WII SAMURAI WARRIORS 3 - Video game NINTENDO - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Video game
Platform	Wii
Genre	Action, Hack and slash
Game mode	1 to 2 players (local), online multiplayer (via Wi-Fi)
Game language	French, English, Spanish, etc. (according to console settings)
Number of save files	Up to 4 (requires 12 free blocks)
Audio	Dolby Pro Logic II
Compatible controllers	Wii Remote + Nunchuk, Classic Controller / Classic Controller Pro, Nintendo GameCube Controller
Main game modes	Story Mode, Free Mode, Murasame Castle, Online, Dojo, Character Creation
Box contents	Samurai Warriors 3 Wii disc, instruction manual
ESRB rating	T (Teen) – Violence
Release date	2010
Publisher	Nintendo
Developer	Koei Tecmo
System requirements	Wii console, broadband Internet for online play
Care and cleaning	Wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid exposure to heat and humidity.
Safety precautions	Read the warning about epilepsy and repetitive movements. Use the wrist strap. Take breaks.
Warranty	12 months for the console, 3 months for the game/accessory (Nintendo)

Frequently Asked Questions - WII SAMURAI WARRIORS 3 NINTENDO

How to start playing Samurai Warriors 3?

Insert the disc into the Wii console. The warning screen appears. Press A to proceed. Select DISC CHANNEL from the Wii menu, then START. After the wrist strap screen, choose a save file. To play in English, set the console language to English.

How to save the game?

The game is saved automatically after completing a chapter or when a character levels up. During battle, open the pause menu with the + button and select SAVE. Note: The battle save overwrites the previous one.

What are the different game modes?

The main modes are: Story Mode (follow a character's story), Free Mode (replay unlocked chapters), Murasame Castle (mysterious quests), Online (multiplayer via Wi-Fi), Dojo (unlocks and upgrades), Character Creation, and Historical Mode (historical battles with a created character).

How to play with two players?

Select 2-PLAYER MODE from the game mode selection screen. Each player can use a Wii Remote + Nunchuk, a Classic Controller, or a GameCube controller. The second player must plug their controller into port 2.

How to play online?

You need a broadband Internet connection and must configure the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in the Wii settings. In the game, select NETWORK from the main menu, then Murasame Castle online. You can invite friends or search for random players.

Which controllers are compatible?

The game supports the following controllers: Wii Remote + Nunchuk, Classic Controller and Classic Controller Pro, as well as the Nintendo GameCube Controller. Controls vary depending on the controller used.

What to do in case of an epileptic seizure?

If you or your child experience symptoms such as convulsions, vision problems, or tics, stop playing immediately and consult a doctor. To prevent, play in a well-lit room, keep a distance from the screen, and take 10-15 minute breaks every hour.

How to improve your character?

By gaining experience (EXP) during battles, your character levels up and unlocks new moves. You can also equip weapons, armor, gloves, and boots obtained by destroying crates or defeating officers. Gems allow you to upgrade these items at the blacksmith.

What are gems and what are they used for?

Gems are items collected on the battlefield (from treasure boxes or by defeating enemies). They are used to upgrade the bonuses of your equipment (weapons, armor, etc.) at the blacksmith. Each upgrade increases the bonus level (max level 3).

How to unlock additional characters?

Go to the Dojo from the main menu, then select UNLOCK BONUSES. You can unlock additional playable characters by spending tons of rice earned in battles. You can also unlock maximum stats, weapons, and appearances.

USER MANUAL WII SAMURAI WARRIORS 3 NINTENDO

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WARNING - Seizures

• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, and this may occur while they are watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before.
• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.
• Parents should watch their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child has any of the following symptoms:

Convulsions

Eye or muscle twitching

Altered vision

Loss of awareness

Involuntary movements

Disorientation

• To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:
• Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
• Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
• Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
• Play in a well-lit room.
• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:

• Avoid excessive play. Parents should monitor their children for appropriate play.
  Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.
• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel symptoms such as tingling, numbness, burning or stiffness, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
• If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

CAUTION - Motion Sickness

Playing video games can cause motion sickness in some players. If you or your child feel dizzy or nauseous when playing video games, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better.

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

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HARDWARE WARRANTY

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Getting Started

Main Menu

The Title Screen will appear when the title sequence has ended or has been skipped by pressing + / START Button (+ Button). The Main Menu will be displayed by pressing any button on the Title Screen.

