It takes around 20–25 hours to complete the main story of Rise of the Ronin, which makes it appealing to players who don't have too much time on their hands. The playtime can be reduced further if players decide to change the difficulty to the lowest. Those aiming to complete all side quests, however, will have to spend a few hours more.

Shortly after arriving in Yokohama, players will have the opportunity to explore the area and complete several side quests. One of the earliest side quests that players can undertake is The Black Jewel.

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How To Start The Black Jewel In Rise of the Ronin

Rise of the Ronin: The Black Jewel Guide

In order to begin The Black Jewel side quest, players need to make their way to southeast Cota. Here they will come across a foreigner who is in trouble. Upon talking to him, he will reveal that his clothes, belongings, and coal were all taken away by a group of bandits. Complete the conversation with him to begin the quest.

How To Complete Black Jewel In Rise of the Ronin

Rise of the Ronin: The Black Jewel Walkthrough

As soon as the conversation is over, your map will be marked with the location of the bandits. So, make your way towards it.

If you are not in a rush, you can collect resources along the way.

When you finally arrive at the destination, you will find a cave. Enter it to find the bandits. Since there isn't much space, it is advised to be mindful of your surroundings. After players defeat the enemies, they must retrieve two coals. They will have to find the foreigner's belongings, which are being kept inside a massive box. Once players get their hands on the foreigner's items, it is time to leave the cave and go back to him.

The Black Jewel Rewards in Rise of the Ronin

Rise of the Ronin: The Black Jewel Rewards

After handing over the items to the merchant, he will be delighted and thank you for the help. Complete the dialogue to unlock Marcus Samuel as an ally. You will get EXP, Pulvired Coal, and Western Cigar as rewards. Furthermore, you will also obtain a Foreign Book that can be given to Igashichi Iizuka at the Photography Studio to unlock new upgrades.

If players want to increase their bond with Marcus, they can meet with him again and complete Bond Missions or give him gifts. As the bond level increases, players will be able to obtain some notable gifts, which include the following:

  • Charm Points x2
  • Young Merchant's Suit
  • Unknown Soldier's Bayonet
  • Flintlock Mechanical Rifle
  • Reduced Ki Consumption Underwater
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Rise of the Ronin
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Action RPG
Adventure
Open-World
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Top Critic Avg: 77 /100 Critics Rec: 64%
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Released
March 22, 2024
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Team Ninja
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
PC Release Date
March 11, 2025
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PC, PlayStation 5
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Action RPG, Adventure, Open-World
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