List of All Swords and How to Get Them
Swords are Emma's main weapon. Each sword has different effects. These effects can be triggered whenever Emma performs a parry.
You can get most of the swords by exploring the map. Except for the two default weapons and the reward weapons, the rest are scattered in different zones.
Default Weapon
Ogouchi Buffer Zone
| Mechblade (Light) | |
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| Head to the top of the Ruined Tower and enter the large tent, to the right will be the Mechblade. | |
| Cirrus Sword | |
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| Located beside the Nushi'a Lair: Gate Approach. Interact with the Gate first and after the cutscene the sword becomes available to collect. | |
Ancient Civilization Zone
| Purity | |
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| Buy from the Ancient Golem for 4390 Amber. | |
| Mechblade (Heavy) | |
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| After defeating Lacerta for the first time, Emma follows Lacerta along its escape route, eventually coming across a large hole. On the other side of the hole will be a Painting of Lore and the Sword. | |
| Thunderwave Sword | |
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| Continue the Main story until Emma is tasked in finding a Lightning Stone and the Sword will naturally be acquired. | |
Great Wall Terraces
| Bell Sword | |
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| Buy from the Wandering Merchant for 5850 Amber. | |
| Hunter's Sword | |
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| Talk to the Storyteller and listen to their story. | |
Pilgrim's Zone
| Sunrise Sword | |
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| Obtain at the Map Location. | |
Matsukawa Zone
| Resonance Sword | |
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| Continue through the main story, until Emma reached a burning section and at the end of it will be a Painting of Lore and the Sword. | |
| Hazebringer | |
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| Continue through the main story, once Emma reached the jail the sword can be seen sticking out in one of the jail cells. | |
Fuji Frontier Zone
| Shark Cutter | |
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| Right next to the Bridge Control Room: Apporach, under a mural. | |
Giant Tree Zone
| Fall Thunder | |
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| Progress through the Main Story and defeat the elite enemy holding the Giant Tree Gate Key. | |
| First Moon | |
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| Defeat the First Nushi at Line Zero and go back to the Curious Golem at Line 1 to return his stolen item. | |
Crater Zone
| Spring Storm | |
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| Progress through the Main Story and Emma will naturally get the chance to obtain the Sword. | |
| Winterwake | |
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| Can be bought at the Wandering Merchant for 9,750 Amber at the Nushi's Lair Entrance Campsite. | |
Inukami River Zone
| Silverlight | |
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| Near the Ruined Plaza Campsite, right in the middle of the Stone Platform. | |
Mount Hiei Zone
| Black Blossom | |
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| Defeat Shidou and Black Blossom will be automatically acquired. | |
The Capital
| Camellia | |
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| Defeat Kunai and back on the Cleanse Walker the sword will be there. | |
Game Completion
Reward for completing the Story. Can be used in New Game +
Deluxe Edition
Obtained from deluxe version of the game.
Blade Collector Trophy
 Blade Collector | Obtain every blade. |
You do not need to get the Big Dipper to get the trophy.
How to Upgrade your Swords
You can upgrade your swords in Campsites and in the Cleanse Walker. You can increase the attack and effect of the sword. This will help you make combat easier so make sure to stop by Campsites to upgrade your chosen sword.
Frequently Asked Questions for Swords
You can only equip ONE sword.
Despite how many swords there are in the game, you can only equip one. So, choose the weapon that best suits your playstyle.
Recommended Swords
| Damage | Thunderwave Sword, Winterwake, Black Blossom |
| Survivabilty | Purity, Kanzashi |
| Buildup | Hunter's Sword, Fall Thunder, Spring Storm |
Related Guides
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Guides by Category
| Guides by Category | |
|---|---|
 Main Story |  Bosses |
 Characters |  Equipment |
 Emma's Skills |  Koo's Skills |
 Collectibles | |
