Learn how to unlock all Revelation Skills in Like a Dragon: Ishin!, including Essence of Grand Bruising, Reverse Throw, Mincemeat, Gleaming Scythe, and Oh-Be-Joyful.
To unlock Revelation Skills in Like a Dragon: Ishin!, you must first acquire the corresponding Book of Revelations. Then, perform a specific action during combat outlined in the book. Successfully executing this action will trigger a Heat Action prompt. Pressing Triangle/Y at this moment will initiate an 'Inspiration Strike,' unlocking the skill on the skill tree. You can then use a Training/Style Orb to permanently unlock it.
Book of Revelations: Strike
This book unlocks the Brawler ability, Essence of Grand Bruising. Find the Scarecrow Chateau in Rakugai, southwest of the Gambling Den. Complete the tenth trial in the Advanced set of rooms. To access the Advanced rooms, achieve three stars in at least four Basic rooms. After completing the tenth Advanced room, you will receive the Book of Revelations: Strike.
To unlock the skill node, parry enemies and initiate the War God Counter. Then, hold R1/RB and target an enemy at a distance to perform the Grand Bruising action.
Book of Revelations: Throw
This book unlocks the Brawler ability, Essence of Reverse Throw. Become an apprentice to Komaki, found in the southeastern corner of Fushimi, north of the jizo statue. Complete all of his training exercises, including a challenging one-on-one battle. Upon completion, Komaki will give you the Book of Revelations: Throw.
To unlock the skill node, parry enemies with L1/LB. When the Heat Action icon appears, press the button to unlock the ability.
Book of Revelations: Smash
This book unlocks the Swordsman ability, Essence of Mincemeat. Complete the Wanted Men sidequest, which begins in Mukurogai on the upper level in Chapter 3. Hunt down specific enemies until you clear the bounty for Touken Clan: Yukimitsu. This will reward you with the Book of Revelations: Smash.
To unlock the skill node, utilize the Circle/B move with your katana repeatedly until the Heat Action icon appears.
Book of Revelations: Flash
This book unlocks the Swordsman ability, Gleaming Scythe. Train under Ginryu in his dojo, located in northwestern Rakunai. You must bring swords of different grades (colors) for the training. After completing all sessions, you will receive the Book of Revelations: Flash.
To unlock the skill node, first learn Splendid Skill: Fair Weather from Ginryu's training. While guarding, press Triangle/Y to deflect an enemy's attack. Keep using Fair Weather to trigger the Heat Action icon and unlock the skill node.
Book of Revelations: Spree
This book unlocks the Gunman ability, Essence of Oh-Be-Joyful. Find William Bradley east of the Chicken Racing minigame in Rakugai. Enter Unyuan, the Gunman training grounds, and complete the tests to unlock the Book of Revelations: Spree.
To unlock the skill node, repeatedly execute the Jumping Shots attack (run and press the normal attack button while running).
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