Samurai Warriors
Mitsuhide Akechi FAQ
( 5/28/04)
by Keiji Maeda - Marco Ongpin
Table of Contents
I. Legal Notice/Disclaimer
II. Update History
III. Biography
IV. Unlocking Mitsuhide Akechi
V. Using Mitsuhide Akechi
A. Regular attacks
B. Charge attacks
C. Mounted attacks
D. Other attacks
E. Musou specials
F. Equips
VI. Mitsuhide Akechi's Weapons
A. Weapons
B. Getting Mitsuhide Akechi's 5th level weapon
VII. Mitsuhide Akechi's Costumes
VIII. Stage flow
A.Chart
B. In-depth
IX. 100% mission completion
X. Stats, Skills and Rank
A.Stats
B.Skills
C.Rank
XI. Endings
A. How to unlock
B. Movies(spoilers)
XII. Q and A
XIII. What is to be added soon.
XIV. Special Thanks
XV. Contacting Me
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I. Legal Notice/Disclaimer
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This FAQ is copyright 2004 by Marco Ongpin.
Ask me if you want to post it somewhere else. Don't pass it off as your own or
... else.
All other copyrights and trademarks mentioned in this FAQ are the property of
their respective owners... including me... who owns this faq but not the
characters or trademarks in this faq.
Phew.
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II. Update History
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1.00 Started- completed most of the faq.
1.50 fixed bugs- i fixed some bugs in it, added more in depth to the 5th
level weapon and i uh... thats it.
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III. Biography
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Koei's Interpretation:
Served under Dosan Saito and Yoshikage Asakura. While Yoshiaki Ashikaga was
under the care of Nobunaga Oda, Mitsuhide Akechi made all preparations for the
journey to the capital. Later, he became a vassal for Nobunaga Oda at which time
he was awarded control of Omi Shiga territory and became the lord of Sakamoto
Castle. His military talents brought him much recognition.He became the governor
of Hyuga and began a war against Tanba. Upon defeating Tanba, he became the
lord of Kameyama Castle. Immediately afterward, he followed Nobunaga Oda in his
attack on Koshu, and then returned to Azuchi Castle to oversee the preparations
for a visit from Ieyasu Tokugawa. At the same time, he received the order to
lead an attack on Saigoku. He lead his troops out of Kameyama Castle and
attacked Honno-ji Temple, forcing the suicide of Nobunaga Oda.
Found in Koei's forums(written by: DynastyIain) :
Oda retainer and destroyer of Oda Nobunaga; Hyuga no Kami; also known as Koreta
Mitsuhide, Mitsuhide first served the Saitô of Mino and later a certain Asakura
Ujikage of Echizen. In 1566 Mitsuhide is supposed to have acted as a messenger
for the 'wandering shôgun' Yoshiaki, and thereafter served Nobunaga. Mitsuhide
proved himself a capable general and in 1571 was awarded Sakamoto-jo and two
districts in Ômi province. When Nobunaga went to war with the Môri clan,
Mitsuhide was assigned to lead the Oda contingent that would be marching along
the northern coast of the Chugoku arm. He invaded Tamba, where he subdued the
Hatano, and Tango, where he clashed with the Isshiki family.
In 1578 an unfortunate incident is said to have occurred involving the Hatano
clan of Tamba. Eager to bring them over without further delay, Mitsuhide managed
to convince Hatano Hideharu to submit. Unfortunately, Nobunaga later overturned
Mitsuhide's promise of safe treatment and had Hideharu executed in 1579. The
Hatano responded, as one might expect, by accusing Mitsuhide of treachery, and,
the story goes, somehow got ahold of his mother in Ô,mi and executed her in
dreadful manner. Mitsuhide, needless to say, bore Nobunaga some ill will. This
was enflamed by a series of public insults Nobunaga directed at Mitsuhide that
drew even the attention of Western observers. Nonetheless, Mitsuhide was
generally well regarded for his talents both on the battlefield and as an
administrator.