Insert the SAMURAI WARRIORS™ 3 Disc into the disc slot. The Wii console will switch on. The Health and Safety Screen, as shown here, will be displayed. After reading the details, press the A Button. The Health and Safety Screen will be displayed even if the Disc is inserted after turning the Wii console's power on.
2 Point at the Disc Channel on the Wii Menu Screen, and press the A Button.
3 The Channel Preview Screen will be displayed. Point at Start and press the A Button.
4 The Strap Usage Screen will be displayed. Tighten the strap around your wrist, then press the a Button (A Button).
5 You will then be prompted to select a save data file. Once you have selected a save data file, the opening movie will begin to play. Note: You can create up to four save data files. To do so, there must be 12 blocks available in the Wii system memory.

LANGUAGE SELECTION

To play this game in English, change your language settings in Wii System Settings.

Contents

Getting Started 3

Battles 5

Classic Controller Pro/Classic Controller..5
Wii Remote and Nunchuk 7
- Nintendo GameCube Controller 8
Normal Attack/Power Attack 9
Special Skill 9
Spirit Charge 10
Musou Attack 10

Game Screen 11

Main Screen 11
- Battle Preparation Screen 13
- Pause Menu 13

Story Mode 14

• Playing Story Mode 14
• Battle Items 14
• Battlefield Items 15
• Battle Results 15

The primary controls described in this manual are for play using the Classic Controller Pro™ / Classic Controller™.
Controls for the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controllers are displayed in parentheses in the form "a Button (A Button)."

STORY MODE	This is the main mode. Select a warrior and play a scenario specifically tailored to that character. Complete the scenario to unlock the next one.		P.14
FREE MODE	Play any scenario with a warrior of your choice. Choose from any of the playable scenarios in Story Mode. Note: Warrior development data is shared by Story Mode, Free Mode, and Murasame Castle Mode. You can upgrade your warrior and gather gems to upgrade equipment.		—
MURASAME CASTLE	In this mode, take on strange opponents and discover the secrets of the mysterious Murasame Castle.		P.19
NETWORK	Connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and view your Friend Roster.		P.19
DOJO	UNLOCK BONUSES	Here you can unlock more warriors for use in Story Mode. You can also unlock max stats, weapons, and the ability to customize warriors' appearances. Note: The rice stipends you receive after battle are needed for this feature.	—
	EDIT CHARACTERS	Create a new warrior or adjust the color settings for Musou characters.	—
	VAULT	View character information and movies.	—
	SETTINGS	Change various game settings.	—
HISTORICAL MODE	Battle through the Warring States timeline in this mode. Can only be played using a new warrior. Note: Create a new warrior by selecting CUSTOM CHARACTERS under Edit characters within the Dojo.		—
RESUME BATTLE	Resume your previously saved game.		—

About Saving

Game data is automatically saved when a scenario is cleared or when a character is upgraded.

Note: The game is saved after the results of a battle are shown and when returning from any of the menu items selected in the Dojo.

Saving During a Battle

Select SAVE on the Pause Menu (P.13) in Story Mode or Free Mode to save your progress. Free Mode and Story Mode share the same save data.

Note:

• Saving during a battle will overwrite any previous save.
• Starting a new game will delete any previously saved data.
• You cannot save during battle in Murasame Castle Mode or Historical Mode
• Once deleted or overwritten, save data cannot be restored.

SYSTEM MENU UPDATE

Please note that when first loading the Game Disc into the Wii console, the system will check if you have the latest version of the system menu, and if necessary a Wii system menu update screen will appear. Select OK to proceed with the update. Please note that the Wii console must have the latest version of the Wii system menu in order to play the Game Disc. When the system menu is updated, unauthorized hardware and/or software modifications may be detected and unauthorized content may be removed, causing the immediate or delayed inoperability of your console. Failure to accept the update may render this game, and future games, unplayable. Please note that Nintendo cannot guarantee that unauthorized software or accessories will continue to function with the Wii console after this or future updates of the Wii system menu.

Classic Controller Pro/Classic Controller

L Button

Block

The view will change to forward facing, and while the button is pressed, attacks from the front will be blocked.

Strafe

Tilt the L Stick while blocking to move in that direction while facing forward.

