There are a total of 37 Guardian Spirits. There are 11 Spirits of the
Brute type 
.
14 Spirits of the Phantom type
. And 12 Spirits of the
Feral type 
.
The Tengu's Disciple (DLC 1) contains 3 Guardian Spirits:
Kurama Tengu,
Ho, and
Blue Dragon.
Darkness In The Capital (DLC 2) contains 4 Guardian Spirits:
Kuzunoha The Fox,
Oh,
Ho-Oh, and
Janomecho.
The First Samurai (DLC 3) contains 4 Guardian Spirits: Sohaya,
Baku,
Suzaku, and
Amabie.
All other Guardian Spirits can be obtained in the base game.
The player selects their first Guardian Spirit during the tutorial, after Character Creation. The player recieves
their second Guardian Spirit after completing the Main Mission:
The Hollow Fortress. When a player switches over to a
Guardian Spirit during gameplay that Spirit becomes the Primary Guardian Spirit, and the other Guardian Spirit
becomes the Secondary Guardian Spirit. Below is a list of all of the Guardian Spirits and their attributes. You
can click on an individual Guardian Spirit to see more details about that spirit.
Legend:
CON: Constitution
HRT: Heart
CRG: Courage
STM: Stamina
STR: Strength
SKL: Skill
DEX: Dexterity
MAG: Magic
: Buff Effect
: Debuff Effect
: Applied effect as Secondary Guardian Spirit (effect is halved)
Attunement Limit: 20
Attack Scaling: X1.10
Defense Scaling: X0.90
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
| Melee Attack Ki Consumption | -10.0 % | - |
Final Blow Damage
|
12.5 % / 6.2 % | - |
| Fire Resistence | 12.0 % | CON + STR = 14 |
| Yokai Ability Damage (All) | 15.0 % | DEX + MAG = 12 |
Attunement Limit: 21
Attack Scaling: X1.00
Defense Scaling: X1.05
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
| Running Speed | 10.0 % | - |
| Ki Recovery Speed | 12.5 % | - |
| Divine Rice Drop Rate | 8.8 % | HRT + CON = 14 |
|
Lightning Damage
|
20.0 % / 10.0 % | CRG + MAG = 12 |
Attunement Limit: 24
Attack Scaling: X0.85
Defense Scaling: X1.20
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
| Life | 200 | - |
| Tenacity (Damage Over Time) | - | - |
| Strong Attack Ki Damage | 15.0 % | SKL + STR = 14 |
|
Life Drain (Yokai Ability Hit)
|
A / C+ | STM + MAG = 12 |
Attunement Limit: 23
Attack Scaling: X1.02
Defense Scaling: X1.00
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
|
Increased Attack (Amrita Absorption)
|
- | - |
|
Auto-Grave Recovery
|
25 % / 12.5 % | - |
| Imbue Purity (Strong Attack) | 10 | STR + CRG = 18 |
| Amrita Sensor | - | DEX + CON = 16 |
Attunement Limit: 21
Attack Scaling: X1.12
Defense Scaling: X0.88
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
| Life Drain (Melee Kill) | 50 | - |
| Imbue Poison (Yokai Abilities) | 50 | - |
|
Soul Core Drop Rate
|
5.0 % / 2.5 % | STR + CRG = 19 |
|
Poison Accumulation (Enemy)
|
15.0 % | DEX + STM = 17 |
Attunement Limit: 23
Attack Scaling: X1.07
Defense Scaling: X0.95
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A | - |
| Yokai Ability Damage (Force Boost) | 25.0 % | - |
|
Toughness
|
20 / 10 | - |
| Anima Bonus (Timley Guard) | 3.0 | CRG + SKL = 21 |
| Lightning Resistence | 20.0 | MAG + STM = 19 |
Attunement Limit: 22
Attack Scaling: X0.98
Defense Scaling: X1.07
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
| Melee Damage vs. Unscathed Enemy | 10.0 % | - |
| Anima | 2.0 | - |
|
Amrita Guage Charge
|
10.0 % / 5.0 % | HRT + MAG = 22 |
| Critical Yokai Shift (Dark Realm) | 40 % | DEX + STM = 20 |
Attunement Limit: 20
Attack Scaling: X0.90
Defense Scaling: X1.15
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
|
Life Recovery (Purification)
|
100 / 50 | - |
| Dodge Ki Consumption | -10.0 % | - |
| Water Damage | 15.0 % | MAG + HRT = 24 |
| Active Skill Ki Damage | 10.0 % | MAG + CRG = 22 |
Attunement Limit: 23
Attack Scaling: X1.05
Defense Scaling: X0.97
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
|
Life Drain (Water Attack)
|
B / C- | - |
| Auto-Life Recovery (Critical) | - | - |
| Water Resistance | 20.0 | STM + HRT = 24 |
|
Anima Bonus (
Saturated Enemy)
