Samurai Western Weapons Guide Written by Shing Yeung E-Mail: yeungks2001@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction Thank you for taking the time to open this guide and read through it. I have written this guide to help players to understand more about their weapons. If you have any questions or find any mistakes I make, please feel free to E-Mail me. I will respond as soon as possible. Also, when you E-mail to me, please let your subject be the title of this game with the word Weapons at the end. I don't want any stupid questions or spam, thank you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table of Contents I. Basic Action Control II. Sword Stances and Master Mode III. Sword Informations IV. Game Tips V. Ralph's Guns VI. Legal VII. Credits ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I. Basic Action Control -Player One Control- Moving- Left Analog Stick/Directional Buttons Attack- [ ] Button Deflect(Block)- O Button/R1 Button Dodge- Move + O Button/R1 Button Grab- /_\ Button Throw- Move + /_\ Button (With an Item in Hand) Jump- X Button Double Jump- X Button While in Air (Only for One-Handed Weapon) Jump Attack- [ ] Button While Jumping Charge Attack- [ ] Button + X Button Recovery- X Button Before Hitting the Ground Getting Up- Quickly Tap the Button [ ], X, O, and /_\ Master Mode- L1 Button Reflect Bullets- Attack Incoming Bullets Counterattack- [ ] Immediately After Dodging Lock On- Hold R2 Button Rotate Camera- Right Analog Stick Camera Reset- R3 Button -Player 2 Control- Join the Game- Start Button Moving- Left Analog Stick/Directional Buttons Shoot- [ ] Button Punch- /_\ Button Dodge- O Button/R1 Button Roll- Left Analog Stick + R1 Button Jump- X Button Double Jump- X Button While in Air Jump Shoot- [ ] Button Jumping Charge Attack- [ ] Button + O Button Reload- L1 Button Recovery- X Button Before Hitting the Ground Getting Up- Quickly Tap the Button [ ], X, O, and /_\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ II. Sword Stances and Master Mode Swords in Samurai Western are divided into six stances - Normal, High, Low, Sheathed, One-Handed, and Dual-Wield. Each stance has its own special ability in battle. When your Master Gauge is between 25%-99%, you will be able to change to Master Mode except for normal stance. Master Mode changes depending on which sword stance you were using. Each has it own advantage in battle, so choose the one you like carefully. But remember, when your Master Gauge is at 100%, you will be change to Ultimate Master Mode, which you can kill normal enemy in one hit and does a great damage to boss, it can be activate in all stances. -Normal Stance- Normal stance can't use Master Mode. Instead, It allow you to do more in Ultimate Master Mode, which you really should want. The starting weapon, Torakaton, is a normal stance weapon, but it is too weak in the begining, which is something you don't want. If you want a stronger normal stance weapon you have to clear alot of stages with custom rules in order to get it. The charge attack of this stance allow you to do a spin kick that attack everythings in front. It is not very strong, so I recommend not to use it. -High Stance- High stance weapons are very powerful in battle. It power can't be match by any other stances. It also allow you to turn on Steel Arm Master Mode when your Master Gauge is between 25% and 99%. This Master Mode allow you send enemies flying with every hit. The only disadvantages on this Master Mode is that you can't dodge or counterattack, therefore, it not very good when the enemies is attacking from far place. The charge attack of this stance create a whirlwind attack that allow you to hit everythings in front and little bit of side and back many time. This attack was so power that it allow you to kill some bosses in one hit, so try it if you like. The normal combo of this stance allow you to do five very slow hits and it usually kill your enemies before you can finish it. But still very strong. -Low Stance- Low stance weapons is not very strong because most of it was lack in power. This stance allow you to deflect bullets better than other stance. It also allow you to use Demon Eye Master Mode when your Master Gauge is between 25% and 99%. This Master Mode allow you to freeze your locked on enemy when you hold R2. Your defense is reduce when you do that, so it is not good to use when many enemies is around since you can only lock one enemy at a time, but it is useful against certain boss. Charge attack of this stance is very weak because you only do one move to push everyone in front back. The normal combo allow you to do five quick hits on a single enemy forward. So this stance only recommend to use when fight boss. -Sheathed Stance- Sheathed stance is a pretty good stance with powerful normal combo. It not allow you to block bullet with it, so don't try. This stance allow you to use the Hand of God Master Mode when your Master Gauge is between 25% and 99%. This Master Mode increase