Prosthetic Arts Skill Tree
The Prosthetic Arts skill tree in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is dedicated to enhancing the utility and effectiveness of your Shinobi Prosthetic. These skills allow you to unlock new combat applications for your various prosthetic tools, turning them into formidable extensions of your offensive and defensive capabilities. To access these upgrades, you will need to acquire Skill Points through combat and exploration, and often find specific trainers who impart this specialized knowledge. This tree is vital for players who want to diversify their combat options and exploit enemy weaknesses.
A fundamental skill within the Prosthetic Arts is "Prosthetic Use Upgrade," which reduces the Spirit Emblem cost of using your prosthetic tools. This is crucial for sustained use of powerful tools like the Loaded Axe or the Firecrackers, allowing for more frequent application in combat. Another significant upgrade is "Shinobi Firecracker Upgrade," which increases the duration and effectiveness of the Firecracker prosthetic, stunning enemies for longer periods and creating openings for critical hits. This is particularly useful against agile or aggressive enemies.
Further down the tree, you'll find skills that enhance specific prosthetic tools. For example, the "Loaded Spear Upgrade" increases the range and damage of the Loaded Spear, making it more effective for pulling enemies closer or dealing damage from a safer distance. The "Loaded Umbrella Upgrade" improves the defensive capabilities of the Loaded Umbrella, allowing for more sustained blocking and even the ability to unleash a counter-attack. These skills are essential for players who rely on their prosthetic arm to overcome challenges, such as the Lady Butterfly or the Guardian Ape, by providing tactical advantages and opening up new combat strategies. Investing in the Prosthetic Arts allows for a more versatile and adaptable playstyle.
| Skill Name | Description | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic Use Upgrade | Reduces Spirit Emblem cost for prosthetic tools. | 1 Skill Point |
| Shinobi Firecracker Upgrade | Increases duration and effectiveness of Firecrackers. | 2 Skill Points, Shinobi Firecracker |
| Loaded Spear Upgrade | Increases range and damage of Loaded Spear. | 2 Skill Points, Loaded Spear |
| Loaded Umbrella Upgrade | Improves defensive capabilities of Loaded Umbrella. | 2 Skill Points, Loaded Umbrella |