SENGOKU MUSOU
WEAPON GUIDE
(v1.1, 12-8-04)

Author: Murataki Hirasaka (MHirasaka at gmail.com)

Update: v1.1 - Added the remaining weapons for
Akechi Mitsuhide, Ishikawa Goemon, Uesugi Kenshin,
Oichi, Kunoichi, Date Masamune, and the three
Edit Officer weapon types.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Intro
2.Weapons
	a. Sanada Yukimura
	b. Maeda Keiji
	c. Oda Nobunaga
	d. Akechi Mitsuhide
	e. Ishikawa Goemon
	f. Uesugi Kenshin
	g. Oichi
	h. Okuni
	i. Kunoichi
	j. Saika Magoichi
	k. Takeda Shingen
	l. Date Masamune
	m. Nouhime
	n. Hattori Hanzou
	o. Mori Ranmaru
	p. Edit Officer - Sword
	q. Edit Officer - Spear
	r. Edit Officer - Naginata
3.Frequently Asked Questions
4.Legal Stuff

To find a particular weapon, use Ctrl+F and look for tags
such as (2-a1 = Yukimura's 1st Weapon). If this system is
too confusing, simply enter the weapon's name into
the find box. The former system is used for people who
do not know the name of the weapon they seek.


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1. Introduction

This is a collection of data from Koei's new action game
Sengoku Musou and its expansion, Moushouden.

Some data is simply statistics and information, found
in the "Vault" section of the game itself. Other data
is strategy for obtaining the Ultimate and Final
weapons (5th and 6th).

This FAQ is bi-lingual to a degree. Names are in both
English and Japanese. Your browser must support JIS
characters in order to correctly display this FAQ.


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WARNING: 

Ultimate Weapons REQUIRE that at least one
ending to Musou mode is completed.



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2. Weapons

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a. Sanada Yukimura - 真田幸村

( 2-a1 ) 1st Weapon

Sickle Spear - 両鎌槍
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 14	

A spear with a sickle-shaped
blase protruding from the
base of the head.




( 2-a2 ) 2nd Weapon

Cross Spear - 十文字槍
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 24

A spear with two sickle
blades that form(s) a cross
shape with the head.




( 2-a3 ) 3rd Weapon

Lunar Spear - 月形十文字槍
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 31

A spear said to be crafted by
the great smith Houzouin.




( 2-a4 ) 4th Weapon

Kouryuga - 紅交龍牙
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 42

A spear adorned with blades
that resemble the teeth of a
red dragon.




( 2-a5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Susano - 炎槍素戔鳴
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 47
Innate Element: Fire
Supplemental Stats:
	Life+50
	Musou+27
	Attack+40
	Defense+38

A spear that embodies the
power of the god of
destruction.

Note: Susano-wa is the Japanese god of
the wind and storms, who was born
from the nose of Izanagi.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Summer Campaign for Osaka - 大坂夏の陣

1. Clear the first mission: Luring Maeda
Toshitsune and Matsudaira Tadanao to the Sanada-Maru.
2. Clear the second mission: Destroy the Tokugawa cannons.
3. Clear the third mission: Return to the main camp.
4. Clear the fourth mission: Prevent Data Masamune from
entering the castle.
5. Clear the fifth mission: Storm the Tokugawa camp
6. After clearing the fifth mission, achieve a KO count
of 1000.
7. Supply unit appears at the southwestern entry point and
heads northeast toward the right-middle entry point.

Tip: The easiest way (I've found) to acquire the weapon is
to complete the stage normally until Hideyori retreats
into Osaka Castle and Ohno Harunaga takes over, then
use the westernmost entry point to acquire kills (it's
the most active entry point). 

Note: Once you enter the northern Tokugawa
fortress, you will be sealed in and will be forced to kill
around 100 enemy troops. Try to time the KO count to hit 1000 as
you escape the fortress.




