In this Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Shinobi Arts Skills Guide, we will show you all the Skills in Shinobi Arts, what each of the skill does, how many skill points you are required to unlock each skill, and where you can unlock them.

There are many skills in the game, that are designed to help you in many combat styles. These differ from attacking skill trees, defensive skill trees, to even stealth skill trees. Skill trees are differentiated by the different Arts that are in the game. The Combat Arts or skills can be bought with Skill Points by resting at any of the Sculptor’s idol.

Some of the Skills you unlock are Latent or passive skills, which means that their effect is always present. Other Skills are active, which require player to activate them in order to have their effect in combat. These active Skills can only be equipped in a certain number, and players will have to decide what skill will suit them best in a battle.

In total there are 5 Skill Trees in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, while this guide covers the Shinobi Arts list of skills. The 5 Skill Trees are:

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Shinobi Skills Guide

Below we have listed Skills in the Shinobi Arts skill tree. Additionally, we have also listed what their effects are and how you can unlock them.

Shinobi Arts

This skill tree in the game consists of skills that focus on stealth tactics, and will be for players that prefer the more stealthier approach in any given combat. With these skills in Shinobi Arts, players can sneak around and comfortably for a one kill silent strike.

All the Skills are detailed below:

Whirlwind Slash

This Skill is a spinning attack that can hit several enemies at once. The sharp cut combined with the force of the spin can strike multiple enemies, and deal damage even when guarded.

To unlock, you need 1 Skill Point and it can be acquired from a Sculptor’s idol.

Mid-air Deflection

This Skill allows you to guard against or deflect enemy attacks in mid-air. As guns and other projectile weapons deal additional damage to airborne targets, this technique can serve to prevent that damage. it requires 1 Skill Point and can be unlocked from a Sculptor’s idol.

A Shinobi’s Karma: Body

This skill increases the maximum number of Spirit Emblems that can be held. It requires 2 Skill Points and can be unlock by resting at a Sculptor’s idol

Mid-air Combat Arts

This Skill allows you to perform Combat Arts while in mid-air. It can be used after jumping to close with an enemy, or immediately after jumping a sweep attack. It requires 3 Skill Points and can be unlocked from a Sculptor’s idol.

A Shinobi’s Karma: Mind

This skill increases the maximum number of Spirit Emblems that can be held. It requires 3 Skill Points and can be unlock by resting at a Sculptor’s idol

Breath of Life: Light

This Skill recovers Vitality upon performing a successful Deathblow. Deathblows provide shinobi with an opportunity to breathe. Unlocking this skill requires 5 Skill Points and can be unlocked at a Sculptor’s idol.

Mikiri Counter

This Skill allows you to counter an enemy’s thrust attack by stomping down on an enemy’s weapon, dealing a large amount of damage to Posture. It requires 2 Skill Points and can be unlock at a Sculptor’s Idol

Run and Slide

This Skill allows you to slide into a crouched position while sprinting. It can be used to run through an area and slide into cover or out of view from the enemy. It is easy to deceive the enemy’s eyes.

This Skill requires 1 Skill Point and can be unlock by resting at a Sculptor’s idol

Suppress Presence

This skill is a Latent Skill that reduces and enemy’s ability to perceive those who are in stealth. It requires 2 Skill Points and can be unlocked at a Sculptor’s idol.

Shinobi Eyes

This skill increases the damage inflicted to Posture upon executing a successful Mikiri counter. It requires 3 Skill Points and can be unlocked from a Sculptor’s idol

Suppress Sound

This skill is a Latent Skill that suppresses movement noise by inhibiting an enemy’s ability to hear it. it requires 3 Skill Points and can be unlock from a Sculptor’s idol

Vault Over

This skill allows you to leap over and behind a Posture-broken enemy, and it allows the use of backstab Deathblows in the middle of a battle, even without using stealth. It requires 2 Skill Points and can be found at the Sculptor’s idol.

Shadowrush

This skill allows you to unleash a long range, powerful thrust, and then use the impaled opponent as a platform to vault into the skies. It requires 6 Skill Points, and can be unlocked at a Sculptor’s idol.

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