Matthew Perry Bond Guide in Rise of the Ronin
Build a strong bond with Matthew Perry in Rise of the Ronin and unlock the benefits with this guide.
Forming a bond with a formidable US Commodore like Matthew Perry can provide invaluable advantages. Despite initially opposing him, bonding with Perry unlocks his powerful combat abilities, gear rewards, and a deeper understanding of this ally. This guide explains how to bond with Matthew Perry and the benefits of having him on your side in Rise of the Ronin.
Matthew Perry Bond Guide in Rise of the Ronin
Matthew Perry can be found at the Yokohama Grand Villa in the Honcho district of Yokohama during Chapter 1. Initially portrayed as an adversary, Perry later becomes a potential ally you can recruit to your cause.
After your initial encounter with him in Infiltrating the Black Ship quest, your next opportunity to connect arises when he returns to Japan to facilitate trade negotiations.
To increase his visit frequency to your longhouse, place the Miniature Black Ship, Covered Basket, and Miniature Automobile accessories on your display shelf.
Matthew Perry Character Information
Stats and Information:
| Strength | Dexterity | Charm | Intelligence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 74 | 83 | 88 |
- Main Weapons: Commodore’s Saber, Commodore’s Revolver
- Stat Bonuses: Intelligence, Charm
- Combat Style: US Training
- Location: Yokohama Grand Villa, Honcho (Yokohama)
- Favorite Gifts: Premium Whiskey, Moby Dick, Western Cigar
Matthew Perry Bond Missions
To begin the bond process, you must complete the Follow Your Blade Twin quest and The Plot to Assassinate Harris quest. Then, seek out Marcus Samuel and finish his The Black Jewel bond mission. After finding Marcus and Matthew at the Yokohama Grand Villa, you can go with Matthew’s bond missions:
| Bond Mission | Mission Level | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Negotiations | Level 9 | Complete The Black Jewel Quest |
| Test of Friendship | Level 10 | Complete Peace Negotiations Quest |
Bond Bonus Rewards
As you increase your bond level, you’ll unlock valuable bonuses, such as::
| Bond Level | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Acquainted | Vow Of Comradeship Combat Style: US Training – Novice (Sabre) |
| Friendly | Intellect Point + 1 Combat Style: US Training – Intermediate (Sabre) |
| Inseparable | Gesture: Smoke Combat Style: US Training – Advanced (Sabre) |
| Fated | Intellect Point + 1 Combat Style: US Training – Master (Sabre) |
How to Increase Bond Level with Matthew Perry
Some ways to deepen your bond with Shinsaku are:
- Complete his Bond Missions
- Give him his favorite gifts, such as Premium Whiskey, Moby Dick, Western Cigar
- Defeat him in Dojo Training
- Pursue a Veiled Vow romance
Matthew Perry’s Romance Potential
Once you’ve earned enough Favor, you can enter an intimate Veiled Vow relationship with Matthew Perry. This raises your bond if not yet maxed and unlocks special gifts from him.