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b. Maeda Keiji - 前田慶次

( 2-b1 ) 1st Weapon

Double Pike - 二又矛
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 17

A pike with a dual blade.




( 2-b2 ) 2nd Weapon

Koto Pike - 琴柱矛
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 27

Called such for its
resemblance to the musical
instrument.

Note: A koto is a 13-string chamber
instrument that originated in the 7th century.




( 2-b3 ) 3rd Weapon

Crimson Pike - 皆朱矛
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 34

The spear used by Keiji when
he drove away the Mogami
forces.




( 2-b4 ) 4th Weapon

Kagura - 戦神楽
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 45

Named after a divine dance
for its elegance and grace in
battle.

Note: Kagura is a dance once used to please
the gods. Its literal translation is "music
of the gods".




( 2-b5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Izanagi - 天之瓊鉾
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 50
Innate Element: Lightning
Supplemental Stats:
	Life+50
	Attack+46
	Mounted Attack+44
	Musou Charge+25

The pike said to belong to
Izanagi, one of the gods of
creation.

Note: Izanagi is from the Shintoist creation myth.
According to legend, Izanagi dipped his pike into
the sea and the water on the tip dropped back
into the sea and formed the Japanese
archipelago.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Test at Kawanakajima - 川中島腕試し

1. Defeat all sub-generals and their respective generals.
2. Supply unit appears from southeastern entry point, heads
north to northeastern entry point.

Note: All kills must be by Keiji. Kills by your allied
generals will lose the weapon for you. Additionally, this
cannot be done with a second player.




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c. Oda Nobunaga - 織田信長

( 2-c1 ) 1st Weapon

Kumo-giri - 蜘蛛切
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 15

A blade that belonged to
Raikoh of the legendary Genji
Clan.

Note: Kumo is "spider" in Japanese.




( 2-c2 ) 2nd Weapon

Oni-giri - 鬼切
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 25

Said to be the sword used by
the ancient hero Tsuna
Watanabe.

Note: "Oni" are Japanese devils characterized
usually by loincloth and massive clubs.




( 2-c3 ) 3rd Weapon

Hasebe - 圧し切長谷部
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 32

An exceptional blade forged
by the great smith Kunishige
Hasebe.




( 2-c4 ) 4th Weapon

Muramasa - 妙法千五村正
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 43

A dark masterpiece crafted
by the legendary smith
Muramasa.

Note: The Muramasa comes from a Japanese
legend about a pair of sword smiths, Muramasa
and Masamune. Muramasa's blade, when he placed it
into a stream, cut passing leaves in two instantly.
Masamune's sword repelled the leaves, for it posessed
spiritual discernment.




( 2-c5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Orochi - 蛇之麁正
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 48
Innate Element: Darkness
Supplemental Stats:
	Musou+45
	Attack+26
	Mounted Attack+49
	Attack Range+35

The blade that was used to
slay Orochi, the great serpent.

Note: Orochi was a massive eight-headed serpent
that ravaged Japan in mythology. Supposedly,
Susano-wa found a blade within one of the serpent's
tails and killed the serpent. Unfortunately, the sword
was not called "Orochi", but Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi (the
grass-cutting sword).


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Acquisition:

Stage: Battle of Okehazama - 桶狭間の戦い

1. Clear the first mission: Attack the Imagawa Outposts
2. Fail the second mission: Clear the enemies at Zenshouji
3. Defeat Imagawa generals until only two remain.
4. Upon moving toward the western half of the stage,
Hattori Hanzou will appear and head for the Imagawa
camp.
5. Beat Hanzou to the Imagawa camp.
6. Supply unit appears in the southwest.



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d. Akechi Mitsuhide - 明智光秀

( 2-d1 ) 1st Weapon

Nameless - 無銘
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 14

A standard katana sword
with no engraved markings.




( 2-d2 ) 2nd Weapon

Masterpiece - 無銘業物
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 24

A quality sword with no
engraved markings.




