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Training
Training Rewards
You will encounter various people throughout the game who can teach Kiryu new abilities. Some of the training is physical and some is mental. This section looks at the 8 different methods of training you can do. Most of the training will reward Kiryu with some kind of new ability, but other training exercises will reward you with items.
For some of the mini-game style of training exercises, if you earn a certain score you can also be rewarded with items as well as new abilities.
Gion Martial Arts Dojo
Location: Gion
This dojo is located in the south-east of Gion. You can learn abilities and heat actions for the brawler style here. You are able to enter this dojo any time from 5-1 onwards. Different training excercises become available to you depending on how many encounters you have been in, what level Kiryu is, and/or what chapter you are in.
When you complete all of the Gion Martial Arts Dojo training and the Zanki Dojo training, you are able to learn the [Gion Martial Arts - Sword Reversal] ability in the final chapter. To learn this ability, first speak to Komaki and select the TOP OPTION twice. Then go to the Zanki Dojo where you'll see a crowd of people outside. Speak to them, then after the short scene there, head to Sanjusangendo to trigger a cutscene involving Komaki and Shibusawa. You will then learn the heat action.
You can only do one training session per visit. If you want to do another session, you must leave the dojo and re-enter.
Abilities you can learn at the Gion Martial Arts Dojo
| Training Session | Available From | Conditions | Learned Skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| I want to avoid falling to the ground | 5-1 | Must have been in at least 10 random encounters (story/substory-related fights do not count) | [Technique] Gion Martial Arts - Cat Flip |
| I want to strengthen my throw #1 | 5-1 | Must be at least level 10 | [Technique] Gion Martial Arts - Power Throw #1 |
| I want a way to get out of an enemy's hold | 6-1 | Must have been in at least 20 random encounters (story/substory-related fights do not count) | [Technique] Gion Martial Arts - Grab Reversal |
| I want to strengthen my throw #2 | 7-4 | Must be at least level 30, must have already learned the Gion Martial Arts - Power Throw #1 ability | [Technique] Gion Martial Arts - Power Throw #2 |
| I want a way to counter when I'm about to fall to the ground | 8-1 | Must have been in at least 30 random encounters (story/substory-related fights do not count), must have already learned the Gion Martial Arts - Cat Flip ability | [Technique] Gion Martial Arts - Desperate Fist |
| Do you know any powerful striking techniques? | 10-11 | Must have been in at least 50 random encounters (story/substory-related fights do not count) | [Technique] Gion Martial Arts - Purgatory Palm |
| Gion Martial Arts Secret Technique #1 | 6-1 | Must be at least level 20 | [Heat Action] Gion Martial Arts - Sword Take |
| Gion Martial Arts Secret Technique #2 | 7-4 | Must be at least level 25 | [Heat Action] Gion Martial Arts - Bowl Crusher |
| Gion Martial Arts Secret Technique #3 | 9-2 | Must be at least level 32 | [Heat Action] Gion Martial Arts - Counter Attack |
| Gion Martial Arts Secret Technique #4 | 11-1 | Must be at least level 35 | [Heat Action] Gion Martial Arts - Gun Block |
Horse Archery
Location: Forest Road
This is a mini-game style of training. You can do this any time from 5-5 onwards. However, you cannot do this training at night. There are 4 training exercises for this, but at first you can only do the first 2. Once you clear those two, you unlock the third one. Clearing the third one unlocks the final one. You can play each exercise as many times as you like. After clearing an exercise the first time you will unlock a new ability. Clearing it after unlocking the ability will reward you with a recovery item.
See the horse archery section of the playspot page for help with this training mini-game.
Training Exercises
| Level | Available From | Learned Skill |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 5-5 | Maximum Heat Increase #4 |
| Normal | 5-5 | Maximum Heat Increase #5 |
| Improved | 5-5 (after clearing Beginner and Normal levels) | Maximum Heat Increase #6 |
| Master | 5-5 (after clearing Improved level) | Maximum Heat Increase #7 |
Waterfall
Location: Waterfall (Mountain Road)
The waterfall training is another mini-game style of training. This training becomes accessible in 6-3. At first you can only do the first session, but more unlock as you complete the sessions and progress through the story. Like the horse archery training, you can re-play all the sessions as many times as you want, but you don't get any rewards for clearing them after the first time (the exception being the 4th one, which rewards you with the "Lust Waterfall Water" item). You are able to do this training at any time of the day.
