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| F A Q / W A L K T H R O U G H |
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Written By: Swiftshark (Oliver Ferrier)
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: March 13th 2003 (VERSION 0.2)
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Game Title: TENCHU: Wrath Of Heaven (A.K.A. Tenchu 3)
Platform: Playstation 2 (NTSC Version)
Creators: Activision, K2
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| TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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1. Copyright Information
2. Update Information
3. Introduction
4. Controls
4.1 Moving
4.2 Jumping
4.3 Attacks
4.4 Stealth Moves
4.5 The Rest
5. Characters
5.1 Rikimaru
5.2 Ayame
5.3 Tesshu
6. Gameplay Overview
7. Stealth Kills
8. Special Abilities
9. Weapons and Items
10. Basic Tips
11. Walkthrough
11.1 Rikimaru
11.2 Ayame
11.3 Tesshu
11.4 Bonus Mission
12. Multi Player Tips
13. Cheats
14. Myths, Rumors and Glitches
15. Thanks/Credits
16. Closing Thoughts
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1. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION |
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This FAQ is the property of Oliver Ferrier (A.K.A Swiftshark) and is
subject to all applicable copyright laws. Anyone wanting to post this
FAQ on any websites or other form of publication must request
permission in writing by emailing me at the address found at the top of
this document. Chances are that I will grant you permission provided
that you keep the FAQ in its complete form, you do not charge people
for accessing the FAQ and that you give me the proper credit for the
FAQ.
Presently the only websites permitted to host this FAQ are:
-www.Gamefaqs.com
-www.Neoseeker.com
-www.Tenchu.de
-www.IGN.com
If you are reading this Faq on any other site than those listed above
then please email me at [email protected] and let me know. Thanks.
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2. UPDATES |
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March 13th 2003: Worked quite a bit on some of the sections today. I
will have several of Rikimaru's missions documented
and posted by the end of this coming weekend.
Presently I am trying to compile notes as I
grandmaster each level again which can become quite
messy and requires numerous restarts. Bear with me
while I go through this arduous process, the final
result will be worth it.
March 10th 2003: Started laying the groundwork for this FAQ. Set up the
Section Headers and began filling in some of the
easier information. I estimate this FAQ to require at
least 10 to 20 updates before it is complete.
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3. INTRODUCTION |
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Welcome to my TENCHU 3: Wrath Of Heaven "FAQ/Walkthrough". In this FAQ
you will be able to find a completely detailed walkthrough for each of
the games three characters. Beware that due to the thoroughness of this
guide YOU WILL FIND SPOILERS as I have covered every aspect of the
story. (If you wish not to read the plot spoilers then do not read the
sections between the "Fade To Black" sentences as the cutscene
descriptions are always placed therein)
Also for the sake of my sanity and your eyes I am only covering "Layout
#1" for every character's missions. I'll leave the other 2 layouts to
you. The goal of this walkthrough is to get you from the starting point
to the ending point along with gathering any special Items or Weapons
that may be hidden throughout any particular level. Keep in mind that
there are more corridors and areas for you to explore on your own but
everything pertinent will be found herein. You can also get information
on Weapons and Items as well as a brief description of each character's
special abilities and moves. For an in depth look at each of the
various Stealth Kills please refer to the other FAQ that I have
written. More information on that will follow later.
If you must contact me then feel free to email me at the email address
found at the top of this document. If you don't receive a response
please don't take it personal, it may just take a while as I often work
on various projects simultaneously.
Lastly, if you submit anything that gets added to this Guide then you
shall receive full and proper credit herein. If you discover any errors
or omissions that I may have made or if you find an easier way to do
something or get somewhere then please let me know.
Note: Garbage and Spam will be purged so make sure you type "TENCHU 3"
in the subject line.
- PLEASE ONLY EMAIL ME WITH CONTRIBUTIONS OR QUESTIONS NOT FOUND IN ANY
OTHER FAQ ON THIS SITE -
With that said enjoy the FAQ and the game!
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4. CONTROLS |
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Here is a breakdown of how the controller is configured, button
controls as well as explanations on how to execute the various moves,
combos, attacks and other functions. (You can change the configuration
in the "Options Menu")
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4.1 MOVING |
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L3 Forward (slightly).......Walk Forward
L3 Forward..................Run Forward
L3 Backward.................Turn Around
L3 Left.....................Turn Left
L3 Right....................Turn Right
R2 + L3 (Directional).......Walk With Camera Locked Behind You
R2, Forward + X.............Strafe Forward
R2, Backward + X............Strafe Backwards
R2, Left + X................Strafe Left
R2, Right + X...............Strafe Right
R2 + R3 (Directional).......Turn While Camera Is Locked Behind You
NOTE: See "STEALTH MOVES" (Section 4.4) for more movements. Also the
"Quick Dash" that was available in the Demo disc seems to have
been removed in the Final Version. (That was the R2 + Press L3
move) Too bad.
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4.2 JUMPING |
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X...........................Jump in place
X, X........................Double Jump (Can be used with L3)
X (x2) + X (Near Wall)......Ricochet Jump
R2 + X......................Moonsault
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4.3 ATTACKS |
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Square......................Slash
Square (x2).................Double Slash
Square (x3).................Three Slash Combo
Square (x4).................Four Slash Combo (Ayame Only)
Square (Near Fallen Enemy)..Stab A Fallen Guard (Rikimaru Only)
Square (Near Fallen Enemy)..Double Stab (Ayame Only)
Square (Near Fallen Enemy)..Punch Chest (Tesshu Only)
R1 + Square.................Crouching Uppercut Slash (Riki + Ayame)
R1 + Square.................Bulldozer Throw (Tesshu Only)
R2, Away + Square...........Sledgehammer (Overhand) Slash
R2, Forward + Square........Crouching stab with ankle sweep
X, Square...................Downward Strike from Jumping
Rotate L3 + Square..........Sweeping 360 Slash
Left + Square...............Slash to the Left
Right + Square..............Slash to the Right
Forward, Forward + Square...Thrusting Stab
Square, Away + Square.......Slash followed by a 360 Leg Sweep
Square (x3), Away + Square..Double Slash followed by a Heal Kick
Circle (Close To Enemy).....Body Slam (Rikimaru Only)
Circle (Close To Enemy).....Head Chop (Ayame Only)
Circle (Close To Enemy).....Punch To Chest and Head Butt (Tesshu Only)
NOTE: Most of the attacks can be executed while holding "R2".
TIP: To cancel a Combo midway through press "X" and move "L3" left or
right.
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4.4 STEALTH MOVES |
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R1..........................Crouch/Lean Against Wall/Land Silently
R1 + Forward (Crawlspace)...Crawl Through Crawlspace
R1 + Forward................Sneak Forward
R1 + Backwards..............Sneak Backwards
R1 + Left...................Sneak Left
R1 + Right..................Sneak Right
R1 + X......................Roll And Turn Around (Rolling 180)
R1, X + Forward.............Roll Forward
R1, X + Backward............Roll Backwards
R1, X + Left................Roll Left
R1, X + Right...............Roll Right
R1 + R3 (Directional).......Stationary Turn While Crouching
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4.5 THE REST |
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Circle.......................Block / Close Attack / Cancel S.K. FMV
Triangle.....................Use Selected Item
L1...........................Control Camera
R2...........................Lock Camera Behind You
R2 + Backwards (Ledge).......Drop into a hanging position
R3 (Up, Down, Left, Right)...Control Secondary Camera
Press R3.....................Detonate Sticky Bomb
Left on D-Pad (or L2)........Scroll Left Through Item Inventory
Right on D-Pad...............Scroll Right Through Item Inventory
Up on D-Pad..................Quick Select Grappling Hook
Down on D-Pad................Quick Select Healing Potion
X (Near ledge or wall).......Hang (Left or Right To Move)
Select.......................View In Game Map
Start........................Pause, Show Goals and Tips
L1+L2+R1+R2+Select+Start.....Return To Title Screen (hold it for a few secs)
NOTE: Kanji Move button combinations can be found in Sections 9 and 12 for
each respective character.
