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Improved Bulwark Stance Skill Effects

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Improved Bulwark Stance is a Technique that is part of the Odachi tree in the Melee class in Ghost of Yotei. Check out this Improved Bulwark Stance's effect and how to get it.

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Improved Bulwark Stance Technique Overview

Improved Bulwark Stance Skill Effect

Improved Bulwark StanceImproved Bulwark Stance
Class Melee
Skill Tree Odachi
Skill Prerequisite Bulwark Stance
Details Releasing Triangle during Bulwark Stance unleashes a slam which is then followed by a high damage double slash and piercing thrust Focus Attacks.

How to Get Improved Bulwark Stance

Obtain the Odachi and Invest Points on the Odachi Tree

The Improved Bulwark Stance technique can be unlocked after getting the Odachi weapon. Invest points in the prerequisite skill, Bulwark Stance, to get access to the Improved Bulwark Stance.

How to Get the Odachi

Requires Technique Points

You can obtain new skills by using Technique Points, which are obtained from Altars of Reflection. You will be able to find these shrines scattered all around Ezo by exploring the map.

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