Rise of the Ronin The End of the Shogunate Quest Guide
Find out how to complete The End of the Shogunate quest in Rise of the Ronin in this guide. We’ll explain everything you need to know!
Embark on a thrilling adventure in Rise of the Ronin with The End of the Shogunate quest. Prepare for epic boss battles and uncover the secrets that will shape the future of Japan!
Rise of the Ronin The End of the Shogunate Quest Guide
This comprehensive guide will lead you through the main mission and its accompanying sub-missions, including Burgeoning Betrayal, The Feud in Aburanokoji, and The Last Shogun.
Step 1: Discussing the Future with Katsura
Begin your journey at the Satsuma Clan Kyoto Estate in the Marutamachi district. Locate Katsura inside and engage in a conversation about the upcoming events.
After the chat, head to the Nishi Honganji Temple in the Shimabara district to meet Katsura once again. Accept his request to start the Burgeoning Betrayal sub-mission.
Step 2: Burgeoning Betrayal
In this submission, you’ll need to showcase your skills to Hajime Saito. Prepare for an intense boss fight against Shinpachi Nagakura. Here is Shinpachi Nakagura’s move set:
| Weapon | One large weapon |
| Attacks | Combinations of normal attacks, charges, and lunges |
| Difficulty | Difficult to parry |
| Red Attacks | Grab attempt |
| Best Defense | Dodge to the side |
| Additional | Spin attack with potential follow-up normal attacks |
After the battle, a cutscene will reveal more about Soji Okita’s condition. You’ll then face off against Hajime Saito himself. Emerge victorious to be accepted into the group and progress the story. Here is Hajime Saito’s move set to help you defeat him:
| Normal Attacks | Melee combination ending with airborne spin attack |
| Parrying | Aim to perfect parry the airborne spin attack |
| Red Attacks | Well-telegraphed lunge, easier to perfect parry or dodge |
Step 3: The Feud in Aburanokoji
Meet up with Hajime Saito in the Aburanokoji district to start The Feud in Aburanokoji sub-mission. Brace yourself for a series of challenging boss fights, starting with Heisuke Todo. After defeating him, you’ll need to take on Mikisaburo Suzuki.
The last boss in this step is Kashitaro Ito himself. A cutscene will mark the end of Ito’s involvement in the conflict. Here is Kashitaro Ito’s move set breakdown:
| Normal Attacks | Combination of melee attacks |
| Special Attacks | Jumps on statues, discharges appear, fires poisonous green projectiles |
| Countermeasures | Quickly fire ranged weapon or wait for him to jump, then parry or dodge |
| Red Attacks | Throws bombs, rains green projectiles |
| Avoidance | Dodge bomb throws to prevent Ki depletion and stun, practice perfect dodging to avoid green projectile rain and poison status |
Step 4: Reporting Back and Plotting the Next Move
Return to Katsura at the Choshu Clan Kyoto Estate to report your progress. A lengthy conversation will reveal the next steps in your journey. Follow the objective marker to meet up with Ryoma and head to Nijo Castle together. Speak with Ryoma at the castle to initiate the final sub-mission, The Last Shogun.
Completing Rise of the Ronin The End of the Shogunate Quest
In this climactic sub-mission, you’ll face off against Ernest Satow in a boss fight that will determine the fate of the shogunate. Here is a summary of his attacks:
| Accompanying Enemies | Deal with regular enemies at the beginning of the fight |
| Enemy Abilities | Can use ranged weapons and throw poison bombs |
| Boss Attacks | Utilizes melee and ranged attacks, potential airborne attacks |
| Countermeasures | Be prepared to parry or dodge attacks at any moment |
| Environmental Hazard | Leaves a trail of fire, avoid contact to prevent damage and negative status |
| Airborne Attacks | Can fly above the arena and perform a hard-hitting ground attack from the air |
| Defense Strategy | Dodging is preferable to countering airborne attacks |
| Healing | Don’t allow Satow a moment of respite, attack consistently to prevent him from healing himself |
| Teamwork | Coordinate attacks with companions, focus on attacking Satow simultaneously with multiple characters |
Utilize your skills and strategies to overcome this formidable foe. After the battle, a cutscene will highlight the shaky alliances that have formed and set the stage for the next chapter in your adventure.
More Rise of the Ronin Quest Guides:
The Bridge to Yokohama | Follow Your Blade Twin | Veiled Edge Village | Yokohama’s Shadow | Infiltrating the Black Ship | The Setting Sun | Cultural Exchange | Those Who Know Shoin | Those Who Gather at Edo | Decisions | Looking Ahead | Those Who Lead | It Hurts to Be Good | A New Path | A Mighty Soldier | Reinventing the Shogunate