|
A | DEX + SKL = 22 |
Attunement Limit: 24
Attack Scaling: X1.02
Defense Scaling: X1.00
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
|
Life Drain (Strong Attack)
|
50 / 25 | - |
| Lightning Damage | 15.0 % | - |
|
Anima Bonus (
Electrified Enemy)
|
A | CRG + STR = 26 |
| Anima Charge (Unscathed) | 10.0 % | HRT + SKL = 24 |
Attunement Limit: 22
Attack Scaling: X1.00
Defense Scaling: X1.05
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
| Ki | 80 | - |
|
Medicine Burst
|
15.0 % / 7.5 % | - |
| Melee Damage (Critical) | 15.0 % | CRG + STR = 26 |
| Ki Recovery Bonus (Amrita Guage) | A | MAG + HRT = 24 |
Attunement Limit: 24
Attack Scaling: X1.12
Defense Scaling: X0.88
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
| Attack Bonus (Amrita Gauge) | B+ | - |
|
Yokai Ability Damage (Brute)
|
18.0 % / 9.0 % | - |
| Dispel Ailments (Strong Attack) | 30.0 % | SKL + CON = 27 |
| Anima Charge (Critical) | 20.0 % | DEX + STM = 25 |
Attunement Limit: 22
Attack Scaling: X1.02
Defense Scaling: X1.00
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
|
Item Drop Rate
|
5.0 % / 2.5 % | - |
| Luck | 40 | - |
| Imbue Paralysis (Yokai Abilities) | 50 | MAG + CRG = 29 |
|
Paralysis Accumulation (Enemy)
|
15.0 % | DEX + SKL = 27 |
Attunement Limit: 23
Attack Scaling: X0.90
Defense Scaling: X1.15
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
|
Fire Resistence
|
20.0 / 10.0 | - |
| Luck (Yokai Shift) | 70 | - |
| Fire Damage | 15.0 % | STR + CON = 31 |
|
Anima Bonus (
Scorched Enemy)
|
A | HRT + MAG = 29 |
Attunement Limit: 20
Attack Scaling: X1.15
Defense Scaling: X0.82
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
| Damage Bonus (Low Ki) | - | - |
| Faster Winded Recovery | - | - |
| Melee Damage | 5.0 % | STM + STR = 31 |
|
Life Drain (Grapple)
|
200 / 100 | CON + CRG = 29 |
Attunement Limit: 24
Attack Scaling: X0.80
Defense Scaling: X1.25
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
| Stalwart (Onmyo Magic) | - | - |
| Damage Taken | -5.0 % | - |
| Elemental Damage Taken | -15.0 % | CON + HRT = 30 |
|
Anima Bonus (Onmyo Magic Hit)
|
A / C+ | MAG + HRT = 30 |
Attunement Limit: 22
Attack Scaling: X1.00
Defense Scaling: X1.05
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
|
Untouched Ammo
|
20.0 % / 10.0 % | - |
| Imbue Fire (Ranged Attack) | 50 | - |
|
Melee Damage vs.
Scorched Enemy
|
15.0 % | STR + HRT = 33 |
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Weapon Hit) | A | SKL + DEX = 31 |
Attunement Limit: 21
Attack Scaling: X1.15
Defense Scaling: X0.82
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
| Defense Bonus (Amrita Guage) | B+ | - |
| Charge Attack Boost | 15.0 % | - |
|
Damage Taken (Mid-Attack)
|
-15.0 % / -7.5 % | CRG + STR = 33 |
| Anima Bonus (Damage Taken) | A | STM + CON = 31 |
Attunement Limit: 24
Attack Scaling: X1.05
Defense Scaling: X0.97
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
| Stance-Based Amrita Bonus | - | - |
| Extended Elemental Weapon | 10.0 % | - |
|
Anima Bonus (Elemental Attack) |
A / C+ | STR + HRT = 35 |
| [Enemy / Treasure / Amrita / Kodama] Sensor | - | DEX + SKL = 33 |
Attunement Limit: 22
Attack Scaling: X1.10
Defense Scaling: X0.90
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
| Throwing Weapon Damage | 5.0 % | - |
|
Yokai Ability Damage (Feral) |
20.0 % / 10.0 % | - |
| Extended Burst Counter: Feral | - | SKL + MAG = 39 |
| Anima Bonus (Ninjutsu Hit) | A | DEX + HRT = 37 |
Attunement Limit: 23
Attack Scaling: X0.95
Defense Scaling: X1.10
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
| Life Drain (Lightning Attack) | B+ | - |
|
Increased Defense (Medicine)
|
- | - |
|
Yokai Ability Damage (Phantom)
|
20.0 % / 10.0 % | MAG + HRT = 41 |
| Soul Core Drop Rate | 8.0 % | DEX + SKL = 39 |
Attunement Limit: 24
Attack Scaling: X1.07
Defense Scaling: X0.95
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
| Life | 250 | - |
|
Increased Attack (Medicine)
|
- | - |
|
Melee Damage vs.
