Ro-Ghoul ixakami: Moves, Requirements & Mode Guide

Ro-Ghoul ixakami, also written as IXKA on the reference wiki, is a hybrid quinque built from IXA and Narukami. Its defining feature is the ability to combine two different quinques while also switching between melee and ranged versions. This gives Ixakami a more flexible combat identity than a standard single-weapon quinque.

IXA contributes lance movement, tendril attacks, and a ranged gimmick form. Narukami adds lightning projectiles, electrical fields, and blade-based attacks. Together, they create a weapon system that can change priorities during combat instead of relying on one fixed attack pattern.

The two source weapons are associated with Arima Kishou in the Tokyo Ghoul setting:

• Narukami is an Ukaku-type quinque that discharges condensed RC cells as lightning attacks.
• IXA is a Koukaku-type quinque that fires RC cells which form pointed tendrils.
• Narukami has closed-blade and open-ranged appearances.
• IXA normally resembles a lance, while its gimmick mode uses ranged tendrils from a shortened blade form.

The requirement structure makes Ixakami a long-term progression target. Before attempting to equip it, confirm your level, RC Cell balance, and storage inventory. Missing any one of these conditions can prevent access even if the other two requirements are satisfied.

A useful reference is the Ixakami page on the Ro-Ghoul Wiki, which lists the weapon’s requirements, move names, and documented notes.

Ixakami’s main mechanic is its priority indicator. The indicator appears in the bottom-right area of the screen and shows which weapon currently has priority. This matters because Ixakami does not simply activate both weapons at the same time for every input. Instead, the selected priority determines which version receives the active attack.

You can switch priorities through three inputs:

The switching system is especially important because each mode contains a different pairing. In King, IXA uses Lance mode while Narukami uses Ranged mode. In Reaper, IXA uses Gimmick mode while Narukami uses Blade mode.

When practicing Ixakami, watch the priority indicator instead of relying only on animation. The visual change can be easy to miss during a fast fight, particularly when switching immediately after a dash, block, or special input.

Blocking also has a distinct visual function. Ixakami unfurls into a shield with extensions similar to the shield associated with IXA. This gives the weapon a defensive transition that can help you reset spacing before choosing a new priority.

King mode uses IXA in Lance mode and Narukami in Ranged mode. This pairing is designed around mobility and projectile coverage. IXA allows the user to close distance with a medium or long lunge, while Narukami can create space with a lightning ball and backward dash.

The mode’s two M1 variants have different purposes. The IXA version lunges forward and stabs, making it the direct approach tool. The Narukami version fires a lightning ball while dashing backward, which is better suited to disengaging or resetting the distance after an exchange.

The IXA E move is marked as slide-able, which supports its movement-oriented role. Use it when you need to cover a longer gap or punish an opponent who has committed to a predictable position. Narukami’s E move instead sends an electrical field forward, giving King mode a ranged option that does not require direct contact.

A simple King mode pattern is:

The strongest King mode habit is to avoid treating the two weapons as interchangeable. IXA is primarily your movement and contact tool, while Narukami provides ranged threat and electrification. Switching between them lets you control the pace rather than forcing every encounter into close combat.

Reaper mode uses IXA in Gimmick mode and Narukami in Blade mode. Compared with King mode, this pairing places more emphasis on striking pressure and execution-style attacks. IXA attacks from the ground with forward tendrils, while Narukami swings in close range and releases three spreading lightning balls.

The documented Reaper M1 actions are:

Reaper mode is more dependent on choosing the correct moment to switch. IXA’s tendrils can pressure an opponent from the ground, while Narukami’s three-projectile spread can cover a wider forward area after the blade swing. The two forms give you different ways to threaten an opponent without changing your entire loadout.

The weapon’s general notes also affect how it feels in actual combat:

• Shift-lock can move the camera to the left or right depending on whether IXA or Narukami has priority.
• Ixakami’s mode-switch cooldown is unusually low compared with the noticeably longer cooldowns on Narukami and IXA individually.
• An older triple-slide interaction was removed, so do not build a current movement plan around it.
• Move windups are typically around 0.2 seconds, although the listed attacks have their own documented values.

For practice, begin with one priority at a time. Learn the timing and range of IXA Gimmick, then practice Narukami Blade separately. Once both forms feel familiar, combine them through deliberate switches rather than random input changes.

Ixakami is best understood as a flexible hybrid rather than a single-purpose quinque. King mode offers a clear mobility-and-projectile pairing, while Reaper mode combines tendril pressure with Narukami’s blade attack and spreading lightning balls.

Use the following matchup framework when selecting a mode:

• Choose King when you need a long lunge, a medium-distance approach, or a backward projectile reset.
• Choose Reaper when you want forward tendril pressure and a close-range lightning spread.
• Use the priority switch deliberately because each input can change which weapon performs the attack.
• Keep the camera and priority indicator visible during practice.
• Review the weapon requirements before planning a new character progression route.