Part 123

Learn how to defeat the formidable Yagyu Sekishusai and Ashikaga Yoshiteru in Nioh 3. Master their movesets and claim your rewards!

Alright, so you've made it to Part 123, and it looks like we've got two boss encounters lined up: Yagyu Sekishusai and Ashikaga Yoshiteru. Don't let the fancy titles fool you, these are more like duels than full-blown boss fights, and the game even gives you three Elixirs for each, which is a nice little hand-up.

Boss Encounter: Yagyu Sekishusai

This guy is supposed to be a master swordsman, but honestly, he's pretty manageable, especially since he's using a wooden katana. The real trick here is playing the 'footsie' game – basically, staying just out of his reach and only attacking when you see an opening, particularly after he finishes one of his combos. His 'Morning Move' combo is a great one to punish.

Keep an eye on his Ki. If you can deplete it, you'll get some powerful grapple opportunities and finishing moves. Don't be afraid to use your own Ki Pulse if you need to regain some stamina quickly or to interrupt him. Just keep chipping away, and you'll take him down.

Yagyu's Moves:

• Sword Combos: He's got standard sword combos. You should be familiar with these by now.
• High Stance: He tends to favor his High Stance.
• Morning Moon: Watch out for this specific combo; it's a good opening for you.
• Iai Quickdraw: He'll use this quick draw attack.
• Low Stance Dash: He might suddenly dash away in low stance, so be ready for that quick repositioning.

Boss Encounter: Ashikaga Yoshiteru

Next up is Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the 'Swordsman Shogun' and master of dual swords. Like Yagyu, he's an undead opponent, and again, you get three Elixirs to help you out. This is another duel where managing your Ki and finding openings is key.

He likes to string together three swings, and right after that third swing is your chance to get some hits in. Don't be too worried if you take a hit during your counter-attack; the combo you land will likely be worth it. Keep the pressure on him, drain his Ki, and you'll get those grapple and finishing move opportunities. It's pretty straightforward once you get the rhythm down.

Yoshiteru's Moves:

• Three Swings: His main attack pattern involves a three-hit combo, which leaves him open.

Keep up the pressure and you'll get through this one too!