Tamahagane plays an important role in the upgrading of weapons in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, as you will have to use it to completely upgrade your weaponry. There are 25 pieces of Tamahagane that you can collect from all parts of the game; some are found in chests while others are rewarded to you after finishing certain missions or chance encounters. In this guide, we’ll show you the location of every Tamahagane so you can collect them all without missing any.
All Tamahagane Locations
25 Tamahagane are available to be collected in Onimusha: Way of the Sword. These Tamahagane may be obtained from chests around the game, as rewards for completing missions, or for completing some Chance Encounters. They are materials used in upgrading equipment, which will help you upgrade all of your equipment completely. In addition, collecting 25 Tamahagane is necessary to get access to the Dressed to Kill trophy and achievement. Below you can see the list of all 25 Tamahagane locations.
Tamahagane #1
You’ll receive this Tamahagane as a mission reward, so you don’t need to search for it in a chest.
Tamahagane #2
This one is inside a chest north of the Kamo River – East Spirit Mirror in Kyoto. Head to the area shown on the map and look for the chest.
Tamahagane #3
Travel west from the Kiyomizu-zaka Slope Spirit Mirror. You’ll find a courtyard in this area with a chest containing the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #4
Head to the Dharma Hall Temple Grounds, located northeast of the Kamo River – East Spirit Mirror. Check the northwest corner of the temple grounds to find the chest.
Tamahagane #5
You’ll receive this Tamahagane as a reward for completing the “The Light of Vengeance” mission.
Tamahagane #6
From the Kiyomizu-zaka Slope Spirit Mirror, head northeast. You’ll find a chest containing the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #7
Head east from the Gojo Street – East Spirit Mirror. Look for a chest in this area to collect the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #8
You can find this Tamahagane in a chest immediately after the fight with Dohatsu. Make sure to open the chest before moving on.
Tamahagane #9
This Tamahagane is given to you as a reward for completing “Bloodbath on the Bridge.”
Tamahagane #10
Complete the “Ace Archer: Kiyomizu-dera Temple” Chance Encounter to receive this Tamahagane as a reward.
Tamahagane #11
Head west from the Gojo Street – West Spirit Mirror. There’s a chest nearby containing the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #12
From the Gojo Street – West Spirit Mirror, head south. You’ll find a chest in this area containing the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #13
You’ll receive this Tamahagane as a reward for completing “To Live is to Suffer.”
Tamahagane #14
Complete the “Ace Archer: Kyoto Imperial Palace” Chance Encounter to receive this Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #15
Go to the Yasaka Pagoda Spirit Mirror. In the nearby courtyard, you’ll find a chest containing the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #16
Head north from the Sandbar near the Stage Spirit Mirror. Look for the chest in this area to collect the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #17
Travel south from the Shijo Street Spirit Mirror. You’ll find a chest containing the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #18
Make your way to the Castle Courtyard of Mount Oe. During the section where you need to destroy the Oni-kui Barrier, enter the nearby house. There’s a chest inside containing the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #19
This Tamahagane can be found inside the chest for Hidden Oni Treasure #4. Open the treasure chest to collect it.
Tamahagane #20
Head north from Gojo Street – East Spirit Mirror. You’ll find a chest containing the Tamahagane in this area.
Tamahagane #21
Complete “In the Light of an Icy Moon” to receive this Tamahagane as a mission reward.
Tamahagane #22
From the Shijo Street Spirit Mirror, head southwest. Look for a chest in this area containing the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #23
Make your way along the path from Togetsu-kyo Bridge in Arashiyama. You’ll come across a chest along the way that contains the Tamahagane.
Tamahagane #24
Complete the “Ace Archer: Arashiyama” Chance Encounter to receive this Tamahagane as a reward.
Tamahagane #25
You can find the final Tamahagane in a chest inside the room immediately after the fight with Byakue in Shanaoh Castle. Make sure you open the chest before leaving the area.