( 2-d3 ) 3rd Weapon

Chikakage - 備前近景
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 31

Mitsuhide's sword of choice.
Forged by the great smith
Chikakage.




( 2-d4 ) 4th Weapon

Juzumaru - 数珠丸恒次
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 42

A blessed sword said to have
belonged to the divine Nichiren.




( 2-d5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Futsu-Mitama - 霊剣布都御魂
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 47
Innate Element: Lightning
Supplemental Stats:
	Musou+37
	Attack+42
	Defense+45
	Attack Range+28

Said to be a gift from the
gods to Emperor Jinmu.

Note: Jinmu was the original
emperor of Japan. He claimed to be
the grandson of Amaterasu, the
sun goddess.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Battle of Yamasaki (Upper) - 山崎の戦い

1. Clear the mission: Secure Tennouzan by
defeating the Defense Captains at the summit
2. Clear the mission: Rescue Matsuda Masachika
by defeating the two generals who march on him.
3. Clear the mission: Defeat the enemy at the
summit and occupy Tennouzan.
4. Supply unit appears at the western entry point
and heads for the northeastern entry point.

Note: Steps 1-3 must be within 5 minutes
of the stage start. Maeda Keiji begins his
charge and Niwa Nagahide appears, these are
the events that signal that you've taken too long.



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e. Ishikawa Goemon - 石川五右衛門

( 2-e1 ) 1st Weapon

Stone Splitter - 石割り
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 16

Club and cannon set that can
literally crush stone.




( 2-e2 ) 2nd Weapon

Rock Crusher - 岩破
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 26

Club and cannon set that can
destroy giant boulders.




( 2-e3 ) 3rd Weapon

Bond Breaker - 獄崩
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 33

Club and cannon set said to
be able to level mountains.




( 2-e4 ) 4th Weapon

Kai-Basara - 魁伐折羅
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 44

Named after one of the
Twelve Generals of the
Heavens.

Note: The Twelve Heavenly Generals
are the guardians of Yakushi Nyorai, the
Buddha of healing and medicine.


( 2-e5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Takemikazuchi - 轟雷建御雷
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 49
Innate Element: Lightning
Supplemental Stats:
	Life+49
	Ranged Defense+27
	Speed+49
	Agility+36

Said to embody the soul of
the mythical warrior
Takemikazuchi.

Note: Takemikazuchi is the
god of thunder and lightning (or
war, depending on the legend you read)
born from the blood of Kaguzuchi.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Osaka Infiltration - 大阪城無断侵入

1. Complete the mission to examine
every room on the second floor within
five minutes of the mission announcement.
2. Precious item report in the room
with the exit.



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f. Uesugi Kenshin - 上杉謙信

( 2-f1 ) 1st Weapon

Wave Blade - 波波刀
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 15

A sword with a deadly waved
blade.




( 2-f2 ) 2nd Weapon

Shichitsuka - 七握刀
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 25

An ancient long sword of
renown.




( 2-f3 ) 3rd Weapon

Seven Spirits - 七支霊刀
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 32

An ancient long sword with
mystical properties.




( 2-f4 ) 4th Weapon

Ichimonji - 姫鶴一文字
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 43

Kenshin's sword. Said to
embody a woman who
appeared in his dreams.

Note: I've heard of some
women being referred to as the
"old battle axe", but this
is ridiculous...




( 2-f5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Murakumo - 天叢雲
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 48
Innate Element: Ice
Supplemental Stats:
	Life+50
	Ranged Attack+47
	Mounted Attack+41
	Speed+45

Said to be crafted from the
tail of the great serpent
Orochi.

Note: Perhaps this is meant
to be the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi...?


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Acquisition:

Stage: Kawanakajima Showdown - 川中島宿命戦

1. Clear the mission: Occupy Kaizu Castle
2. Clear the mission: Defeat Hattori Hanzou
3. Clear the mission: Defeat Sanada Yukimura
and defend Kaizu Castle.
4. Clear the mission: Pull back from
the front lines.
5. Once mission appears to charge into the Takeda
camp, you have 60 seconds to complete the mission
to obtain the weapon. Fire up your AWD Matsukaze
and haul ass.
6. Supply unit appears at Kaizu Castle and heads
for the summit of Mt. Saijou.