In 1582, Nobunaga ordered Mitsuhide to assemble his troops and march to the
west,where Hashiba (Toyotomi Hideyoshi) was embroiled in a struggle with the
Môri. Instead, Mitsuhide marched on Oda, who was occupying the Honno temple at
the time. Nobunaga and his heir Nobutada were killed, and Mitsuhide declared
himself the new shogun, however improbably. Mistuhuide may have intimated his
intentions just days before when he composed a poem for the renga masters Jôha
and Shosmegsu that, while ostensibly written to bring good luck to Hideyoshi's
seige of Takamatsu,contained a provactive line that could be interpreted to mean
that the Toki (whose name he used from time to time) would rule Japan. At any
rate, the sudden defection stunned the Capital region. Akechi worked as quickly
as he could, and looted Azuchi Castle so as to reward his men and made friendly
gestures towards a bewildered Imperial Court. The Akechi could claim descent
from the Toki, and in turn the Minamoto, but, unsurprisingly, this would bear
little fruit. Mitsuhide had counted on the support of Hosokawa Fujitaka, with
whom he was related to through marriage. This alliance did not pan out as
Fujitaka wisely cut his ties with the usurper. It is possible that Mitsuhide
also hoped for the support of the Tsutsui, whose relation with Nobunaga had been
none too good. Tsutsui Junkei, however, wavered,and in the end joined Toyotomi
Hideyoshi. Another grave setback came within days. Mitsuhide had counted on
Hideyoshi being tied up with the Môri and thus being unable to promptly respond
to Nobunaga's death. Unfortunately, Hideyoshi learned of the assassination
before the Môri, and signed a peace treaty with that clan. This allowed him to
force-march back east at a rapid pace, catching Mitsuhide off guard. Mitsuhide
and Hideyoshi clashed at Yamazaki, and though the former fought bravely, his
troops were defeated. Mitsuhide himself was killed while attempting to make
his way to Sakamoto, which was held by his brother, Hidemitsu (1560-1582).
Soon afterwards, Sakamoto was reduced by Hori Hidemasa (1553-1590).
While Akechi would become one of the most famous men in Japanese history, if
only for his treachery, the exact causes for his dramatic attack on Nobunaga,
and what he hoped to accomplish once this was done, will most likely remain
a mystery.
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IV. Unlocking Mitsuhide Akechi
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Initial Character. You don't need to unlock him.
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V. Using Mitsuhide Akechi
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A. Regular attacks
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S: Swings his sword to the left.
SS: Swings his sword to the right.
SSS: brings his sword downward.
SSSS: Swings his sword from left to right in
rapid succesion.
Jump+S: slashes down from the air.
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B. Charge attacks
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T: charges up and does several running slashes.
(breaks block)
ST+(TT): Hits twice then dashes to the opposite
end for a wide slash.
SST+(TT): Pokes the enemies then ends with a slam
of his sword to the ground.
SSST+(TT): Three slashes, if hit from the side.
Jump+T: stabs his sword into the ground.
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C. Mounted attacks
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S: Slashes to the right.
T: The horse stomps on the ground.
ST: Slashes to the right.
SST: Backwards slash(stuns).
SSST: Wide slash.
SSSS: pokes at enemies.
T(while moving): jumps the horse.
O:Pokes at enemies
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D. Other attacks
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Dash Attack: a frontal slash
Counter Attack: a quich slash
Deadlock attack: three slashes, ending with
a stab in the back.
Musou: Several running slashes.
True musou: Several running slashes ending with the
last four hits of his SSSS.
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E. Musou
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Musou Quote: "Begone! NOW!"
True Musou Quote:" Why do you rush to death? I suppose it is fate."
The new musou: For those who played the "Dynasy Warriors" series,
you can now replace your musou attacks with combos.
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F.Equips
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Usually, when I play Mitsuhide I use Matsukaze, and the four base stats with the
exeption of the moon stone, which is replaced by the vixen's tail, but here are
other potential Akechi builds.
