A masked samurai engaged in fierce combat against foes, wielding a mystical katana with star-dusted, full-body armor, surrounded by swirling plumes of jet-black smoke. The scene captures a grim battle set in the Sengoku period, drenched in morbid and dark tones. The battlefield unfurls under an epic landscape, detailed with renaissance influences and volumetric lighting, casting an atmospheric glow in the chill of winter. Crimson red puddles punctuate the terrain, evoking a sense of stark contrast. The visual style is reminiscent of Greg Rutkowski and Marc Simonetti, offering a highly realistic and meticulously detailed portrayal. Shot in an ultra-wide epic format, this digital art piece is designed using Unreal Engine 5, evoking an award-winning aesthetic with key visuals in a dark, captivating setting.