How to Get the Dancing Dragon Mask in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
The Dancing Dragon Mask is a powerful item in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice that allows you to exchange Skill Points for Attack Power. To acquire it, you’ll need to collect three fragments by purchasing them from specific merchants using Treasure Carp Scales and Sen.
This guide will walk you through how to find and purchase all the Dancing Dragon Mask Fragments to complete the mask.
What You Need to Get the Dancing Dragon Mask
Before you begin, gather the following resources:
- 24 Treasure Carp Scales
- 5000 Sen
You can obtain Treasure Carp Scales by defeating Treasure Carp or trading with certain NPCs. Keep an eye out for these elusive fish in various bodies of water across the game.
Where to Find the Mask Fragments
1. Purchase Mask Fragment: Right from Pot Noble Harunaga (12 Scales)
- Location: Hirata Estate — Accessible using the Young Lord’s Bell Charm.
- How to Reach: Start at the Dragonspring – Hirata Estate Sculptor’s Idol. Follow the path down to the bridge, then jump into the water on the right side. Swim upstream, and you’ll find a small island with a pot. Interact with the pot to meet Pot Noble Harunaga.
- Cost: 12 Treasure Carp Scales
Tip: If you’ve completed the Great Colored Carp quest before buying this fragment, Harunaga may transform. Visit whichever merchant becomes the Carp to access both inventories.
2. Purchase Mask Fragment: Dragon from Dungeon Memorial Mob (5000 Sen)
- Location: Abandoned Dungeon Entrance in the Ashina Castle area.
- How to Reach: Start from the Abandoned Dungeon Entrance Sculptor’s Idol. Head right, and you’ll find the Dungeon Memorial Mob merchant.
- Cost: 5000 Sen
Tip: Farming Sen can be done efficiently by defeating enemies near Ashina Castle or using the Mibu Balloon of Wealth to boost Sen drops.
3. Purchase Mask Fragment: Left from Pot Noble Koremori (12 Scales)
- Location: Fountainhead Palace — Accessible in the late game.
- How to Reach: From the Palace Grounds Sculptor’s Idol, head toward the large gates at the top of the hill. Turn around, follow the ledge, and grapple into a nearby cave. After exiting the cave, grapple over the buildings. You’ll find Pot Noble Koremori overlooking the bridge the Great Carp destroys.
- Cost: 12 Treasure Carp Scales
Tip: Just like with Harunaga, if Koremori has transformed due to the Great Colored Carp quest, visit the new form of the merchant to purchase the fragment.
What Does the Dancing Dragon Mask Do?
Once you’ve obtained all three fragments, the Dancing Dragon Mask will automatically assemble in your Key Items inventory. Its description reads:
“A dragon’s head dancing mask, made whole by piecing the fragments back together. Grants the ability to exchange Skill Points for Attack Power in the Sculptor’s Idol menu. The Okami warrior women would wear this to the Fountainhead Palace. There, they would dance as an offering for the dragon. Mysteriously, the ritual left them brimming with vigor.”
How to Use the Dancing Dragon Mask
- Visit any Sculptor’s Idol.
- Select Enhance Attack Power (Skill Points) from the menu.
- Spend 5 Skill Points to gain 1 Attack Power.
This allows you to strengthen your character even if you’ve unlocked most of the skills available. It’s a useful option to further increase your damage output, especially for challenging boss fights.
Additional Tips for Gathering Treasure Carp Scales
- Explore Water Areas: Many Scales are found by killing Treasure Carp in lakes and rivers.
- Trade for Scales: Some NPCs offer Scales in exchange for other items.
- Check Hidden Locations: Certain areas like the Fountainhead Palace have more opportunities to find Carp.
The Dancing Dragon Mask is a valuable reward for dedicated players looking to maximize their strength. Whether you’re preparing for end-game bosses or simply want to dominate your foes, investing in Attack Power using Skill Points can be a game-changer.
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