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g. Oichi - お市

( 2-g1 ) 1st Weapon

Ume - 剣玉・梅
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 12

A kendama with a crimson
ball.

Note: A kendama is a popular
child's toy in Japan. As of late,
it has actually become a full-fledged
competitive sport for adults, as well
as children.




( 2-g2 ) 2nd Weapon

Fuji - 剣華玉・藤
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 22

A kendama with a violet ball.




( 2-g3 ) 3rd Weapon

Yuri - 剣美玉・百合
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 29

A kendama with an ivory ball.




( 2-g4 ) 4th Weapon

Sumire - 如意宝珠・菫
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 40

A kendama crafted from a
celestial orb.




( 2-g5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Sakura - 木花開耶・桜
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 45
Innate Element: Lightning
Supplemental Stats:
	Attack+44
	Defense+39
	Ranged Defense+39
	Musou Charge+40

A kendama imbued with the
spirit of the legendary beauty
Konohana.

Note1: Sakura are the Japanese cherry
trees that are so commonly depicted in anime,
movies, and the like.

Note2: Konohana, is the princess of the flowers.
Daughter of the mountain god, Oho-Yama. Her beauty
is such that is supposedly makes flowers blossom.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Battle of Anegawa - 姉川の戦い

1. Clear the mission: Defeat Tokugawa Ieyasu
2. Clear the mission: Defeat Maeda Keiji
3. Clear the mission: Defeat Nouhime
4. Clear the mission: Prevent enemy reinforcements
from entering the main camp.
5. Supply unit appears in the southwest and heads north.

Note: All allied generals must survive until the supply unit message.



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h. Okuni - 阿国

( 2-h1 ) 1st Weapon

Ban-Gasa - 番傘
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 13

A standard Eastern style
umbrella.




( 2-h2 ) 2nd Weapon

Mai-Gasa - 舞傘
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 23

An umbrella used for
traditional dance.




( 2-h3 ) 3rd Weapon

Butoh-Gasa - 舞闘傘
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 30

An umbrella specially crafted
for battle.




( 2-h4 ) 4th Weapon

Tekko - 流泉月花
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 41

An umbrella enchanted with
the powers of the Moon.




( 2-h5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Hikage - 日影天鈿女
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 46
Innate Element: Fire
Supplemental Stats:
	Defense+41
	Ranged Attack+33
	Jump+49
	Attack Range+37

Said to be carried by an
acolyte of the great goddess
Amaterasu.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Dance of Ise-Nagashima - 伊勢長島の舞

1. Avoid failing the mission: Stay near Ishikawa Goemon
by not straying too far from him.
2. Defeat Mori Ranmaru and Akechi Mitsuhide as you would
normally.
3. Defeat Hattori Hanzou.
4. Supply unit appears in the central fort and moves quickly to
the northwest.




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i. Kunoichi - くのいち

( 2-i1 ) 1st Weapon

Dagger(s) - 穴苦無
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 12

Custom daggers with holes in
the blade.




( 2-i2 ) 2nd Weapon

Whirlwind - 回旋苦無
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 22

Daggers made to be spun
when attacking.




( 2-i3 ) 3rd Weapon

Cyclone - 烈風円旋刃
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 29

Daggers said to literally call
forth the wind.




( 2-i4 ) 4th Weapon

Shiranui - 絶不知火
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 40

Enchanted daggers said to be able
to vanquish evil spirits.




( 2-i5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Kushinada - 琥死那陀
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 45
Innate Element: Ice
Supplemental Stats:
	Life+37
	Musou+45
	Ranged Defense+49
	Jump+29

The goddess Kushinada is
said to have shape-changed
into this blade.