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5. CHARACTERS |
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In Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven you get to play as three separate characters.
Initially you have the option of selecting only between Rikimaru and Ayame but
once you've completed their 10 story missions you will unlock Tesshu who has
an additional 6 missions for you to play through. In the following sections
you can get a brief overview of each character as well as links to check out
their screenshots.
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5.1 RIKIMARU |
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Age: 26
Sex: Male
Weapon: Izayoi sword (The Sword of the Azuma. It is passed down from
generation to generation to the worthiest of ninjas.)
Bio: Leader of the Azuma Shinobi-ryu ninja sect. His thoroughness, patience
and bravery have earned him the honor of the Izayoi sword according to
the sect's master Shiunsai. Terrifyingly focused and withdrawn,
Rikimaru's sense of destiny and composure give him the strength to take
on missions that most would consider acts of suicide. Rikimaru is not
quite as fast as Ayame but his strength is far superior.
To view a Screenshot of Rikimaru simply copy and paste the following link into
your browser:
>>> http://www.tenchu3.de/english/tenchu3/screens/g70.asp <<<
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5.2 AYAME |
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Age: 22
Sex: Female
Weapon: Kasumi and Shizuku (Two powerful blades that provide the perfect
compliment for her remarkable finesse and
lightning speed)
Bio: Bold yet quick, silent yet cunning, Ayame has been trained since
childhood as a ninja. As sharp with her tongue as she is with her sword,
Ayame uses an acrobatic style of ninjitsu to overcome obstacles living or
dead. She adores Ghoda's daughter Kiku as if the little girl were her own
sister. Ayame is the fastest of the three characters but also the weakest
in terms or strength.
To view a Screenshot of Ayame simply copy and paste the following link into
your browser:
>>> http://www.tenchu3.de/english/tenchu3/screens/g89.asp <<<
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5.3 TESSHU |
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Full Name: Tesshu Fujioka
Age: Unknown
Sex: Male
Weapon: Hand to Hand Combat + Surgical Pin
Bio: Doctor by day, hired assassin by night. He belongs to an underground
vigilante group called "Muzen" that will murder for money, but only if it
serves justice. Tesshu is the slowest of the three characters but also
the strongest. One important fact to keep in mind is that Tesshu's
highest ranking is that of "Master Assassin" compared to "Grandmaster"
for the other two characters.
To view a Screenshot of Tesshu simply copy and paste the following link into
your browser:
>>> http://www.tenchu3.de/english/tenchu3/screens/g102.asp <<<
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6. GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW |
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Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven is a ninja simulator in every sense of the word. As a
ninja in feudal Japan you have a lot of freedom in choosing how you go through
any particular level. You can simply go through completely undetected, killing
only those who are in your way or you can wipe out every living enemy guard
within the level as though you are the hunter and they are the prey. You
always have access to your GRAPPLING HOOK which allows you to scale almost any
building, roof or cliff as well as a host of other ninja Weapons and Items to
help you decide how to kill or distract your enemies. In this section I will
describe some of the things you should become familiar with in order to become
a true Grand Master. Additional tips can be found in the section just prior to
the actual Mission Walkthrough.
KI METER
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The Ki Meter, located at the lower left corner of your screen serves as your
awareness of how near or far an enemy is from you as well as what his present
mindset is. The counter goes from 0 - 99 with 99 obviously being extremely
close to the enemy so make sure you watch it closely and learn to use it to
gauge how far a patrolling guard will walk before stopping and turning around.
There are 4 different symbols that you will encounter on your Ki Meter. They
are:
- The enemy is completely unaware of your presence. (Ideal)
- The enemy sees something but is not yet sure what it might be.
- The enemy is on alert, knows you are around but unsure of location.
- The enemy has spotted you and is in pursuit. (Fight or run and wait)
KANJI METER
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You will notice that there are 9 Japanese Kanji symbols in the lower left
portion of the screen while playing as Rikimaru and Ayame. Every time you
successfully Stealth Kill and unsuspecting enemy guard one of these (sometimes
two) will become highlighted. Once you have all 9 symbols highlighted a short
animated sequence will show your character surrounded in a swirling tornado of
light and a new special ability will become unlocked. (See Section 8 for a
detailed listing of each) Tesshu does not have a Kanji meter as he is an
assassin rather than a ninja. Instead he has a coin counter that keeps track
of the amount of money you have accumulated from successfully Stealth Killing
your opponents. For more detailed information on this topic please refer to my
STEALTH KILL FAQ.
ITEMS
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There are tons of different Items and Weapons available for you to have fun
with. Some of these are available immediately like COLORED RICE and
SHURIKEN(Crimson Blades) while others are either found in certain levels or
unlocked by Grandmastering a level. "Section 9" deals exclusively with these
different Items as well as where they are found and/or how they are unlocked.
SCORING
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As this game is based on stealthily accomplishing your goals you will score
highest by truly moving like a shadow and striking like a snake. To get a
Grandmaster ranking you need to finish a mission with a score of at least 450.
Here is a breakdown of how scores are determined and what ranking they
determine. (Special Grandmaster Items are indicated at the beginning of each
mission in the Walkthrough Section of this FAQ)
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| POINTS | REASON FOR GAINING OR LOSING POINTS |
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| +450 | Not spotted at all during entire mission. (zero ""'s)|
| -150 | First time you are spotted. |
| - 30 | Every subsequent time you get spotted. |
| + 20 | Each successful Stealth Kill. |
| + 5 | Each normal Kill. (combat oriented kill) |
| - 50 | Each time you kill an Innocent Civilian. |
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| FINAL SCORE | RANK ATTAINED: Rikimaru and Ayame | Tesshu |
|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| 450 and up | Grand Master (Unlocks Special Item)| Master of Assassins |
| ??? to 445 | Master Ninja | ??? |
| ??? to ??? | Expert Ninja | ??? |
| ??? to ??? | Ninja | ??? |
| ??? to ??? | Thug | ??? |
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7. STEALTH KILLS |
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A Stealth Kill occurs when you attack an enemy who is in "", "" or
"" mode. In layman's terms it means you kill in one swift strike.
Depending on what angle you approach and attack from you can trigger several
different cutscenes that show your character gruesomely ending your victim's
life. Rikimaru and Ayame each have 6 unique Stealth kills while Tesshu has 7.
In this section I will simply outline the various approach angles that will
lead to the various cutscenes rather than break each individual Stealth Kill
down again. (For an In depth "Stealth Kill FAQ" please look for that document
on the same page where you found this FAQ)
Basic Approach Angles
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- From the Left
- From the Right
- From Behind
- From the Front
- Jumping towards the Enemy (Any Direction)
- Attacking on a slope, incline or uneven surface
- By using the "KUMIHIMO" Item (Tesshu Only)
Q: Who can be Stealth Killed?
A: Any enemy who is in or returns to "" mode.
Q: Who cannot be Stealth Killed?
A: Level Bosses and until you acquire certain weaponry, the Undead in the
Cemetery Level.
Q: Can I use any Items to Stealth Kill enemy guards?
A: Yes. Please refer to "Section 9" for details
For other specific Stealth Kill Information and questions please refer to my
Stealth Kill FAQ directly.
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8. SPECIAL ABILITIES |
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In this section I have broken down each character's special moves. For
Rikimaru and Ayame you need to successfully Stealth Kill enough enemies in
each level to highlight your entire Kanji meter located on your screen. If you
kill a civilian you will lose all highlighted symbols. Let's take a look at
each.
I have listed Rikimaru's and Ayame's unlockable Kanji Abilities for each level
first as they are ninja's and share most of the same abilities. Tesshu's moves
are found after.
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LEVEL | RIKIMARU | AYAME |
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1 | Shoulder Thrust | Somersault Kick |
2 | Ninjitsu Block | Ninjitsu Block |
3 | Ninja Vision | Ninja Vision |
4 | Grappling Hook Combo | Grappling Hook Combo |
5 | Cling To Ceiling | Cling To Ceiling |
6 | Feign Death | Feign Death |
7 | Wall Kick | Wall Kick |
8 | Ninja Mind Control | Ninja mind Control |
9 + 10| Wrath Of Heaven | Wrath Of Heaven |
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As you can tell from looking at the illustration above the only unique ability
that Rikimaru and Ayame possess is the very first one. Below I have included a
description of each ability as well as how each one is executed.
