In thisSekiroArticle I’m going to beranking all 10 of Sekiro’s Prosthetic Tools, and comparing just what makes each one so good (or not). Recently I madeGuides for each of the Prosthetic Tools, and learned a lot about each one, as well as became extremely familiar with them. On top of that I did runs of Sekiro whereI did not use R1 to attack, so I really had to lean on Prosthetic Tools in order to succeed. So, which one is the best? Read on to find out!
Ranking the Prosthetic Tools in Sekiro
Ranking allProsthetic Toolsin Sekiro is not a small feat. There are many things to factor in includingSpirit EmblemCost,Prosthetic Skills, what enemies andBossesthey work against and what their best versions are. Keeping those things in mind we’ll begin with the Tool I found to be the least useful overall…the Loaded Spear.
10. Loaded Spear
TheLoaded Spearcomes in at the number 10 spot because it isn’t as useful as it could be. The rather long wind-up animation can be easily interrupted by enemies, and you don’t get much pay off for it unless you are using theSpiral Spearor theLeaping Flame. Still, you can useChasing Sliceto great effect against enemies that jump backward often, and it does improve your reach. This Tool definitely has its uses, but those are quickly replaced by other Tools that do the job better. If the damage were increased this would be higher up on the list.
9. Sabimaru
TheSabimaruis extremely effective against a few enemies in the game, and some of them are very very annoying. Unfortunately 2 of these are optional, and that’s about all that the Sabimaru is good for, so it comes in at the number 9 spot. It can be effective against more aggressive enemies, like the Lone Shadows, but some of these are Poison resistant. This makes the Sabimaru lose out against the Loaded Axe or even the Flame Vent, because they are more effective in general. If this Tool costed less Spirit Emblems it would be higher up on the list.
8. Divine Abduction
At number 8 isDivine Abduction, and it’s listed here because just about everyone will have to farm Materials or Gold at some point or other, and Divine Abduction is fantastic for this. It makes something that is already tedious go much faster, not only in terms of kill speed, but also drops.Golden Vortexfor all intents and purposes, doubles the drops you’ll get, really helping you get theMaterialsyou need faster. Get this Tool and learn to use it in new areas, to get you out of jams when you need a quick kill, and for farming when you need Materials.
7. Finger Whistle
TheFinger Whistlecomes in at number 7, and would probably be much lower on the list if it weren’t for the fact that it excels in some of the toughest fights in Sekiro.Malcontentcan help you make short work ofHeadlessandDemon of Hatred, both of which are a pain in the ass. Players often need all the help they can get when it comes to these two enemies, and the Malcontent delivers here where it matters most. Otherwise this Tool is utterly forgetful, particularly for the Spirit Emblem cost.
6. Mist Raven
Mist Ravencomes in at number 6 and is extremely effective at dodging attacking and dealing damage in return. It is particularly great against many enemies where you might otherwise be stun-locked to death, and works well against opponents that are very aggressive. The best version of this Tool costs 3 Spirit Emblems or this Tool would come in even higher. The Mist Raven is extremely effective, but being able to use it only 5-8 times a fight makes it much less efficient than it could be over the course of a whole Boss fight. Additionally, waiting until you are struck uses up a lot of time that you could be behind an enemy striking them mid animation, andContact Medicinecan only be used 3x before resting.
5. Loaded Axe
TheLoaded Axecomes in at number 5 and is a Mini-Boss killer. It can wipe out an entire Vitality bar off a Mini-Boss without doing more than pressing R2, which is a bit silly to say the least. However, this “trick” doesn’t translate well to actual Boss fights, or else this Tool would be much higher on the list. It does have it’s uses in these fights however, and works very well when in the air, and can set theBurning Status Abnormality. It’s an all around great Tool for stun-locking enemies.
4. Shinobi Firecracker
TheShinboi Firecrackeris another Tool that has extraordinary versatility, or rather effectiveness I should say, putting it squarely in 4th place. You can cheese entire Vitality bars off of Bosses and Mini-Bosses by using it, and it can protect you from some of the most devastating attacks in the game. Out of all Tools, this one can increase your chances of beating Bosses the most. However, it requires proper timing, and can’t beat a Boss all by itself, or it would be higher on the list. Still if you need to wipe out a Boss phase quickly, this may very well be one of the easiest ways to do it.
3. Loaded Shuriken
TheLoaded Shurikencomes in third because it is easy to use, and because it has so much versatility. Many areas of the game are made easier by picking off enemies that are grouped together, one by one, and this is one of few Tools that can assist with this. Additionally, when combined withChasing Slice, it becomes much more powerful and gives you much longer range withKusabimaru. Many enemies in the game jump backwards, and Chasing Slice can help you punish them for doing so, where you might otherwise take damage. This Tool also gets points for being straight forward, allowing for anyone to understand just how to use it.
2. Flame Vent
I’ve put theFlame Ventat number 2 because it is the most useful in Boss fights, where things like “spinning to win” with the Loaded Axe aren’t overly useful. There are also several Bosses that have fast Posture regeneration, and this Tool can make quick work of them by preventing this, particularly because theirPostureGauge fills quickly from Deflecting.
Living Force might very well be the best Prosthetic Tool skill, allowing you to coat your blade in Fire or Spectral Fire, both of which absolutely wreck enemies. This makes fights likeGuardian Ape,HeadlessorShichimen Warriorvery easy, and you don’t even needDivine Confetti. Since these are some of the most pain in the ass fights in the game, this is a huge “pro”. In short, you’re able to use this Tool in just about any Boss/Mini-boss fight to great effect.
1. Loaded Umbrella
TheLoaded Umbrellatakes the number 1 spot because of its versatility and effectiveness in so many different scenarios. It can protect you from Thrust/GrabPerilous Attacks, it reduces thePostureDamage you take when Blocking, and it allows for much easier Deflections against successive hits. And, on top of all that, it can be used as a deadly weapon once you acquire Projected Force.
Did I mention that it can shoot projectiles? You get all of this for the lowly cost of 1 Spirit Emblem. But wait! There’s more! Later versions can protect you fromTerror and Fire, while also coating Kusabimaru for one strike, allowing you to deal even more damage. Win! Once you learn to use this Tool you will take it literally everywhere.
Stay tuned for moreSekiro Contentas we rank all Prosthetic Tools and move on to Guides covering theCombat Arts. And as always, be sure to check out ourBossandBeginner Guidesif you need more help with the game!
