A third warrior comes out of the gate, deal with him then look the way you came from and slightly left, you'll want to jump and hold onto the yellowish ledge. You can take a branch to the left of the ceramic shard to get around the enemies and stealth them if you wish. Two enemies and 1x Ceramic Shard await ahead.
A small staircase down leads to three dogs and a warrior. Return to the castle gates and go to where you fought the rats. Now go to the Sculptor's Idol and unlock the first passive skills in Ashina Line if you have the skill points, as they are very useful. He mentions that they have no specific rules but winning and that it will assist you in further "rat hunting". If you go back to talk to Tengu of Ashina he'll reward you with Ashina Esoteric Text, which unlocks the Ashina Arts tree. The Loaded Axe is particularly useful against these enemies, wait until they are charging at you, and then use it to open them up to a Deathblow. To engage them, it's best to go to the left side and stealth the one that is hiding behind a tree. They will also grapple onto ledges and follow you around. Be mindful that these enemies have ranged attacks, a perilous grab, and can also inflict the Poison Status Abnormality. They will discuss the Land of Ashina might not survive long as Lord Isshin is sick and mention a separate mission by the Serpent Valley. Eavesdropping OpportunityĪfter grappling onto the roof of the first locked gate, look behind you to see two Assasins (straw hat stocky fellows). They protect the nobles within the palace, as well as guarding against the escape of the hostage: Kuro The Divine Heir.
Red Guard Elite (Rifle and Dual Odachi)Īshina Castle is an impressive complex guarded by tall walls, fearless Fencer and the agile Nightjar Ninja.1x Bloodsmoke Ninjutsu ( Ninjutsu Technique).Seven Ashina Spears - Shume Masaji Oniwa.