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|SHOULDER THRUST|
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Character: Rikimaru Only
Button Code: Square (x2), L3 Away + Square
Description: The SHOULDER THRUST move is an ability that allows you to smash
your enemy with your shoulder causing them to be thrown back
quite a distance. If there is a wall behind then your enemy will
hit it with great force and if there is a pit behind then bye-bye
bad guy. The key to executing this Kanji move correctly is in
being close enough to your enemy when you press L3 Away and
Square. If you are too far away Rikimaru might simply perform his
heal kick combo. Hitting someone with this thrust will also buy
you some valuable time during which you can make a quick getaway
or use/select another Item.
TIP: If you are having trouble executing this move fluidly then
do the Square (x2) part slower. This should help you master
this move.
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|SOMERSAULT KICK|
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Character: Ayame Only
Button Code: Press "Square" (x4), then pull L3 in the opposite direction and
press "Square" again.
Description: This is Ayame's equivalent to Rikimaru's "SHOULDER THRUST" move.
It is also the only ability that is unique to her only. All of
the other abilities are the same as Rikimaru's. The first thing
that you will notice is her incredible speed in unloading a 4 hit
combo as you press "Square (x4)". Right after that when you pull
back and press "Square" for the 5th time you will see Ayame do a
backwards somersault while doing an extended double kick to the
enemy in front of you. Typically if the hit is executed lawlessly
the enemy should be knocked off their feet and fall to the round.
The kick resembles a drop kick that is often done by wrestlers
although our heroine adds the flip into the mix.
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|NINJITSU BLOCK|
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Characters: Both
Button Code: Press "Circle" (Right when an enemy begins an attack)
Description: The usage of this ability must be timed right in order for it to
work. Basically it throws your attacking opponent momentarily off
balance giving you an opening to land an attack of your own. You
must press "Circle" exactly when your enemy launches an attack
for it to work.
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|NINJA VISION|
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Characters: Both
Button Code: "L1" + R3 (Forward to zoom in and Away to zoom out)
Description: The "NINJA VISION" special ability allows you to see much further
than normal almost as though you were looking through a zoom
lens. To use this extra feature simply press the "L1" button and
press forward and backwards on the "R3" stick to zoom in and out.
One distinct advantage to having this ability besides seeing
further is also to be able to aim and throw items further.
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|GRAPPLING HOOK COMBO|
+--------------------+
Characters: Both
Button Code: 360 Slash combo followed by pressing "Triangle"
Description: This ability allows you the option of administering endless blows
to your victims. How it works is after performing your 360 slash
and immediately pressing "Triangle" a type of grappling hook
grabs the falling foe and brings him/her back for another dose of
pain. You can continuously repeat this process to keep juggling
your foe.
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|CLING TO CEILING|
+----------------+
Characters: Both + Tesshu
Button Code: Hold "R1" while grappling up to ceiling.
Description: Basically what this ability allows you to do is grapple up to a
flat ceiling and remain up there for a while kind of like how
spiderman would except for the fact that your back is to the
ceiling. From this vantage point you can drop items onto
unsuspecting enemies or even drop down for a surprise kill.
Dropping Rice Balls ensures that the enemy will stop right
underneath you. Also, keep in mind that you cannot stay up there
indefinitely. Your controller will begin to vibrate after about
20 seconds which means you are losing your grip and will be
returning to earth soon. (There is no unique Stealth Kill from
this vantage point)
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|FEIGN DEATH|
+-----------+
Characters: Both + Tesshu
Button Code: Rotate "L3" 360 degrees and press "R1". Press "Square" when ready
to attack.
Description: The Feign Death ability basically allows you to play dead for an
indefinite amount of time. Guards will come to inspect your
"dead" corpse and this will give you a great opportunity to
attack them by surprise. When you execute this move it will cost
you 20 HP and your Health Bar will continuously deplete until
there is only 1 HP left. It is advisable to carry some HEALTH
POTIONS or a NINJA REBIRTH along when planning on using this
ability. Also I have noticed that if you do not attack the
inspecting guard quickly enough he will go into "" mode and
attack. (There is no unique stealth Kill cutscene associated with
this ability)
TIP: Use the R3 stick to rotate the camera while you are lying motionless on
the ground to see around you.
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|WALL KICK|
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Characters: Both
Button Code: Jump towards a wall and press "Square" at the wall.
Description: The wall kick ability is mainly another attack variation for you
to use. It works great when used as a surprise attack to an
unsuspecting enemy but guards that are in "" mode will block
this kick.
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|NINJA MIND CONTROL|
+------------------+
Characters: Both
Button Code: Hold "R2" and press: Up, Down, Square. (Use L3 for up, down)
Description: This ability is a little different than what the title implies.
You cannot literally control your victim by using this technique.
Rather, it will allow you to temporarily stun the guard allowing
you time for a Combo, getaway or other special move like the
"WRATH OF HEAVEN". If you are facing two or more enemies at the
same time and you perform this move on one of them then he will
temporarily help you fight the other guard. This can lead to some
fun moments especially if you try it on some of the more advanced
enemies like the Red Demons or bald Martial Artists. One thing to
keep in mind is that the move will only work if Rikimaru strikes
the enemy at the end of his spell. Also if your target is in
"" mode then he will simply die rather than be affected so
make sure you only use it on attacking enemies.
+---------------+
|WRATH OF HEAVEN|
+---------------+
Characters: Both
Button Code: "Circle"+"X" simultaneously.(Enemy must be right in front of you)
Description: This special ability will kill any enemy in one hit, but there is
a price. Every time you use this ability your HP will be reduced
to just 1 meaning if there are multiple enemies around you will
die by the slightest hit. Make sure you have some HEALTH POTIONS
or a NINJA REBIRTH Items on hand to easily replenish your health.
The key to successfully executing this move is being perfectly
lined up with your intended victim. Once you have pressed the
"Circle + X" Buttons Rikimaru will do his spell pose followed by
a thrusting stab forward. If the stab motion hits the enemy then
a bolt of lightning will come down from above and kill him/her
instantly. If you miss the stab however then the enemy will live
and you'll be stuck with just 1 HP left on your Health Bar. This
is the most powerful Ability in the game. NOTE: This ability can
be unlocked in both level 9 or level 10, whichever one you
highlight all 9 Kanji symbols first.
TESSU'S SPECIAL ABILITIES
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Unlike Rikimaru and Ayame, Tesshu comes fully equipped with his special
abilities. Here is a brief overview of his SPECIAL ABILITIES.
NOTE: Tesshu can also perform two of Rikimaru's and Ayame's special moves.
Those are the "FEIGN DEATH" and "CLING TO CEILING" moves and are executed the
same way.
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| UPPER STRAIGHT COMBO |
+----------------------+
Button Code: Rotate "L3" 360 degrees and then press "Square"
Description: Executing this move shows Tesshu throwing a strong left uppercut
followed immediately by a straight right hand. It is quick and
powerful in face to face style combat and usually sends your
enemies flying into the air.
+---------------+
| MIMIC ANIMALS |
+---------------+
Button Code: Press "R1" + "Circle" simultaneously
Description: By using this ability you can make Tesshu sound like an animal.
If a guard is alerted and you use this then he will think that it
is probably just some wild animal and go back to being in ""
mode. The animals that you can mimic are: Rooster, cat, (More to
come)
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| POWER BLOCK |
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Button Code: Press "Circle" immediately when enemy attacks.
Description: This move simply throws an enemy off balance if you perform it
immediately at the beginning of an enemy's attack. While the
enemy is momentarily off balance you can administer an attack of
your own.
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| ENRAGE |
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Button Code: Press "Circle" + "X" simultaneously
Description: Doing this button combination shows Tesshu making an "X" with his
arms overhead and then powerfully pulling his hands back to his
side. He then glows a fiery red color for approximately 10
seconds during which time he is extremely powerful and hitting
enemy's will set them on fire. Due to the 2-3 second animation it
is advisable to "ENRAGE" yourself at a safe distance or else you
will be vulnerable to attack.