Saturated Enemy
|
15.0 % | STM + CON = 42 |
|
Tea Utensil Drop Rate
|
10.0 % / 5.0 % | HRT + SKL = 40 |
Attunement Limit: 21
Attack Scaling: X1.05
Defense Scaling: X0.97
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
|
Anima Bonus (Gold Earned)
|
B+ / C | - |
| Melee Ki Damage | 20.0 % | - |
| Extend Yokai Shift | 20.0 % | MAG + SKL = 43 |
|
Faster Ki Recovery (Amrita Absorption)
|
- | STM + CON = 41 |
Attunement Limit: 20
Attack Scaling: X0.95
Defense Scaling: X1.10
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
| Enemy & Amrita Sensor | - | - |
|
Defense Bonus (Amrita Gauge)
|
A / C+ | - |
| Amrita Gauge Charge | 15.0 % | HRT + STR = 44 |
| Anima Bonus (Amrita Absorption) | A | CRG + STM = 42 |
Attunement Limit: 20
Attack Scaling: X0.85
Defense Scaling: X1.20
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
| Elixir Efficacy | 10.0 % | - |
|
Dash Ki Consumption
|
-15.0 % / -7.5 % | - |
| Untouched Elixir | 10.0 % | SKL + DEX = 46 |
|
Faster Ki Recovery (Medicine)
|
- | CRG + HRT = 44 |
Attunement Limit: 20
Attack Scaling: X1.07
Defense Scaling: X0.95
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
|
Anima Bonus (Water Attack)
|
B / C- | - |
|
Increased Defense (Amrita Absorption)
|
- | - |
| Amrita Earned | 5.0 % | CON + DEX = 37 |
|
Saturation Accumulation (Enemy)
|
20.0 % | STM + DEX = 37 |
Attunement Limit: 22
Attack Scaling: X1.08
Defense Scaling: X0.94
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
| Active Skill Ki Consumption | -10.0 % | - |
|
Yokai Ability Damage (
Purified Enemy)
|
20.0 % | - |
| Dodge Ki Consumption | -12.0 % | STR + SKL = 45 |
|
Ki Recovery (Unscathed)
|
14.0 % / 7.0 % | CRG + CON = 43 |
Attunement Limit: 25
Attack Scaling: X1.03
Defense Scaling: X0.99
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
|
High Attack Damage
|
8.0 % / 4.0 % | - |
| Imbue Purity (Strong Attack) | 15 | - |
| Amrita Earned | 5.0 % | STM + STR = 48 |
| Luck | 45 | DEX + MAG = 46 |
Attunement Limit: 24
Attack Scaling: X0.97
Defense Scaling: X1.08
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
| Projectile Damage Taken | -15.0 % | - |
|
Shock Accumulation (Enemy)
|
10.0 % | - |
|
Elemental Damage Taken (Guarding)
|
-40.0 % / -20.0 % | CON + CRG = 50 |
|
Melee Damage vs.
Electrified Enemy
|
12.0 % | STM + STR = 48 |
Attunement Limit: 24
Attack Scaling: X1.00
Defense Scaling: X1.05
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
|
Elemental Damage
|
8.0 % / 4.0 % | - |
| Yokai Ability Damage (Ailing Enemy) | 10.0 % | - |
| Anima Bonus (Onmyo Magic Hit) | A | CON + MAG = 52 |
| Elemental Weapon Damage | 8.0 % | CRG + STR = 50 |
Attunement Limit: 25
Attack Scaling: X0.98
Defense Scaling: X1.07
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
| Guard Ki Consumption | -8.0 % | - |
|
Life Recovery (Amrita Absorption)
|
30 / 15 | - |
|
Faster Ki Recovery (Timely Guard)
|
- | STM + HRT = 53 |
| Lucky Drop (Accessory) | - | DEX + MAG = 51 |
Attunement Limit: 26
Attack Scaling: X1.02
Defense Scaling: X1.02
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
|
Purified Accumulation (Enemy)
|
8.0 % | - |
|
Damage Taken vs. Yokai
|
-7.0 % / -3.5 % | - |
|
Melee Damage vs.