"All-out attack"
Power Bracer
Vixen Tail
Demon Staff
Matsukaze Saddle
Element Rune
"Well balanced"
Himiko's Rune
Solar Gem
Cloak of Might
War Rations
Matsukaze Saddle
"Treasure Hunters(castle)"
Tengu Sandals
War Rations
Lantern
Guiding Doll
Kappa Amulet
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VI. Mitsuhide Akechi's Weapons
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A. Weapons
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1st Weapon - Nameless
Number of Attacks: 4
Base Attack Power: 14
Description: A standard katana sword with
no engraved markings.
2nd Weapon - Masterpiece
Number of Attacks: 6
Base Attack Power: 24
Description: A quality sword with no engraved
markings.
3rd Weapon - Chikakage
Number of Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 31
Description: Mitsuhide's sword of choice: forged
by the great smith Chikakage.
4th Weapon - Juzumaru
Number of Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 42
Description: A blessed sword said to have
belonged to the divine Nichiren.
5th Weapon - Futsu-Mitama
Number of Attacks: 8
Base Attack Power: 47
Statistics: Attack +42
Musou +37
Defence +46
Attack Radius +28
Description: Said to be a gift from the gods to
emperor Jimmu.
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B. Getting Mitsuhide Akechi's 5th-level weapon
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Map: The Battle of Yamasaki (Mitsuhide's 4th map upper path)
Mode: Hard or Chaos
Method: Take Mt. Ten Oh, Assist your generals and clear Mt.
Ten Oh of enemies before opponents reinforcements arrive.
Notes: You must beat musou mode once.
More Notes: I got his weapon and i experimented more on how to get it.
Virtually, you CAN'T MISS it EVEN if you:
Play in two-player mode and your friend gets the kills.
(in fact, i suggest two-player mode. it is much easier.)
The ONLY WAY you can LOSE THE WEAPON it is if:
You run out of time.(5 minutes)
Go into the cave, prematurely...
How i got it: Simple, ran thru the missions one by one,I got
mt Ten Oh... then closed the upper gate of the enemy on the top of
the mountain, (just in front of the cave) and rushed down. To save
the general, when i came back, there were less enemies on the mountain
and i cleared them out. it was hard though... as you are pressed for
time... I suggest playing with two players, because it is so hard to
do on your own...
* Suggestions: Equip your items as an all offensive. Since you are
pressed for time. Equip Rough Element if you have it. Get a high 4th
level weapon, preferably one with lightning element. Equip the
FASTEST horse possible!!! it is needed for this map... I highly
reccoment the following items... Power Bracer, Rough Element,
vixen's tail.
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VII. Mitsuhide Akechi's Costumes
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1st: An armored guy who looks like Zhang He, in a purple suit and an
armor pad.
2nd: More like a "samurai" looks like Rorouni Kenshin, Battousai.
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VIII. Stage Flow
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A. Chart
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- Defense of Inabayama castle [F] -
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- The Battle Of Ise [F] -
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- Revolt at Honnouji [F] -
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- The Battle of Yamasaki* [F] - - defense of Azuchi castle [S] -
- (Upper Path) - - (Lower Path) -
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- Gifu Infiltration [C] - - The Battle of Yamasaki* [F] -
- (Upper Path) - - (Lower Path) -
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F = Field C = Castle S = Siege
Breakpoint: Revolt at Honnouji, if you fail the requirements, you
go to the lower path.
How to unlock upper path: Kill Nobunaga, don't let him escape.
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B. In-Depth
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To be continued...
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IX. 100% Mission Completion
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Defense of Inabayama castle:
Mission #1: Inabayama
Description: Defeat the enemy front lines!
How to Trigger: Initial
How to Accomplish: Defeat the two generals.
How to Fail: elapsed time.
Mission #2: Lumber
Description: Defeat the enemy squad in the western forest!
How to Trigger: If Hachisuka Koroku reaches the western forest.
How to Accomplish: Defeat the general in charge of the raid.
How to Fail: elapsed time.
Mission #3: Resolution
Description: Take the Ichiyajo and stop the cannons!
How to Trigger: If it becomes morning.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Hideoshi
How to Fail: elapsed time.
