Chapter 22 (The Clash at Rendaino) is the main-story finale. The Yoshitsune boss fight is fully covered in our dedicated Yoshitsune boss strategy. Estimated 1.5–2 hours.
1. Chapter Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Chapter | 22 — "The Clash at Rendaino" |
| Estimated Time | 1.5 – 2 hours |
| Difficulty | Very Hard |
| Setting | Rendaino — the Oni-Genma battleground |
| Story Summary | Musashi confronts the final Genma commander in a last-stand battle at Rendaino. The full fight is documented in the dedicated boss guide. |
| Key Unlocks | Yoshitsune Soul Core, Episode Igniter unlock (post-game) |
| Recommended Level | 32+ (post-Hozuki Pouch ULTIMATE) |
Chapter 22 ("The Clash at Rendaino") is a 1.5 – 2 hours segment of the 22-mission main story of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The structure, enemy compositions, and item placements below are based on the verified first-week launch state. Use the walkthrough checklist to track every encounter, item, and missable. Recommended for players clearing the chapter for the first time on Difficulty Mode II — the chapter scales to whatever level you enter.
2. Main Objectives
- Travel to Rendaino with the assembled Onimusha allies
- Survive the pre-fight Genma wave (8 Brutes + 4 Byakue)
- Defeat Yoshitsune in the Rendaino battleground
- Trigger the post-game Episode Igniter arc
3. Walkthrough
Sections In This Chapter
Section 1 — Rendaino Approach
Travel to Rendaino. The pre-fight Genma wave spawns 8 Brutes and 4 Byakue officers.
The Hozuki Pouch ULTIMATE form (Chapter 21) trivializes the pre-fight wave. Equip all 6 Onimusha allies for maximum story payoff.
Section 2 — Yoshitsune Boss Fight
Yoshitsune awaits at Rendaino's center.
Yoshitsune's full attack rotation, deflect timings, and Issen windows are documented in the Yoshitsune boss strategy page.
Section 3 — Episode Igniter Unlock
After Yoshitsune falls, Episode Igniter unlocks in post-game.
Episode Igniter is the ultimate New-Game-Plus chapter, with Difficulty Mode III and Soul Core X. It is the chapter you unlock the Yoshitsune Soul Core for.
4. Key Items & Collectibles
| Item | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Yoshitsune Soul Core | Post-game (Episode Igniter) | Ultimate awakening ability |
| Rendaino Trophy | Chapter 22 completion | Story-completion achievement |
| Hozuki Pouch token #19 | Hidden in Rendaino's south field | +1 pouch slot |
| Episode Igniter key item | Post-Yoshitsune | Unlocks NG+ ultimate chapter |
5. Missables
- Hozuki Pouch token #19 — hidden in Rendaino's south field. Walk the perimeter after the cutscene and inspect each corner.
- Full Onimusha ally trigger — the chapter's expanded cutscene only triggers if Hanbei, Okuni, and the Onmyoji ally are all alive when you reach Rendaino.
- Yoshitsune Soul Core — dropped in the Episode Igniter post-game, not the main-story fight. The main-story Yoshitsune drops a Trophy, not the Soul Core.
6. Soul Farming Opportunities
| Location | Enemies | Souls / Clear | Respawns? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-fight Genma wave | 8 Brutes + 4 Byakue | ~880 yellow | Yes (NG+) |
| Yoshitsune boss | 1 Yoshitsune | ~4500 yellow | Once per save |
7. Chapter Checklist
Track your Chapter 22 run below. Selections are stored locally in your browser and persist between visits.