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Rise of the Roninallows players a glimpse into Feudal Japan during the Bakumatsmu years. The main character is a ronin, which is the name of a masterless samurai who is able to decide for themselves what they will do and stand for.
During this time, Japan was going through a civil war that is now known as the Boshin War, so the game’s setting is pretty dark at times. However, even in the darkest of times, people are able to rely on one another. Here are all the bond missions players can completein order to bond with NPCsaround the game.
Bond Missions In Rise Of The Ronin, Explained
InRise of the Ronin, players canbond and make friendswith (and even romance) certain NPCs around Japan. As a relationship grows, those NPCs may ask the player to help them out with tasks since they are such good friends. When this happens, these missions will be labeled as"bond missions"and will show up in that section of the quest log withall the other missions. After completing these missions, players will grow closer to the NPC that asked them to help.
All Bond Missions (Friendly Neighborhood Ronin Trophy)
There are 30 different bonds that players can forge within the game, and each bond is special in its own right. Some of the bond missions will unlock after players have completed certain main missions, and others may unlock after meeting an NPC or helping another NPC out. Players can view what bond missions they still have to do for NPCs by visitingthe Testament of the Soulsand navigating to the bond mission section. If a bond needs to be increased to unlock the next bond mission, try speaking to the NPC and giving them gifts. There’s a small chance that their story cannot progress due to the player’s path. Here’s a breakdown of every NPC, all bond missions, and how to unlock those bond missions.
Complete the “The Sakurada Gate Incident” and “Wildfire” main missions
Alexandria Moreau
An Intoxicating Flower
Complete the “Fruit from Distant Shores” bond mission (Ine’s), and obtain a Morning Glory flower
Complete the “The Chivalry of the Damned” main mission
Complete the “Fate of the Vanquished” main mission
Complete the “Follow Your Twin Blade” main mission
Hajime Saito
Loyalty to a Friend
Complete the “For the Sake of a Friend” bond mission (Toshizo Hijikata’s)
Complete the “Fruit from Distant Shores” bond mission (Ine’s)
Complete the “Those Who Gather at Edo” main mission
For the Sake of a Friend
Complete the “Wildfire” main mission
