Nioh Hidden and Optional Boss Fights Guide

by Falagar / Articles, Nioh / 09 Feb 2017

Complete the indicated task to unlock the indicated hidden or optional Boss fight:

Nue Of Mount Hiei (Mission Level: 62): Nue Of Mount Hiei is fought during “The Demon Of Mount Hiei” main mission. This is an optional Boss, and you will get the “Nue Slayer” trophy for defeating her. Unlike other Bosses, it does not display a health bar at the bottom of the screen. It is the same Boss as Nue in the earlier “The Spirit Stone Slumbers” main mission. The same strategies apply. Use a spear in a low stance. Wait for Nue to breathe lightning or poison at you. Then, quickly dodge to the left of her head (always the left so she cannot hit you), and attack with quick low stance attacks. While Nue breathes lightning, she is defenseless and will sit around. When you do enough damage, her KI depletes, and she will be vulnerable for a few seconds. Follow up with your Guardian Spirit, and she will not be able to recover from her downed state. Also, use the nearby hot spring before the fight to automatically refill your health.

Derrick The Executioner: During the final main mission, “The Queen’s Eyes” (Omi region), you can revisit the game’s first Boss. He is hidden in a different location this time. At the second shrine (the one closest to the Derrick Boss fight in the Prologue), go downstairs to find him in the basement. He is very easy to kill at this point in the game. Stay far away, so he uses a dash attack. Then, dodge to the side and attack for three seconds. Dodge away after three seconds, or else he will turn around and hit you. Repeat the process a few times to defeat him. When he performs his dash, dodge to the side, attack 2-3 times, dodge away, and repeat. Defeat him to get the “End Times” trophy.

Ashikaga Yoshiteru (Dual Swords Mystic Art Quest): Ashikaga Yoshiteru is an optional dojo Boss. To unlock his “The Grimmest Blades” dojo mission, reach 500,000 proficiency with dual swords and complete the “Immortal Flame” main mission. Weapon proficiency can quickly be farmed after completing the story by playing New Game+ level 180 missions, where enemies give more proficiency. Complete the fight to unlock the Mystic Art for the dual swords and get the “Dual Sword Master” trophy.

Horizon Inei (Spear Mystic Art Quest): Hozoin Inei is an optional dojo Boss. To unlock his “Steel Across Steel” dojo mission, reach 500,000 proficiency with spears, and complete the “Immortal Flame” main mission. Weapon proficiency can quickly be farmed after completing the story by playing New Game+ level 180 missions, where enemies give more proficiency. Complete the fight to unlock the Mystic Art for the spear and get the “Spear Master” trophy.

Sakata Kintoki (Axe Mystic Art Quest): Sakata Kintoki is an optional dojo Boss. To unlock his “The Invincible” dojo mission, reach 500,000 proficiency with the axe, and complete the “Immortal Flame” main mission. Weapon proficiency can quickly be farmed after completing the story by playing New Game+ level 180 missions, where enemies give more proficiency. Complete the fight to unlock the Mystic Art for the axe and get the “Axe Master” trophy.

Shisenin Kosen (Kusarigama Mystic Art Quest): Shisenin Kosen is an optional dojo Boss. To unlock his “A Clash Of Sickles” dojo mission, reach 500,000 proficiency with the Kusarigama and complete the “Immortal Flame” main mission. Weapon proficiency can quickly be farmed after completing the story by playing New Game+ level 180 missions, where enemies give more proficiency. Complete the fight to unlock the Mystic Art for the Kusarigama and get the “Kusarigama Master” trophy.

Yagyu Sekishusai (Sword Mystic Art Quest): Yagyu Sekishusai is an optional dojo Boss. To unlock his “Zen And Sword Are One” dojo mission, reach 500,000 proficiency with swords and complete the “Immortal Flame” main mission. Weapon proficiency can quickly be farmed after completing the story by playing New Game+ level 180 missions, where enemies give more proficiency. Complete the fight to unlock the Mystic Art for the sword and get the “Sword Master” trophy.

Falagar

He is the founder and editor of Magic Game World. He loved gaming from the moment he got a PlayStation 1 with Gran Turismo on his 7th birthday.
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