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Dragon’s Edge is unlocked by completing the Topple the Traitor main story quest in Yamashiro by assassinating the Two-Faced.
Shinobi’s Fury
The speed and evasiveness the tanto grants and its synergy with the hidden blade make it a go-to for fast-twitch players, though tantos aren’t great for ranged combat. What makes Shinobi’s Fury such a useful tanto is its perk, which causes weakpoint attacks to make enemies vulnerable a second time. When stacked with other gear like the Hood of the Dragon, whose perk restores 33% health on weakpoint attacks, it makes Naoe far more formidable in close-range combat as two consecutive weakpoint attacks restore a whopping two thirds of her health bar.
Shinobi’s Fury can be found by killing The Golden Teppo in the main quest line by completing either the “Defensive Position” or “Drive the Point Home” quest.
Ocean’s Grip
The most effective tactic when fighting as Naoe is managing distance. Kusarigamas are great for keeping enemies at bay from a safe distance, and the Ocean’s Grip is unique in that when you hit enemies further than three meters away, damage is increased by 60%. Using kusarigamas to keep enemies at bay is the most tactical, measured way to play as Naoe, and while it can take a while to dispatch enemies with this method, Ocean’s Grip greatly expedites the process and buys you time to collect yourself in the midst of chaos.
Ocean’s Grip is unlocked by assassinating Lopo Cruz in the Pirates Alliance side quest in Wakasa.
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Turquoise Zephyr
If you’re a parry-heavy player, the Turquoise Zephyr is one of the most deadly long katanas in the game. Its perk pushes enemies back upon a successful parry, completely changing the rhythm of battle in your favor, particularly if you’re the strategic type. When combined with gear boasting further effects like the Armor of the Undead, which creates a cloud of poison on a successful parry, it’s a particularly effective way to wreak havoc when surrounded.
