Why Prioritize These Martial Arts
Even though they unlock after the first few missions, the Frost Moon trio for Samurai and the core Ninja abilities provide the “secret sauce” for maintaining Arts Proficiency and keeping your Ki flow steady.
Essential Samurai Martial Arts
- Frost Moon: Earth – links well with Iai Quickdraw or Sign of the Cross.
- Frost Moon: Water – adds defensive utility.
- Frost Moon: Wind – enhances combo potential.
- Flux (mandatory) – basic Ki‑pulse replacement.
- Flux II (mandatory) – upgrades the original Flux.
All three Frost Moon Arts cost 1 Samurai Point each and become available after completing “The Way of the Warrior: Novice Battle Scroll”.
Essential Ninja Martial Arts
- Evade (1 Samurai Point) – restores Ki and Ninjutsu on a successful dodge.
- Footstool Jump (1 Samurai Point) – expands vertical mobility.
- Mid‑Air Dodge (1 Samurai Point) – adds aerial evasion.
- Cicada Shell Ninjutsu (1 Ninja Point) – automatic dodge that repositions you behind the enemy.
Tips for Using Martial Arts Effectively
For tricky stance switches or rapid skill activation, press the required button combination twice in quick succession. This shortcut ensures consistent execution of Frost Moon and Ninja abilities.
Conclusion
By investing early Samurai Points in the Frost Moon trio and the mandatory Flux arts, and allocating Ninja Points to Evade, Footstool Jump, Mid‑Air Dodge, and Cicada Shell, you create a solid foundation that makes every combat style and weapon feel twice as effective.