Koei Wiki
Register
Advertisement

The revamped skill system in Samurai Warriors 4-II serves as a replacement for equippable items and heirlooms from the base game. Characters can learn new skills by acquiring strategy tomes from enemies or at the shop. Other requirements include reaching a certain level and gaining access to skills adjacent to unlocked ones.

While most skills are passive, others are active and need to be equipped on the character before the battle commences and activated to take effect. When an active skill is used, the skill will go on cooldown and will be unavailable for reuse until the recharging time is complete. Each character is limited to 8 slots for usable skills.

Skill List[]

Skills used for improving a character's fighting prowess.

Skills Legend Level Strategy Tome - Red (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Green (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Blue (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Yellow (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Purple (SW4-II)
Skill Icon 1 (SW4-II) Potency Po 1 2 0 0 0 0
Effects: Increases attack power. 2 4 0 0 0 0
3 8 0 0 0 1
Skill Icon 2 (SW4-II) Clarity Cl 1 3 0 0 0 0
Effects: Increases the length and duration of rage mode. 2 6 0 1 1 1
3 12 0 2 2 2
Skill Icon 2 (SW4-II) Courage Cr 1 2 0 0 0 0
Effects: Increases overall damage dealt to enemy officers. 2 4 0 0 0 0
3 8 0 0 0 1
Skill Icon 2 (SW4-II) Fury Fu 1 2 0 0 0 0
Effects: Increases Musou attack power. 2 4 0 1 1 0
3 8 0 2 2 1
Skill Icon 2 (SW4-II) Might Mi 1 2 0 0 0 0
Effects: Increases the chances of landing a mighty strike. 2 4 1 0 0 0
3 8 2 0 0 1
Skill Icon 2 (SW4-II) Underdog Un 1 2 0 0 0 0
Effects: Increases damage dealt to enemies knocked in the air. 2 4 0 1 0 0
3 8 0 2 0 1
Skill Icon 2 (SW4-II) Verity Ve 1 3 0 0 0 0
Effects: Increases attack power when rage mode is in effect. 2 6 0 0 0 1
3 12 0 0 0 2
Skill Icon 3 (SW4-II) Attack Boost At 1 3 0 0 0 0
Effects: Temporarily increases attack power. Must be activated first. 2 6 0 0 0 0
3 12 0 0 0 1
Skill Icon 4 (SW4-II) Essence Es 1 3 0 0 0 0
Effects: Adds elemental properties to attacks. Must be activated first. 2 6 0 0 1 0
3 12 0 0 2 1

Skills that prioritize defense and survival.

Skills Legend Level Strategy Tome - Red (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Green (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Blue (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Yellow (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Purple (SW4-II)
Skill Icon 5 (SW4-II) Fortitude Fo 1 0 2 0 0 0
Effects: Increases defense. 2 0 4 0 0 0
3 0 8 0 0 1
Skill Icon 6 (SW4-II) Bravery Br 1 0 2 0 0 0
Effects: Decreases overall damage taken from enemy officers. 2 0 4 0 1 0
3 0 8 0 2 1
Skill Icon 6 (SW4-II) Determination De 1 0 2 0 0 0
Effects: Increases attack power and defense when health is very low. 2 0 4 0 0 0
3 0 8 0 0 1
Skill Icon 6 (SW4-II) Nullification Nu 1 0 3 0 0 0
Effects: Decreases damage taken from enemies' elemental attacks. 2 0 6 1 1 1
3 0 12 2 2 2
Skill Icon 6 (SW4-II) Resolve Re 1 0 2 0 0 0
Effects: Gradually fills the spirit gauge when health is very low. 2 0 4 1 0 0
3 0 8 2 0 1
Skill Icon 6 (SW4-II) Resurrection Rs 1 0 3 0 0 0
Effects: Restores a small portion of health upon being defeated once. 2 0 6 1 1 1
3 0 12 2 2 2
Skill Icon 6 (SW4-II) Stability St 1 0 2 0 0 0
Effects: Maintains balance when hit by an enemy attack. 2 0 4 0 0 0
3 0 8 0 0 1
Skill Icon 7 (SW4-II) Defense Boost Df 1 0 3 0 0 0
Effects: Temporarily grants immunity to damage. Must be activated first. 2 0 6 0 0 0
3 0 12 0 0 1
Skill Icon 8 (SW4-II) Inspiration In 1 0 3 0 0 0
Effects: Restores the health of nearby allies. Must be activated first. 2 0 6 0 1 0
3 0 12 0 2 1

Skills that put emphasis on a character's speed and mobility.

