How to increase regional Bond level in Rise of the Ronin

Whilst exploring the open world in Rise of the Ronin, each region of the map you go to will have a Bond level. The Bond is measured from zero to three, depending on how much exploring you’ve done in the region and any collectables found. 

Each section of the map varies in size and scale, and some won’t take long to complete at all. For example, Nakamura is tiny so I got it to 100% in no time. Here’s all you need to know about increasing regional Bond levels in the game. 

How to 100% a regional Bond

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To increase the Bond level in a region you need to fully explore that area of the map, completing every objective and finding every Veiled Edge Banner available.

Here's everything to look out for in each area:

• Public Order 
• Veiled Edge Banners 
• Fugitive’s found 
• Landmarks 
• Cats
• Photography 
• Training 
• Treasure Chests 
• Shrines 

It’s worth noting any side missions or standard missions do not contribute towards the total Bond. 

How to check what's left in an area

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Fortunately, finding out what's left to do in a region in Rise of the Ronin is very simple. Follow the steps below to find out how:

• Go onto the map and hover over the area you wish to check 
• Press Triangle 
• On the right-hand side, a checklist appears of everything you have completed so far and everything that is left to do

The more you do in a region the more icons appear on the map, so once you get things started it snowballs.

What rewards are earned for completing 100% region Bond 

The rewards on offer are dependent on the region you are completing, it can vary from items to Skill Points and more. Fortunately, you can check the rewards in the same way you can check what’s left to do in an area. Alternatively, check below for the rewards in each area:

• Honmoku
• 5 Super Anti-Ki Remedy 
• 1 Dexterity Point
• Yamate 
• 10 Paralytic Whetstone 
• 1 Intellect Point 
• Ishikawa
• 3 Oban 
• 2 Skill Points 
• Yamashita 
• 2 Knots of Destiny 
• 2 Skill Points 
• Motomachi
• 5 Bond Jewels
• 2 Skill Points 
• Miyozaki 
• 3 Oban
• 2 Skill Points 
• Honcho 
• 10 Flaming Whetstones
• 1 Intellect Point 
• Bashamichi
• 5 Bond Jewels
• 2 Skill Points 
• Yoshida-Shinden
• 3 Oban
• 2 Skill Points 
• Nakamura
• 5 Super Ki Remedy
• 1 Charm Point 
• Maita 
• 5 Bond Jewel
• 2 Skill Points 
• Ota
• 2 Knots of Destiny 
• 2 Skill Points 
• Tobe
• 5 Super Endurance Remedy 
• 1 Strength Point 
• Noge
• 2 Knots of Destiny 
• 2 Skill Points
• Kariba 
• 3 Oban 
• 2 Skill Points 
• Hodogaya
• 2 Knots of Destiny 
• 2 Skill Points 
• Shibo 
• 3 Oban 
• 2 Skill Points 
• Sodegaura
• 5 Super Power Remedy
• 1 Strength Point 
• Kanagawa
• 2 Knots of Destiny 
• 2 Skill Points 
• Hiranuma-Shinden
• 5 Super Anti-Ki Remedy
• 1 Dexterity Point

For the rewards to show up in the menu, you'll need to have reached Bond Level one, but this is done the moment you enter any area.

For more guides, take a look at our Rise of the Ronin homepage where we have covered how to gesture, how to check in with Pilgrim Dogs and how to rest.