Purified Enemy
|
10.0 % | STR + SKL = 53 |
| Calming Breath | - | DEX + CON = 51 |
Attunement Limit: 22
Attack Scaling: X1.14
Defense Scaling: X0.88
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
|
Dodge Ki Consumption
|
-8.0 % / -4.0 % | - |
| Ki Recovery (Critical) | 15.0 % | - |
| Auto-Charge Amrita Gauge (Critical) | - | SKL + DEX = 55 |
| Attack Bonus (Health Lost) | A | HRT + CRG = 53 |
Attunement Limit: 26
Attack Scaling: X1.20
Defense Scaling: X0.82
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Charge Bonus (Cumulative Damage) | A- | - |
|
Nullify
Confusion
|
100 % / 50.0 % | - |
| Elemental Damage Taken | -10.0 % | - |
| Ki Recovery Bonus (Amrita Gauge) | A | STR + DEX = 56 |
| Counter-Yokai Tactics | B+ | SKL + CON = 54 |
Attunement Limit: 26
Attack Scaling: X1.11
Defense Scaling: X0.91
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Guard) | A- | - |
|
Corrupted Accumulation (Enemy)
|
9.0 % | - |
|
Pleiades (Amrita Absorption)
|
- | - |
|
Melee Damage vs.
Corrupted Enemy
|
10.0 % | MAG + CRG = 57 |
|
Anima Charge
|
10.0 % / 5.0 % | HRT + SKL = 55 |
Attunement Limit: 24
Attack Scaling: X0.97
Defense Scaling: X1.08
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
| Life Drain (Fire Attack) | A | - |
|
Burn Accumulation (Enemy)
|
15.0 % | - |
| Damage Taken vs. Yokai | -8.0 % | SKL + HRT = 58 |
|
Critical Yokai Shift
|
60 % / 30 % | CRG + STR = 56 |
Attunement Limit: 23
Attack Scaling: X0.81
Defense Scaling: X1.24
| Special Effect | Bonus | Stat Req |
|---|---|---|
| Anima Bonus (Ranged Attack) | A- | - |
| Medicine Efficacy | 50 % | - |
|
Paralysis Resistance
|
+50.0 / +25.0 | - |
| Dispel Ailments (Medicine) | 100 % | CON + STR = 58 |
|
Protection (Medicine)
|
- | MAG + DEX = 56 |
Combining different spirits results in an extra special effect, this effect is based on the spirit pairing. All Guardian Spirits are broken up into Element type + Yokai type, EX) Makami is a Fire type + Brute type. There are 5 Elements: Fire, Water, Lightning, Purity, and Corruption. There are 3 Yokai Forms: Brute, Phantom, and Feral. A general formula is followed to get the special effect. Below is a table containing the combinations of Guardian Spirits and the special effect.
| General Combinations | |
|---|---|
| Guardian Spirit Combination | Special Effect |
| Both Guardian Spirits are the same Elemental Type (Excludes Purity and Corruption) | Increase Element Damage +5.0 % |
| Purity Element + Corruption Element | Anima Bonus (Confused Enemy) D |
| Both Guardian Spirits are the same Yokai Shift Type | Yokai Ability Damage (Type) +5.0 % |
| Brute + Feral | Ki Consumption (Yokai Shift) -6.0 % |
| Brute + Phantom | Anima Charge (Strong Attack) +5.0 % |
| Phantom + Feral | Anima Charge (Active Skill) +3.0 % |
| Specific Guardian Spirit Combinations | |
|---|---|
| Guardian Spirit Combination | Special Effect |
| Baku + Sohaya | Amrita Bonus (Inflict Purity) C |
| Masaru + Yumehami | Amrita Earned +1.0 % |
| Hiyobishin + Tengen Kujaku | Damage Bonus (Enemies Defeated) D- |
| Usura-Hicho + Tengen Kujaku | Faster Ki Recovery (Surrounded) |
| Nine Tails + Hiyokucho | Heal Self & Allies (Melee Kill) 50 |
| Atlas Bear + Hiyobishin | High Attack Damage +2.0 % |
| Atlas Bear + Tengen Kujaku | Increased Attack (Surrounded) |
| Shin-Roku + Nekomata | Ki Recovery (Critical) +5.0 % |
| Saoirse + Gyokuto | Ki Recovery Bonus (Amrita Guage) D- |
| Usura-Hicho + Hiyobishin | Ki Recovery Speed +2.0 % |
| Hakutaku + Mizuchi | Life Drain (Elemental Attack) |
| Baku + Yumehami | Max Yokai Ability Ki Damage +3.0 % |
| Ho + Oh | Melee Damage vs. Purified Enemy +3.0 % |
| Usura-Hicho + Shirohami | Melee Damage vs. Strong Enemy +2.0 % |
| Genbu + Isanagami | Onmyo Magic Power |
| Kurama Tengu + Ho | Quick Attack Damage +3.0 % |
| Nine Tails + Inosasao | Toughness |
| Tier | Guardian Spirit |
|---|---|
| S |
|
| A |
|
| B+ |
|
| B- |
|
| C |
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