Tyran (?) is a martial arts master of the Raven Clan in Ninja Gaiden 4. He trains Yakumo in the techniques he has learned through years of study and combat.
Tyran holds a unique position in the clan and belongs to no particular unit, often acting alone. He has trained himself to mastery in all forms of martial arts and is assigned to missions too difficult for other members of the clan thanks to his extraordinary combat capabilities. he also bears the responsibility of eliminating those who break he strict code of the Raven Clan.
Appearance[]
Personality[]
Though often blunt and overbearing, he cares deeply for others and takes it upon himself to personally coach younger ninjas with untapped potential. These lessons are rarely free, however, and his unabashed fondness for coin has given him a reputation as a well-intentioned miser. Tyran seems to give particular attention to Yakumo, frequently challenging him with rigorous training drills.
In Tyran's eyes, Yakumo has the potential to grow into one of he greatest ninjas the world has ever seen, and quietly relishes watching his development.
History[]
Plot[]
Reaching Fuuhaku Sanctum, Tyran notices that the wind have gotten stronger. Yakumo explains that they broke the first Dark Dragon seal and that is probably why. Tyran then sees Yakumo got a new weapon, and Yakumo explains he got it from breaking the first seal and that it works with Bloodbind Ninjutsu. Hearing that, Tyran offers to help teach him how to use it.
After Yakumo falls into the ravine, Tyran wonders if it was okay to let Misaki escort Seori to the shrine, since Misaki isn't a fighter. Yakumo however, assures him its fine, as he intends to reach the shrine before them.
Approaching the second shrine, Tyran notes that Yakumo is getting used to fight the daemons. Yakumo agrees, but states that they have increased their numbers since the broke the first seal. Tyran states that from an outside point of view, Yakumo looks like some evil maniac and has made himself a large target, however that is usually how Raven Clan operates and do what it needs to be done, without carrying what the world thinks. Tyran states that Umi always complains that their reputation is "pecking out the trash", however with the world being in such a mess, they are just cleaning up the best they can, and a lot of people are still alive thanks to the Raven Clan. Tyran tells Yakumo that they are doing good work, and he should never forget that.
Later, Yakumo speak with Tyran when he is in the Drowned District and explains that they met Ryu Hayabusa. Tyran expected that they will eventually run into Ryu as he has a long history with the Dark Dragon and has killed it himself three times. With Yakumo trying to revive it, it was to be expected that Ryu would show up, however Tyran doubts that Ryu knows why Yakumo is trying to revive it. Yakumo is fine with Ryu coming and states that he will kill him, but Tyran tells him that Ryu isn't called the "Super Ninja" for nothing and he needs to train much more in order to defeat Ryu.
Heading into the Dragon's Maw, Tynan tells Yakumo that D.D.O. are seen as vigilantes that took over Tokyo and protect it, but in reality they took it to protect the Dark Dragon seals. They knew that the Raven Clan will one day come after the priestess, which is why they held her locked up. Even with Ryu Hayabusa on their side, they only sealed the Dark Dragon. Yakumo wonders if that means they couldn't purify the Dark Dragon, but Tyran doesn't know, and guesses they may have sealed it to buy them time to find a permanent solution.
As Yakumo prepares to fight Kagachi, Tyran warns him that something about Kagachi feels off and he feels like one of the daemons. He warns Yakumo to not underestimate Kagachi.
After Yakumo fights with Ryu, Tyran sees that Yakumo now has the Dark Dragon Blade. Yakumo explains that Ryu has entrusted it to him and told him to use it to purify the Dark Dragon. Tyran then states that this means Ryu sees Yakumo as an equal, a master ninja. Tyran then tells Yakumo to go and finish the mission.
Powers and abilities[]
Shop[]
Interacting with ravens found throughout Tokyo will summon Tyran. Talking with him, Yakumo will be able to learn new Combat Skills, Review Battle Techniques and Practice in the Training Room.
Combat Skills[]
The Combat Skills menu allows you to spend the NinjaCoin you have collected to purchase new abilities.
- Flying Swallow: (L-UP + Triangle mid-air / Wind Run -> Triangle)
- Swiftly slice towards an enemy from mid-air. 500 NinjaCoin.
- Flying Swallow Barrage: Flying Swallow -> Triangle
- Perform a sequence of Flying Swallow attacks to a maximum of three consecutive strikes. 5000 NinjaCoin.
- Izuna Drop: Base Form: Square Triangle Square Square Square Triangle / Square Square Square Triangle mid-air
- Grab an enemy launched in the air and smash it into the ground with great force. Also deals damage to nearby enemies on impact. 600 NinjaCoin.
