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Ghost of Yotei

Onryo Skill Trees

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Onryo Techniques

The Onryo skill tree provides general buffs and utility in Ghost of Yotei. See all the available Onryo skill trees, its effects, and techniques to prioritize!

List of All Onryo Techniques

6 Attack Skills That Provide Offensive Utility

1 Perfect Parry Icon Perfect Parry Parry an attack at the last second to slow time and perform a counterattack. Earns a moderate amount of Spirit.
2 Disarm Counter Icon Disarm Counter Focus Attacks will Disarm enemies performing a yellow glint attack. Earns Spirit on successful disarm.
3 Onryo Onryo's Strike Instantly strike and Disarm an enemy. Has a chance to Terrify enemies and make them flee.
4 Jump Kick Icon Jump Kick Perform a jumping kick to Interrupt enemies and inflict Stagger damage. Ineffective against Brutes.
5 Dance of Wrath Icon Dance of Wrath Onryo's Strike grows stronger, attacking and Disarming up to 3 enemies.
6 Shifting Strike Icon Shifting Strike Unleash a rapid Heavy Attack when changing weapons.

The Attacks skill tree is made up of aggressive abilities used in active combat. These skills, such as the Perfect Parry or Disarm Counter allow Atsu to apply heavy pressure on her enemies, which can be vital when she is outnumbered.

6 Assassination Skills to Chip at Enemy Numbers

1 Killer Killer's Instinct Enemies show a flashing aura if their death will alert nearby enemies.
2 Brute Assassination Icon Brute Assassination Assassinate large Brute enemies.
3 Slaughter Leader Icon Slaughter Leader Assassinate enemy Leaders. Doing so instantly fills your kill streak and Terrifies nearby enemies.
4 Swift Assassination Icon Swift Assassination Assassinations are moderately faster and quieter.
5 Chain Assassination Icon Chain Assassination Assassinate two nearby enemies in quick succession.
6 Chain Assassination Master Icon Chain Assassination Master Assassinate up to three nearby enemies in quick succession.

The Assassination skill tree is made up of 6 abilities meant to fatally wound your enemies in quick succession. These skills, such as Chain Assassination, can chip away at enemy numbers efficiently, which is effective at preventing enemies from outnumbering you in combat.

7 Survival Skills to Improve Atsu's Resiliency

1 Roll Icon Roll Roll away from attackers, evade slow red glint attacks, and extinguish Fire.
2 Safe Fall Icon Safe Fall Roll just before landing to avoid damage. Does not work when falling from lethal heights.
3 Block Projectiles Icon Block Projectiles Block incoming Arrows and Kunai.
4 Perfect Dodge Icon Perfect Dodge Time your Dodge at the last second before an enemy's attack lands to slow time and perform a deadly counterattack.
5 Shoulder Charge Icon Shoulder Charge Charge into enemies while sprinting to throw them backwards. Brutes are Interrupted but not thrown.
6 Onryo Onryo's Will Draw on your inner rage to revive yourself when downed.
7 Improved Onryo Improved Onryo's Will Onryo's Will now only costs 2 Spirit to revive when downed.

The Survival skill tree is made up of abilities meant to boost Atsu's survivability in and outside of combat. Skills such as Onryo's Will and Safe Fall can prevent you from facing a sure death in the right moment.

5 Ranged Skills for Ranged Weapon Use

1 Concentration Icon Concentration Slow time when aiming with a Ranged weapon.
2 Deep Concentration Icon Deep Concentration Increase Concentration slowdown time by a minor amount.
3 Improved Deep Concentration Icon Improved Deep Concentration Increase Concentration slowdown time by a major amount.
4 Mental Fortitude Icon Mental Fortitude Reduce Concentration cooldown by a minor amount.
5 Improved Mental Fortitude Icon Improved Mental Fortitude Reduce Concentration cooldown by a major amount.

The Onryo Ranged skill tree focuses on significantly improving the usability of all Ranged weapons.

Best Onryo Skill Tree to Prioritize

Attacks Skill Tree Should Have Highest Priority

The Attacks tree offers some of the most powerful abilities very early game. Abilities like Onryo's Strike or Disarm Counter can quickly cut down opponents in battle, and are both effective at whittling down enemy numbers in a fight.

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