See the waterfall section of the playspot page for help with this training mini-game.
Waterfall Training
| Session | Available From | Learned Skill |
|---|---|---|
| Earthly Desires - Pleasure from a Rod | 6-3 | Red Pride |
| Earthly Desires - Embarrassed by Restraint | 6-3 (after clearing "Pleasure from a Rod" session) | White Pride |
| Earthly Desires - Lips of Pure Love | 7-4 (after clearing "Embarrassed by Restraint" session) | Black Pride |
| Earthly Desires - Spread Legs, Opening the Path to a Dream | 8-1 (after clearing "Lips of Pure Love" session) | Blue Pride |
| Earthly Desires - Debauchery | 9-1 (after clearing "Spread Legs, Opening the Path to a Dream" session) | Yellow Pride |
Zanki Dojo
Location: Rakugai
This dojo is located in the south-east of Rakugai. Run by Shibusawa Zankisai, you can learn single sword style techniques here. You can first enter here in 6-3 and learn the first ability, but you cannot learn the rest of the abilities here until 7-5, provided you can afford it all. All the training will cost you close to 10 Ryo to unlock.
Zanki Dojo Training
| Learned Ability | Available From | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Zanki Style - Boulder Slice | 6-3 | N/A |
| Zanki Style - Chagrin Knowledge | 7-5 | 3000 Mon |
| Zanki Style - Dashing Blade | 7-5 | 5300 Mon |
| Zanki Style - Whirlwind Blade | 7-5 | 1 Ryo 500 Mon |
| Zanki Style - Parry Strike | 7-5 | 2 Ryo 5000 Mon |
| Zanki Blade Stage 1 | 7-5 | Donate a cumulative total of 1 Ryo |
| Zanki Blade Stage 2 | 7-5 (after learning Stage 1) | Donate a cumulative total of 3 Ryo |
| Zanki Blade Stage 3 | 7-5 (after learning Stage 2) | Donate a cumulative total of 5 Ryo |
You charge up the powerful Zanki Blade technique by holding , then releasing. You are vulnerable to enemy attacks while charging, so be careful when using it.
Scarecrow Trianing (Koetsu's Mansion)
Location: Kawara Street
One of the two types of training you can do in the basement of Koetsu's mansion. This is a mini-games style of training. Full details about this mini-game can be found on its own section. You can start doing this training in 6-6 and it consists of 12 training exercises spread across 3 floors. You are rewarded with techniques for various weapons, new ablities, and a weapon for completing these exercises.
See the scarecrow section of the playspot page for help with this training mini-game.
Scarecrow Training
| Floor | Exercise | Weapon | Available From | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starter | Single Sword | 6-6 | [Technique] Single Sword Consecutive Strikes |
| 1 | Twins | Two Swords | 7-4 | [Technique] Two Swords Consecutive Strikes #1 |
| 1 | Demon | Greatsword | 7-4 | [Technique] Greatsword Technique - Knockdown Strike |
| 1 | Ninja | Shortshort | 7-4 | [Technique] Shortsword Technique - Running Stab |
| 2 | Regular Strength | Single Sword | 9-1 (after clearing the first floor exercises) | [Technique] Single Sword Technique - Dodge Strike |
| 2 | Twin Strength | Two Swords | 9-1 (after clearing the first floor exercises) | [Technique] Two Swords Consecutive Strikes #2 |
| 2 | Great Strength | Greatsword | 9-1 (after clearing the first floor exercises) | [Ability] Maximum Heat Increase #1 |
| 2 | Painful Strength | Shortsword | 9-1 (after clearing the first floor exercises) | [Technique] Rigid Body Knowledge |
| 3 | Truthseeking | Single Sword | 10-9 (after clearing the second floor exercises) | [Ability] Maximum Heat Increase #2 |
| 3 | Twin Heaven | Two Swords | 10-9 (after clearing the second floor exercises) | [Technique] True Rigid Body Knowledge |
| 3 | Extreme | Greatsword | 10-9 (after clearing the second floor exercises) | [Ability] Maximum Heat Increase #3 |
| 3 | Purgatory | Single Sword | 10-9 (after clearing the second floor exercises) | [Weapon] Special Knife Masamune |
You cannot use your own weapons here. You must use specific weapons given to you exclusively for this training.