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9. WEAPONS AND ITEMS |
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(NEXT UPDATE)
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10. BASIC TIPS |
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Here are a few tips that will surely make you a much more successful, and
undetected ninja.
(NEXT UPDATE)
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11. WALKTHROUGH |
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This is the meat and potatoes portion of this FAQ. In the following sections I
will provide you with a concise walkthrough for all three characters missions.
I am only going based on "Layout Pattern 1" and will only focus on getting you
from the starting point to the ending point of each mission. If there are
special Weapons or Items hidden in a level then I will also include
information on how to get them in the process. I will not, at least initially,
list where each and every HEALTH POTION and SMOKE BOMB etc. are. Lastly I want
to remind you that there are literally thousands of different ways you can go
through a level so I am only giving you my variation. Here we go...
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11.1 RIKIMARU'S MISSIONS |
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MISSION 1:
MISSION 2:
MISSION 3:
MISSION 4:
MISSION 5:
MISSION 6:
MISSION 7:
MISSION 8:
MISSION 9:
MISSION 10:
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11.2 AYAME'S MISSIONS |
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MISSION 1:
MISSION 2:
MISSION 3:
MISSION 4:
MISSION 5:
MISSION 6:
MISSION 7:
MISSION 8:
MISSION 9:
MISSION 10:
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11.3 TESSHU'S MISSIONS |
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MISSION 1:
MISSION 2:
MISSION 3:
MISSION 4:
MISSION 5:
MISSION 6:
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11.4 BONUS MISSION |
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Now that you have successfully completed the game with all three characters a
new selection titled "INTO THE PORTAL" appears on your start menu screen. This
is the bonus mission and takes place in the future. Here is the walkthrough
for this very challenging and unique mission. NOTE: This mission is exclusive
to Rikimaru.
(Coming soon)
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12. MULTI PLAYER TIPS |
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(FUTURE UPDATE)
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13. CHEATS |
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Here is a listing of all known cheat codes. Apparently the same codes work for
both NTSC and PAL versions. For Gameshark or Action Replay codes please refer
to their respective websites. (There are no known side effects caused by using
these codes)
RESTORE HEALTH: Pause the game and press Up, down, Right, Left, Square,
Square, Square.
UNLOCK ALL ITEMS: At the Item Selection screen hold R1 + L1 while pressing:
Up, Square, Square, Left, Square, Square, Down, Square,
Square, Right, Square, Square.
INCREASE ITEMS: At the Item Selection Screen hold R2 + L2 while pressing:
Square, Square, Square, Up, Left, Down, Right.
UNLOCK ALL CHARACTERS: At the Title Screen press L1, R2, L2, R1, Right, Left,
L3, R3.
UNLOCK ALL MISSIONS: At the Mission Selection Screen press L1, R1, L2, R2,
Right, Square, L3, R3
UNLOCK ALL LAYOUTS: At the Mission Selection Screen press R3, L3, R2, L2, R1,
L1
UNLOCK BONUS STAGE: At the Title Screen press L1, Up, R1, Down, L2, Right, R2,
Left
UNLOCK DEMO DISC LEVEL: At the Title Screen press Up, Down, Right, Left, X, X,
X. (Thanks Selenia :-)
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14. MYTHS, RUMORS AND GLITCHES |
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(FUTURE UPDATE)
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15.. THANKS AND CREDITS |
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Thank you CJAYC for Gamefaqs.com
Thank you NEOSEEKER for a great site to host my work.
Thank you TENCHU.DE for the best online Tenchu resource site.
Thank you Sony for the Playstation 2 console.
Thank you Activision and K2 for the greatest game series ever made.
A very special THANK YOU goes out to Selenia and Chris Butterworth over at
www.Tenchu.de for their exceptional Tenchu related site and community. I
recommend any Tenchu fan to go take a look around. You will not be
disappointed!
PEOPLE WHO DESERVE SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
And last but not least, Thank you to (YOUR NAME HERE) for reading this FAQ.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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16. CLOSING THOUGHTS |
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I hope that you enjoyed reading through this FAQ and it helped you find your
way through some of the trickier levels in this magnificent game. If you
enjoyed playing "TENCHU: Wrath of Heaven" then you should also consider
checking out "TENCHU: Stealth Assassins" and "TENCHU 2: Birth of the Stealth
Assassins". Both titles are PSX Titles.
Also make sure you check out the following websites as they are all very
informative and thorough Tenchu/Ninja sites.
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Activison's Official Tenchu 3 Site: >>> http://www.wrathofheaven.com <<<
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Tenchu Checkpoint: >>> http://www.tenchu.de <<<
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++++++++++
Ninja Town: >>> http://www.ashuraonline.com/tenchu/index.html <<<
++++++++++
If you have any questions, comments or relevant contributions that you wish to
submit then feel free to send me an email with "TENCHU 3" typed in the subject
line. You can find my contact information at the top of this document.
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8. RIKIMARU'S STEALTH KILLS |
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There are a total of 6 different Stealth Kills that Rikimaru can perform. (A
7th has not been confirmed yet) Which Stealth Kill is triggered when is based
on your position or direction in relation to your victim's position and angle.
In this section I will explain to you how to execute each and every Stealth
Kill from positioning to timing to execution.
NOTE: The Difficulty Factor of each Stealth Kill is represented on a scale of
1 - 5 stars. (1= Easy and 5 obviously being the most difficult)
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8.1 THROAT SLIT |
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Positioning: From Behind (Enemy Facing Away)
Action Required: Press Square While At Close Range (R1 May be used)
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: This is the original Stealth Kill that made Rikimaru famous. It
is the easiest Stealth Kill to perform and the short cinematic
looks as follows. Rikimaru reaches around the front of the guard
and covers his mouth while simultaneously slicing his throat from
end to end with his sword. The sharpness of the blade usually
causes the enemy to be decapitated and die very quickly and
quietly.
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8.2 CAN OPENER |
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Positioning: Attack Enemy from His/Her Right
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This very cool looking Stealth Kill requires that you to attack
the guard from his or her right side. The FMV sequence shows
Rikimaru positioning the blade on the guard's neck with the
handle of the sword facing up. Next he swings around the front of
the guard and around his other side while making it appear that
he is using a can opening type of technique on his victim. This
kill looks very cool and very painful.
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8.3 BACK STAB AND FINISHING SLASH |
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Positioning: Attack Enemy From His/Her Left
Requirements: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This Stealth Kill is triggered when you attack your enemy from
their left-hand side. Executing this Kill treats you to a
cutscene that shows Rikimaru thrusting his sword into the enemy's
lower back. Then when he pulls his sword out he does it in a way
that causes the guard to do a 360 spin. At the end of this spin
Rikimaru's blade comes done again slashing the guard from face to
stomach. The guard then collapses in a dead heap on the ground.
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8.4 JUMPING SPINE STABB |
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Positioning: Behind Intended Victim (Sometimes Jumping from any angle)
Action Required: Jump + Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: **
Description: This Stealth Kill shows Rikimaru Stabbing the guard in the middle
of his back at the end of his jump. Once the blade is stuck in
the guard he twists it a full 90 degrees to maximize the victims
pain and then yanks it free again. The guard sadly will not be
reporting this highlight to the news conference later on.
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8.5 GUTTING STEALTH KILL |
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Positioning: Facing The Enemy From The Front (Or while enemy turns into you)
Actions Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ****
Description: This Stealth Kill is executed by attacking your enemy from the
front or diagonally from the front. The FMV shows Rikimaru
sticking his sword upward into the enemy's lower stomach causing
it to jut out of his back. He holds the enemy's head to
accommodate the motion. Next he withdraws his sword with such a
force that the enemy has no choice but to fall backwards onto the
ground and die.
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8.6 SKULL PENETRATOR |
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Positioning: Enemy Must Be On A Slope, Incline or uneven surface.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ****
Description: This very gruesome Stealth Kill shows Rikimaru springing onto the
enemy's shoulders and then sticking his sword through the top of
his skull with a second push so that it sticks out under his
chin. Then he withdraws the blade and flips backward off the
collapsing guard. You get a real sense of Spiderman watching this
cutscene take place.