Mission #4: Prove yourself
Description: Defeat all of the Oda army generals!
How to Trigger: Meet up with Noh.
How to Accomplish: Defeat all Oda generals.
How to Fail: Finish the mission without defeating all generals.
Mission #5: Hanbei's Revolt
Description: Stop Takenaka Hanbei's rebellion!
How to Trigger: If the first three missions are a success.
How to Accomplish: Kill Hanbei before he takes the castle.
How to Fail: If Hanbei takes the castle.
Battle of Ise:
Mission #1: Ready Fire Attack
Description: Eliminate the fortress defense troops.
How to Trigger: Initial.
How to Accomplish: Kill two of the four pilgrims in the north,
south, east and west outposts.
How to Fail: Elapsed time,(if your side loses generals.)
Mission #2: Ready Cannons
Description: Protect the cannon unit until it can attack.
How to Trigger: Around two minutes into the stage.
How to Accomplish: Protect the cannon troop(Yoshitaka Kuki).
How to Fail: You can't fail it.
Mission #3: Rekindling
Description: Protect and ensure a path for the task force.
How to Trigger: succeed "ready fire attack" mission.
How to Accomplish: Lead Hideoshi to the western entrance of the
castle.
How to Fail:If the fire team is defeated.
Mission #4: Fire Ploy
Description: Protect and ensure a path for the task force.
How to Trigger: fail "ready fire attack" mission.
How to Accomplish: Lead Hideoshi to the southern entrance of the
castle.
How to Fail: If the fire team is defeated.
Mission #5: Occupation
Description: Occupy all four enemy fortresses.
How to Trigger: Fail "rekindling" or "fire attack" mission.
How to Accomplish: Kill the remaining pilgrims in the north,
south, east and west outposts.
How to Fail: You can't fail it.
Mission #6: Surrender
Description: Don't Let the enemy surrender.
How to Trigger: Succeed in either the"Occupation",
"rekindling" or "fire attack" mission.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Saiga before Shoukei reaches Nobunaga.
How to Fail: If Shoukei reaches Nobunaga.
Mission #7: Life is Power
Description: Defeat Tomosada Hattori and secure an escaspe point.
How to Trigger: Succeed or fail in "surrender" mission.
How to Accomplish: Kill Tomosada Hattori to open the gates.
How to Fail: Don't kill tomosada Hattori.
Mission #8: Peasant's escape
Description: Allow the peasants to escape.
How to Trigger: Once "surrender" mission fails or succeeds.
How to Accomplish: Meet up with the three Pilgrims and lead them
towards the exit. (the southeast waypoint)
How to Fail: If the peasants are killed.
Betrayal at Honnouji:
Mission #1: Saying Goodbye
Description: Defeat Mori Ranmaru and clear the south gate!
How to Trigger: Initial
How to Accomplish: Defeat Ranmaru Mori.
How to Fail: If the fire attack is thwarted.
Mission #2: Bellflower
Description: Defend the fire attack squad from enemies!
How to Trigger: After encountering Mori Ranmaru.
After battle begins south of the
Honnouji gate.
How to Accomplish: Defend The Fire Attack Squad.
How to Fail: If the Fire attack squad leader is
defeated.
Mission #3: Promise to the Dead
Description: Defeat Noh!
How to Trigger: Meet up with Noh.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Noh!
How to Fail: Venture too far from Noh.
Mission #4: Innocence Lost
Description: Defeat Oichi!
How to Trigger: Meet up with Oichi.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Oichi!
How to Fail: Venture too far from Oichi.
Mission #5: The Enemy
Description: Defeat Oda Nobunaga!
How to Trigger: After encountering Oda Nobunaga.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Oda Nobunaga!
How to Fail: Venture too far from Oda Nobunaga.
The Battle of Yamasaki* upper:
Mission #1: Mt. Ten Oh
Description: Defeat the guard squad and close the gates to the
enemy camp!
How to Trigger: Initial
How to Accomplish: Defeat the three reserve captains at Mt. Ten Oh.
How to Fail: If your Reserve captains on Mt. Ten Oh are defeated.
