Stepping into Jubei Yagyu's sandals for my Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny playthrough, I immediately felt the weight of vengeance. As the last descendant of the Yagyu clan, my quest against Nobunaga's demonic forces wasn't just about sword swings—it was about finding the perfect tools to make those demons regret crossing my bloodline. Alongside allies like Kotaro and Oyu, I discovered seven extraordinary weapons scattered across feudal Japan. Forget those basic katanas—we're talking elemental fury channeled through steel! Each discovery felt like unwrapping a deadly present, though some had me shouting "Seriously?" at my screen while others made me feel unstoppable. Let's slice through this arsenal together.
The Bow
Found rusting in an abandoned blacksmith shop, this thing looked promising at first glance. Normal arrows? Fine. Fire arrows that cook enemies from the inside? Heck yes! But man, the draw speed is slower than my grandma's dial-up internet. Trying to snipe those roof-hopping imps left me wide open for counterattacks—got nailed by more demonic arrows than I care to admit. Unless you're dealing with unreachable pests, it gathers more dust than glory. Honestly, Capcom could've made this bow sing, but it's all whisper and no scream.
Tanegashima Rifle
Now we're talking! This flintlock beauty pops shots faster than you'd expect from a 16th-century firearm. Found it midway through my castle raid, and holy heck, the satisfaction of blasting a demon's head off from across the courtyard never got old. Limited ammo keeps it from being OP—typical survival horror tease—but when you've farmed enough bullets? Pure safety dance at a distance. Just wish I'd found more fire-infused rounds!
Rekka-Ken
Scoring this fiery greatsword felt like winning the demon-slaying lottery... until reality hit. You only get it by conquering the optional Phantom Realm, and then poof—just two boss fights to use it! The damage output is monstrous and that ring-of-fire animation? Chef's kiss. But c'mon, fifteen minutes of glory max? Such a wasted opportunity. Felt like buying a Ferrari to drive to your mailbox.
Hyoujin-Yari
This ice spear became my early-game MVP. That satisfying schwing sound when jabbing enemies from a safe distance? Music. The ice wave special attack freezes groups solid—perfect when you're getting swarmed. But aiming it? Like trying to thread a needle during an earthquake. Wasted so much precious magic energy whiffing that slam attack. Still, for sheer elegance in combat, this spear's a frosty masterpiece.
Buraitou
My ride-or-die from the moment I swapped out Jubei's starter katana. This lightning blade grows with you—literally gets bigger with upgrades! The combo finisher calls down thunderbolts that make bosses regret existing. Against big baddies? Absolute perfection. Though trying to catch multiple enemies in the blast felt like herding electrified cats. Capcom's boss battles are brutal, but this sword? It's the antibody to their viral difficulty.
Dokoutsui
Unlocked this earth hammer late-game and immediately fell in love. Slow? Sure. But when it connects? Demons evaporate. The seismic special attack is pure genius—hits every single enemy on screen, even roof-campers! Uses minimal magic too. Crowd control never felt so satisfying. Nothing quite like seeing a dozen demons launched skyward by a single ground-pound. Forget subtlety—this is demolition derby warfare.
Senpumaru
Oh baby, the crown jewel! This wind-based double-blade creates tornadoes at your feet while slicing through mobs like warm butter. Found myself ignoring other weapons once I unlocked it—that's how perfectly balanced it is. Defensive? Offensive? Yes! The speed, the area coverage, the sheer style points... it's the Swiss Army knife of demon destruction. Most Onimusha weapons feel special, but this one? Pure poetry in motion.
So that's my arsenal autopsy—each weapon carving its own story into Nobunaga's demon hordes. Some made me rage-quit, others had me grinning like a madman. But here's the real tea: no virtual blade compares to the thrill of discovering them yourself. Wanna debate my rankings? Grab a controller, charge up your Oni Gauntlet, and show me your combat style—2025's the perfect year to rewrite samurai history.