Skills Legend Level Strategy Tome - Red (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Green (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Blue (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Yellow (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Purple (SW4-II)
Skill Icon 9 (SW4-II) Alacrity Al 1 0 0 2 0 0
Effects: Increases speed. 2 0 0 4 0 0
3 0 0 8 0 1
Skill Icon 10 (SW4-II) Awakening Aw 1 0 0 3 0 0
Effects: Gradually fills the Musou gauge while the spirit gauge is full. 2 1 0 6 1 0
3 2 0 12 2 0
Skill Icon 10 (SW4-II) Economy Ec 1 0 0 2 0 0
Effects: Performing a spirit charge may not reduce the spirit gauge. 2 1 0 4 1 0
3 2 0 8 2 0
Skill Icon 10 (SW4-II) Euphoria Eu 1 0 0 2 0 0
Effects: Defeating an officer may increase movement speed. 2 1 0 4 0 0
3 2 0 8 0 1
Skill Icon 10 (SW4-II) Impulse Im 1 0 0 3 0 0
Effects: Gradually fills the Musou gauge while moving around. 2 1 0 6 1 1
3 2 0 12 2 2
Skill Icon 10 (SW4-II) Momentum Mo 1 0 0 2 0 0
Effects: Increases the overall strength of hyper attacks. 2 1 0 4 0 0
3 2 0 8 0 1
Skill Icon 10 (SW4-II) Rampage Ra 1 0 0 2 0 0
Effects: Gradually fills the spirit gauge while moving around. 2 0 0 4 1 1
3 0 0 8 2 2
Skill Icon 11 (SW4-II) Speed Boost Sp 1 0 0 3 0 0
Effects: Temporarily increases movement speed. Must be activated first. 2 1 0 6 0 0
3 2 0 12 0 1
Skill Icon 12 (SW4-II) Conservation Co 1 0 0 3 0 0
Effects: Keeps the spirit gauge from depleting. Must be activated first. 2 1 0 6 1 0
3 2 0 12 2 1

Skills without any particular focus. They provide beneficial effects to ease the player's gaming experience.

Skills Legend Level Strategy Tome - Red (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Green (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Blue (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Yellow (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Purple (SW4-II)
Skill Icon 13 (SW4-II) Equestrian Eq 1 0 0 0 2 0
Effects: Increases horse-riding skills. 2 0 0 0 4 0
3 0 0 0 8 1
Skill Icon 14 (SW4-II) Cavalier Ca 1 0 0 0 2 0
Effects: Gradually fills the Musou gauge while mounted on horseback. 2 0 1 0 4 0
3 0 2 0 8 1
Skill Icon 14 (SW4-II) Collector Ce 1 0 0 0 2 0
Effects: Acquires strategy tomes more easily in battle. 2 0 0 0 4 0
3 0 0 0 8 1
Skill Icon 14 (SW4-II) Connoisseur Cs 1 0 0 0 2 0
Effects: Acquires powerful weapons more easily in battle. 2 1 0 0 4 0
3 2 0 0 8 1
Skill Icon 14 (SW4-II) Constitution Ct 1 0 0 0 2 0
Effects: Increases the amount the health gauge refills by. 2 0 1 0 4 0
3 0 2 0 8 1
Skill Icon 14 (SW4-II) Hoarder Ho 1 0 0 0 2 0
Effects: Acquires good mounts more easily in battle. 2 0 1 0 4 0
3 0 2 0 8 1
Skill Icon 14 (SW4-II) Paladin Pa 1 0 0 0 2 0
Effects: Gradually fills the spirit gauge while mounted on horseback. 2 0 0 1 4 0
3 0 0 2 8 1
Skill Icon 15 (SW4-II) Wisdom Wi 1 0 0 0 3 0
Effects: Increases the drop rate of experience scrolls. Must be activated first. 2 0 0 0 6 0
3 0 0 0 12 1
Skill Icon 16 (SW4-II) Wealth We 1 0 0 0 3 0
Effects: Increases the drop rate of gold. Must be activated first. 2 0 0 0 6 0
3 0 0 0 12 1

Skills that have unique effects when activated. Varies between different characters. These replace heirlooms from the base game.

Skills Legend Level Strategy Tome - Red (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Green (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Blue (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Yellow (SW4-II) Strategy Tome - Purple (SW4-II)
Skill Icon 17 (SW4-II) Epiphany Ep 3 5 5 5 5 5


Below is a list of epiphany skills available to players.