Note: Unless I'm very much mistaken,
Kushinada was never a goddess, but
rather, a young woman who was to be
sacrificed to Orochi. Susano-wa rescued her,
in exchange for her hand in marriage.
To hide her from Orochi, he transformed her
into an elegant comb which he put in his hair.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Ueda Castle Rescue - 上田城救出戦

1. Reach the fifth sub-level in under 3 minutes,
45 seconds.
2. Precious item report in the room where
Sanada Yukimura and Hattori Hanzou are fighting.



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j. Saika Magoichi - 雑賀孫市


( 2-j1 ) 1st Weapon

Sakai Musket - 堺筒
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 14

A musket made in the City of
Sakai.




( 2-j2 ) 2nd Weapon

Tanegashima - 種子島
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 24

A musket made on the island
of Tanegashima.




( 2-j3 ) 3rd Weapon

Kunitomo - 紀州国友
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 31

A musket hand-crafted by the
master gunsmith Kunitomo.




( 2-j4 ) 4th Weapon

Gokuraku - 極楽阿弥陀
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 42

A musket said to be blessed
by the gods.




( 2-j5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Gokuen - 獄焔火具土
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 47
Innate Element: Fire
Supplemental Stats:
	Attack+43
	Ranged Attack+50
	Ranged Defense+41
	Attack Range+43

A musket imbued with the
power of the fire god who
destroy Izanami.

Note: The god in question is Kaguzuchi
(the gun's original name) and Izanami
was killed giving birth to him. The 
intense heat of his body burned her to death.


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Acquisition: 

Stage: Defense of Echizen - 越前防衛戦

1. When the Ikko monks prepare to evacuate
to the northern entry point, ensure that
all five reach the exit safely.
2. Supply unit appears from south-central
entry point and heads toward the east-central
entry point.

Tip: The Morale Drum helps, and be sure to
take care of any officers near the monks.


	

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k. Takeda Shingen - 武田信玄

( 2-k1 ) 1st Weapon

War Fan - 将配
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 16

An ornate fan carried in
battle.




( 2-k2 ) 2nd Weapon

Shogun Fan - 将軍配
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 26

A war fan carried by the
commander of an army.




( 2-k3 ) 3rd Weapon

Furinkazen - 風林火山配
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 33

A war fan engraved with the
teachings of Sun Tzu.

Note: Sun Tzu is, of course, the
legendary Chinese strategist. The
teachings in question were a favorite
of Lord Shingen:

"Swift as the wind, impenetrable as the forest,
destructive as fire, and as immovable as the mountain"




( 2-k4 ) 4th Weapon

Kokushimusou - 国士無双
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 44

A legendary war fan passed onto
only the mightiest of heroes.

Note: Go Shingen go! ^^;




( 2-k5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Kourin - 天孫降臨
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 49
Innate Element: Fire
Supplemental Stats:
	Defense+45
	Mounted Attack+45
	Mounted Defense+43
	Attack Range+50

A divine war fan created in
honor of the birth of Buddha.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Kawanakajima Showdown - 川中島宿命戦

1. Clear the first mission: Capture Zenkouji.
2. Clear the second mission: Defend Chausuyama.
3. Clear the third mission: Defend Kaizu.
4. Clear the fourth mission: Prevent Keiji from
entering the main camp.
5. Once mission appears to charge into the Uesugi
camp, you have 60 seconds to complete the mission
to obtain the weapon. Fire up your AWD Matsukaze
and haul ass.
6. Supply unit appears in the western
Uesugi encampment and heads for Zenkouji.

Tip: Defeat the general outside the western
gate to Mt. Saijyo before the mission is ordered
to save time.



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l. Date Masamune - 伊達政宗

( 2-l1 ) 1st Weapon

Oak Sword - 棒刀
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 13

Swords carved out of fine
oak.




( 2-l2 ) 2nd Weapon

Mauler Blade - 神木刀
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 23

Hard wooden swords that
can shatter bones on impact.




