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If you are comparing tools by their recorded function, start with ranged Shuriken, shield-breaking Axe, and far-reaching Spear descriptions.
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Action Adventure · EQUIPMENT & PROGRESSION
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Guides onlyProsthetic tools, combat arts, skills, and upgrades. Explore how the equipment and progression systems work.
10 guidesFromSoftware, Inc.PC edition · Mar 21, 2019
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Read the elemental and area effects
If fire, explosive flashes, or rapid sword-linked attacks are relevant to your reading, compare the Flame Vent, Firecracker, and Sabimaru entries.
Flame Vent Shinobi Firecracker SabimaruCheck defensive and utility descriptions
If you are reviewing tools described for movement, protection, or utility, consult Mist Raven, Umbrella, Divine Abduction, and Finger Whistle.
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Equipment & progression guides
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Loaded Shuriken
A small ranged weapon that throws shuriken. The listed upgrade names include Spinning Shuriken, Phantom Kunai, Gouging Top, Sen Throw, and Lazulite Shuriken.
Understand this choiceFlame Vent
A device that sends out a wave of fire, attacks enemies, and leaves the wielder’s weapon coated in fire.
Understand this choiceLoaded Axe
A heavy axe that deals punishing blows and can completely break wooden shields and an enemy’s guard.
Understand this choiceShinobi Firecracker
A Prosthetic Tool fitted with Robert’s Firecrackers that releases an explosive flash.
Understand this choiceLoaded Spear
A tool fitted with Gyoubu’s Broken Horn that performs far-reaching thrust attacks and drags enemies toward the wielder.
Understand this choiceMist Raven
A Prosthetic Tool loaded with a Mist Raven feather, with Aged Feather and Great Feather variants listed as upgrades.
Understand this choiceLoaded Umbrella
An indestructible iron-ribbed umbrella fitted to the Prosthetic Arm; using it costs Spirit Emblems.
Understand this choiceSabimaru
A blade-based Prosthetic Tool that allows a quick series of attacks together with the sword.
Understand this choiceDivine Abduction
A large-fan Prosthetic Tool that costs Spirit Emblems to use, with Double Divine Abduction and Golden Vortex listed as upgrades.
Understand this choiceFinger Whistle
A Prosthetic Tool created by fitting a slender finger to the Prosthetic; Mountain Echo and Malcontent are listed as upgrades.
Understand this choiceCommon mistakes to avoid
Upgrade paths require prerequisites
The upgrade page says progression proceeds through a tree: each upgrade requires a previous upgrade, and access can also depend on materials and game progression.
A required upgrade item has a stated boss prerequisite
The upgrade page says Gyoubu Oniwa must be defeated to obtain the Mechanical Barrel used to upgrade Prosthetic Tools.
Full tool upgrading is limited within one playthrough
The source says fully upgrading all tools in one playthrough is impossible because the full upgrade requirement is 10 Lapis Lazuli while only 6 can be acquired per playthrough, subject to its stated ending condition.
References & guide scope
A reference to ten named Prosthetic Tools and their source-described functions in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The sources also describe installation, upgrades, and upgrade progression generally. They do not provide detailed effects for every named upgrade path, combat arts, or skills.
Edition and mechanic limits
- The sources describe the game generally and do not establish mechanics differences specific to the GOTY Edition or its bonus content.
- The sources do not cover combat arts or skills in detail, and this reference makes no comparative effectiveness or current-meta claims.