Skilled Fall

Readjust your stance in midair after being knocked into the air by an opponent.

+Control Pad

+Control Pad Up

Call Horse

Call the horse selected before the battle. If no horse has been selected, an inferior horse, or the horse previously used will be called. There are some places, such as inside a castle, where a horse cannot be called.

+Control Pad Right

Item Display

Displays all of the items (P.14) currently held

+Control Pad Left/Right

Item Selection

Select which item to use when they are displayed.

+Control Pad Down

Use Item

Use the currently selected item (P. 14).

Z1 Button

Zoom Map (P.12)

Toggle between the Close-up and Overview maps.

Note: Your preference can be adjusted under

Settings in the Dojo. Select OPTIONS and set MAP ZOOM STYLE to CLOSE-UP or OVERVIEW.

ZR Button

Evade

Roll forward to avoid the enemy's attack. You will move in the direction you're facing when rolling.

R R Button

Special Skill (P.9)

Perform your character's unique Special Skill.

Wii Remote and Nunchuk

Vii Remote

Nunchuk

Control Stick

Movement

Z Button

Block / Strafe / Skilled Fall

C Button

Jump / Sidestep / Spirit Charge (P.10)

Nintendo GameCube Controller

Note: Player 1's Nintendo GameCube™ controller should be connected to Controller Socket 1, and Player 2's Nintendo GameCube controller should be connected to Controller Socket 2.

Selecting a Controller

If more than one controller is connected to the Wii console, one of them must be selected before playing the game. The Controller Selection Screen will be displayed when selecting a game mode such as Story Mode from the Main Menu. Press the A Button (A Button) on the controller you wish to use to select it.

Note:

See the Wii Operations Manual - System Setup for details on how to synchronize the Wii Remote with the Wii console.
- If only one controller is connected to the Wii console, it will be automatically detected.

Normal Attack

y Button

The Dash Attack can be performed after the "speed animation" has been shown while running.

A Button when using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk

This is the standard attack. The number of attacks you can string together increases as your character develops. This number can be found on the Move List Screen by selecting MORE INFO from the Battle Preparation Screen or Pause Menu.

Jump Attack y Button (A Button) while in the air

An attack performed while airborne.

Dash Attack y Button (A Button) while running

Power Attack

x Button

A Power Attack-oriented warrior has a variety of Power Attacks when developed.

+Control Pad Down when using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk

Upsteadp!

Stun!

Lay waste!

This attack is more powerful than a Normal Attack. This attack can be combined with the Normal Attack to produce a variety of attacks, depending on your warrior. The number of different Power Attacks will increase as the warrior develops.

Note: You can view available Power Attacks on the Move List Screen by selecting MORE INFO from the Battle Preparation Screen or Pause Menu.

Finishing Attack

x Button (+Control Pad Down) while airborne

Drive into the ground from the air using this powerful attack. This attack is also effective against fallen opponents.

Special Skill

R Button

- Button when using Wii Remote and Nunchuk

Press to unleash the character's Special Skill. Special Skill-oriented characters of a sufficiently high level are able to unleash a second Special Skill by pressing the R Button (-Button) in combination with the y Button / x Button (A Button /+Control Pad Down).

Note: Each character's Special Skill is very different.

Controlling your Horse

You can move around the battlefield much more quickly on horseback. If you have obtained a horse (P.17) and equipped it, you can begin the battle on horseback. Horses' abilities vary greatly.

Mount

b Button (C Button) when near a horse

Dismount

b Button (C Button) while mounted

Mounted Jump Attack

x Button (+Control Pad Down) after running for a while

Mounted Musou Attack

a Button (B Button) when at least one segment of the Musou Gauge has filled,

Note:

• Normal Attacks and Power Attacks can also be performed while on horseback.
• You can call a horse using the Call Horse feature (P.5) if no horse is nearby.

Spirit Charge

b Button when the Spirit Gauge is charged

C Button when using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk

This is a lightning-quick attack unleashed following other attacks. Press the b Button (C Button) after hitting an opponent, or when blocked by an opponent, to instantly close in and continue your attack. It can also break your opponent's guard. Each Spirit Charge depletes one segment of the Spirit Gauge. Other attacks can be carried out following a Spirit Charge.

What to do at times like this...