(It has not been confirmed that there is a 7th Stealth Kill but you never know)
**If you find another Stealth kill then please email me an exact description
of the animation as well as how exactly it can be repeated. You will receive
full credit for it if it can be verified**
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9. RIKIMARU'S KANJI MOVES |
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Rikimaru has 9 different Kanji abilities available to him. As mentioned in the
"KANJI OVERVIEW" section you will need to fill/highlight your Kanji meter in
order to unlock the individual Kanji abilities available in each level. In
this section you can find out the details of each Kanji Move.
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9.1 SHOULDER THRUST |
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Mission where Received: "Echigoya" (Mission 1)
Button Code: Square (x2), L3 Away + Square
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: The SHOULDER THRUST move is an ability that allows you to smash
your enemy with your shoulder causing them to be thrown back
quite a distance. If there is a wall behind then your enemy will
hit it with great force and if there is a pit behind then bye-bye
bad guy. The key to executing this Kanji move correctly is in
being close enough to your enemy when you press L3 Away and
Square. If you are too far away Rikimaru might simply perform his
heal kick combo. Hitting someone with this thrust will also buy
you some valuable time during which you can make a quick getaway
or use/select another Item.
TIP: If you are having trouble executing this move fluidly then
do the Square (x2) part slower. This should help you master
this move.
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9.2 NINJITSU BLOCK |
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Mission: "Ghoda Castle" (Mission 2)
Button Code: Press "Circle" (Right when an enemy begins an attack)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: The usage of this ability must be timed right in order for it to
work. Basically it throws your attacking opponent momentarily off
balance giving you an opening to land an attack of your own. You
must press "Circle" exactly when your enemy launches an attack
for it to work.
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9.3 NINJA VISION |
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Mission: "Limestone Caverns" (Mission 3)
Button Code: "L1" + R3 (Forward to zoom in and Away to zoom out)
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: The "NINJA VISION" special ability allows you to see much further
than normal almost as though you were looking through a zoom
lens. To use this extra feature simply press the "L1" button and
press forward and backwards on the "R3" stick to zoom in and out.
One distinct advantage to having this ability besides seeing
further is also to be able to aim and throw items further.
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9.4 GRAPPLING HOOK COMBO |
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Mission: "Ronin Village" (Mission 4)
Button Code: 360 Slash combo followed by pressing "Triangle"
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This ability allows you the option of administering endless blows
to your victims. How it works is after performing your 360 slash
and immediately pressing "Triangle" a type of grappling hook
grabs the falling foe and brings him/her back for another dose of
pain. You can continuously repeat this process to keep juggling
your foe.
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9.5 CLING TO CEILING |
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Mission: "Amagai Castle" (Mission 5)
Button Code: Hold "R1" while grappling up to ceiling.
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: Basically what this ability allows you to do is grapple up to a
flat ceiling and remain up there for a while kind of like how
spiderman would except for the fact that your back is to the
ceiling. From this vantage point you can drop items onto
unsuspecting enemies or even drop down for a surprise kill.
Dropping Rice Balls ensures that the enemy will stop right
underneath you. Also, keep in mind that you cannot stay up there
indefinitely. Your controller will begin to vibrate after about
20 seconds which means you are losing your grip and will be
returning to earth soon. (There is no unique Stealth Kill from
this vantage point)
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9.6 FEIGN DEATH |
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Mission: "Cemetery" (Mission 6)
Button Code: Rotate "L3" 360 degrees and press "R1". Press "Square" when ready
to attack.
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: The Feign Death ability basically allows you to play dead for an
indefinite amount of time. Guards will come to inspect your
"dead" corpse and this will give you a great opportunity to
attack them by surprise. When you execute this move it will cost
you 20 HP and your Health Bar will continuously deplete until
there is only 1 HP left. It is advisable to carry some HEALTH
POTIONS or a NINJA REBIRTH along when planning on using this
ability. Also I have noticed that if you do not attack the
inspecting guard quickly enough he will go into "" mode and
attack. (There is no unique stealth Kill cutscene associated with
this ability)
TIP: Use the R3 stick to rotate the camera while you are lying motionless on
the ground to see around you.
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9.7 WALL KICK |
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Mission: "Bamboo Forest" (Mission 7)
Button Code: Jump towards a wall and press "Square" at the wall.
Difficulty Factor: **
Description: The wall kick ability is mainly another attack variation for you
to use. It works great when used as a surprise attack to an
unsuspecting enemy but guards that are in "" mode will block
this kick.
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9.8 NINJA MIND CONTROL |
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Mission: "Great Buddha Temple" (Mission 8)
Button Code: Hold "R2" and press: Up, Down, Square. (Use L3 for up, down)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This ability is a little different than what the title implies.
You cannot literally control your victim by using this technique.
Rather, it will allow you to temporarily stun the guard allowing
you time for a Combo, getaway or other special move like the
"WRATH OF HEAVEN". If you are facing two or more enemies at the
same time and you perform this move on one of them then he will
temporarily help you fight the other guard. This can lead to some
fun moments especially if you try it on some of the more advanced
enemies like the Red Demons or bald Martial Artists. One thing to
keep in mind is that the move will only work if Rikimaru strikes
the enemy at the end of his spell. Also if your target is in
"" mode then he will simply die rather than be affected so
make sure you only use it on attacking enemies.
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9.9 WRATH OF HEAVEN |
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Mission: "Tenrai Fortress" (Mission 9 and 10)
Button Code: "Circle"+"X" simultaneously.(Enemy must be right in front of you)
Difficulty Factor: ****
Description: This special ability will kill any enemy in one hit, but there is
a price. Every time you use this ability your HP will be reduced
to just 1 meaning if there are multiple enemies around you will
die by the slightest hit. Make sure you have some HEALTH POTIONS
or a NINJA REBIRTH Items on hand to easily replenish your health.
The key to successfully executing this move is being perfectly
lined up with your intended victim. Once you have pressed the
"Circle + X" Buttons Rikimaru will do his spell pose followed by
a thrusting stab forward. If the stab motion hits the enemy then
a bolt of lightning will come down from above and kill him/her
instantly. If you miss the stab however then the enemy will live
and you'll be stuck with just 1 HP left on your Health Bar. This
is the most powerful Ability in the game.
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10. AYAME CHARACTER OVERVIEW |
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11. AYAME'S STEALTH KILLS |
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Ayame can perform 6 different Stealth Kills. (A 7th has not been confirmed)
Again, each Stealth Kill is determined based on your positioning in relation
to your victim's angle. One notable difference between Ayame's stealth kills
is the speed at which she performs them. She is super fast and very acrobatic
in her dispatching skills and as a result most of her Stealth Kills are
beautiful to watch. Below you will find a concise description for each of
Ayame's Stealth Kills.
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11.1 DOUBLE BLADED THROAT SLIT |
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Positioning: Approach enemy from Behind.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: The cutscene for this Stealth Kill shows Ayame flick her two
blades around the front of the enemy's throat from behind and
then immediately slashes his/her throat wide open. The force of
the move cause the enemy to spin wildly while falling to the
ground. Often times a decapitation will occur during this
animation.
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11.2 ROLLING THROAT SLITTER |
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Positioning: Approach enemy from the Right.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: The cutscene for this very cool Stealth Kill shows Ayame hopping
onto the enemy's shoulders in a diagonal way causing the victim
to fall of balance and Roll to the ground face down. Ayame
immediately lifts the guards head up and slices the throat wide
open with her other blade. She then roll backwards off the guard
and stands up. This is sweet kill to watch although Ayame is just
so quick it seems as though it happens in the blink of an eye.
(Special thanks to Matt Bonzagni for some corrections)
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11.3 ROUNDHOUSE NECK SLASHER |
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Positioning: Approach enemy from the Left.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This fantastic Stealth Kill shows Ayame delivering a solid
roundhouse kick to the back of the guards head causing him to
buckle forward slightly. As he is bending his head forward Ayame
follows through with one of her blades chopping down onto the
back of his neck. She then performs a back flip which includes
her springing of her hands midway through. The guard collapses in
a heap by falling forward. This move allows for some dramatic
decapitations.
