Tesshu Yamaoka joins your roster alongside Koto Nakazawa during a pivotal mission, evolving from an early-game adversary to a trusted companion. This dynamic reflects the game’s focus on transforming rivals into collaborators through narrative progression.
This swordsman specializes in precision counters and classical blade techniques, offering unique tactical advantages to your party composition.
Acquiring Tesshu Yamaoka
The “Temper, Temper” quest serves as the gateway to securing Yamaoka’s allegiance. Completion of this multi-stage operation nets you two warriors simultaneously, streamlining character acquisition through narrative cohesion rather than separate recruitment efforts.
Initial interactions with Yamaoka occur during the “A Show for the Shogun” tournament sequence, where players test their martial prowess against his katana mastery. This preliminary clash establishes the foundation for future collaboration.
“Temper, Temper” becomes accessible through natural story advancement, featuring combat trials and narrative choices that deepen bonds between characters. The mission structure demonstrates how shared experiences forge alliances in the game’s world.
Battle Specializations and Gear
Yamaoka exclusively wields a katana, epitomizing traditional martial discipline through specialized swordsmanship. His single-weapon focus enables mastery of intricate blade techniques that reward tactical defense.
The “Rampaging Oni” ability amplifies counterattack damage, synergizing perfectly with defensive playstyles. This passive enhancement proves particularly effective against aggressive opponents when parrying attacks with precise timing.
Relationship Benefits and Progression
Maxing affinity with Yamaoka yields two dexterity upgrades rather than combat tutorials, prioritizing physical enhancement over skill instruction. These boosts enhance evasion, critical hit rates, and movement fluidity in combat scenarios.
This growth path synergizes with Yamaoka’s counter-focused abilities, creating a potent combination for players favoring reactive combat. Mastery of defensive timing unlocks devastating riposte opportunities that exploit enemy vulnerabilities.