the your attack range by create some winds with your attacks. But remember, everytime you got hit by bullet, you will be knock down, that mean it will instantly drain the entire Master Gauge with it. I only recommend you to use this Master Mode if you are good at dodge and deflect bullets. The charge attack of this stance is pretty good because it hits everyone that near and around you. The normal combo of this is very powerful, but it only allow you to do three hits with it, so chain it with some dodging. Remember this, after you make the three normal combo swipes, you will not able to move above a second. So combo youself with a dodge after two hits will save you some time and life. Overall, it still great to use. -One-Handed- One-handed stance has many special ability that other don't have. It allow you to move faster and do a double-jump, which you will needed to get some wanted posters. The Master Mode of this stance is Godspeed, it allow you move very fast like Utimate Master Mode, WOW, I recommend you to do Utimate Master Mode instead. The charge attack of this stance is very weak, it was so weak that you won't even able to break box or kill enemy in one hit. This stance allow you to do a six hits normal combo, the most in this game, it was very fast but it won't do alot of damage to enemies. But you still need to use this stance in order to get many wanted posters, so I recommend you to level up one of this stance weapon first. -Dual Wield- Dual wield stance was different from other stance because it hold two weapons. Therefore, you won't be able to use glab. It also decrease your chance from being knock down by strong attack. The Master Mode of this stance will make you to become invincible like Utimate Master Mode, but you health drop everytimes you attack, another WOW, I recommend you to use Utimate Master Mode instead. The charge attack of this stance is pretty strong, it attack everythings infront with a cross-cut attack. The normal combo attack is strong too, it allow you to hits enemies five times, sometimes if you lucky, you might get more because there are weapon in each of your hand. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ III. Sword Informations In this section, I'll tell you how to unlock every swords and their stats at Level 20. I'll also tell you my rating of each weapons by numbering them 1 to 5, and also why. Torakaton Stats (L20)*(Max level of this weapon is 255.) LIFE +100 MP +100 POW +100 Unlock By: Starting weapon. Rating: 5/5 Just guess what will happen when it reach level 255. Game Description: Gojiro's favorite sword. Althrough there is nothing special about it, it is well-used and cared for. Makiwari Stats (L20) LIFE +100 MP +160 POW +140 Unlock By: Reach experience level 3. Rating: 3/5 Attack should be higher. Game Description: High stance. Can sent enemies flying with its powerful attacks. This heavy blade will mow them down like grass. Hyaaki Yako Stats (L20) LIFE + 60 MP +120 POW +190 Unlock By: Reach experience level 43. Rating: 3/5 Still not good enough to be a high stance. Game Description: High stance. This large, sharp blade is nicely weighted so as to sent enemies flying. Metsu Ryoto Stats (L20) LIFE - 40 MP + 60 POW +240 Unlock By: Reach experience level 59. Rating: 3.5/5 See the next one to know why. Game Description: High stance. This large, sharp blade is said to be able to cut through a dragon's hide. Nodachi Stats (L20) LIFE +140 MP + 80 POW + 70 Unlock By: Reach experience level 5. Rating: 1/5 Just compare this to high stance weapons. Game Description: Low stance. By deflecting bullets, you can send them back to the shooter. Skewer your enemies on this long blade. Gekokujo Stats (L20) LIFE +200 MP +160 POW + 40 Unlock By: Reach experience level 31. (from hfolkner) Rating: 3/5 Good pluses, but attack are too low. Game Description: Low stance. By deflecting bullets, you can send them back to the shooter. Ornately decorated. Trident Stats (L20) LIFE + 50 MP + 20 POW +120 Unlock By: Reach experience level 67. Rating: 3/5 Good for low stance, but compare to high stance weapon, it bad. Game Description: Low stance. By deflecting bullets, you can send them back to the shooter. Based on Roman gladiator weapons. Amatsuyu Stats (L20) LIFE + 20 MP +200 POW + 70 Unlock By: Reach experience level 10. Rating: 3/5 This is good before you have Murasame. Game Description: Sheathed stance. Although it cannot deflect bullets, you can still dodges them. This blade has no guard. Hadarayuki Stats (L20) LIFE + 60 MP +120 POW +120 Unlock By: Reach experience level 39. Rating: 2/5 Need better pluses. Game Description: Sheathed stance. Although it cannot deflect bullets, you can still dodges them. Creates a snowstorm of blood. Oni Dankon Stats (L20) LIFE + 20 MP + 80 POW +220 Unlock By: Clear stage 16 on normal. Rating: 4/5 The best if it rate with it stance. Game Description: Sheathed stance. Although it cannot deflect bullets, you can still dodges them. This was Rando's sword. Daihan Nya