Weapon Lock

if your opponent locks weapons with you, repeatedly press the y Button (A Button). If you win the struggle, your opponent's guard will come down and you will deal massive damage. Be careful, because your Musou Gauge will be emptied if you lose!

Unconscious

If you pass out on the battlefield, repeatedly tilt the L Stick (Control Stick) or press the a Button/ b Button / x Button / y Button (A Button / B Button / C Button / Z Button) to speed up your recovery.

Repeatedly tap the y Button (A Button) to overcome your opponent.

Mason Attack

a a Button when the Musou Gauge is charged

C Button when using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk

Press and hold the a Button (B Button) to unleash your character's powerful Musou Attack. The warrior becomes invincible while performing this attack. After initiating the attack, release the button to move around freely. One segment of the Musou Gauge is used each time a Musou Attack is performed.

True Musou Attack

When your Health Gauge is red, you can unleash the more powerful True Musou Attack. Fire elemental effects (P.18) are added to this attack.

Double Musou Attack

If a Musou Attack is unleashed while linked to another warrior by electrical force, it will be more powerful. During the attack, you will also absorb the enemy's health.

Note: When playing a two-player game, this will only happen with the other player.

Ultimate Musou Attack

Unleashing a Musou Attack when the Spirit Gauge is full will result in an Ultimate Musou Attack. However, the Spirit Gauge will be completely drained.

Game Screen

Main Screen

The Main Screen is shown when you start a battle. Press the +/START Button (2 Button) to display the Pause Menu (P.13).

Enemy Officer Information

Shows the name and health of the enemy Officer. Depending on the Officer, a Musou Gauge may also be displayed.

Combo Count

Your number of successful consecutive strikes. Your Spirit Gauge will increase more quickly as your Combo Count increases.

Player Information

Item Effects

These will flash rapidly when the time limit approaches.

Spirit Gauge (P. 10)

Each time a Spirit Charge is used, one segment of this gauge is depleted.

Selected Items

Press the ^+ Control Pad Right to display items. Select them using the ^+ Control Pad Left / Right, and press ^+ Control Pad Down ( ^+ Control Pad Up when using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk) to use. Items can also be used from the Pause Menu.

Health Gauge

This shows the player character's health. It decreases if the player receives damage and the color changes from green to yellow and then to red. It is Game Over if the gauge empties. Restore health with items like Ricebowls or Dangos.

Musou Gauge (P. 10)

One segment is depleted each time a Musou Attack (P. 10) is used. As the warrior levels up, the number of segments will increase to a maximum of three. If more than one segment is filled, Elemental Damage (P. 18) will also be dealt.

K.O. Count

Number of opponents beaten.

Two Player Mode

The Game Screen is split in two horizontally.

Map

Toggle between Close-up and Overview maps by pressing the ZL Button (1 Button).

Player Character	Third Army	Objective Location	Stairway
Allied Army	Tactical Bonus Target Officer	Closed Gate	Cliff (progress only possible in the direction of the arrow)
Enemy Army	Key Objective Officer	Ninja Path

Note:

• The Ninja Path is only available to Kunoichi, Hanzō Hattori, Nene, and Kotarō Fūma, who can all enter the path via a double-jump.
• The color of a Key Objective Officer will be the same as the color indicating their army.
• Map zoom style can be set under Settings in the Dojo. Select OPTIONS and set MAP ZOOM STYLE to CLOSE-UP or OVERVIEW.

Objective Information

Current Objective

No Entry Icon

No Entry

No Entry on Horseback

Double-Jump Icon

Only Kunoichi, Hanzō Hattori, Nene, and Kotoiro Fūma, who can perform a double-jump, are able to proceed past this icon.

Storage Boxes, Wooden Buckets, and Straw Bales

Break these open to find battlefield items (P. 15). Storage Boxes yield equipment, Wooden Buckets provide items to restore Health / Musou, and the Straw Bales contain items to restore health.

Storage Box

Wooden Bucket

Straw Bales

Battle Preparation Screen

This screen is displayed after scenario selection. Preparations for the battle are made here.

Battlefield Map

Selecting OVERVIEW will display detailed information.

Time Limit

The time allowed for this battle. If it reaches zero, you will be defeated.

Victory / Defeat Conditions

Toggle between these by pressing L Button / R Button (1 Button / 2 Button).

