In this Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Prosthetic Arts Skills Guide, we will show you all the Skills in Prosthetic 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 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 Prosthetic Arts list of skills. The 5 Skill Trees are:
- Shinobi Arts
- Temple Arts
- Prosthetic Arts
- Ashina Arts
- Mushin Arts
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Prosthetic Skills Guide
Below we have listed Skills in the Prosthetic Arts skill tree. Additionally, we have also listed what their effects are and how you can unlock them.
Prosthetic 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 Prosthetic Arts, players can use their Prosthetic Tools to their advantage in combat.
All the Skills are detailed below:
Chasing Slice
This Skill allows you to execute a forward-dashing sword slice after using certain Prosthetic Tools, and allowing you to close distance on enemies instantly. It requires 1 Skill Point and can be unlocked from the Sculptor’s idol.
This Skill is applicable on the following Prosthetic Tools:
- Loaded Shuriken
- Shinobi Firecracker
- Loaded Spear
Fang and Blade
After using certain Prosthetic Tools, this skill allows you to attack with the Tool and Sword simultaneously, or provides a follow-up attack for the Tool. You need 2 Skill Points to unlock this from the Sculptor’s idol.
This Skill is applicable on the following Prosthetic Tools:
- Loaded Axe
- Loaded Spear
Projected Force
After using a certain Prosthetic Tool, this skill allows you to draw the power of the tool into the sword and release it in a forward direction. It requires 1 Skill Point, and can be unlocked at the Sculptor’s idol
Mid-air Prosthetic Tool
This skill allows you to use the Prosthetic Tools while in mid-air. It requires 3 Skill Points and can be unlocked from the Sculptor’s idol.
This skill is applicable on the following Prosthetic Tools:
- Loaded Shuriken
Sculptor’s Karma: Scars
This skill increases the maximum among of Spirit Emblems that can be held. It requires 3 Skill Points and can be unlocked from the Sculptor’s idol. It is a Latent or passive skill that stays active always.
Sculptor’s Karma: Blood
This skill increases the maximum among of Spirit Emblems that can be held. It requires 2 Skill Points and can be unlocked from the Sculptor’s idol. It is a Latent or passive skill that stays active always.
Living Force
This Skill allows you to perform a follow up attack with certain tools that imbues the sword with the tool’s effect. It requires 4 Skill Points and can be unlocked from the Sculptor’s idol.
This skill is applicable on the following Prosthetic Tools:
- Flame Vent
Grappling Hook
This skill allows you to use the Grappling hook to launch yourself on the enemy, and use that momentum to perform a rolling sword attack. it requires 1 Skill Point and can be unlocked from a Sculptor’s idol.
This skill is applicable on the following Prosthetic Tools:
- Grappling Hook
Nightjar Slash
This skill is a spinning leap attack that can quickly close or create distance from enemies. It is a technique of the Nightjar Clan, the Shinobi who serves Ashina. The skill requires 2 Skill Points and can be unlocked from a Sculptor’s idol.
Nightjar Slash Reversal
This Skill allows you to perform a spinning leap attack that can quickly close or create a distance from enemies, it also allows you to decide which direction to rotate in when performing the Nightjar Slash.
The skill requires 3 Skill Points and can be unlocked from the Sculptor’s idol.
Emma’s Medicine: Aroma
This skill is a Latent or Passive skill that increases the healing effects of all recovery items. It requires 5 Skill Points and can be unlocked from the Sculptor’s idol.
Emma’s Medicine: Potency
This skill is a latent or passive skill that increases the healing effect of recovery items. It requires 4 Skill Points and can be unlocked from the Sculptor’s idol.
For more Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice guides, check out the links below.
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Boss Battles Guide
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Beginner’s Guide
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Prosthetic Tool Upgrade Guide
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Prosthetic Tool Locations Guide
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Gourd Seed Locations Guide
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Prayer Bead Locations Guide
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Treasure Carp Scales Guide
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