The Fire Force update introduces two new abilities, Shinra and Benimaru, alongside a brand-new Fire Force Company system in Legacy Piece. Instead of unlocking these abilities through regular farming, players must complete a new questline, unlock the Mission Board, and gather special materials. If you’re wondering where to start, this guide covers every step you need to unlock both abilities.
How to Start Benimaru & Shinra Obtainment Guide
1. Go to Seventh Company Island
Your first destination is Seventh Company Island, the new hub for all Fire Force content. This island is home to several important NPCs, including the Commander, Shinra NPC, Benimaru NPC, and other Fire Force quest givers. Speak with the Commander NPC first, as this begins the questline required to unlock the new progression system.
2. Complete the Fire Force Company Quests
Before you can start farming materials, you must finish three introductory quests from the Commander. These quests unlock the Mission Board, which is essential for obtaining Shinra and Benimaru. The three quests are:
- Find three cats around Seventh Company Island. The cats usually appear near areas where the music is the loudest.
- Rescue five hostages at Ruin City Island by defeating the enemies that appear and carrying each hostage back to the Commander.
- Complete three ambush events by entering the red circles that spawn on Seventh Company Island, Ruin City, or City Island, then defeating the boss inside.
After completing these objectives, you’ll unlock the Fire Force Mission Board.
3. Use the Mission Board
The Mission Board becomes your main source of progression after finishing the Commander quests. It offers repeatable missions that reward players with useful items, and each completed mission unlocks a more difficult version with better rewards. Mission Board rewards include:
- Company Badges
- Random crafting materials
- Various upgrade items
These materials are required to unlock both Shinra and Benimaru, so you’ll spend most of your time completing these missions.
Every completed mission also rewards Company Badges, which can be exchanged for useful items through the Fire Force NPCs. At the same time, you’ll increase your Fire Force rank as you complete more missions. Current ranks include:
- Cadet
- Recruit
- Second Class Fire Soldier
- First Class Fire Soldier
- Lieutenant
Higher ranks simply reflect your progress through the Company system while encouraging players to complete more challenging missions.
4. Defeat the Infernal Boss
Besides the Mission Board, you can also farm the new Infernal Boss. This boss appears based on the server timer and has a chance to drop materials needed for both Fire Force abilities. If you’re trying to unlock Shinra or Benimaru as quickly as possible, defeating the Infernal Boss whenever it spawns is highly recommended.
How to Unlock Shinra
Once you’ve collected every required material, head to the Shinra NPC on Seventh Company Island and exchange the items to unlock the ability. Shinra is built around fast-paced combat and gains access to powerful mechanics like:
- Visit the Shinra NPC on Seventh Company Island.
- Exchange the required materials.
- Unlock the Shinra ability.
How to Unlock Benimaru
Benimaru is unlocked in a similar way. After collecting the required materials from Mission Board quests and the Infernal Boss, visit the Benimaru NPC to obtain the ability. Benimaru offers powerful fire-based attacks with visually impressive skills, making it an excellent choice for players who prefer heavy-hitting offensive abilities.
- Collect the required materials from missions and the Infernal Boss.
- Visit the Benimaru NPC.
- Exchange the materials to obtain the ability.
Unlocking Shinra and Benimaru mainly comes down to consistently completing the new Fire Force activities. To speed up the process, focus on finishing the Commander questline first, then repeatedly clear Mission Board missions while defeating the Infernal Boss whenever it appears. This will help you collect the required materials, earn Company Badges, and steadily climb the Fire Force ranks until both abilities are yours.