- Wind Run: Square + Cross
- Perform a nimble jump towards a nearby enemy at rapid speed. While airborne, press Triangle to link into a Flying Swallow attack (If learned) after Wind Run. 700 NinjaCoin.
- Wind Path: Cross close to enemy mid-air
- Springboard off an enemy to jump into the air. 800 NinjaCoin.
- Ultimate Guidance: HOLD Triangle near Blood Essence
- Absorb nearby Blood Essence while charging an Ultimate Technique to increase charge speed. A Blood Essence orb will increase charge by one level and a Large Blood Essence orb will increase charge by two levels. 800 NinjaCoin.
- Fatal Flash: Parry -> Triangle
- Slice straight through an enemy's defenses after a successful Parry. A Blood Essence orb spawns after inflicting damage to the enemy. 900 NinjaCoin.
- Fatal Flash (Bloodraven Form): Parry -> L2
- Consume Bloodbind Gauge after a successful Parry to unleash a powerful counterattack. A Blood Essence orb spawns after inflicting heavy damage to the enemy. 9000 NinjaCoin.
- Perfect Fatal Flash: Parry -> Triangle (perfect timing)
- An even stronger Fatal Flash guaranteed to dismember your opponent when executed. 27000 NinjaCoin.
- Perfect Fatal Flash (Bloodraven Form): Parry -> L2 (perfect timing)
- Unleashes an even stronger Fatal Flash, guaranteed to dismember surrounding enemies. Triggers a Bloodbath Kill while in Berserk state, instantly killing enemies. 36000 NinjaCoin.
- Art of Defense Lv. 1: Passive ability
- Increase the number of consecutive blocks you can perform to 5. 1500 NinjaCoin.
- Art of Defense Lv. 2: Passive ability
- Increase the number of consecutive blocks you can perform to 6. 12000 NinjaCoin.
- Art of Defense Lv. 3: Passive ability
- Increase the number of consecutive blocks you can perform to 7. 23000 NinjaCoin.
- Art of Defense Lv. 4: Passive ability
- Increase the number of consecutive blocks you can perform to 8. 34000 NinjaCoin.
- Art of Defense Lv. 5: Passive ability
- Increase the number of consecutive blocks you can perform to 9. 45000 NinjaCoin.
- Ultimate Technique: Final Charge: HOLD Triangle to charge level 2 then release
- Add an additional charge level to the Ultimate Technique. At maximum charge, attack up to two enemies with an even more powerful flurry of attacks. 4000 NinjaCoin.
- Landing Ultimate Technique: HOLD Triangle when landing then release.
- Charge an Ultimate Technique immediately upon landing on the ground to increase charge speed. 5500 NinjaCoin.
- Guillotine Throw: Square + Cross close to enemy mid-air
- Fling an enemy forward to damage it and create distance. Weaker enemies can be thrown even while guarding. 7000 NinjaCoin.
- Art of Adornment Lv. 1: Passive ability
- Increase the number of accessory slots to 2. 8000 NinjaCoin.
- Art of Adornment Lv. 2: Passive ability
- Increase the number of accessory slots to 3. 11000 NinjaCoin.
- Art of Adornment Lv. 3: Passive ability
- Increase the number of accessory slots to 4. 24000 NinjaCoin.
- Art of Adornment Lv. 4: Passive ability
- Increase the number of accessory slots to 5. 33000 NinjaCoin.
- Perfect Block: R2 against enemy attack
- Open an enemy's defenses by blocking its attack with perfect timing. 9000 NinjaCoin.
- Perfect Block (Bloodraven Form): Bloodraven Form R2 against enemy attack
- Automatically unleash a powerful counterattack after blocking an enemy strike while in Bloodraven Form. 18000 NinjaCoin.
- Reflect: Perfect Block -> Triangle
- Strike quickly after a successful Perfect Block, knocking the enemy off balance. 10000 NinjaCoin.
- Reflect (Bloodraven Form): Perfect Block -> L2
- Consume Bloodbind Gauge after a Perfect Block to unleash a powerful sweeping counterattack. 20000 NinjaCoin.
- Chain Link: Dodge during combo -> HOLD R2
- After dodging during a combo attack, hold R2 to continue your combo. 16000 NinjaCoin.
- Mirage: Perfect Dodge -> Triangle
- Immediately after dodging an enemy attack, use the momentum from your dodge to launch a quick attack. 17000 NinjaCoin.
- Mirage (Bloodraven Form): Perfect Dodge -> L2
- Immediately after dodging an enemy attack, use the momentum of your dodge to launch a powerful attack.
Gallery[]
