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There is no doubt that skill plays an important role in how combat will feel in a game like Rise of the Ronin. With dangerous enemies all around, all hoping to plunge their blades into the player, it is imperative that all who hope to play a part in the shaping of Japan's future will have their work cut out for them.
However, while being a skilled user of the various weapons available in the game helps tremendously, having the best tools will also provide a huge advantage. And when you have found yourself a favorite weapon or armor set, being able to upgrade them will make it feasible to keep using them as the game progresses further. To help players do just that, this guide will show you how to upgrade weapons and armor in Rise of the Ronin.
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Upgrading Weapons and Armor in Rise of the Ronin
Following the early hours of the game, Rise of the Ronin will let players loose into the open world, where cities and regions can be explored. Here, players will be able to locate vendors of all kinds, including the important blacksmiths, who are represented by the hammer and chisel symbol onthe map.
Head over to the nearest blacksmith and initiate a conversation. The option to upgrade can then be chosen, allowing players to choose from any of their equipped items or those in the inventory to be upgraded. The costs involved are not just the game's currency but also in the form of materials. The higher levels an item is to be upgraded to, the more precious resources it will require.
As an example, upgrading a katana will require money, Iron Ore, and Black Sand Steel. While it is relatively easy to earn money, the resources usually used in the upgrading process require more work.
How to Find Upgrade Materials in Rise of the Ronin
Just like anything that is earned in Rise of the Ronin, players can hope to obtain various upgrade materials for weapons and armor by harvesting them in nature, completing missions and side quests, hunting down treasure chests out in the wild, or building bonds with their allies. As reliable as these methods are, they can still be limited and take longer.
Instead, the easiest way is to disassemble the unwanted gear items in your inventory at the blacksmith. The game is extremely generous when it comes to loot, so it is easy to find your inventory filled with many other items that are either underpowered or not to your liking.
Put them to good use by disassembling them at the blacksmith to get the required upgrade materials. Naturally, weapons will yield materials that can be used to upgrade your favorite arms, and the same goes for armor pieces.
If you seek upgrades for the Glider instead, that will only be possible through Technology Development, available at the Photographic Studio.
Rise of the Ronin
- Platform(s)
- PS5
- Released
- March 22, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Team Ninja
- Publisher(s)
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