Overview Screen

This screen is displayed if OVERVIEW is selected while on the Battle Preparation Screen or the Pause Menu. Detailed information can be displayed by selecting an icon.

Note: Use L Button / R Button (1 Button / 2 Button) to view the information for the displayed icons in order.

Victory Conditions

Objectives

Allied Officers

Third Army Officers

Enemy Strongholds

Defeat Conditions

Tactical Bonuses

Enemy Officers

Allied Strongholds

Third Army
Strongholds

Pause Menu

Display this screen during battle by pressing the +/ START Button (2 Button).

Time Limit

The time remaining for this battle. If it reaches zero, you will be defeated.

Victory Conditions / Defeat Conditions / Current Objective

Toggle between these by pressing L Button / R Button (1 Button / 2 Button).

mode

Playing Story Mode

1 Select Number of Players / Controller

Select 1P MODE or 2P MODE, and decide on the controller to be used (P.8).

2 Character Selection

Choose the warrior you wish to take into battle.

Note: As the game progresses, the number of playable characters can be increased at the Dojo.

3 Scenario / Difficulty Selection

Select the scenario, and set the desired difficulty level.

If you have obtained any gems, the Blacksmith will also be available.

Note:

• Once certain conditions have been met, Chaos difficulty will become playable.
• When playing Hard or Chaos difficulty levels, the opponents become more powerful, but items with high abilities also become easier to obtain.

4 Narration and Route Confirmation

After the narration finishes, there will be an explanation of the strategy and overview. Take care to check the Objective details and conditions for victory.

5 Battle Preparation

Here you have the opportunity to change equipment, choose items, and check the Overview and Victory / Defeat Conditions.

6 Start

Be sure to bear in mind the Objectives and Tactical Bonuses as you proceed.

7 Start

Clear the scenario by fulfilling the victory conditions. Also, depending on your play, you may be awarded merits or items for your efforts.

Battle Items

Your item set is selected at the Battle Preparation Screen. The items available will vary according to the scenario.

Dango

Restores a small amount of health to you and allied troops around you.

Ricebow

Restores a large amount of health to you and allied troops around you.

Cup of Vitality

Completely fills your Musou Gauge.

Spiritstone

Completely fills your Spirit Gauge.

Note:

• There are additional items that are not shown above.
• There are also special items that only appear in two-player games.

Battlefield Items

Battlefield Items appear by defeating enemies, or from Storage Boxes, Wooden Buckets, and Straw Bales (P. 12) when you break them.

Health Restoration/

EXP Items

Equipment Items

Rice Ball	Restores health a little.	Wooden Box	Contains a weapon.
Spiritual Water	Completely restores health and fills the Musou Gauge.	Treasure Box	Receive armor, gauntlets, boots, or a horse.
Scroll	Gives 100 EXP.	Gems	Used to upgrade equipment (P. 17).

Battle Results

The Battle Results Screen will be displayed after winning or losing a battle.

Note:

• You keep any EXP and Equipment obtained during the battle, even if you have lost.
• The game data is automatically saved after the Battle Results Screen has been displayed.

Objectives/Tactical Bonuses

The results of your Objectives along with any Tactical Bonuses are displayed.

The number of successful Objectives will affect the amount of EXP you earn.

EXP (Experience)/Development ....

The EXP gained during battle is shown along with the bonus EXP received for winning. The win bonus EXP increases with the number of successfully completed objectives, as well as with special conditions, such as defeating 500 enemies.

New Action Moves

Any unlocked action moves will be indicated by NEW. Different warrior types develop in different ways (P. 16).

The number of action moves available will increase as your level increases.

Battle Rewards

Tons of rice, gems, and equipment are shown here. You can possess as many as eight of each type of equipment at one time, with the exception of your horse. You can trade these for gems instead of adding them to your collection.

Note:

• Equipment (armor, gauntlets, boots, and horses) are also shared by the other warriors.
• Tons of rice can be used to unlock characters at the Dojo.

It is possible to level up from the win bonus EXP.

When you have collected gems, visit the Blacksmith and have your equipment upgraded.

Your character will develop as they earn EXP. As their level rises, their abilities and number of moves increases.

Warrior Growth

Warrior Abilities

A warrior's abilities can be viewed via EQUIPMENT on the Battle Preparation Screen (P. 13), or by selecting MORE INFO and then PLAYER from the Pause Menu (P. 13), or by selecting VAULT and then CHARACTER INFO from the Dojo.