Mission #2: Saving Matsuda
Description: Defeat the enemy and save Matsuda Masachika!
How to Trigger: Accomplish "Mt. Ten Oh" mission
How to Accomplish: Defeat Takayama and Nakagawa and meet up with
Matsuda.
How to Fail: If Matsuda is defeated.
Mission #3: The Summit
Description: Defeat the enemies on Ten'ouzan!
How to Trigger: Accomplish "Saving Matsuda"
How to Accomplish: Eliminate all troops on the mountain.
How to Fail: If your three gates on the mountain are taken.
Mission #4: No Reinforcements
Description: Defeat Niwa Nagahide before his rendezvous
with the main camp!
How to Trigger: after five minutes pass.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Niwa Nagahide.
How to Fail: If Niwa Nagahide reaches the main camp.
Mission #5: Great Tiger
Description: Defeat Maeda Keiji and save Atoji Sadayuki!
How to Trigger: Defeat "The Summit" mission
How to Accomplish: Defeat Keiji Maeda before Atoji Sadayuki
is defeated.
How to Fail: If Atoji Sadayuki is defeated.
Mission #6: Tragity of War
Description: Defeat the Yoshitami army!
How to Trigger: accomplish "No Reinforcemets" mission.
How to Accomplish: Kill some peasants in the cave.
How to Fail: If the peasants escape from the cave.
Mission #7: Clear the Cave
Description: Quickly break through the cave!
How to Trigger: during "The Summit" mission, go towards the
eastern entrance of the cave.
How to Accomplish: Reach the western entrance of the cave.
How to Fail: Elapsed Time.
Mission #8: Monkey Tactics
Description: Save the Tsuda army by defeating the Kurota
army!
How to Trigger: Fail first four missions.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Kuroda before Tsuda is defeated.
How to Fail: Tsuda is defeated before Kuroda is defeated.
Gifu Infiltration
Mission #1: Ninjas
Description: Defeat the enemy ninja squad!
How to Trigger: After encountering the ninja squad on
the first floor.
How to Accomplish: defeat the ninjas.
How to Fail: You can't fail it.
Mission #2: Ninja Master
Description: Defeat Hattori Hanzou!
How to Trigger: after beating "Ninjas" mission.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Hattori Hanzo.
How to Fail: You can't fail it.
Mission #3: Beautiful Prey
Description: Defeat Saika Magoichi!
How to Trigger: after you meet up with Saika on the
second floor.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Saika Magoichi
How to Fail: You can't fail it.
Mission #4: Tresspass
Description: Defeat Ishikawa Goemon!
How to Trigger: Encounter Goemon on the third floor.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Goemon Ishigawa.
How to Fail: Goemon runs away.
Mission #5: Conviction
Description: Defeat Mori Ranmaru!
How to Trigger: Reach the fourth floor.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Ranmaru Mori.
How to Fail: You can't fail it.
Defense of Azuchi Castle
Mission #1: Stop The Fire
Description: Defeat the enemy fire attack squad!
How to Trigger: Initial
How to Accomplish: Defeat the Fire attack squad.
How to Fail: The fire attack squad ereaches the keep.
Mission #2: The Flames Spread
Description: Prevent the enemy from breaking through the
gates!
How to Trigger: When Hideoshi enters the western part of
the map.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Hideoshi
How to Fail: Hideoshi defeats Hidemitsu Akechi.
Mission #3: Prediction
Description: Prevent the enemy spear cannons from breaking
through the gates!
How to Trigger: When Shibata enters the Eastern gate.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Shibata.
How to Fail: SHibata reches the inner Keep.
Mission #4: Stop The Hashiba
Description: Prevent the Oda army from nearing the tower!
How to Trigger: Fail " The Flames Spread" mission and Hideyoshi
fights with Akechi Shigetomo
How to Accomplish: Defeat all targeted generals.
How to Fail: The enemy generals reach the Tower.
Mission #5: Stop The Shibata
Description: Prevent the Oda army from nearing the tower!
How to Trigger: Defeat all targeted generals.
