Rise Of The Roninis full of bizarre encounters.

At least that’s the case with Kogoro Katsura, the easy-going expulsionist with a taste for good sake.

While your first meeting may be rocky, you’ll find that Katsura is a steadfast, dependable ally.

Kogoro Katsura stands in front of a sword inside the Choshu Clan Villa in Rise Of The Ronin. His portrait is adorned with a green frame.

Get to know Ryoma Sakamoto, a.k.a.

the “eccentric ronin,” in Rise Of The Ronin!

Rise Of The Ronin doesn’t do nearly enough to clue us into Katsura’s interests outside of booze.

Ryoma ponders a tense predicament inside the Sakura Inn in Rise Of The Ronin.

So, you’ll find that bonding with him requires gifting him plenty of beer and liquor.

You’ll also gain many opportunities to fight alongside Katsura for the anti-shogunate cause.

His friendship is worth pursuing and will increase your ability in the Shinto Munen-ryu combat style.

The protagonist approaches Kogoro Katsura behind the Sakura Inn in Rise Of The Ronin.

For instance, we found new accessories for him to visit our longhouse.

Finally, we learned how to romance and form a Veiled Vow with Katsura!

Where Can I Find Kogoro Katsura?

A view of Sakura Inn from Rise Of The Ronin’s map.

you’re able to compel Katsura to visit your longhouse byredecorating via the Remodel menu.

Speckled Bowl

Raises the visit frequency for people who liketo throw banquets.

Orange-Colored Bowl

What Gifts Does Kogoro Katsura Like?

A view of Choshu Clan Villa from Rise Of The Ronin’s map.

As Katsura has stated many times, he has anunhealthypredilection for alcohol, especially sake.

We would never encourage enabling substance abuse in real life.

However, beer and liquor are the keys to Katsura’s heart.

A bird’s eye view of the Choshu Clan Kyoto Estate from Rise of the Ronin’s map.

Give him these gifts to increase your bond.

Take a break at longhouses to manage your character and resources in Rise of the Ronin.

How Else Can I Bond With Kogoro Katsura?

Protagonist and companion relaxing in a longhouse in Rise of the Ronin

Like Master Shoin’s other students, Katsura has the additional benefit ofbonding through combat.

you’ve got the option to spar against him in the training dojo.

Katsura also hasBond Missions, which you could complete to become closer to him.

Kogoro Katsura lies under a tree outside the Miyozaki Pleasure District after getting knocked down by the protagonist in Rise Of The Ronin.

Defeating your opponent in a training match willraise your bond with them.

Katsura hastwo training matchesto unlock: one in which he is drunk and one in which he is sober.

You’ll get plenty of time to bond with Katsura during anti-shogunate missions.

The protagonist lunges into a drunken Kogoro during a session at the training dojo in Rise Of The Ronin.

However, he has two Bond Missions in Yokohama you’re free to take on.

you’re able to romance Kogoro Katsura.

However, you cannot form a Veiled Vow with him until late in Chapter 3.

Igashichi Iizuka appears on an exposed film strip, possibly from his prototype camera, in Rise Of The Ronin.

There are specificstory requirements you must meet first.

What Are Kogoro Katsura’s Bond Bonuses?

Bonding with Katsura yields several bonuses.

Triple-A Games

you’re free to receive extraCharm Points, exclusive armor, andShinto Munen-ryu combat-style proficiency.

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