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11.4 GUT STABBER |
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Positioning: Approach enemy from the Front.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor:
Description: This cutscene shows Ayame forcing both blades into the guards
stomach while slightly crouched. She then withdraws them while
doing what appears to be a shorter version of the Tornado Spin
while the enemy falls face first to the ground.
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11.5 PILE DRIVER |
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Positioning: Jump towards the enemy from any angle.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: **
Description: This Stealth Kill is performed by jumping towards your enemy and
attacking while in range. The cutscene shows Ayame jumping onto
the guards shoulders in a seated position while doing a 180
swivel so that her crotch in his face. She then shifts her weight
in one fluid motion causing him to flip backwards and landing
pile driver style on his head thereby snapping his neck and
scratching another employee off of Tenrai's payroll. Finally she
rolls backwards off of her victim while he dies and collapses.
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11.6 ACROBATIC NECK BREAKER |
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Positioning: Attack enemy while on a slope, incline or uneven surface.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This incredible move starts out similar to the Jumping kill.
Ayame jumps into a seated position on the enemy's neck but then
twists his neck with her thighs causing it to snap. She then
leaps into the air and lands again on his shoulders, only this
time standing, finishes the neck twisting with her feet and then
does a front flip off of him while he collapses with his head
facing backwards.
**If you find another Stealth kill then please email me an exact description
of the animation as well as how exactly it can be repeated. You will receive
full credit for it provided I can verify it**
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12. AYAME'S KANJI MOVES |
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Ayame also has 9 different Kanji moves available to her. As mentioned in the
"KANJI OVERVIEW" section you will need to fill/highlight your Kanji meter in
order to unlock the individual Kanji abilities available in each level. In
this section you can find out the details of each Kanji Move Ayame has access
to and which mission unlocks which ability.
Note: Only the first Kanji move differs from Rikimaru's moves. The others are
only slightly different in terms of style or how she looks while
executing the move
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12.1 SOMERSAULT KICK |
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Mission: "Bamboo Forest" (Mission 1)
Button Code: Press "Square" (x4), then pull L3 in the opposite direction and
press "Square" again.
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This is Ayame's equivalent to Rikimaru's "SHOULDER THRUST" move.
It is also the only ability that is unique to her only. All of
the other abilities are the same as Rikimaru's. The first thing
that you will notice is her incredible speed in unloading a 4 hit
combo as you press "Square (x4)". Right after that when you pull
back and press "Square" for the 5th time you will see Ayame do a
backwards somersault while doing an extended double kick to the
enemy in front of you. Typically if the hit is executed lawlessly
the enemy should be knocked off their feet and fall to the round.
The kick resembles a drop kick that is often done by wrestlers
although our heroine adds the flip into the mix.
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12.2 NINJUTSU BLOCK |
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Mission: "Echigoya" (Mission 2)
Button Code: Press "Circle" (Right when an enemy begins an attack)
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: As with Rikimaru this move is identical. The usage of this
ability must be timed right in order for it to work. Basically it
throws your attacking opponent momentarily off balance giving you
an opening to land an attack of your own. You must press "Circle"
exactly when your enemy launches an attack for it to work.
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12.3 NINJA VISION |
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Mission: "Ghoda Castle" (Mission 3)
Button Code: "L1 + R3" (Forward to zoom in and Away to zoom out)
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: As with Rikimaru the "NINJA VISION" special ability is merely the
ability to see further almost as though you were looking through
a zoom lens. Simply press the "L1" button and press forward and
backwards on the "R3" stick to zoom in and out. One distinct
advantage to having this ability besides seeing further is also
to be able to aim and throw items further.
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12.4 GRAPPLING HOOK COMBO |
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Mission: "Cemetery" (Mission 4)
Button Code: 360 Slash combo followed by pressing "Triangle"
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This ability allows you the option of administering endless blows
to your victims. How it works is after performing your 360 slash
and immediately pressing "Triangle" a type of grappling hook
grabs the falling foe and brings him/her back for another dose of
pain. You can continuously repeat this process to keep juggling
your foe.
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12.5 CLING TO CEILING |
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Mission: "Ronin Village" (Mission 5)
Button Code: Hold "R1" while grappling up to ceiling.
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: Basically what this ability allows you to do is grapple up to a
flat ceiling and remain up there for a while kind of like how
spiderman would except for the fact that your back is to the
ceiling. From this vantage point you can drop items onto
unsuspecting enemies or even drop down for a surprise kill.
Dropping Rice Balls ensures that the enemy will stop right
underneath you. Also, keep in mind that you cannot stay up there
indefinitely. Your controller will begin to vibrate after about
20 seconds which means you are losing your grip and will be
returning to earth soon. (There is no unique Stealth Kill from
this vantage point)
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12.6 FEIGN DEATH |
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Mission: "Amagai Castle" (Mission 6)
Button Code: Rotate "L3" 360 degrees and press "R1". Press "Square" when ready
to attack.
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: The Feign Death ability basically allows you to play dead for an
indefinite amount of time. Guards will come to inspect your
"dead" corpse and this will give you a great opportunity to
attack them by surprise. When you execute this move it will cost
you 20 HP and your Health Bar will continuously deplete until
there is only 1 HP left. It is advisable to carry some HEALTH
POTIONS or a NINJA REBIRTH along when planning on using this
ability. Also I have noticed that if you do not attack the
inspecting guard quickly enough he will go into "" mode and
attack. (There is no unique stealth Kill cutscene associated with
this ability)
TIP: Use the R3 stick to rotate the camera while you are lying motionless on
the ground to see around you.
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12.7 WALL KICK |
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Mission: "Great Buddha Temple" (Mission 7)
Button Code: Jump towards a wall and press "Square" at the wall.
Difficulty Factor: **
Description: The wall kick ability is mainly another attack variation for you
to use. It works great when used as a surprise attack on an
unsuspecting enemy but guards that are in "" mode will block
this kick.
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12.8 NINJA MIND CONTROL |
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Mission: "Limestone Caverns" (Mission 8)
Button Code: Hold "R2" and press: Up, Down, Square. (Use L3 for up, down)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This ability is a little different than what the title implies.
You cannot literally control your victim by using this technique.
Rather, it will allow you to temporarily stun the guard allowing
you time for a Combo, getaway or other special move like the
"WRATH OF HEAVEN". If you are facing two or more enemies at the
same time and you perform this move on one of them then he will
temporarily help you fight the other guard. This can lead to some
fun moments especially if you try it on some of the more advanced
enemies like the Red Demons or bald Martial Artists. One thing to
keep in mind is that the move will only work if Ayame strikes the
enemy at the end of her spell. Also if your target is in ""
mode then he will simply die rather than be affected so make sure
you only use it on attacking enemies.
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12.9 WRATH OF HEAVEN |
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Mission: "Tenrai Fortress" (Mission 9 and 10)
Button Code: "Circle + X" simultaneously.(Enemy must be right in front of you)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This special ability will kill any enemy in one hit, but there is
a price. Every time you use this ability your HP will be reduced
to just 1 meaning if there are multiple enemies around you will
die by the slightest hit. Make sure you have some HEALTH POTIONS
or a NINJA REBIRTH Items on hand to easily replenish your health.
The key to successfully executing this move is being perfectly
lined up with your intended victim. Once you have pressed the
"Circle + X" Buttons Ayame will do her spell pose followed by
a thrusting stab forward. If the stab motion hits the enemy then
a bolt of lightning will come down from above and kill him/her
instantly. If you miss the stab however then the enemy will live
and you'll be stuck with just 1 HP left on your Health Bar. This
is the most powerful Ability in the game.