( 2-l3 ) 3rd Weapon

Divine Spruce - 砕骨刀
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 30

Swords carved out of an
ancient, mystical spruce.




( 2-l4 ) 4th Weapon

Bontenmaru - 龍神梵天丸
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 41

Legendary swords made in
the likeness of the dragon god.




( 2-l5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Mikaboshi - 螺鈿三日星
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 46
Innate Element: Ice
Supplemental Stats:
	Attack+45
	Mounted Attack+35
	Musou Charge+32
	Attack Range+39

Said to be imbued with the
power of the star god
Mikaboshi.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Intrusion at Honnouji - 本能寺乱入

1. Clear the first mission: Reach the north hall before
the Akechi Army.
2. Clear the second mission: Defeat the Akechi Elite officers.
3. Clear the third mission: Defeat Akechi Mitsuhide.
4. Clear the fourth mission: Defeat the Oda Elite officers.
5. Supply unit appears in the main hall and heads towards
Nobunaga's current position.

Note: All allied generals must survive until the supply unit message.

Note: When the second mission appears, the Akechi
officers enter super-mode.



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m. Nouhime - 濃姫

( 2-m1 ) 1st Weapon

Tokage - 蜥蜴
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 13

A short blade made to
resemble a lizard.




( 2-m2 ) 2nd Weapon

Kamakiri - 蟷螂
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 23

Claws made to resemble
those of a praying mantis.




( 2-m3 ) 3rd Weapon

Kumo - 蜘蛛
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 30

Claws made from the legs of
a giant spider.




( 2-m4 ) 4th Weapon

Mukade - 蜈蚣
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 41

Clwas made from the hide of
a giant centipede.




( 2-m5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Hiruko - 蛭[虫子]
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 46
Innate Element: Darkness
Supplemental Stats:
	Life+28
	Defense+49
	Speed+35
	Attack Range+43

A cursed arm with the power 
to maim gods.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Rebellion at Honnouji (Upper) - 本能寺の変

1. Clear the first mission: Defeat Oda Nobunaga
quickly, in less than 5 minutes.
2. Supply unit appears from the lower
of the two western entry points and will head
towards the southeastern entry point.



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n. Hattori Hanzou - 服部半蔵

( 2-n1 ) 1st Weapon

Kusarigama - 鎖鎌
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 13

A sickle with a chain
attachment.




( 2-n2 ) 2nd Weapon

Iga-Gama - 伊忍鎌
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 23

A kusarigama given only to
ninjas of the Iga School.




( 2-n3 ) 3rd Weapon

Kubinagi - 首薙鎌
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 30

A heavy kusarigama with a
deadly sharp blade.




( 2-n4 ) 4th Weapon

Hiryuu - 飛竜虚抓
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 41

Said to be made from the
claws of the Hiryuu (flying
dragons)




( 2-n5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Yamikiba - 闇牙黄泉津
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 46
Innate Element: Darkness
Supplemental Stats:
	Musou+40
	Ranged Attack+45
	Speed+42
	Jump+34

A dark weapon said to be
forged in the depths of the
Underworld.

Note: Well, what'dya know?
Yamikiba loosely translates
to underworld. ^^


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Acquisition:

Stage: Battle of Mikatagahara - 三方ヶ原の戦い

1. Clear the first mission: Defeat Oyamada Nobushige.
2. Clear the second mission: Maintain the Crane formation.
3. Clear the third mission: Seal all enemy entry points.
4. Supply unit appears in the southeast and heads west.

