About Skill Orders in Sekiro
Below are skills we recommend in Sekiro. If you are unsure of which to get, you can prioritize the ones indicated here to help you progress through the game more easily.
Recommended Skill Order
Shinobi Skills (Early Game)
Getting the Skill Break of Life: Light lets lets you recover HP after performing a Shinobi Deathblow. A total of 8 Skill Points are required to unlock it.
1st Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlwind Slash | 1 | A spinning slash that damages surrounding enemies. |
2nd Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| A Shinobi’s Karma: Body | 2 | Increase the number of Spirit Emblems that can be held. |
3rd Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Breath of Life: Light | 5 | Recover HP with a successful Shinobi Deathblow. |
Shinobi Prosthetic Skills
The Sculptor will give you the Shinobi Prosthetic Esoteric Text after you collect a certain number of Shinobi Prosthetic Tools. This allows you to unlock the Shinobi Prosthetic Skills that focus on using your prosthetic arm. You can learn these skills at a Sculptor’s Idol.
1st Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Grappling Hook Attack | 1 | Launch yourself at an enemy with the grappling hook. |
*The Grappling Hook Attack is effective against Gyoubu Oniwa.
2nd Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Emma’s Medicine: Potency | 4 | Increases the healing effect of recovery items. |
3rd Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Emma’s Medicine: Aroma | 5 | Increases the healing effect of recovery items. |
Ashina Skills
After satisfying the Tengu’s request in Ashina Castle, you will be rewarded with the Ashina Esoteric Text to unlock the Ashina Skill Tree. One of the best skills to get in this tree is Flowing Water at a total cost of 6 Skill Points to unlock. You should obtain it before Breath of Nature: Light.
1st Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ichimonji | 1 | Step forward to perform an upward slash. |
2nd Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ascending Carp | 2 | Increases Posture damage after deflecting an attack. |
3rd Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Flowing Water | 3 | Reduces Posture damage when attacked by an enemies’ sword. |
Senpou Skills
You can unlock the Senpou skill tree by obtaining the Senpou Esoteric Text at Senpou Temple, Mt. Kongo.
1st Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Praying Strikes | 2 | Perform rapid elbow and palm strikes. |
2nd Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Virtuous Deed | 3 | Increases money earned and item drop rates. |
3rd Skill
| Skill Name | Skill Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Most Virtuous Deed | 4 | Increases money earned and item drop rates. |
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Recommended Article List
| ▼Recommended Articles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Walkthroughs | Boss Guides | Useful Information |
| Beginner's Guide | Basic Information | Game Database |
| Characters | NPC List | Trophy List |
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