorities, and which picks fit your build.Weapon Types & Combat Styles
A full breakdown of blades, sabers, and ranged weapons, plus how Combat Style stances change your attack strings, Ki damage, and range.Rarity, Set Bonuses & Katana Styles
How gear rarity (Common to Legendary) controls set bonus tiers, plus every katana style — Mumyo-ryu, Nioh-ryu, Aisu Kage-ryu — and their proficiency bonuses.
Characters
Meet every character — your custom Blade Twin, historical figures like Ryoma, factions, signature weapons, and Veiled Vows romance options.
Read More ->Character Creation & Customization
Master the character creator — body types, faces, hairstyles, makeup, and Blade Sharpening Origins — to forge a Blade Twin that fits your playstyle.Bonds & Veiled Vows Romance
Build favor through Bond Missions, unlock every romance option, and earn the best Veiled Vows with the characters who matter most to your story.Factions & Historical Figures
Understand the Anti-Shogunate and pro-Shogunate factions, their key allies like Ryoma and Kogoro Katsura, and how your choices reshape Japan's future.
Maps
Find every collectible — all 100 cats, 91 fugitives, 113 treasure chests, and hidden boss locations across Yokohama, Edo, and Kyoto.
Read More ->All 100 Cat Locations
Track down every feline collectible in Yokohama and beyond, with region-by-region breakdowns and the rewards waiting at each milestone.Fugitives & Hidden Bosses
Hunt all 91 fugitives and uncover hidden boss locations to unlock rare combat styles, weapons, and armor you cannot get anywhere else.Treasure Chests & Rewards
Loot every chest across the three major regions — 113 in total — and learn which rewards, gear, and upgrade materials each region offers.
Performance
Fix crashes, unlock FPS, and optimize graphics on PC — system requirements, FPS tweaks, performance Mods, and stutter fixes for 2026.
Read More ->FPS Unlock & Settings
Unlock the framerate beyond 60 FPS with config tweaks, pick the best graphics settings for your hardware, and eliminate stuttering for smooth combat.Crash & Stutter Fixes
Resolve application errors, crashes, and lag with a tested set of fixes — from driver updates to in-game options and config file edits.Performance Mods
Curated community mods that boost FPS and fix stutters, with installation steps and version notes so nothing breaks after a patch.
Platforms
Is the game on PC, PS5, Xbox, or Steam Deck? Full platform coverage — Steam details, PS Plus Co-op rules, specs, and 2026 port status.
Read More ->PS5 & PC (Steam) Coverage
Full breakdown of the PS5 release and the Steam PC port — features, performance, settings, and how the two versions compare.PS Plus & Co-op Requirements
Clear answers on whether PS Plus is required, what it costs, and exactly what you need to play online co-op with friends.Steam Deck & Xbox Status
Honest performance reports for Steam Deck and the latest on whether an Xbox Series X|S port exists or is rumored for 2026.
Reviews
Honest reviews — Metacritic scores, critic and player feedback, PS5/PC impressions, and whether it's a Soulslike worth your time.
Read More ->Metacritic & Critic Scores
The full Metacritic breakdown — what professional critics scored the game, the consensus, and how it stacks up against Team NINJA's previous titles.Player Impressions
In-depth player reviews after 60+ hours covering story, combat, the open world, performance, and overall value to help you decide before buying.Is It a Soulslike?
A clear answer on how this Team NINJA title compares to Soulslikes and Ghost of Tsushima — difficulty, combat depth, and what kind of action-RPG fan it suits.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions new players ask before diving into Team NINJA's open-world epic.
Is Rise of the Ronin a Soulslike?
Not strictly. The game shares some Team NINJA DNA but uses a far more forgiving combat system with no corpse runs, an easy death penalty, and three difficulty options. Most players compare it more closely to Ghost of Tsushima than to Dark Souls or Elden Ring.
Is Rise of the Ronin on PC and Steam?
Yes. It launched as a PS5 console exclusive in March 2024 and later arrived on PC via Steam. Our Steam, Steam Deck, and system requirements pages cover performance, FPS unlock, and graphics settings.
Is Rise of the Ronin on Xbox?
No Xbox version has been announced. The game is currently available on PS5 and PC (Steam). See our platforms section for the latest updates on any future ports.
How long is Rise of the Ronin?
A main-story playthrough takes roughly 25–30 hours, while completionist runs that collect every cat, fugitive, and treasure chest across Yokohama, Edo, and Kyoto can stretch to 60+ hours. Our game length guide breaks it down by playstyle.
How many endings does Rise of the Ronin have?
The story branches into multiple endings decided by a pivotal choice in the final mission, The Veiled Edge — most notably whether you spare or kill your Blade Twin. Our endings guide covers how to trigger each finale and the Masterwork rewards for every path.
Does Rise of the Ronin require PS Plus for co-op?
Yes, online co-op play on PS5 requires a PlayStation Plus subscription. Our PS Plus page explains exactly what's needed to team up with friends in two-player online co-op.
Ready to Master Rise of the Ronin?
From your first steps in Yokohama to the final confrontation with your Blade Twin, our community wiki covers every weapon, ending, map, and collectible across the Bakumatsu.