Prosthethic Tools

What Are Shinobi Prosthetics and How Do They Work?

In the world of the unforgiving Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, you have only two things that will keep you alive: your sword, and your Shinobi Prosthetic, obtained after completing the game's introductory stage alongside a passive Prosthetic known as the Grappling Hook.

As you play through the game though, you'll beging to find plenty more modifications for it - known as Prosthetic Tools.

After you obtain one, go back to the Sculptor in the Dilapidated Temple and there he will be able to fit it for you, making it usable out in the wild when equipped in your inventory.

You'll have three slots for Prosthetics active at once - and able to be cycled through, much the same as quick items in your quick item menu - and managing which three you have equipped at once will be essential.

Worth noting as well is that, after getting three Shinobi Prosthetics, you will be able to unlock the Skill Tree, allowing you to further upgrade your abilities and be able to use skills like using your Shinobi Prosthetics in the air.

The Shinobi Prosthetics

The Shinobi Prosthetic is the prosthetic arm used specifically by the Shinobi. It was created by the medical and mechanical genius Dogen, personally for the Sculptor of the Desolate Temple.

After the Wolf lost his left arm after a battle with Genichiro Ashina, he was left unconscious (or potentially dead) and was brought to the Dilapidated Temple by The Sculptor.

When he woke up (or resurrected with the power of the Dragon's Heritage), the Wolf found his lost arm to have been replaced by the Prosthetic.

The Prosthetic was fixed and maintained, and given to the Wolf by the Sculptor. Resigned from his way as a shinobi, he saw no use for it, and passed it down to the Wolf.

The Prosthetic's only use isn't to just replace a missing arm, but it can also be outfitted with various tools used to expand a Shinobi's arsenal, with some of these tools used in conjunction with the Wolf's Kusabimaru for added effect.

Combat In Sekiro: Shadow Die Twice Is tough. but you can enforce yourown style of play by using the different shinobi tools. These are special weapon you attach to your prosthetic arm in order to give you an edge in certain situation or against key enemies. You can have three equipped at any one time and can switch between these three at will mid battle. You will probably end up with your favourites, but they all serve a purpose. To help stave off some of that classic Soulsborn frustration I lisited all of the shinobi tools on what purpose they serve in combat.

Loaded Umbrella

A Prosthetic Tool created by fitting an indestructible Iron-ribbed Umbrella to the Arm. Costs spirit emblems to use.

When spread open, it will protect against attacks from all directions. Hold it out while moving to protect from light attacks.

Loaded Shuriken

A Shuriken Wheel Prosthetic Tool, fitted to the Shinobi Prosthetic. Costs Spirit Emblems to use. Pull a shuriken loaded intto the wheel and launch it at the target in a single, flowing motion. The swiftly thrown shuriken damage enemy Vitality and Posture, particularly against those with a tendency to take to the air.

Loaded Spear

A Prosthetic Tool loaded with Gyoubu's Broken Horn. Costs Spirit Emblems to use. Unleash far-reaching thrust attacks. Lighter enemies struck by the spear may be dragged towards the wielder. Those of large build will at times force themselves into poorly-fitting armor. Such armor could be torn clean off: coined by Gyoubu as Armor Stripping.

Shinobi Firecracker

A Prosthetic Tool fitted with Robert's firecrackers. Costs Spirit Emblems. Unleashes an explosive flash that briefly blinds foes and inflicts Posture damage on beast-type enemies. Has a wide, frontward field of effect that can impact multiple enemies at once. Suitable for temporarily immobilizing enemies and particularly good for scaring beasts.

Flame Vent

A Prosthetic Tool made from a loaded Flame Barrel. Costs Spirit Emblems to use. Deals fire damage to enemies via a short-range blast of fire while also inflicting Burn status.

It is difficult to control the rage of those with "Red Eyes" through the power of man alone. They do, however, fear the flame above all else. This tool has the power to make them tremble.