Jiraiya Trianing (Koetsu's Mansion)
Location: Kawara Street
The second kind of training you can do in Koetsu's mansion. It's another mini-game style of training. The first one becomes available in 6-6 and more become available as you progress through the story. This training is more difficult to complete than the scarecrow training. For details about this mini-game, see its own section on this guide. This training does not reward you with any abilities - only weapons.
See the jiraiya section of the playspot page for help with this training mini-game.
Jiraiya Training
| Session | Available From | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| First Section | 6-6 | Juzumaru |
| Earth Section | 8-1 (after clearing First Section) | Mikazuki Munechika |
| Water Section | 9-1 (after clearing Earth Section) | Onimaru Kunitsuna |
| Fire Section | 9-1 (after clearing Water Section) | Dojigiri Yasutsuna |
| Air Section | 10-9 (after clearing Water Section) | Daitenta |
| Sky Section | 11-1 (after clearing Fire and Air Sections) | Muramasa |
| Extreme Section | 11-1 (after clearing Sky Section) | Masamune |
There are 7 weapons to earn in the Jiraiya training. If you want to 100% complete the weapons category, you'll need to complete this training.
Mental Training (Melon Cutting)
Location: River Road
A mini-game style of training in which you slice melons to gain points. You encounter the trainer, En No Ozuma, in 8-8 during the main story, at Hozoin Temple. From 9-1 you will find him on River Road. You can do this training at any time of the day. This training rewards you with special heat actions that can only be used against bosses.
See the melon cutting section of the playspot page for help with this training mini-game.
Melon Cutting Training
| Session | Available From | Learned Heat Action |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Zeal | 9-1 | Mysteries of the Sword - Single Stream |
| Applied Zeal | 9-1 (after clearing Foundational Zeal and Zeal Special Training [Wild Boar] sessions) | Mysteries of the Sword - Firm Judgment |
| Developed Zeal | 10-9 (after clearing Applied Zeal session) | Mysteries of the Sword - Two Heavens |
| Zeal Special Training [Wild Boar] | 8-8 | Mysteries of the Sword - Dry Leaf Smash |
| Zeal Special Training [Snake] | 10-11 | Mysteries of the Sword - Escape Strike |
| Zeal Special Training [Asura] | 12-4 | Mysteries of the Sword - Swallow Drop |
The abilities you learn here are heat actions for use against bosses. The first time you clear a training session, Kiryu has a revelation.
Tengu Mask Training
Location: Rendai Field
You can train with Tengu Mask on Rendai Field starting from 10-8. However, he will only appear in the evening. In order to get him to spawn here, you must first buy the necessary Tengu Mask items from the Peddler at Sanjusangendo. When you purchase the mask, you will receive a letter from Tengu Mask telling you to meet him at Rendai Field in the evening, where he will teach you new Two Sword style techniques.
In order to train with him, you must hand over the mask you bought, then accept his challenge (keep selecting the TOP OPTION in conversation until you fight). You must defeat him in order to learn the new ability.
Tengu Mask Training
| Ability | Available From | Required Mask (from Peddler) |
|---|---|---|
| Two Sword Rolling Slice | 10-9 (evening only) | Mysterious Small Tengu Mask |
| Two Sword Yin and Yang | 10-9 (evening only) | Mysterious Crow Tengu Mask |
| Two Sword Sudden Death | 11-1 (evening only) | Mysterious Tengu Mask |
| Secret Skill - Tengu Feet | 12-1 (evening only) | Mysterious Large Tengu Mask |
Koetsu's Ninja
There are 18 ninja found in Koetsu's basement. You can start speaking to them from 6-6 onwards. At first, not many of them will respond to you when you speak to them, but more will respond to you as you progress through the story. Of these ninja, there are some who will either divulge useful information or give you an item. You should speak to them when you find yourself down here to get these rewards.
Information or Items Received from Ninja
| Item/Information | Ninja No. | Available From |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Spirit Document | 7 | 6-6 |
| Tengu Information | 11 | 9-1 |
| Gold Warrior Information | 15 | 11-1 |
| Yatsuka Document | 16 | 11-1 |
| Black Stone | 18 | 12-1 |
