“The maker of a tool cannot enforce how it is used.
He’ll introduce you to many invaluable technologies that are unlockable via the Technology Development tree.
But what is the Technology Development tree, and how do you use it?
We’ll clue you in.
What Is Technology Development?
Technology Developmentis a skill-building tool that gives you access tospecialized weapons and devices.
It operates the same as normal skill development, except for more requirements.
Where Can I pull up the Technology Development Menu?
Talk to Igashichi and choose"I’d like your advice on inventing things.
“from the dialogue menu to get started.
You use Technology Development like you would any other skill tree.
First,meet the requirementsfor the technology you wish to learn.
Second,save the moneyto cover the learning fee.
Finally,hold the Cross (X) button while highlighting the skillto learn.
It’s that simple!
He’ll rely on you to gather foreign books to advance his studies.
Gifting Igashichi foreign books will also improve your bond with him.
So, how do you get foreign books?
You’ll have to become a bit of a completionist.Completing Bond and Grass Roots Missionswill earn you several books.
Many of thehidden treasure chestsin each area also contain foreign books.
Bonding With Igashichi
You’ll gain access to more technologies when you bond with Igashichi Iizuka.
Navigating the Technology Development tree is self-explanatory.
Use the left thumbstick or d-pad to navigate the tree.
Then, press and hold the Cross (X) button to learn the highlighted skill.
What Technologies Can I Develop?
you’re able to developfive types of technologyin Rise Of The Ronin.
Each technology serves a different purpose.
For instance, tools like The Avicula and Detector will significantly assist you with your stealth tactics.
Meanwhile, tools like the fire pipe will give you a potent offensive option in battle.
We recommend investing in all these technologies to improve your skills and gameplay experience.
Discovering photography opens up plenty of opportunities in Rise Of The Ronin.
Every area has a handful oflandmark photosyou can take to raise your bond with the region.
Plus, you cancomplete photography jobs for the photographic studioin exchange for silver coins and other rewards.
Your camera is also anessential tool for several story missions.
How cool is that?
You must complete the Ronin MissionLocating The Camerabefore you may use the prototype camera.
Avicula
Another starter technology you’ll learn from Igashichi is theAvicula.
Igashichi’s newly invented hang glider stems from the Latin term for “little bird.”
The Avicula is a technology you cannot afford to go without.
It makes traveling so much faster, allowing you tofly from building to buildingin transit to a new destination.
Your stealth game will become top-notch with skills likeAvicula assassinations and Avicula firebombing!
After all, the weapon seems ingrained in pop culture as a 90s action movie mainstay.
However, that’s essentially what theFire Pipeis.
Detector
Have you struggled to break into a bandit-run, unruly area without getting caught?
If that’s the case, theDetectoris the perfect tool for you.
This gramophone-looking object plays an inaudible frequency, allowing you todetect nearby enemies from around corners and behind walls.