Level	Increases as EXP is gained.
EXP	Increases when opponents are defeated or when scrolls are gathered.
Health	The maximum value of the Health Gauge.
Musou	The number of segments in the Musou Gauge – maximum is 3.
Attack	As this figure increases, so too does the damage dealt to opponents.
Defense	As this figure increases, the damage taken from opponents decreases.
Horse	As this figure increases, your attack and defense skills increase while on horseback.
Speed	As this figure increases, so too does the speed at which your character moves and jumps.

Warrior Type

There are three types of warrior – Normal Attack, Power Attack, and Special Skill. Action moves develop differently for each type.

Normal Attack	The number of Normal Attacks a character can perform in quick succession increases more rapidly.
Power Attack	The number of Power Attack types a character can perform increases more rapidly.
Special Skill	A second Special Skill becomes available and they can both be improved.

You can improve your warrior's performance on the battlefield by obtaining and equipping items. If an Ability (P. 18) is associated with your equipment, further special effects may be granted.

Note: After obtaining new equipment, it may be equipped by selecting EQUIPMENT on the Battle Preparation Screen (P. 13).

Obtaining Equipment

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If you obtain a Wooden Box or Treasure Box during the battle, you will receive equipment after completion of the battle (P. 15). Equipment (armor, gauntlets, boots, and horses) is shared and may be equipped by the other warriors.

Note:

• The Wooden Box and Treasure Box can appear when an enemy Officer is defeated or when a Storage Box (P. 12) is broken open.
• Playing the game at a harder difficulty level makes it easier to obtain better equipment.

Equipment Types

Equipment comprises weapons and other equipment (armor, gauntlets, boots, and horses).

With the exception of the horses, all equipment has associated abilities. If you have gems, it is possible to upgrade the abilities of the equipment.

Weapons and Armor

Weapons

Weapons are divided into three types: Normal, Power, and Speed. They each have their own power and speed characteristics. If the weapon has an associated element, it may deal Elemental Damage (P. 18).

Armor

Improves the warrior's Defense.

Boots

Improves the warrior's Speed.

Gauntlets

Improves Horse ability.

Horse

A horse allows you to start a battle on horseback. There is a wide variety of horses, each with differing abilities. The horse cannot be upgraded at the Blacksmith.

Upgrading Equipment

If the equipment you have obtained has an associated Ability, you can upgrade it at the Blacksmith.

Gems (P. 15) are required to make these upgrades.

Visit the Blacksmith

In Story Mode or Free Mode, the Blacksmith can be accessed via the Scenario Selection Screen. When playing the Murasame Castle Mode, the Blacksmith can be visited by pressing the +/START Button (+ Button) while on the Murasame Map and selecting it from the Map Menu. If you are playing Historical Mode, visit the Blacksmith by pressing the y Button (C Button) at the Scenario Selection Screen.

Note: If you have no gems, the Blacksmith option will not appear in the menu.

Upgrading Equipment Abilities …

Get improved performance from your equipment by upgrading its Abilities. Gems are used when making these upgrades. The maximum Ability level is 3. Equipment can be upgraded as many times as indicated by the number of remaining upgrades set for each piece of equipment.

Upgrade Steps

1 Select the type of equipment.
2 Select the equipment to be upgraded.
3 Select the Ability to be upgraded. If you have the necessary number of gems, the Ability level will be upgraded.

Elemental Effects

When equipment with an elemental effect is equipped, elemental damage can be added to your attack. When there is at least one segment of the Musou Gauge filled, elemental damage of the kind shown below will be randomly added to your attack.

Flame	Wraps the enemy in flames, causing continuous damage.
Lightning	Sends a flash of lightning toward nearby enemies, dealing damage over a wide area.
Ice	Temporarily freezes the enemy so they are unable to move.
Blowback	Breaks through an enemy's guard to deal damage. If the enemy does not have his guard up, extra damage is dealt.
Slay	Has a chance of knocking the enemy to the ground with one blow. In the case of an enemy Officer, the damage dealt is dependent on their current health.

Types of Abilities

Some typical Abilities are detailed below. There are many more abilities in addition to these.

