Missions / Main mission
In the Light of an Icy Moon
Upon returning to Rokudo-chinnoji Temple, Musashi receives word that Arashiyama has been overrun by Malice. Realizing that Kyoto's fate now hangs in the balance, he hastens there to help.
- Objective count
- 17
- Requires
- A Haunted Distraction; Storm Chaser
- Completion rewards
- 2 × Leather; 1 × Tamahagane; 2 × Oni Stone
Mission objectives
17 steps
0 of 17 complete
Objective sequence
Check off each objective as you work through the mission. Progress stays in this browser.
| Step | Objective | Type | Target or destination | Map record | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investigate Arashiyama | Search | Arashiyama | Arashiyama | |
| 2 | Defeat all the Genma | Combat | all the Genma | ||
| 3 | Seal the Rift | Rift | Seal the Rift | ||
| 4 | Continue onward | Route | onward | ||
| 5 | Find the hidden path | Search | the hidden path | ||
| 6 | Take the Oni shortcut | Route | the Oni shortcut | ||
| 7 | Head for the center of the key sanctuary | Route | the center of the key sanctuary | ||
| 8 | Destroy the cannon | Objective | Destroy the cannon | ||
| 9 | Absorb the dark mass | Oni action | Dark mass | ||
| 10 | Look for Dokyo and Ganryu | Search | Dokyo and Ganryu | ||
| 11 | Sever the threads at their source | Objective | Sever the threads at their source | ||
| 12 | Destroy the gate | Objective | Destroy the gate | ||
| 13 | Head for the top of the tower | Route | the top of the tower | ||
| 14 | Confront Ganryu | Objective | Confront Ganryu | ||
| 15 | Defeat Ganryu | Combat | Ganryu | ||
| 16 | Look for Dokyo | Search | Dokyo | ||
| 17 | Defeat Dokyo | Combat | Dokyo |
Completion rewards
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Leather | 2 |
| Tamahagane | 1 |
| Oni Stone | 2 |
Enemy scaling by checkpoint
Enemy multipliers at this mission's story checkpoints.
| Progress | Difficulty | Health | Posture | Attack | Posture damage | Part health | Part posture | Red soul XP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkpoint 10 | Standard | 1.86x | 1.86x | 1.86x | 1.86x | 1.86x | 1.86x | 1.5x |
| Checkpoint 10 | Easy | 1.62x | 1.43x | 1.33x | 1.29x | 1.43x | 1.43x | 1.5x |
| Checkpoint 10 | Hard | 3x | 3x | 3.54x | 2.56x | 3x | 3x | 1.5x |
Mission chain
| Relationship | Mission |
|---|---|
| Requires | A Haunted Distraction |
| Requires | Storm Chaser |
| Unlocks | The Clash at Rendaino |
| Unlocks | Restless Spirits |
| Unlocks | Ace Archer: Arashiyama |
| Unlocks | Hidden Treasure No. 5 |
After completion - story spoilers
| Completion | In order to achieve her nefarious aims, Dokyo has been conspiring with Ganryu to bring ruin upon Arashiyama. Ganryu proves no match for Musashi's newly awakened strength, but Dokyo unfortunately escapes with her life. What exactly was she up to? |
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