Part 162

Learn how to counter Yuki's devastating ice attacks in Nioh 3. This guide breaks down Ice Stomp, Ice Breath, Ice Shots, and more to help you defeat her.

Alright, so you've made it to Part 162, and it looks like we're diving into the frosty attacks of a boss named Yuki. This section is all about understanding her moveset so you don't get frozen out of the fight. Let's break down what she's got:

Yuki's Attacks:

1. Basic Melee: When you get close, Yuki will try to hit you with her staff. You can usually get in one or two quick hits after she attacks and then back off. Be ready, because she often follows this up with her 'Ice Stomp' attack.
2. Ice Stomp: This is her 'get away from me' move. She'll raise her leg and stomp, creating a large ice circle around her. You've got a split second to get away, but here's the trick: once the ice *goes up*, you can actually walk *forward* into the ice without taking damage. This lets you safely land a couple of hits. Just don't overstay your welcome, as she recovers fast.
3. Ice Breath: This one's pretty telegraphed. Yuki leans forward on her staff, then breathes a stream of ice. It'll keep damaging you and apply the 'Water' status if you stay in it, so dodge to the side quickly. This gives you a good opening for a counterattack.
4. Ice Shots (3 Types): Yuki has a few long-range ice projectile attacks.
• Slow Ice Shots: She'll have 3 or 4 icicles float above her head, then fire them one by one directly at you. They home in. You can block these if you have enough Ki, or dodge away. It's a bit risky, but usually not fatal unless you're very low on health.
• Ice Barrage: This is the nastiest of the bunch. Three chunks of ice appear above her head and fire at you repeatedly, like a shotgun blast. Guard the first few shots, then dodge out of the way. Getting hit by this really drains your health if you're not guarding or dodging.
• Ice Spread: Five icicles appear above her head and shoot out in a wide spread. This is meant to punish side-dodging. Your best bet is to stay put and guard, or try guarding and slowly walking left or right – you might just dodge the whole volley.
• Area Ice: This is more of an annoyance. She can shoot ice onto the ground in front of her, creating patches that damage you if you stand on them. Best to reposition. The other version is more dangerous: she'll create a circle of ice around herself, trapping you. This ice disappears quickly, so just guard and wait for an opening to get away.
• Charge Attack: Her halberd disappears, and she charges straight at you. It has a long reach, but if you back up far enough, she'll end up right in front of you, making her vulnerable. If she does hit you, she'll grapple you, doing moderate damage on the first hit and then throwing you down for minor damage. Honestly, the animation for this move is pretty cool, even if it hurts!

Note: The source text also mentions a boss encounter with Hattori Hanzo from the mission 'The Way of the Ninja: Adept', but provides no details on his attacks or strategy. We'll cover him in a later section if more info becomes available.