In Rise of the Rōnin, Hirobumi Ito joins your team during the game’s second chapter as part of the main storyline. Players gain access to this ally automatically by advancing through key missions, eliminating the need for additional quests or special dialogue options.
This character marks a pivotal shift into mid-game mechanics, specializing in hybrid melee-ranged combat with unique tactical advantages.
Acquiring Hirobumi Ito
Securing this ally requires completion of “The Fire Attack” mission, which initiates Chapter Two. This objective unlocks organically after fulfilling initial chapter requirements and narrative milestones.
The pivotal mission combines strategic engagements with narrative-driven sequences that propel the overarching plot forward, introducing fresh challenges and characters.
Players encounter evolving battle dynamics through diverse environments, requiring adaptation to new enemy arsenals and combat formations.
The operation features multi-stage objectives demonstrating escalating conflict intensity, requiring mastery of environmental navigation and weapon selection.
Post-mission completion automatically adds Hirobumi to your roster without supplementary requirements.
Weaponry and Tactical Advantages
Hirobumi’s combat toolkit centers on a versatile bayonet, enabling fluid transitions between piercing strikes and defensive maneuvers. Secondary incendiary devices provide crowd-control capabilities, creating explosive environmental hazards during group engagements.
His signature ability, “Combo Finale,” amplifies damage output during extended attack chains, rewarding precise timing and aggressive playstyles.
Progression Benefits
Maximizing camaraderie with Hirobumi unlocks the Kahei bayonet discipline, featuring specialized techniques from the Te skill tree. This combat style emphasizes offensive momentum paired with spatial awareness.
At maximum allegiance, players receive dual charm upgrades, enhancing narrative interactions and tactical options through diplomatic skill enhancements.