Character Duration Cooldown
Yukimura Sanada 15 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Attacks enemies with pillars of flame.
Keiji Maeda 15 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Triggers shockwave to lower enemies' attack power.
Nobunaga Oda 30 seconds. 120 seconds.
Effects: Erects an obstructive wall.
Mitsuhide Akechi 30 seconds. 150 seconds.
Effects: Adds the death element to attacks.
Goemon Ishikawa 120 seconds. 150 seconds.
Effects: Raises the drop rate of ingots and chests by 50%.
Kenshin Uesugi 45 seconds. 180 seconds.
Effects: Neutralizes red zones momentarily.
Oichi None 30 seconds.
Effects: Restores the health of nearby allies. Recovers own Musou when effects are successful.
Okuni None 30 seconds.
Effects: Increases the abilities of surrounding allies. Recovers own health when effects are successful.
Kunoichi 15 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Creates a shadow double that performs coordinated attacks.
Magoichi Saika 5 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Calls for covering fire from rifles.
Shingen Takeda 15 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Enhances attacks with every element except death when one segment of the Musou gauge is full.
Masamune Date 30 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Summons a rifle unit to augment attacks.
15 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Triggers explosions to knock out nearby enemies.
Hanzō Hattori 30 seconds. 120 seconds.
Effects: Creates a shadow double that performs coordinated attacks.
Ranmaru Mori 60 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Sacrifices defense for higher attack power and attack speed.
Hideyoshi Toyotomi 90 seconds. 150 seconds.
Effects: Raises the drop rate of ingots and chests by 70%.
Yoshimoto Imagawa 30 seconds. 180 seconds.
Effects: Prevents Musou from being reduced.
Tadakatsu Honda 15 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Triggers shockwave to knock back nearby enemies.
Ina 5 seconds. 30 seconds.
Effects: Calls for covering fire from bowmen.
Ieyasu Tokugawa 5 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Calls for covering fire from cannons.
Mitsunari Ishida 15 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Neutralizes red zones momentarily.
Nagamasa Azai 60 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Enhances attacks with elemental properties when one segment of the Musou gauge is full.
Sakon Shima 5 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Receives the support of a rifle unit using elemental attacks.
Yoshihiro Shimazu 60 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Sacrifices defense for higher attack power. Knocks back enemies by running into them.
Ginchiyo Tachibana 30 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Increases attack strength and movement speed.
Kanetsugu Naoe 60 seconds. 150 seconds.
Effects: Extends the duration of usable skills.
Nene None 120 seconds.
Effects: Restores the health of nearby allies. Recovers own health as well when effects are successful.
Kotarō Fūma 15 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Prevents enemies from knocking back hyper attacks.
Musashi Miyamoto 15 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Increases the effect of power attacks.
Toshiie Maeda 30 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Triggers a razor-sharp wind when attacking.
Motochika Chōsokabe None 90 seconds.
Effects: Attacks enemies with several geysers spouting simultaneously.
Gracia Random 60 seconds.
Effects: Activates a random epiphany skill.
Kojirō Sasaki 15 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Increases the effect of normal attacks.
Katsuie Shibata 30 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Triggers explosions when attacking.
Kiyomasa Katō 30 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Triggers enemy-drawing whirlwinds when attacking.
Kanbei Kuroda None 240 seconds.
Effects: Recharges two recently used skills excluding Hanbei's.
Muneshige Tachibana 90 seconds. 180 seconds.
Effects: Increases defense by 250%.
Kai 15 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Attacks enemies with multiple geysers spouting randomly.
Ujiyasu Hōjō None 60 seconds.
Effects: Releases a cloud of smoke that adds elemental properties to attacks within its range.
Hanbei Takenaka None 150 seconds.
Effects: Recharges one recently used skill excluding Kanbei's.
Motonari Mōri 15 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Rains down arrows which lower enemy defense.
Aya None 30 seconds.
Effects: Restores the health nearby allies while raising their defense. Recovers own Musou when effects are successful.
Masanori Fukushima None 30 seconds.
Effects: Taunts nearby enemies, lowering their defense and increasing their attack power.
Takatora Tōdō 30 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Adds the ice element to all attacks and increases attack power.
Naotora Ii 30 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Increases attack power and range.
Munenori Yagyū 60 seconds. 120 seconds.
Effects: Enables all attacks to break through enemies' blocks.
Nobuyuki Sanada 60 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Increases combo count by 1 with every hit.
Yoshitsugu Ōtani None 120 seconds.
Effects: Deals significant damage to nearby enemies while receiving recoil damage in turn.
Hisahide Matsunaga 15 seconds. 120 seconds.
Effects: Triggers explosions to severely harm nearby enemies.
Kojūrō Katakura 60 seconds. 150 seconds.
Effects: Increases the duration of special skills.
Kagekatsu Uesugi 45 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Maintains own balance when hit by an enemy.
Takakage Kobayakawa None 60 seconds.
Effects: Increases the abilities of the user and surrounding allies.
Koshōshō 15 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Attacks enemies with pillars of light.
Toyohisa Shimazu 60 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Sacrifices defense for higher attack power.
Lady Hayakawa None 30 seconds.
Effects: Increases the abilities of surrounding allies. Recovers own Musou when effects are successful.
Naomasa Ii 60 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Increases attack power, movement speed, and defense.
Balanced 90 seconds. 120 seconds.
Effects: Enhances attacks with elemental properties when one segment of the Musou gauge is full.
Aggressive 60 seconds. 90 seconds.
Effects: Sacrifices defense for higher attack power. Knocks back enemies by running into them.
Sturdy 45 seconds. 60 seconds.
Effects: Maintains own balance when hit by an enemy.
Skillful 30 seconds. 120 seconds.
Effects: Creates a shadow double that performs coordinated attacks.


Skill Trees[]

The game offers 12 different skill trees with their own unique layouts. Characters start at different points with one unlocked skill.

Advertisement