Weapon Abilities

Weaponmaster	Increase the weapon's power.
Fury	Increase Normal Attack strength.
Power Fury	Increase Power Attack strength.

Element	Randomly inflict elemental damage with a Normal Attack.
Master Element	Increase the power of elemental attacks.
Shockwaves	Increase the power of shots and shockwaves.

Armor Abilities

Ironclad	Increase the armor's defense.
Brace	Maintain balance when hit by an enemy.
Elemental Guard	Decrease damage taken from enemies' elemental attacks.

Guardmaster	Move in and out of blocking stance more quickly.
Constitution	Increase the amount of health restored by items.
Spirit Leech	Increase the amount of Spirit gained when taking damage.

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Cavalry	Increase your horseback-riding skills.
Eternal Fist	Allow more time to elapse between combo strikes.
Momentum	Increase attack power with longer combos.

Roaring Beast	Restore some health after every 100 KOs.
Galloping Steed	Restore some Musou after every 100 KOs.
Sharp Eye	Acquire powerful weapons more easily.

Boot Abilities...

Fleet Foot	Increase the boots' speed.
Falcon	Increase the distance covered by the Spirit Charge.
Giant Step	Increase the distance covered when sidestepping.

Swift Strike	Increase damage inflicted with a Dash Attack.
Air Strike	Increase damage inflicted with a Jump Attack.
Swift Impact	Randomly stun enemies with a Dash Attack.

Murasame Castle

Playing Murasame Castle Mode

Complete a number of quests and uncover the mystery of Murasame Castle in this mode. As a reward for successfully clearing a quest you will receive gems and equipment.

After selecting a character, the Map Screen will be displayed.
See quest information by moving your character around the map and pressing the a Button (A Button).

Note: When on the Map Screen, press the + / START Button (+ Button) to display the Map Menu. From this menu, you can return to the Title Screen or visit the Blacksmith.

3 Select YES to enter the Battle Preparation Screen. When you are ready, select START BATTLE to begin.

Note: As you progress through the quests and are joined by Takamaru, you will then be able to choose which character to play as.

The basic rules of battle in Murasame Castle Mode are the same as in Story Mode or Free Mode; however, the following two differences should be noted:

Move into the Ball of Light to Proceed to the Next Area

The battlefield in Murasame Castle Mode is divided into several areas. Once the first objective has been successfully cleared, a mysterious ball of light will appear somewhere in the first. Jump into this ball of light to proceed to the next area.
Free the Murasame Tanukis

Destroy the Murasame tanuki statues located around the battlefield to free the cursed tanukis. This emancipation will usually bring good fortune of some kind to the player. A tanuki icon will light up when a tanuki statue is destroyed.

Playing over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Murasame Castle Mode can be played with others over Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection.

Preparing for Network Play

Select NETWORK on the Main Menu. From here you can CONNECT / DISCONNECT and edit your Friend Roster.
Connect / Disconnect

Connect to or disconnect from the Network.

The icon shown here will appear in the top right of the screen while connecting.

Broadband Internet required for network play. More information on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection can be found on page 22.

Friend Roster

Your Friend Code

Friend's Nickname

Assign a nickname for your friend. This information will not be shared.

Your Friend's Friend Code

Adding a New Friend

When a new slot is selected, a new friend can be added as follows:

• Input your friend's Friend Code.
• Add your friend's nickname (16 characters or less).

Editing

If you select an existing friend's name, you can edit their name or remove them from your Friend Roster.

Friend's Current Status - there are five possibilities:

Available Online, you can make a request.

Unavailable Online, but unavailable for request - for example, they may be visiting the Dojo.

Offline Not connected to the network.

Waiting for registration Friend Code not yet registered.

Busy

Friend is unavailable as they are already playing with another person.

Note: When the icon shown here appears, you will be unable to accept a request. This icon will not show

when playing in-game movies, but you will not be able to accept requests then either.

Select a Friend

If you enter Murasame Castle Mode via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the screen shown on the right will appear after you have chosen a quest. Then you can choose your search type.

• You can send a request to any friend from the Friend Roster.
• The player receiving the request will see a screen like the one shown on the right.
  After accepting, the player will have to select a character to play.

People in your country

Play with someone within your country. You're less likely to experience connection problems when playing with someone from your own country.

People across the world

This will match you with players in your country or any other country.

