How to beat Blade Twin? Tips & Tactics – Rise of the Ronin Guide

In the finale of The Plot to Assassinate Harris, you will face off against the Blade Twin. This mission will require you to choose a side: pro-shogunate or anti-shogunate. Regardless of what decision you make, the mission stays the same. In the process, you will come across your Blade Twin.

The Plot to Assassinate Harris begins by interacting with either Taka or Katsura. Taka (pro-shogunate) can be found near the back of the US Consulate’s courtyard. Katsura (anti-shogunate) is located outside the Consulate’s entrance gate.

Your goal is to find the samurai protecting the US diplomat. However, upon entering the Ballroom, you will discover that the same samurai is your Blade Twin.

The key to defeating your Blade Twin is stealth. The Blade Twin is a ruthless opponent with fast moves. There is very little gap in between attacks so make sure to be quick and defend. Also, keep an eye out for any grapple moves so that you dodge in time. When your Blade Twin switches weapons, change your combat style, weapon or character to gain advantages.

Here’s some more information about how you can beat the Blade Twin in Rise of the Ronin.

Blade Twin’s Demon Claw and how to defend against it?

Your Blade Twin wields a mechanical prosthetic arm which can be very dangerous. Although you wield the same primary weapon as them, your Martial Skills will vary to some extent. So, watch out for their Martial Skills involving the Demon Claw.

Attack	Initiation	Response(s)
Spinning	Blade Twin will lash the Demon Claw behind their back.	Move out of the way in time. If still within range, guard to minimize damage.
Grapple Hook	Blade Twin will bring the Demon Claw back before throwing it out to you.	Dodge. If caught, do a counterspark.
Bomb	Blade Twin will pull back their sword.	Dodge or counterspark.
Projectile Bomb	Blade Twin will aim the Demon Claw at you.	Dodge or counterspark.

Which tools and weapons to use against the Blade Twin?

While you can go through the mission with just your sword, tools will simply make it easier to eliminate enemies. Here is a list of tools you might wish to carry against your Blade Twin.

• Affinity Whetstones: Imbue your primary weapon with affinites.
• Fire Whetstones: Ignite upon contact.
• Toxic Whetstones: Poison upon contact.
• Paralytic Whetstones: Paralyze upon contact.
• Arrowhead Oil And Poison: Inflict a status ailment from a distance.
• Fire Pipe: Powerful flamethrower to set enemies on fire.
• Black Gunpowder: Create fire bombs.

How to Avoid the Gatling Gun?

About halfway through your fight against the Blade Twin, the Ballroom’s window will burst open due to a Gatling Gun. If you are not careful, it might just shred you to pieces.

The Gatling Gun has a limited fire range. It can move freely to the left and right at a 45 degrees angle but can struggle to aim at targets directly beneath it. So, make sure you stay out of this area.

Now remember that you are also facing off your Blade Twin simultaneously so you don’t want to be enclosed within a space. However, the only way to defend against the Gatling Gun is to stay close to the walls of the Ballroom and take cover using the pillars. Do not move closer to the entrance wall since it is in the line of fire.

Rise of the Ronin is a game heavily reliant on good combat and you will get your first taste of it when you fight against your Blade Twin. The match might seem difficult at first but remember what you have read so far!

About Rise of the Ronin

Rise of the Ronin is an action RPG, developed by Team Ninja and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game was released for PlayStation 5 on 22 March 2024.

Rise of the Ronin is set in 19th-century Japan in the “Bakumatsu” era. Ronin, a masterless samurai, embarks on an epic journey where he will face tough battles and make important decisions which will shape the course of history.