Rise Of The Ronin’s weaponry has several layers to peel back.

However, this begins with the game’s weapon types.

As you begin your missions as a Veiled Edge, you may have many questions.

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For instance, what is the difference between primary and sub-weapons?

How can I find and equip new weapons?

And what weapons can I unlock while playing through the campaign?

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We’ll answer these queries and more below.

What Are Weapon Types?

Weapon Typesrefer to thetwo categories of weapons you’re able to equip for battle:primaryandsub-weapons.

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Let’s discuss primary and sub-weapons in more detail.

What Are Primary Weapons?

Primary weaponsare used forclose-range combat, which you’ll engage in often throughout Rise Of The Ronin.

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If you perform the command as your weapon strikes, your sword will swap mid-combo.

This skill is calledFlash Attack, and you might learn it via theStrength Skill Tree in the Stats menu.

What Are Sub-Weapons?

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Sub-weaponsare secondary weapons thatserve multiple purposes but usually excel in long-range combat.

Sub-weapons have a universal control scheme with slight variations between weapons.

Methods for getting new weapons include:

Are you low on ammunition?

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You cancraft sub-weapon artillery, like arrows and bullets, at Apothecaries.

How Do I Equip New Weapons?

What Kinds Of Weapons Are Available In Rise Of The Ronin?

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So, what weapons can you wield in Rise Of The Ronin?

You’ll come across various weapons with Eastern and Western origins.

For more information, check out our lists below.

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Rise Of The Ronin is a content-rich game with dozens of weapons to discover and learn.

Some of these weaponsmust be unlocked later in the game.

So, check in regularly as we add new primary and sub-weapons to our lists!

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