Yukichi Fukuzawa Bond Guide in Rise of the Ronin
Create a bond with Yukichi Fukuzawa in Rise of the Ronin with this guide and unlock the valuable benefits that come with it.
Yukichi Fukuzawa is a scholarly samurai who liaises between the shogunate and the Western forces. Establishing a strong bond with Yukichi can provide you with unique insights, combat abilities, and more. This guide breaks down how to build a bond with Yukichi Fukuzawa in Rise of the Ronin.
Yukichi Fukuzawa Bond Guide in Rise of the Ronin
The first opportunity to meet Yukichi comes after completing the Follow Your Blade Twin quest, which leads to the attack on the US Consulate. Following this event, you will automatically run into Yukichi at the Yokohama Grand Villa in Honcho during Chapter 1.
To truly establish a bond with Yukichi, you must complete the Yokohama’s Shadow quest. This will initiate the Cultural Exchange quest, which allows you to formally meet Yukichi and assist him in finding the US Consul Harris. Upon completing this mission, you will have the chance to build a bond with Yukichi.
However, it’s important to note that while Yukichi will accompany you on certain missions, such as Tracking Down Harris, he cannot be directly controlled as an active ally once the bond is formed.
To encourage Yukichi to visit your longhouse, you can strategically place certain accessories on your display shelf, such as a Millstone, Miniature Cannon, Miniature Automobile, and Covered Basket, which will increase his visit frequency.
Yukichi Fukuzawa Character Information
- Locations: Yokohama Grand Villa, Kaishu Katsu Estate (Edo)
- Favorite Gifts: Moby Dick (Private Pressing), Frankenstein (Private Pressing), Western Medical Text, Premium Whiskey, Western Cigar
- Combat Style: Tatsumi-ryu “Iai” Katana
Yukichi Fukuzawa, the son of a bookkeeper for a daimyo, holds a deep fascination with Western civilization.
He is well-trained in the Iai sword style but prefers to use his words rather than his blade. Yukichi joins forces with the Veiled Edge Ronin to learn more about the innovations and inventions of the British and American forces.
Yukichi Fukuzawa Bond Missions
Completing Yukichi’s Bond Missions will not only deepen your relationship with him, but also increase your bond with other related characters, like Igashichi Iizuka, Yasusake Sawamura, and Alexandria Moreau.
| Bond Mission | Mission Level | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| In Search Of New Knowledge | Level 12 | Complete Cultural Exchange Quest |
| In Search of New Discoveries | Level 23 | Complete Fruit from Distant Shores Quest, after completing It Hurts to Be Good Quest first. |
Bond Bonus Rewards
As your bond with Yukichi Fukuzawa grows, you’ll unlock a variety of beneficial bonuses, including:
| Bond Level | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Acquainted | Tatsumi-ryu Novice (Combat Style) |
| Friendly | Increased Efficacy (Medicine), Intellect Point +1, Tatsumi-ryu Intermediate (Combat Style) |
| Inseparable | Increased Efficacy (Medicine), Tatsumi-ryu Advanced (Combat Style) |
| Fated | Increased Efficacy (Medicine), Intellect Point +1, Tatsumi-ryu Master (Combat Style), Additional Requirement: Defeat Yukichi at the training dojo with a Novice rank |
How to Increase Bond Level with Yukichi Fukuzawa
There are several ways to strengthen your bond with Yukichi Fukuzawa:
- Gifting him his favorite items, such as Moby Dick, Frankenstein, Western Medical Texts, and various Western imports
- Training with him in the dojo to master the Tatsumi-ryu combat style
- Completing his Bond Missions and related character missions
Yukichi Fukuzawa’s Romance Potential
While Yukichi Fukuzawa is a valuable ally in Rise of the Ronin, there are no romantic storylines with him. His primary focus remains on his scholarly pursuits and serving the shogunate, rather than pursuing romantic entanglements.