Tip: As Muni put it, "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link".
The Crane formation can be a nightmare to maintain, but it is quite
possible. The general idea is to defeat 3 of the 4 Takeda Cavalry
generals. Naitou Masatoyo, Yamagata Masakage, and Baba Nobufusa. However, this
alone will not save the formation. Takeda Katsuyori must also be defeated.
Finally, the most important to defeat is Takeda Shingen's sub-general
Anayama Nobukimi. The "weakest link" would be a Takeda sub-general named
Hirate Hirohide, who could be routed by a sudden breeze. Protecting him will
make things much, much easier. To re-iterate:

Defeat Naitou Masatoyo --> Yamagata Masakage --> Baba Nobufusa,
Defeat Anayama Nobukumi --> Takeda Katsuyori,
Protect Hirate Hirohide




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o. Mori Ranmaru - 森蘭丸

( 2-o1 ) 1st Weapon

Nodachi - 野太刀
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 15

A long, heavy katana.




( 2-o2 ) 2nd Weapon

Zamba - 斬馬刀
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 25

A heavy katana said to be
able to cut horses in two.

Note: I believe the "Zamba" is
a shorter version of "Zambatou", also
known as the horse-killing sword. ;p




( 2-o3 ) 3rd Weapon

Yukimitsu - 不動行光
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 32

One of Ranmaru's prizes
swords, forged by the great
smith Yukimitsu.

Note: Soshu Yukimitsu was an apprentice
of the legendary sword smith, Masamune. Ironically,
Yukimitsu for forging short swords...


( 2-o4 ) 4th Weapon

Tomonari - 覇王友成
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 43

A great katana given to
Ranmaru by his lord,
Nobunaga.




( 2-o5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Kamudo - 神剣カムド
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 48
Innate Element: Ice
Supplemental Stats:
	Defense+40
	Ranged Defense+48
	Speed+40
	Musou Charge+25

A legendary katana said to
cleave the earth and raise
mountains.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Rebellion at Honnouji -本能寺の変

1. Clear the first mission: Thwart the Akechi fire attack.
2. Clear the second mission: Defend Honnouji's south gate.
3. Supply unit appears right next to the south gate.

Note: You must survive four waves of enemy generals and
their troops before the mission is a success. You can tell
if you made it, if Mitsuhide says something to the effect of:
"No! How could our troops be so easily routed?!"



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p. Edit Officer (Sword) - 新武将・刀

( 2-p1 ) 1st Weapon

Katana - 打刀
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 13

A standard Japanese sword.




( 2-p2 ) 2nd Weapon

Ishi-Kiri - 石切
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 23

Katana of the great Genji
warrior Yoshihira.




( 2-p3 ) 3rd Weapon

Doudanuki - 同田貫
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 30

A powerful katana said to be
able to cleave through iron.




( 2-p4 ) 4th Weapon

Kanemitsu - 名物正宗
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 41

Forged by the great smith
Kanemitsu.




( 2-p5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Douji-Kiri - 童子切安綱
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 46
Innate Element: Fire
Supplemental Stats:
	Musou+47
	Attack+44
	Defense+38
	Attack Range+46

The legendary blade that took
the head of the demon
Shuten-Douji.

Note: This is based on an old story
called "Ooeyama no Shuten Douji". In the
story, an ogre named Shuten-Douji wreaks havoc
around Mt. Ooe, near Kyoto. A heroic band
of warriors led by Minamoto Raikou suceed
in killing him and his followers.


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Acquisition:

Stage: Battle of Nagashino - 長篠の戦い

1. Clear the mission: Occupy Nagashino Castle.
2. Defeat the Oda musket generals Shibata Katsuie,
Maeda Toshiie, Takigawa Kazumasu, and Niwa Nagahide.
3. At all times, keep Baba Nobufasa alive.
4. Clear the mission: Defeat the enemy ambush party.
5. Maeda Keiji will charge your home base. Contact him
so that the "Eliminate Maeda Keiji" mission appears,
but don't defeat. Ensure that you contact him BEFORE
he leaves Shitaragahara.
6. Hattori Hanzou will head for Nagashino Castle. Allow
him to reach the castle, and then defeat him.
7. Sanada Yukimura will beg Takeda Katsuyori to retreat, and
the Takeda army will retreat to the southeast.
8. Allow Baba Nobufusa to be routed at this point.
9. Keiji will give Baba a small eulogy to the effect
of "Dying in a blaze of glory, I hope I too die that way"
10. Supply unit appears in the southeast and head north
toward Nagashino Castle.

