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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Charm Locations & Upgrades

Find 15 quest charms in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, match each charm to its mission, and learn where to equip and enhance your favorites.

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Quick Answer

The 15 quest charms below come from the main story, Mysteries of Kyoto and Chance Encounters. Healer is the first story reward; the others reward side quests. Equip charms through Main Menu → Equipment → Charms, and enhance them at Enma’s Hall in Rokudo-chinnoji Temple using Red Souls and Favor. Edition and purchase bonuses are separate from this quest list.

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The 15 quest charm locations

Use the quest title to find the matching entry in your mission log. This list follows reward names, so an unfinished side quest is a better lead than searching ordinary treasure chests for the charm. A quest that has not appeared yet may need more story progress.

The 15 quest charm locations
CharmQuest typeComplete this quest
HealerStoryThe Stage is Set at Kiyomizu
PurificationMysteryThe Blessed Man
ZealChance EncounterPale Lights in a Night Sky
Sadist’s StrengthChance EncounterClear Space, Clear Mind
Reaper’sChance EncounterAn Ugly Business
StaminaChance EncounterThe Growling Ghost
Inner StrengthMysterySomething in the Water
DexterityChance EncounterNoisy Neighbors
EnticementChance EncounterThe Odd Couples
Fencer’s StrengthMysteryThe Faceless
BlazingMysteryWorm-ly Ways
Oni StrengthMysterySome Unfinished Monkey Business
ProtectionMysteryThe Night Parade
AwakeningChance EncounterA Fishy Story
Oni PowerChance EncounterRestless Spirits

How to enhance charms at Enma’s Hall

Return to Rokudo-chinnoji Temple and enter Enma’s Hall. The charm enhancement interaction is beside the Spirit Mirror area. Charms have three levels; improving one uses both Red Souls and Favor, with offerings providing Favor. Select the charm you actually equip before spending on the next level.

For a first clear, improve a small working set instead of spreading every resource across the collection. Read the next level’s effect in the enhancement menu and decide whether it addresses the fight you are losing. A charm left unequipped contributes nothing to that attempt.

  • Collect offerings while exploring and turn them into Favor.
  • Check Yorimasa’s Monument when its stock expands, but account for purchase limits.
  • Keep enough resources for the charms you intend to carry into the finale.

Equip a charm and expand your capacity

Open Equipment from the main menu, then choose Charms and fill an available slot. The Charm Capacity skills expand how many you can equip as the relevant ability upgrades open during story progression.

If a newly earned charm seems to do nothing, check that it is equipped. Buying or enhancing a charm and selecting it for the current loadout are separate steps. For a practical comparison, change one slot at a time and retry the same encounter.

Quest rewards and edition bonuses

Oni Lady, Little Dancer and Mentor belong to the Deluxe Kit. Lion Dog and White Monkey have appeared in purchase bonus offers. Those bonuses are separate from the 15 quest rewards above; check the contents attached to your purchase before trying to claim one at the Spirit Mirror.

A sword skin or haori included in the same pack is an appearance item. It does not replace a charm slot or an equipment enhancement. The Armor & Charms guide explains that distinction, and the Outfits guide covers the appearance menu.

Direct answers

Frequently asked questions

Where do I upgrade charms?

At Enma’s Hall inside Rokudo-chinnoji Temple. Enhancements use Red Souls and Favor.

Are charms found in random chests?

The 15 quest charms listed here are mission rewards. Match a missing charm to its story mission, Mystery or Chance Encounter.

Do charm upgrades carry into New Game Plus?

Yes. Charms and their enhancements carry over. Clothing, sword and gauntlet enhancement levels reset separately.