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How to Get the Snowcap Katana Early
Like a Dragon: Ishin!

How to Get the Snowcap Katana Early

Learn how to get the powerful Snowcap Katana early in Like a Dragon: Ishin! This guide details the free DLC download and how to claim it from Bakumatsu Bob in Chapter 2.

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Learn how to get the powerful Snowcap Katana early in Like a Dragon: Ishin! This guide details the free DLC download and how to claim it from Bakumatsu Bob in Chapter 2.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Download the DLC: First, ensure you own the PlayStation version of _Like a Dragon: Ishin!_. Navigate to the game's store page and download the free Snowcap Katana DLC.
  2. 2
    Progress to Chapter 2: Start the game and play until you reach Chapter 2 and gain the ability to freely roam Fushimi. You'll encounter a tutorial on Virtue and Diligence Records after a scripted event involving a Shinto Priest and some ronin.
  3. 3
    Visit Bakumatsu Bob: Head to the Teradaya inn, located in the southeastern part of Fushimi. Speak with Bakumatsu Bob, who is found on the ground floor.
  4. 4
    Claim the Katana: Scroll through the list of DLC options provided by Bakumatsu Bob. The Snowcap Katana should be listed at the bottom. Select it to add it to your inventory.
  5. 5
    Save and Equip: After claiming the weapon, save your game. You can then equip the Snowcap Katana from your inventory.
Tips
  • The Snowcap Katana has a base Attack of 340, making it a significantly powerful weapon for the early stages of the game, far surpassing the starting Yoshiyuki's 80 Attack.
  • This weapon is a free DLC exclusive to PlayStation players.

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