Walk the path through Malice.
A focused field guide to Capcom's swordplay action: the road through Kyoto, the enemies blocking it, and the systems that reward a steady blade.
Explore WalkthroughMaster CombatBegin with what the blade demands.
Walkthrough
Navigate the main path, major milestones, and the final mission threshold.
Boss Archive
Prepare for the major duels and the lessons they enforce.
Way of the Sword
Parry, Deflect, Issen, reflexes, and the soul economy.
Collectibles
Build a clean 100% checklist before the journey closes.
Defence is not retreat.
Way of the Sword asks you to meet pressure with intent. A well-timed parry, deflect, dodge, or Issen can turn a hostile exchange into an opening, while souls feed the powers that carry the fight forward.
Read the combat guide →Leave room for the last sweep.
Collectibles and side content can be cleaned up before the final mission, but a manual save remains the safest way to protect a completion run. Use the archive to keep your route orderly rather than retracing Kyoto blindly.
Open the collectibles checklist →