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13. TESSHU CHARACTER OVERVIEW |
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14. TESSHU'S STEALTH KILLS |
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There are a total of 7 different Stealth Kills that Tesshu can perform. As
with the other playable characters the type of Stealth Kill that gets
triggered is dependent on your position in relation to your victim. One very
distinct difference with Tesshu's kills is that you are not awarded Kanji
Symbols for executing them without being spotted. Rather you are rewarded by
gold coins which you will see tallied up at the lower left portion of your
screen. The reason for this is that Tesshu is not a Ninja but rather a
mercenary who is an assassin for hire, hence the money aspect. Fear not though
as Tesshu boasts some of the most incredible Stealth Kills and weapons in the
entire game. Most of his Stealth kills involve bone shattering Hand to Hand
combat moves which are highlighted by mini X-Ray clips showing the internal
damage while you are watching the individual Stealth Kill animations.
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14.1 SKULL PENETRATOR |
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Positioning: Approach enemy from Behind.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: This cutscene shows Tesshu reaching around the front of the guard
and grabbing his throat. Next he holds up a spike like needle and
proceeds to stab the guard right below the skull while he is
flailing wildly in an attempt to break free. The X-ray snapshot
shows the needle penetrating the lower part of the skull by the
first vertebrae. Tesshu then yanks the needle back out and faces
away while the dying victim falls to the ground. Tesshu stares
intently at the needle while the guard collapses dead on the
ground.
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14.2 MULTIPLE BONE BREAKER |
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Positioning: Approach enemy from the Left.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This very complex Stealth Kill shows Tesshu grabbing the left arm
of the guard and breaking his wrist (Shown via X-ray snapshot).
Next he twirls the guard around so as to slightly throw him off
balance and then he breaks his elbow. (Also shown via x-ray).
Lastly he grabs the enemy's head from behind with both hands
breaking his neck (shown by X-ray) by twisting his head
completely backwards. The guard then staggers forward a few steps
before collapsing to the floor in a dead and broken up heap. (The
first two portions of this move are very similar to certain moves
practiced in Aikido)
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14.3 STANDING NECK AND BACK BREAKER |
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Positioning: Approach enemy from the Right.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: This cutscene shows Tesshu wrapping his arm around the enemy's
throat from behind and subsequently snapping his neck. Next he
strikes the guy into his lower back. The X-ray snapshot shows
both of Tesshu's hands infiltrating his spinal column and then
quickly snapping several vertebrae's loose. The guard collapses
and dies while Tesshu takes one step back, puts his palms
together and slightly bows his head forward almost as if out of
respect for his fallen victim.
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14.4 HEART ATTACK |
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Positioning: Approach enemy from the Front.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ****
Description: This most brutal Stealth Kill shows Tesshu grabbing the enemy by
The right side of his/her neck's pressure point thereby
immobilizing him/her. Them with a perfect finger strike he sticks
his right hand into the enemy's chest. The X-ray snapshots show
Tesshu's hand entering the chest cavity and grabbing the heart of
his foe. Tesshu then rips the beating heart out of his enemy's
chest and watches him collapse and die.
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14.5 SPINE SEPERATOR |
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Positioning: Jump towards enemy from any angle.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: **
Description: This cutscene shows Tesshu forcing the guard face down into the
ground. Next he hits the enemy with a barehanded finger strike to
the lower back. The X-ray snapshots show the guard's spine
reacting to Tesshu's skillful strike which causes two of the
vertebrae's to be completely severed. Tesshu then stands up and
looks down on his victim.
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14.6 PAY THE PIPER |
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Positioning: Attack enemy while on a slope, incline or uneven surface.
Action Required: Square (R1 can be added)
Difficulty Factor: ****
Description: This devastatingly painful Stealth Kill shows Tesshu hopping onto
the enemy's shoulders in a seated position while drawing his
spike like needle and then stabbing the guy in the top of his
neck right beneath the skull. The x-ray snapshot takes over
showing the spike penetrating the top vertebrae. Tesshu then
hops off of the collapsing foe. (This Stealth Kill is very
similar to the Jumping kill with the exception of Tesshu being
seated on the enemy's shoulders)
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14.7 HANG 'EM HIGH |
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Positioning: Any Angle Or Direction
Item Required: "Kumihimo" (Unlocked after Grand Mastering 2nd Mission)
Action Required: Equip Kumihimo, aim, fire and enjoy the show.
Description: Once you have aimed the Kumihimo and fired it off at your
unsuspecting victim the cutscene will kick in. It will show the
wire stringing your enemy up in the background as Tesshu pulls
downward on his end. The string always appears as though it is
over a branch or beam to create this pulley effect. The guard
dangles by his neck and Tesshu gives it a final tug to ensure
that the deed has been done. The last thing you see is the guards
feet relax before Tesshu allows him to fall lifelessly back to
the floor.
NOTE: If you use this Item on a guard who is in "" mode it will only
deplete half of his HP and therefor not count as a Stealth Kill.
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15. TESSHU'S SPECIAL MOVES |
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Unlike Rikimaru and Ayame, Tesshu does not have a Kanji meter at the bottom of
the screen and therefor also no special Kanji moves. Instead you will see a
golden coin with a white ribbon in the lower left portion of your screen along
with a counter. The counter keeps track of the money you have accumulated from
you dead enemies. As mentioned in Tesshu's Stealth kill section you will be
able to collect money from enemies who you have Stealthily dispatched. This
money can be used purchase Items for the next mission. Left over Items will be
sold back and turned into money again.
However, Tesshu has several unique abilities available only to him. This
section will examine each one in detail.
Note: Tesshu's abilities and special moves do not need to be unlocked, he
comes fully equipped to kick tail.
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15.1 UPPER STRAIGHT COMBO |
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Button Code: Rotate "L3" 360 degrees and then press "Square"
Difficulty Factor: **
Description: Executing this move shows Tesshu throwing a strong left uppercut
followed immediately by a straight right hand. It is quick and
powerful in face to face style combat and usually sends your
enemies flying into the air.
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15.2 MIMIC ANIMALS |
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Button Code: Press "R1" + "Circle" simultaneously
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: By using this ability you can make Tesshu sound like an animal.
If a guard is alerted and you use this then he will think that it
is probably just some wild animal and go back to being in ""
mode. The animals that you can mimic are: Rooster, cat, (More to
come)
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15.3 POWER BLOCK |
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Button Code: Press "Circle" immediately when enemy attacks.
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: This move simply throws an enemy off balance if you perform it
immediately at the beginning of an enemy's attack. While the
enemy is momentarily off balance you can administer an attack of
your own.
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15.4 ENRAGE |
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Button Code: Press "Circle" + "X" simultaneously
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: Doing this button combination shows Tesshu making an "X" with his
arms overhead and then powerfully pulling his hands back to his
side. He then glows a fiery red color for approximately 10
seconds during which time he is extremely powerful and hitting
enemy's will set them on fire. Due to the 2-3 second animation it
is advisable to "ENRAGE" yourself at a safe distance or else you
will be vulnerable to attack.
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15.5 CLING TO CEILING |
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Button Code: Hold "R1" while grappling up to the ceiling.
Difficulty Factor: *
Description: Basically what this ability allows you to do is grapple up to a
flat ceiling and remain up there for a while kind of like how
spiderman would except for the fact that your back is to the
ceiling. From this vantage point you can drop items onto
unsuspecting enemies or even drop down for a surprise kill.
Dropping Rice Balls ensures that the enemy will stop right
underneath you. Also, your controller will begin to vibrate after
about 20 seconds which means you are losing your grip and will be
returning to earth soon.
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15.6 FEIGN DEATH |
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Button Code: Rotate "L3" 360 degrees and press "R1". Then press "Square" when
ready to attack.
Difficulty Factor: ***
Description: The Feign Death ability basically allows you to play dead for an
indefinite amount of time. Guards will come to inspect your
"dead" corpse and this will give you a great opportunity to
attack them by surprise. When you execute this move it will cost
you 20 HP and your Health Bar will continuously deplete until
there is only 1 HP left. It is advisable to carry some HEALTH
POTIONS or a NINJA REBIRTH along when planning on using this
ability. Also I have noticed that if you do not attack the
inspecting guard quickly enough he will go into "" mode and
attack.
TIP: Use the R3 stick to rotate the camera while you are lying motionless on
the ground to see around you.
