Ninja Gaiden 4 - Weapons
The combat arsenal of Ninja Gaiden 4, split between new protagonist Yakumo's transforming Bloodraven weapons, Ryu Hayabusa's returning classic arsenal (Dragon Sword, Tonfa, War Scythe, Falcon's Talons) and ultimate Dark Dragon Blade, and the DLC war scythe.
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· updated 2026-09-15
| Name | Type | Description | Owner | Stats | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Blade Katanas / Tachi | Dual Katana | Yakumo's signature dual katanas. In their base form they deliver fast, flowing slashes across a wide arc; when the Blood Gauge is filled they transform into a single longer Tachi in Bloodraven form, trading speed for reach, heavier damage, and a changed moveset. | Yakumo | Style: Speed / wide-arc slashes Bloodraven Form: Tachi (extended reach) Attack Speed: Fast Reaching: Medium | Yakumo's primary starting weapon, available from the opening of his campaign. |
| Twilight Piercer (Rapier) / Drill Lance | Rapier / Lance | A European-style rapier wielded by Yakumo. | Yakumo | Style: Precision thrust / piercing Bloodraven Form: Drill Lance (rotating pierce) Attack Speed: Medium Reaching: Long | Unlocked for Yakumo as a second weapon during the campaign. |
| Dragon Sword (Dragon Blade) | Katana | The legendary sword of the Hayabusa Ninja Clan and Ryu's iconic weapon, returning in Ninja Gaiden 4. | Ryu Hayabusa | Style: Balanced classic moveset Owner: Ryu Hayabusa Attack Speed: Fast Reaching: Medium | Ryu Hayabusa's signature weapon whenever he is playable. |
| Dark Dragon Blade | Greatsword / Dragon Blade | The ultimate weapon of Ninja Gaiden 4, representing the peak achievement in the game. | Ryu Hayabusa | Style: Heavy / high damage Moveset: Shares Ryu's Dragon Sword combos Attack Speed: Slow Reaching: Long | High-tier unlockable representing completion-level achievement; themed after the Dark Dragon. |
| Solitaire | War Scythe | A double-bladed war scythe added for Yakumo in 'The Two Masters' DLC. | Yakumo | Style: Wide-arc crowd control Bloodraven Form: Enhanced dual-sickle Attack Speed: Medium Reaching: Long | Obtained in the 'The Two Masters' paid DLC (2026-03-04). |
| Tonfa | Blunt Gauntlets | A returning classic from the series, a pair of hard-rebounding blunt gauntlets that shatter bones and deflect incoming blows. | Ryu Hayabusa | Style: Blunt / break-guard pressure Owner: Ryu Hayabusa Attack Speed: Fast Reaching: Short | Part of Ryu Hayabusa's classic playable arsenal unlocked across his campaign segments. |
| War Scythe (Eclipse Scythe) | Two-Handed Scythe | Ryu's two-handed war scythe, the iconic heavy blade of the Eclipse Scythe lineage. | Ryu Hayabusa | Style: Heavy / sweeping area damage Owner: Ryu Hayabusa Attack Speed: Medium Reaching: Long | Classic Ryu weapon granted during his playable sections; distinct from Yakumo's lighter Solitaire scythe. |
| Falcon's Talons | Claw Weapon | Ryu's razor-edged climbing claw weapon, built for aerial and wall-mounted combat. | Ryu Hayabusa | Style: Aerial / wall-combat versatility Owner: Ryu Hayabusa Attack Speed: Very fast Reaching: Short | Classic Ryu weapon that complements the vertical traversal across Sky City Tokyo. |
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