We tell you where all the prayer beads are in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Improve Sekiro’s health to the maximum.
Prayer Beads are special items in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice for PC , PS4 and Xbox One that allow us to increase Sekiro ‘s health and maximum stance . There are a total of 40 Prayer Beads in the game, and finding and using them all to improve our character’s attributes to the maximum will unlock the ” Optimal Physical Form ” achievement / trophy . In this section of our complete guide we tell you how to get all the Prayer Beads :
What are Prayer Beads in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? How to get and use them?
The Wolf starts the game with his Vitality attribute at level 10 , although it is possible to raise it up to level 20. To increase both our Vitality and our Posture, we must have found at least 4 prayer beads . With them in our possession, we simply go to any Sculptor’s Idol , and, in its menu, use the option ” Improve physical attributes “.
Every time we increase our physical attributes using prayer beads, we obtain a prayer necklace . These key items are technically what make Sekiro increase his health and posture. In their descriptions you will also find key information about some characters.
As mentioned above, there are a total of 40 Prayer Beads, which means that we can increase our physical attributes a total of 10 times. Prayer Beads are obtained in three ways: by finding them in the stage, by buying them from merchants, or as a reward for defeating mini-bosses . This second method is the most common way to obtain them, so avoiding mini-boss fights is not wise .
Please note that prayer beads can only be obtained once in the same save game/slot . In subsequent game cycles , they are replaced by items such as wrapped Jizo figurines. This means that we cannot increase Sekiro’s health indefinitely because there is a limit to the number of prayer beads we can find.
All Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Prayer Beads
There are a total of 40 prayer beads , distributed as follows among the different areas:
Surroundings of Ashina
There are a total of 4 prayer beads around Ashina .
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss General Naomori Kawarada.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Chained Ogre miniboss.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss General Tenzen Yamauchi.
- We will find 1 prayer bead in the attic of the building where Ashina’s Tengu is, next to the place where we fought Gyobu Oniwa.
Hirata Estate
There are a total of 3 prayer beads at Hirata Estate .
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Misen Einshin Shinobi Hunter miniboss.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the mini-boss Juzo the Drunk.
- We will find 1 prayer bead behind a shinobi door in the Hirata mansion, near the idol – Hirata Audience Hall .
Ashina Castle
There are a total of 5 prayer beads in Ashina Castle .
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Flaming Bull mini-boss.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss General Kuranosuke Matsumoto.
- We found 1 prayer bead in a chest behind a shinobi door in a room with two samurai, near the Idol – Upper Tower – Antechamber .
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Ashina Elite miniboss – Jinsuke Saze.
- We can buy 1 prayer bead from the Dungeon Offerers merchant next to the idol – Abandoned Dungeon Entrance.
Return to Ashina Reservoir
There are a total of 2 prayer beads on the Return to Ashina Reservoir .
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the mini-boss Lone Shadow Longsword.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss Seven Spears of Ashina – Shikibo Toshikatsu Yamauchi.
Senpo Temple, Mount Kongo
At Senpo Temple, Mt. Kongo there are a total of 3 prayer beads.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Armored Warrior miniboss.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Sen’un Long-Legged Centipede mini-boss.
- We will find 1 prayer bead at the bottom of the pond near the idol – Temple Grounds .
Sunken Valley
In the Sunken Valley there are a total of 3 prayer beads.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss Shirafuji Snake Eyes.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss Centipede Longlegs Giraffe.
- We will find 1 prayer bead by entering a hole in the same room where we fought the Long-Legged Centipede Giraffe miniboss. From here, we enter a tunnel. At the first fork, we go to the left. We will reach an area where we must use the hook on some wooden beams. Following this path, we will end up in an area with several centipede-type enemies and poisonous lizards, where we will find the prayer bead.
Ashina Depths
In the Ashina Depths there are a total of 5 prayer beads.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss Shirahagi Snake Eyes.
- We will find 1 prayer bead by entering the place that protected Shirahagi Snake Eyes. If we look to the left, we will see a cave, and a point where we can use the hook. We do so, and move forward. We will have to crouch until we can get up again. Here, we jump and follow the path to a point where we will have to wall jump until we get out of the pit. Once outside, we will find the prayer bead on the head of the giant statue.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss Tokujiro the Glutton.
- We get 2 prayer beads for killing the Headless Ape boss. For it to appear, we must have previously killed the Guardian Ape in the Sunken Valley.
Mibu Village
In Mibu Village there are a total of 3 prayer beads.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss O’Rin of the Water.
- We will find 1 prayer bead in the attic of the house that is next to the path that leads us to the fight against the Corrupted Nun illusion.
- We will find 1 prayer bead at the bottom of the lake in the center of the village.
Ashina Castle invaded
In the invaded Ashina Castle, there are a total of 3 prayer beads.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the mini-boss Lone Shadow Masanaga the Spearman.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Lone Shadow Vile miniboss.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Chained Ogre miniboss.
Palace of the Spring
There are a total of 3 prayer beads in the Spring Palace .
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Cherry Bull mini-boss in the palace.
- We found 1 prayer bead at the bottom of the large central lake.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss Leader Okami Shizu.
Ashina Castle at war
In Ashina Castle at war there are a total of 2 prayer beads.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Ashina Elite miniboss – Ujinari Mizuo.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the miniboss Seven Spears of Ashina – Shume Masaji Oniwa.
Ashina surroundings in war
In the Ashina War Area there are a total of 2 prayer beads.
- We get 1 prayer bead for killing the Red Guard miniboss Shigekichi.
- We will find 1 prayer bead in an area of Ashina Outskirts that we access from the idol – Valley under the Sunken Valley shrine. From here, instead of advancing along the normal path, down cliffs, we will follow the canyon to the other end. We will have to kill a couple of enemies with firearms, use the hook, and go through an area stuck to the wall. We will reach a cemetery in Ashina Outskirts. We kill the enemy with a firearm, and collect all the objects in the area. We will find a prayer bead.