Stats (L20) LIFE + 90 MP +220 POW + 60 Unlock By: Reach experience level 7. Rating: 4/5 Good one to use for Constant Master Mode. Game Description: One-handed. Allow you to move swiftly and double jump. Named for a Buddhist sutra that it was exchanged for. Akitsu Stats (L20) LIFE + 40 MP +120 POW +100 Unlock By: Reach experience level 35. Rating: 2/5 There are better. Game Description: One-handed. Allow you to move swiftly and double jump, darting about like a dragonfly. Scissor 61 Stats (L20) LIFE + 80 MP +120 POW + 80 Unlock By: Set high score on all stages on hard.. Rating: 1/5 Too little pluses. Game Description: Goldberg's one-handed weapon. Allow you to move swiftly and double jump. The shotgun doesn't seem to work. Shibuki Stats (L20) LIFE + 80 MP +120 POW + 80 Unlock By: Reach experience level 13. Rating: 1/5 Too weak. Game Description: Dual wield. Restricts grabbing, but protects the user from being knocked down. Flowers of blood bloom when its drawn. Hyakka Ryoran Stats (L20) LIFE + 60 MP + 70 POW +200 Unlock By: Reach experience level 43. Rating: 3/5 Very good in power for this stance. Game Description: Dual wield. Restricts grabbing, but protects the user from being knocked down. More refined than its brother, Shibuki. Sobusho Stats (L20) LIFE +180 MP - 40 POW +160 Unlock By: Reach experience level 67. Rating: 3/5 Get that minus out and it will be better. Game Description: Dual wield (axe). Restricts grabbing, but protects the user from being knocked down. These two weapons rain blood on the parched western plains. Shinbutsu-Goshirae Stats (L20) LIFE + 40 MP + 40 POW +500 Unlock By: Clear all stages including extra stages with custom rules on normal and hard. Notes: Custom rules "No Master Mode" and "Constant Master Mode" are mutually exclusive. Rating: 5/5 Great power plus, it combo can continue forever! Game Description: A beautiful blade so sharp that it drains the blood of its victims. Does it shine out of pourity or blood lust? Scythe Stats (L20) LIFE -100 MP -100 POW +600 Unlock By: Clear Extra Stage 6 on hard. Rating: 4.5/5 5/5 if you level up your Life and Magic. Game Description: High stance. This giant scythe cuts through anything that gets in the way. One swipe starts a symphony of death. Murasame Stats (L20) LIFE +100 MP +420 POW + 0 Unlock By: Clear Extra Stage 9 on hard. Rating: 5/5 Best weapon to pick for complete Constant Master Mode rule. Game Description: Low stance. It has devoured countless souls. Those who wield this weapon are cursed to thirst of blood. Un'en Stats (L20) LIFE +200 MP + 0 POW +160 Unlock By: Clear Extra Stage 13 on hard. Rating: 3/5 Life is useless if you level up your defend. Game Description: Sheathed stance. It sheath is decorated with a beautiful "cloud and smoke" design. This double-edged sword burns through its victims like fire. Takefuji Stats (L20) LIFE + 0 MP + 40 POW +200 Unlock By: Clear Extra Stage 10 on hard. Rating: 5/5 The best one to pick for finding wanted poster. Game Description: One-handed. Attracted by the samural way, a gunsmith named Don Zimmer made this combination beyonet/saber. Jumangoku Stats (L20) LIFE + 0 MP + 0 POW +340 Unlock By: Clear Extra Stage 16 on hard. Rating: 4/5 Just compare this to Shinbutsu-Goshirae and you will know why. Game Description: Dual wield (saw). These razor-sharp saws will christen a festiveal of blood. Opponents are likely to faint at the mere sight of them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IV. Game Tips In this section, I will tell you everythings I know that might help you with this game. 1. Dodge often, practice if you don't know. 2. Always counterattack after dodge, it deals more damage to the enemies. 3. Learn to recovery before falling, it give you more points. 4. Reset your camera often to get better view. 5. Never stop moving, if you just stand, you will get hit for sure. 6. Level up if you lose on a stage, try again later. 7. Jump attack and charge attack can't be guard. 8. Always level up defense, then life, other last. 9. Always bring accessory with you. 10. Don't level up you weapons when they reach their max level. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ V. Ralph's Gun Since this guide is a weapon guide, and Ralph's gun can be use in this game for second player only. I decide to write a little section about the guns. Ralph can use the Scorpion Shotgun and the Desert Dog in addition to the starting Frontier. In order to get these two guns, you must do the following: Scorpion Shotgun Clear the game on normal. Desert Dog Machinegun Clear all stages including extra on normal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VI. Legal This may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. Copyright 2005 Shing Yeung ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VII. Credits Acquire For develop this game. Atlus For publish this game. GameCrazy For selling this game to me. Me For making this guide. You For reading this guide. hfolkner For telling me how to unlock Gekokujo.