How to Accomplish: Fail "Predicion" mission and Shibata fights
with Saito Utoshimitsu
How to Fail: The enemy generals reach the Tower.
Mission #6: Moth to a Flame
Description: Defeat the Oda army squad inside the castle
gates!
How to Trigger: Enter the South gate.
How to Accomplish: Eliminate the Reserve Captain.
How to Fail: You can't fail It.
Mission #7: Nothing Sacred
Description: Stop the enemy's fire attack plan!
How to Trigger: Fail "Stop the Fire" mission and pass two
minutes with the fire attack squad intact.
How to Accomplish: Defeat the fire attack squad.
How to Fail: If they reach the inner Keep.
Mission #8: Demon's March
Description: Present Oda Nobunaga from nearing the tower!
How to Trigger: After defeating three Generals.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Oda Nobunaga
How to Fail: You can't fail it.
The Battle of Yamasaki* lower:
Mission #1: East Gate
Description: Prevent the Oda army from breaking through
the east gate!
How to Trigger: Initial
How to Accomplish: Defeat Narimasa Sassa.
How to Fail: If Atoji Sadamasa is defeated.
Mission #2: West Gate
Description: Prevent the Oda army from breaking through
the west gate!
How to Trigger: Initial
How to Accomplish: Defeat Kazumasu Takigawa.
How to Fail: If Akechi Shigetomo is defeated.
Mission #3: Dark Enemy
Description: Defeat all enemies inside the cave!
How to Trigger: Enter the cave.
How to Accomplish: Defeat all ambush troops in the cave.
How to Fail: Leave the cave or time elapses.
Mission #4: Avenger
Description: Defeat Toyotomi Hideyoshi and protect the east
gate!
How to Trigger: If Atoji Sadamasa is alive and if you succeed
"East Gate" mission.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Hideoshi
How to Fail: Hideoshi defeats Atoji Sadamasa.
Mission #5: Reason
Description: Withstand the attacks without defeating Mori Ranmaru!
How to Trigger: Succeed both "Gate" missions and encounter Ranmaru.
How to Accomplish: Endure Ranmaru's attacks.
How to Fail: Kill Ranmaru.
Mission #6: Nobunaga Advances
Description: Defeat Nobunaga before being surrounded!
How to Trigger: If Akechi Shigetomo is alive and you succeed "West
Gate" mission, after twenty minutes elapse.
How to Accomplish: Defeat Nobunaga.
How to Fail: Once You are surrounded.
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X. Stats, Skills and Rank
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A.Stats
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Starting Ending
Attack 52 174
Defense 58 192
Horse Attack 60 174
Horse Defense 64 194
Range Attack 52 166
Range Defense 64 194
Speed 95 175
Jump 130 170
Evade 130 180
Overall, I'd say, Mitsuhide is a very stong character, with his weapon, he
becomes the second highest in both attack and defence stats.
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B.Skills
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Skills are something that are made to make the game slightly easier, some of
them are innate, some are activated, many of them are very useful to have.
Be sure to level them up
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Might:
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As Mitsuhide is, it would be best to use some certain skills to boost up his
strength. It would be best if you would max out his "REACH" and "RAGE" skills,
you will see a big difference in your gameplay. It would also be nice to have
"GUTS" and "RESIST".
Vigor---> Guts
Pressure---> Resist
Reach---> Rage---> Precision
Frenzy---> Vitality
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Prowess:
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If you look closely at Mitsuhide, next to Shingen, he has the highest overall
defense in the game, Prowess adds to support skills, which helps his defense.
I suggest upgrading the skills "DRIVE", and "POTENCE" but nothing can beat the
powers of "MASTERY" or the blocking ability of "PARRY".
Drive---> Acclaim---> Mastery
Cavelier---> Parry
Rally---> Pierce
Potence
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Guard:
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Guard skills are meant to protect you from certain death. Mainly, i would like
to thank Koei for adding the skills "FITNESS", "BLOCK" and "RESILIENCE" for
saving me in combat a couple of times.
