Rise of the Ronin Story
Story choices, faction decisions, character fates, and the consequences of key decisions across the Bakumatsu campaign.
What is the Story Guide?
Guides to faction choices, major story decisions, and character fates. Learn how decisions about Katsu, Naosuke II, and your Blade Twin change missions, allies, and outcomes.
Why study the story?
Make Key Decisions
Choose whether to work with Katsu, spare or kill Naosuke II, and how to handle your Blade Twin
Understand Your Blade Twin
Learn why your Blade Twin betrays you and whether they return later in the story
See the Consequences
Discover how each choice reshapes missions, allies, and available content
Featured & Essential
Rise of the Ronin Why Does Your Blade Twin Betray You: Guide
Discover why your Blade Twin betrays you in Rise of the Ronin. Learn how story choices, factions, and Testament of the Soul affect their ultimate fate.
Rise of the Ronin Kill Naosuke Ii or Not: Choice Consequences
Decide whether to kill or spare Naosuke Ii in Rise of the Ronin. Learn the story consequences, rewards, and faction impacts in this guide.
All Story Guides
Rise of the Ronin Are You Forced to Work With Katsu: Choice Guide
Discover if you are forced to work with Kaishu Katsu in Rise of the Ronin. Learn about the fireworks choice, faction impacts, and mission rewards.
Rise of the Ronin: Does Your Blade Twin Come Back? Fate & Endings
Discover if your Blade Twin returns in Rise of the Ronin. Learn how story choices, faction paths, and the final encounter impact their ultimate fate.
Rise of the Ronin Give Letter to Taka or Katsura: Choice Rewards & Consequences
Decide whether to give the letter to Taka Murayama or Kogoro Katsura in Rise of the Ronin. Explore rewards, bond impacts, and story outcomes in this 2026 guide.