Onimusha: Way of the Sword Guide | All Side Quests

Looking for all side quests in Onimusha: Way of the Sword? This guide covers every Chance Encounter, including when they become available and how to find them as you explore Kyoto.

While the main story follows Miyamoto Musashi through the Genma-infested streets of Kyoto, there are plenty of optional activities to discover along the way.

These side quests, known as Chance Encounters, give you additional objectives to complete outside the main story and are a useful way to explore areas you might otherwise pass through quickly.

Chance Encounters can be identified by Notebook icons on the map. Speak to the NPC at the marked location to begin the corresponding side quest. There are 18 Chance Encounters to find in total.

All Chance Encounters in Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Below is the complete list of the game's optional side missions:

1. Pale Lights in a Night Sky

This is one of the earliest Chance Encounters available. Look for its Notebook marker and speak with the NPC to begin the quest.

2. Clear Space, Clear Mind

Another early side quest that becomes available once Chance Encounters are unlocked. Check the Kyoto map for its Notebook icon.

3. Ace Archer: Kiyomizu-dera Temple

This Chance Encounter becomes available after completing Bloodbath on the Bridge. Head to Kiyomizu-dera Temple and look for the corresponding mission marker.

Remaining Chance Encounters

The remaining side quests become available as you progress through the main story and unlock additional areas of Kyoto.

Because several Chance Encounters are tied to story progression, it's worth checking the map whenever you complete a major mission.

How to Find Side Quests

Look for Notebook icons whenever you're exploring Kyoto. These markers indicate that a Chance Encounter is available nearby.

Once you reach the marker, speak to the NPC to activate the quest. Some encounters require you to reach a particular point in the main story before they appear, so don't worry if a marker isn't available during your first visit to an area.

Can You Miss Side Quests?

You should keep an eye on Chance Encounters as you progress through the story. Although you can continue exploring and cleaning up optional content until the game's point of no return before

The Clash at Rendaino, it's a good idea to keep a manual save before that mission if you're aiming for full completion.

Final Thoughts

The Chance Encounters in Onimusha: Way of the Sword are worth completing if you want to experience everything Kyoto has to offer beyond the main campaign.

Check your map regularly for Notebook icons and complete available encounters before pushing too far into the story.

FAQ

Q. How many side quests are in Onimusha: Way of the Sword?

A. There are 18 Chance Encounters that function as the game's side missions.

Q. How do you start a Chance Encounter?

A. Find the Notebook icon on your map and speak to the NPC at the marked location.

Q. Can you complete side quests after finishing the story?

A. You can freely explore and clean up optional content until the point of no return before The Clash at Rendaino, so it's best to finish your remaining Chance Encounters before starting that mission.

Q. When do Chance Encounters become available?

A. They unlock progressively as you advance through the main story, with some specific encounters becoming available after certain missions.