Note: Basically, you're helping Baba Nobufusa fulfill
the part he played in history. Historically, he held
the rear guard and delivered Katsuyori to safety before
dying. Throughout the level, you *must* keep him alive, which
will probably entail distracting Keiji.



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q. Edit Officer (Spear) - 新武将・槍

( 2-q1 ) 1st Weapon

Spear - 素槍
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 15

A standard battle spear.




( 2-q2 ) 2nd Weapon

Great Spear - 大身槍
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 25

A spear with an immensely
long shaft.




( 2-q3 ) 3rd Weapon

Piercer - 甕通槍
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 32

An incredibly sharp spear said
to easily pierce through any
armor.




( 2-q4 ) 4th Weapon

Nihon-Gou - 日本号
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 43

A spear of renown that
belonged to the great general
Masanori Fukushima.

Note: Nihon-Gou (nihongo) literally means
"the Japanese (language)".




( 2-q5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Tombo-Giri - 蜻蛉切
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 48
Innate Element: Lightning
Supplemental Stats:
	Life+41
	Mounted Attack+50
	Mounted Defense+39
	Jump+32

A dragonfly that landed on
this spear's blade was
instantly cut in two.

Note: Honda Tadakatsu's spear
was known as the Tombo-Giri. (Hence
his opening movie).


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Acquisition:

Stage: Summer Campaign for Osaka (Upper) - 大坂夏の陣

1. Clear the mission: Lure the enemy advance force
to the Sanada-Maru.
2. Clear the mission: Destroy the Tokugawa cannon
units.
3. Clear the mission: Assist Yukimura in returning
to the main camp.
4. Clear the mission: Defeat Date Masamune.
5. Clear the mission: Assist Yukimura's charge.
6. Clear the mission: Rescue Yukimura.
7. Enter the Tokugawa camp before Yukimura.
8. Supply unit appears in the southwest and heads
north and east.



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r. Edit Officer (Naginata) - 新武将・薙刀

( 2-r1 ) 1st Weapon

Polearm - 長巻
Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 14

A standard pole weapon with
good range.




( 2-r2 ) 2nd Weapon

Naginata - 薙刀
Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 24

The classic polearm of Japan.
Very easy to use.




( 2-r3 ) 3rd Weapon

Onitake - 鬼武刀
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 31

The naginata owned by the
great general Onitake.




( 2-r4 ) 4th Weapon

Tomoe - 巴御前
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 42

The naginata of Lady Tomoe,
the greatest female warrior
of Japan.

Note: Tomoe Gozen was indeed a famous
female warrior. She fought in the Gempei War
around 1000 AD. However, she was famous for
her skill with bows and swords, not naginata's.




( 2-r5 ) Ultimate Weapon

Benkei - 弁慶岩融
Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 47
Innate Element: Darkness
Supplemental Stats:
	Ranged Attack+42
	Ranged Defense+49
	Speed+48
	Musou Charge+30

The naginata of Benkei, the
legendary warrior monk.

Note: Saito Musashibo Benkei, a warrior
monk who began his life as a thief. He
guarded the Goyo Bridge in Kyoto and deprived
swordsmen of their weapons. One day, he was beaten
by a tiny warrior named Yoshitsune, who had been
trained by the Tengu. From then on, Benkei
served as Yoshitsune's vassal, until they both
perished in Takadachi Castle. Benkei was famous
for guarding the doorway, even when he was pierced by
dozens of arrows. He fought until his succumbed to his
wounds. Ironically, Yoshitsune had commited hara-kiri already...


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Acquisition:

Stage: Battle of Okehazama - 桶狭間の戦い

1. Defeat all enemy generals and sub-generals
before Oda Nobunaga enters the Imagawa camp.
2. Supply unit appears just outside the Oda
camp and heads toward the southwestern entry point.



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