Counter---> Celerity---> Block
Discern---> Grace
Fitness---> Resilience
Fortitude--->Focus
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Element:
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Elements are meant to strengthen your combos, but the only one I added to was
SSSS which really helped. As I don't like his other combos that much.
(note: in the element skill tree, you don't need to upgrade a skill to get
the next one. Example, you can get Element shot without getting Ward or
Kesa-giri.)
Kesa-giri---> Ward---> Element Shot
Blast---> Vanquish---> Torrent
Shock---> Onslaught---> Torrent
Domino
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Skill index:
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Might-
Reach: Attack range Increases.
Guts: No staggering after taking enemy ranged attacks.
Vitality: Life max increases easier.
Resist: No staggering after enemy attack (first hit only).
Frenzy: Attack may double when near death.
Rage: Musou gage fills up faster.
Precision: Counter attack power increases.
Vigor: Deadlocks are easier to win.
Pressure: Deadlock bonus attack power increases.
Prowess-
Drive: Charge attack power increases.
Potence: Musou attack power increases.
Mastery: True musou attack power is always available.
Cavelier: Horse attack power increases.
Parry: Automatic guarding during movement.
Pierce: Ranged attacks pierce enemies.
Acclaim: Improves EXP and ratings after clearing stages.
Rally: Assisting an ally increases ally's morale.
Guard-
Fortitude: Defense may double when near death.
Block: Guard cannot be broken.
Counter: Counter-attack may occur randomly.
Grace: Automatic somersault.
Focus: Musou max increases easier.
Celerity: Speed may increase when near death.
Resilience: No disorientation after any attack.
Fitness: Healing items have more effect.
Discern: Better items can be found.
Element-
Kesa-Giri: Adds an elemental attack to SSSS.
Ward: Resistance from enemy elemental attacks.
Element Shot: Elemental effect added to ranged attacks.
Blast: Adds an elemental attack to ST.
Vanquish: Adds an elemental attack to STT.
Torrent: Adds an elemental attack to STTT.
Shock: Adds an elemental attack to SST.
Onslaught: Adds an elemental attack to SSTT.
Torrent: Adds an elemental attack to SSTTT.
Domino: Adds an elemental attack to SSST.
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C. Rank
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1: Mino Nobleman
2-4: Man of Culture
5-7: Man of Honor
8-10: Virtuous Soul
11-13: White Samurai
14-16: Warrior Sage
17-19: Lord of Virtue
20: Bringer of Peace
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XI. Endings
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A. How to unlock:
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Ending: Beat upper path.
Alternate Ending: Beat lower path.
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B. Movies(spoilers):
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Ending- Mitsuhide kills Ranmaru... after a short talk, he attempts
suicide. He realizes something, drops the blade and walks away.
Final Quote: "Lord Nobunaga, Ranmaru, I finally understand... what
it means to believe..."
Alternate Ending- He beats Nobunaga, but doesn't kill him,
cecause of the voice of Ranmaru. He walks away with Nobunagas
destiny in mind.
Final Quote: "I will succeed... too many lives have been lost
for me not to."
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XII. Q. and A.
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Q. Your guide sucks, take it out of Gamefaqs(tm) !!!
A. I worked on this thing, so. Why would I accept a comment like that from
someone who is reading it. (Don't insult me)
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XIII. What is to be added soon
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More Q. and A. (taking in questions)
In-depth Guide to the missions.
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XIV. Special Thanks
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I would like to thank the following:
Sima Zhongda and Vinzer Deling, for keeping a certain chatroom going...
*laughs*
LordofGondor41 giving me the Rank levels...
Assassin66615690 for helping me with 100% mission completion.
my brother for testing out some stuffs...
and to for DynastyIain of the SW chatroom for writing info about
Mitsuhide Akechi.
Sima Zhongda for writing such a great faq.( i stole her skeleton, heheheh)
the faqs written before this so i could get a basis of my work...
and finally:
Koei and Gamefaqs. For apparent reasons.
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XV. Contacting Me
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death_and_dishonor@yahoo.com
p.s. don't badmouth me when you contact me.
