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Rise of the Ronin

Rise of the Ronin

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Welcome to Rise of the Ronin, a sprawling open-world RPG from Team NINJA where you forge your path as a masterless samurai in a turbulent 19th-century Japan. Master a deep combat system, make critical choices that shape your story, and explore iconic locations across Yokohama, Edo, and Kyoto. It’s a journey for those who love challenging combat, rich narratives, and the thrill of carving out their own destiny.

This guide is your essential companion to conquering every aspect of the game. We’ll walk you through the main questline, all Grass Roots and Bond Missions, and pinpoint the locations of every collectible, from Photo Spots and Treasure Chests to elusive Cats and Fugitives. Plus, get strategies for tough boss encounters and tricky combat situations, and find all the info you need for those Steam Achievements and Trophies.

1.1: Chen's Island

Complete Chen's Island mission in Rise of the Ronin. Includes True Ninja requirements (27,000 points) and Anaconda section survival.

Characters: Cole (Tournament), Kai (Tournament), Zane (Titanium), Jay (Tournament), Lloyd (Tournament).

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    A1: Smash the grey and green statue on the right side of the building to construct a jump pad. Use this to jump up and smash the winch holding Jay. Avoid the spinning spikes and jump up to open the gate.
  2. 2
    A2: Run down the track, jumping over obstacles.
  3. 3
    A3: Defeat the enemies and exit to the right.
  4. 4
    A4: Smash the statue and build a sword switch. Smash the cage and build a ladder. Step on the pads.
Tips
  • For Skyler, use the grapple on the upper level of the building.
  • Lloyd (Tournament) is located under a red X beneath a boulder on the left.

Chen's Dungeon

Complete Chen's Dungeon in Rise of the Ronin, including surviving traps and smashing crossbow turrets. Learn character requirements and A2 walkthrough.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In area A1, smash the green statue near the skull to build a speed pad.
  2. 2
    Use Kai to run through the Spike Ceiling Trap, using a sword switch.
  3. 3
    Open the Skull door using Shade.
  4. 4
    In area A2, defeat enemies to obtain a crank.
  5. 5
    Place and rotate the winch using the crank to lower a cage.
  6. 6
    Smash the cage and build a ladder.
  7. 7
    Proceed right, avoiding traps.
  8. 8
    Fix the engine and cross over.
  9. 9
    Use Spinjitzu to rotate a wall.
  10. 10
    Climb up and jump on levers to open the gate.
  11. 11
    Use Gravis and the Bumble pad.
Tips
  • Smash the 5 crossbow turrets (2 in A1, 3 in A2).
  • The challenge is called "True Ninja" and offers 16,000 points.

1.3: Spinjago Chase

Complete the Spinjago Chase mission in Rise of the Ronin. Avoid the lion head and fireworks rockets to earn 32,000.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Defeat enemies. Jump up rocks to the left. Cross the roof avoiding the rockets and jump down.
  2. 2
    Run up the stairs. Build a handle and throw a rock at the cracked wall. Build a jump pad. Jump up the building. Go left and jump along the roof.
  3. 3
    Build a spring pad. Use Spinjitzu (a special ability) to reach the upper level. Use Spinjitzu on the matching pad to create a super tornado which builds a magnet.
Tips
  • True Ninja – 32,000: Don’t get crushed by the lion head that falls down the stairs – start running down as soon as the cut-scene (an in-game cinematic) ends.
  • True Ninja – 32,000: Don’t get hit by fireworks rockets – time your crossing after the rockets explode.
  • Characters – Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane.
  • Ronin (Masked): Use the Staff lever next to the rock you throw and jump across.
  • Turner: Use the Bumble pad and Red X to dig up.
  • Spinjitzu Master: Use the Green pad to build the Run pad.

Kryptarium Prison

Complete the Kryptarium Prison mission in Rise of the Ronin. Smash 4 alarms, 10 objects with Spinjitzu, and fix the engine.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Use sword switch and fix the engine.
  2. 2
    Use Zane to see through the wall and use Spinjitzu (a special move) to the left to connect the wires.
  3. 3
    Defeat enemies.
  4. 4
    Push the pipe to block the vent.
  5. 5
    Defeat enemies.
  6. 6
    Pick up the tub and throw it at the elevator.
  7. 7
    Climb up the chain and follow the path to the left.
  8. 8
    Defeat enemies.
Tips
  • To reach the upper level in the first section, use Hibiki's Grapple (a tool to latch onto surfaces).
  • To proceed past the Skull door and through the hole in the wall, use Pythor (Bleached).
  • Smash 4 alarms: 1 is on the left side of the 1st section, 2 are just past the gate, 3 is in the middle past the venting gas, and 4 is on the far-right side.
  • Smash 10 objects with Spinjitzu.

Reward: True Ninja (27,000)

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