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16. USING WEAPONS TO STEALTH KILL |
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The only weapons that can kill an enemy Stealthily in one shot is/are the BLOW
GUN and Tesshu's KUMIHIMO and BAMBOO GUN. However if you are patient enough
you can use some of the other Weapons and Items to slowly break your enemy's
health down bit by bit until they die without being spotted. The key of course
is to remain at a safe enough distance and making sure that the enemy only
takes damage while in "" mode. Once the guard is hit he will immediately go
into "" mode. During this time just stay out of sight and wait for him to
calm back down. As soon as he goes back into "" mode you can strike again.
Repeat this process to slowly take his health away and ultimately kill him.
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BLOW GUN - Kills the enemy in one shot and award you with 1/2 Kanji
symbol provided he/she is in <"?"> mode. If alerted before
being shot it will simply poison your victim and slowly drain
their HP while it is green in color until they die or it
wears off.
KUMIHIMO - Kills an unsuspecting enemy by stringing him up by the neck
until he dies. See Tesshu's 7th Stealth Kill (Section 14.7)
for a concise description.
BAMBOO GUN - This Item is exclusively for use by Tesshu and cannot be
aimed. If you shoot your average enemy with this Item he/she
will die immediately. (Even if an enemy is in "" mode,
one shot will kill him/her.
SHURIKEN - Takes three to five to kill one guard. (Dogs and Wolves will
die with one shuriken if they are unaware of your presence)
The same applies to Tesshu's THROWING NEEDLES as they have
the same exact effect.
MINES - Takes one to two to finish the job (Ideally dropped from
above but can be planted in a patrolling guard's path)
GRENADES - Takes two to three typically but it is very hard to remain
undetected while throwing grenades.
ARROWS - Takes two to four typically to finish your enemy off. (Dogs
and Wolves die in one shot if unaware of your presence)
FLAMING ARROWS - Takes two typically to finish your enemy off. (Dogs and
Wolves die in one shot if unaware of your presence)
POISONED RICE - It will take a minimum of two to poison a guard to death.
Dogs and wolves will die with just one helping. NOTE: Some
guards will not eat a second one as they are not all that
dumb. Beware not to lure innocent civilians to this meal of
the damned.
STICKY BOMBS - One to two should do the job. Simply aim and strike your
target and then press "R3" when you are ready to detonate it.
Other guards might follow your victim around, seemingly
amused by the pin wheel effect of the bomb and this can help
you kill multiple enemies simultaneously depending on their
remaining HP before detonation. (Dogs and Wolves, you got it)
FIRE SPELL - This item will inflict serious damage but is difficult to use
in stealth as the range in immediately in front of you. If
you are on the edge of a roof or cliff and there is an enemy
directly below you then one of these will do the job.
DOG BONE - Summoning Semimaru by using this Item will assist you in
killing enemies. If you stay out of sight and use this Item
Semimaru will continuously attack the guard who will not
retaliate. (He may block a few bites though) Semimaru will
howl just prior to disappearing. 1 Dog Bone Item will almost
kill an enemy guard but a second surely will finish the job.
TETSUBISHI - This Items is a variation of the GRAPPLING HOOK which
literally hooks your victim and pulls him to you. (Similar to
the move Scorpion used in "Mortal Combat") If the enemy is
unaware when you strike him with this Item then you can
Stealth Kill him with one slash. You must act quickly though
because the guard goes into "" mode immediately upon
being hooked.
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17. DUAL MODE STEALTH KILLS |
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When playing in multi player mode, more specifically "Co-op Mode" you have the
ability to perform three distinct Stealth Kills that are not available during
the regular game. These Stealth Kill cutscenes are triggered as follows:
Both characters have to be in adequate range of one another. Surprisingly you
don't need to have both players press "Square" simultaneously to trigger the
dual Stealth Kill. All that is required is that one character needs to be
right up to the victim when pressing "Square" while your partner just needs to
be slightly trailing you within a couple steps of range.
(Credit: Yeuh Fei Long)
Note: Each team of characters has one dual Stealth Kill available besides
their usual individual Kills. (The Cool Factor rating is 1 - 5 stars)
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17.1 X-PATTERN STRIKE |
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Characters Required: Rikimaru and Ayame
Cool Factor: *****
Description: This cutscene begins by showing Ayame jumping and grabbing the
enemies head in a horizontal spin around the enemies upper body
causing his neck to snap while Rikimaru slashes the enemies
waist. Then with lightning fast speed both Rikimaru and Ayame
pounce one each of the guard's shoulders and perform a backflip
landing quite a few feet behind him. Lastly, while crossing each
other's path in an X pattern, they both charge up for the final
strike which shows Rikimaru slashing the enemy from the front
whilst Ayame slashes him from behind. The scene ends with both
characters kneeling with sword's out as the stricken enemy
collapses to the floor.
Credit: Yeuh Fei Long
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17.2 BLOODY AND BATTERED |
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Characters Required: Rikimaru and Tesshu
Cool Factor: ****
Description: The cutscene shows Tesshu running up to the front of the
unsuspecting enemy and breaking his neck while Rikimaru comes
from behind and inserts his sword into his back. Then
simultaneously, Tesshu lets go of the victim and turns around as
Rikimaru pulls out his blade. The guard then collapses to the
floor and dies.
Credit: Sinister187
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17.3 END OF THE ROAD |
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Characters Required: Tesshu and Ayame
Cool Factor: *****
Description: This cutscenes begins by showing Ayame as she rolls between the
guard's legs and ending up behind him. The enemy slightly bends
his head forward in reaction and Tesshu immediately grabs his
neck while simultaneously locking his arm and twisting it up his
back causing it to break. Meanwhile Ayame runs up and jumps off
of Tesshu's back while Tesshu lifts the guard's head back so that
he is facing the sky. At this point Ayame descends in a dive
while thrusting both of her blades into the enemy's stomach and
then immediately doing several flips off of him. Tesshu then
finishes the scene by spinning/flipping the victim vertically
into the ground as though he were a rag doll.
Credit: Yeuh Fei Long
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18. MYTHS AND RUMORS |
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This section was created mainly to set the record straight when it comes to
rumors, myths and other unknown untruths. Some are possible, few are true and
most are full of you know what.
"DEBUG MODE"
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RUMOR: I heard that there was a "Debug Mode" hidden in Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven
FACT: It has not been discovered as of yet but some very trustworthy sources
have indicated that it does exist.
THE 7th STEALTH KILL
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RUMOR: There is a 7th Stealth Kill for both Ayame and Rikimaru.
FACT: If it does exist, and it is certainly possible, then I have not seen
proof of it yet. The confirmed SK's (With cutscenes) are from behind,
left, right, front, jumping and while on an uneven surface. (Tesshu does
have a 7th Stealth Kill but it is dependent on using the "KUMIHIMO" Item.
(Hanging string)
(MORE TO COME, UNFORTUNATELY)
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19. CHEATS AND GLITCHES |
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Here is a listing of all available cheat codes for the NTSC version of the
game. For Gameshark or Action Replay codes please refer to their respective
websites.
RESTORE HEALTH: Pause the game and press Up, down, Right, Left, Square,
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UNLOCK ALL ITEMS: At the Item Selection screen hold R1 + L1 while pressing:
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Up, Square, Square, Left, Square, Square, Down, Square,
Square, Right, Square, Square.
INCREASE ITEMS: At the Item Selection Screen hold R2 + L2 while pressing:
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Square, Square, Square, Up, Left, Down, Right.
UNLOCK ALL CHARACTERS: At the Title Screen press L1, R2, L2, R1, Right, Left,
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- L3, R3.
UNLOCK ALL MISSIONS: At the Mission Selection Screen press L1, R1, L2, R2,
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Right, Square, L3, R3
UNLOCK ALL LAYOUTS: At the Mission Selection Screen press R3, L3, R2, L2, R1,
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- L1
UNLOCK BONUS STAGE: At the Title Screen press L1, Up, R1, Down, L2, Right, R2,
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Left
UNLOCK DEMO DISC LEVEL: At the Title Screen press Up, Down, Right, Left, X, X,
-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- X. (Thanks Selenia :-)