Select this to play the quest you have selected. Only a player willing to play this quest with you will be matched.

Play any quest available to you (for example, if you have not yet cleared Aosame Castle, you will not be able to play Akasame Castle).

During Network Play

Main Battle Screen

The other player's health bar.

The blue marker shows the position of the other player.

The tanukis are not shared. This means that you have to free your tanukis and the other player has to free theirs too.

Shared Items

In the case of items taken when an enemy is beaten, they will disappear from the game as soon as one of you takes them and will have the following effect:

Gems / Equipment

• Both of you will receive the item.

• Recovery items (such as Rice Balls). These will only affect the person who takes them.

Network Play Information Screen

Press the +/START Button (2 Button) at the Main Battle Screen to bring up the Information Screen. During network play, the game timer will not stop while this screen is up, which means that the player character will continue to receive damage from the enemy.

Move List

From the Information Screen, press the R Button (2 Button) to open the Move List Screen. Press the L Button (1 Button) to return to the Information Screen.

Warping

After completing an area in a quest, the next area is accessed by entering a warp point. If one player enters the warp point, both players will warp to the next area regardless of where the second player is.

After the Battle

There is no network connection to the other player while the Character Growth Screens and Equipment Acquisition Screens are being displayed after the battle, but you are still connected to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. For this reason there is no time limit and your choices will not affect the other player.

Player Position on the Map after Network Play

Regardless of where the player was positioned on the map before network play, after network play the character will remain in the location played during network play. This also goes for the difficulty level being played. For example, if the player was on Aosame Castle on Chaos difficulty and then selected PEOPLE IN YOUR COUNTRY, then ANY QUEST, and played Akasame Castle on Normal difficulty, the player's position after the game will be Akasame Castle on Normal difficulty.

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

With SAMURAI WARRIORS 3 it is possible to play via the internet with your friends or anyone else using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (Nintendo WFC). In order to use Nintendo WFC, you need the following equipment and setup:

The Things You'll Need:

Wii console, Wii Remote, Nunchuk 1

Wii SAMURAI WARRIORS 3 Disc 1

Broadband internet connection

Internet Connection Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)

• Access point or Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector (sold separately).

• Broadband internet connection, such as DSL or cable.

Internet Connection Using LAN (Ethernet)

• Wii LAN Adapter (Ethernet), LAN cable (sold separately).
• Broadband internet connection such as broadband router or cable.

For detailed instructions regarding connection, please refer to the Wii Operations Manual – Channels and Settings (Wii Settings and Data Management).

Nintendo WFC Settings

In order to connect to the internet, you need to set up your connection to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Go to the Wii Menu, choose Wii OPTIONS, then Wii SETTINGS, and finally INTERNET. Please refer to the Wii Operations Manual - Channels and Settings (Wii Settings and Data Management).

If You Cannot Connect

If you cannot connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, error details and an error code will appear on the screen.

Please refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Wii Operations Manual - Channels and Settings, or go to support.nintendo.com for more information.

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection is an online game-play system provided by Nintendo for people to connect and play games worldwide.

The nickname you use will be seen by others when playing multiplayer games using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Please do not use any nickname that could help identify a user, or that may be offensive to others. Furthermore, it is important that you do your part to keep the service friendly. In particular, you may not use a nickname that is inappropriate, unlawful, harmful, harassing, or otherwise objectionable. Please note that inappropriate nicknames will be removed.

To protect your privacy, do not give out personal information such as your last name, phone number, date of birth, age, e-mail address, or home address when communicating with others.

The Wii Network Services Agreement that governs Wii online game play and sets forth the Wii Privacy Policy is available in the Wii console's System Settings and on the Nintendo website at http://wii.nintendo.com/terms.

VEUILLEZ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT L'INTÉGRAlité DU MODE D'EMPLOI DE LA Wii™ AVANT D'UTILISER VOTRE CONSOLE, VOTRE DISQUE DE JEU OU VOS ACCESSOIRS Wii. CE MODE D'EMPLOI CONTIENT D'IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS SUR VOTRE SANTÉ ET VOTRE SECURITÉ.

INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT VOITE SECURITE : VEUILLEZ LIRE LES PRECAUTIONS SUIVANTES AVANT QUE VOUS OU QUE VOITE ENFANT NE JOUIEZ À DES JEUX VIDÉO.

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