Sword Kits are cosmetic variants for Jin Sakai's Sakai Katana and Sakai Tanto. The sword kits only serves as aesthetic addition, with no gameplay bonuses.
List of Sword Kits[]
There are 33 sword kits, with one exclusive to the non-standard editions. Sword kits are obtained by completing Mythic Tales, collecting it from a Pillar of Honor, or purchasing one from Merchant for 15 Flowers.
Default Sword Kit[]
| Name and description | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Storm of Clan Sakai The regalia of the Sakai clan, right hand of the jito. |
|
Jin's default sword kit. |
Game Edition Bonuses[]
| Name and description | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hero of Tsushima Worn by one who is sworn to defend Tsushima. |
|
Exclusive for Digital Deluxe, Special Edition and Collector's Edition of the game. |
Mythic Tales[]
| Name and description | Image | Mythic Tale |
|---|---|---|
| Heavenly Falcon Strike without warning like the hunter of the skies. |
|
"The Heavenly Strike" |
| Omukade's Revenge Inhuman strength and a venomous onslaught. |
|
"The Spirit of Yarikawa's Vengeance" |
| Izanami's Grief The fire of a warrior's fury cannot be contained.[note 1] |
|
"The Undying Flame" |
Pillars of Honor[]
| Name and description | Image | Pillar of Honor Location |
|---|---|---|
| Azure Dragon Signature of the wise warrior who fights for peace and plenty. |
|
Endless Forest |
| Bishamon's Fortune Destiny favors the noble-hearted warrior.[note 2] |
|
Little Monk's Pond |
| Breath of Hachiman Let the kami of the samurai guide your blades.[note 3] |
|
Old Kanazawa Marsh |
| Dueling Festival Your foes will drink and feast and chaos and blood. |
|
Old Togo Rice Fields |
| Fuujin's Secret The terrible force of an unseen tempest.[note 4] |
|
Kaneda Inlet |
| Genbu's Darkness For warriors who celebrate the shadows.[note 5] |
|
First General's Field |
| Gold Koi River For blades quick as the streak of a koi in a sunlit stream. |
|
Old Toyotama Hills |
| Hijiki in Sunlight What hidden threats lie beneath the calm, golden surface?[note 6] |
|
Old Clan's Hill |
| Hunting Bear Become a force of nature. |
|
Yoshinaka Bay |
| Hidden Forest The bamboo stirs at the passage of a true warrior. |
|
Cape Izumi |
| Immortal Hope
It still carries the scent of wisteria, that live for lifetimes. |
  |
Sentinel's Peak |
| Island's Keeper For warriors who will sacrifice everything for their homes. |
|
Jogaku Temple Lake |
| Mamushi Venom Your blades strike home with venomous precision.[note 7] |
|
Sakimori Overlook |
| Mashira's Bite
Mashira protects, but sometimes the best protection is a quick hand and a sharp blade. |
  |
Nakajima Island
- This Pillar of Honor is not marked on the map. |
| Midnight Hanabi Pierce the darkness with your glinting blades. |
|
Shinboku Inn |
| Moon Bear's Paw For a samurai who is both playful and deadly. |
|
Hakutaku Forest |
| Nekoma's Fang
Any who wake Nekoma will face her fang. |
  |
Saru Island
- A monkey prevents the player from collecting this sword kit. Play the flute for it (similar to the Animal Sanctuaries) to claim the sword kit. |
| Shogun's Storm Sweep your enemies aside with righteous fury. |
|
Bitter Hills |
| Sly Tanuki For the samurai who knows neither friend no foe... only destruction.[note 8] |
|
Iwai Village |
| Spring Bamboo Even the oldest samurai fights with the vigor of youth. |
|
Shigenori's Peak |
| Tanuki's Brush The choice for wild and unpredictable blades. |
|
Mount Jogaku |
| The Stonecutter
Humble, but more powerful than a prince. |
  |
Zasho River, east of Kidafure Battleground |
| Twilight Oni As night falls, death approaches.[note 9] |
|
Wakou's Island |
| Warrior's Brush Like a master calligrapher's brush stroke, written in blood. |
|
Kuta Grasslands |
| Warrior's Faith Trust your weapons, Believe in yourself. |
|
Umugi Cove |
| Yasha's Embers Beware the warrior's fiery vengeance[note 10] |
|
Hidden Springs Forest |
| Yuzu Peel Only for the most resilient and robust blades. |
|
Sibling Bay |
Merchants[]
| Name and description | Image | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior's Shadow The shadows are deepest before dawn. |
|
|
| Prowling Tiger The sign of a true predator. |
|
|
| Emperor's Tears Pure of purpose, prepared to face death. |
|
|
| Snow Demon's Eyes Even in blinding snow, the demon sees all.[note 11] |
|
|
| Sea Dragon's Wing Summon the fierce courage of a dragon. |
|
|
| The Spider's Kiss
Crafted by one who preferred to strike when it was already too late for their foes. |
  |
|
| Undying Rage
Infused with the legendary dyes of Sao, the Crimson Fisherman. |
  |
Only sold by the Crimson Dye Merchant. |
Other[]
| Name and description | Image | How to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| The Hidden Heart
Ideal for those harbouring ulterior motives and secret intentions. |
  |
Complete "The Hidden Cove Tournament." |
| Tempest's End
A lament for the fallen, illustrating a difficult reconciliation. |
  |
Complete "Memories of Your Father." |
Notes and References[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Izanami is the goddess of creation and death in Shinto folklore.
- ↑ Bishamon is the Shinto God of fortunate Warriors & Guards and punisher of criminals.
- ↑ Hachiman is the Shinto God of War and the divine protector of the Japanese people.
- ↑ Fuujin is the god of wind in Shinto folklore. He is also known as Kami-no-Kaze, which is where the word kamikaze originate from. The typhoon that destroyed the Mongol fleet during the 2nd Mongol Invasion in 1281 was called a "kamikaze," and the pilots of WWII were given the same moniker for their method of suicide attacks.
- ↑ Genbu is the yokai (spirit) of a black turtle or tortoise in Shinto folklore.
- ↑ Hijiki is a type of sea vegetable that's golden-brown in color.
- ↑ Mamushi is the common name for a species of Japanese Pit Viper (Gloydius blomhoffii).
- ↑ Tanuki is a raccoon-dog spirit that possesses humans and causes them to become ravenous with gluttony. This kit is a reference to the Sly Cooper video game series, and the quote is a direct reference to a character's (Murray) description of his ability.
- ↑ Oni is an ogre or troll in Shinto folklore.
- ↑ Yasha are soldiers in Bishamon's army. Their leader, General Kubira, is believed to be a manifestation of Konpira, a god of Fishing, Seafaring & Farming.
- ↑ Yuki Onna (The Snow Woman) has many legends attached to her name: from a dreaded snow vampire of the mountains, to a loving bride and mother, she has played many roles over the centuries and has worn many costumes.