Nioh 3: Master Hanzo's Poison & Projectiles

Q: How to poison Hanzo in Nioh 3?

Use your starting items like Poison Shurikens and Gallnut Broth to poison Hanzo before getting too close. Dodge his projectiles (especially the bombs!) and counter his sword combos when he leaves himself open. Stay mobile and use your own items to wear him down.

Q: How to dodge Hanzo's sword combo?

Use your starting items like Poison Shurikens and Gallnut Broth to poison Hanzo before getting too close. Dodge his projectiles (especially the bombs!) and counter his sword combos when he leaves himself open. Stay mobile and use your own items to wear him down.

Q: What items to use against Okatsu?

Use your starting items like Poison Shurikens and Gallnut Broth to poison Hanzo before getting too close. Dodge his projectiles (especially the bombs!) and counter his sword combos when he leaves himself open. Stay mobile and use your own items to wear him down.

Q: How to counter Hanzo's projectiles?

Use your starting items like Poison Shurikens and Gallnut Broth to poison Hanzo before getting too close. Dodge his projectiles (especially the bombs!) and counter his sword combos when he leaves himself open. Stay mobile and use your own items to wear him down.

Q: Best way to beat Okatsu in Nioh 3?

Use your starting items like Poison Shurikens and Gallnut Broth to poison Hanzo before getting too close. Dodge his projectiles (especially the bombs!) and counter his sword combos when he leaves himself open. Stay mobile and use your own items to wear him down.

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Alright, so you've made it to Part 163, which means you're tackling the mission "A True Ninja" and facing off against Hanzo himself. This guy's a ninja, so expect him to be fast and throw a lot of tricky stuff at you. Don't worry, though, we've got a plan!

Walkthrough

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Preparation is Key: Before the fight even begins, check your inventory. You'll start with three Elixirs, which is good, but you also have some special tools: Poison Shurikens, Gallnut Broth, and Makibishi. If you have Gallnut Broth, use it on your weapon before you engage Hanzo. This will give your attacks a poison effect right from the start. Then, toss a few Poison Shurikens his way to start building up his poison meter.
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Closing the Distance: Hanzo is going to rely heavily on projectile attacks. While you can read up on his specific moves below, the general strategy is to close in on him but always be ready to dodge left or right. You can also block, but dodging is usually better for creating openings.
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Countering Melee: His sword combo looks intimidating – it's fast and can have 4-5 hits. The good news is that it's very forward-focused. If you dodge to the side, you'll often avoid the entire thing and leave him wide open for a counter-attack. Be aware that Hanzo is agile and might flip out of danger after his combo, so you might need to chase him down a bit to land your hits.
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Dodging Projectiles: Hanzo has a few tricks up his sleeve:
- Poison Shurikens: These are quick, but if you're constantly moving side-to-side, many will miss. Dodging to the side works too, or you can block them. They don't do much damage individually, so just avoid getting hit by a barrage.
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Makibishi: This is his version of caltrops. They'll likely land between you and him, but if you step on them, they'll slow you down. Just avoid them.
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Gallnut Broth: He can use this to poison his weapon, just like you can. Be extra careful if you see him use it, as getting hit while his weapon is poisoned will inflict poison on you.
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Fire Bomb: This is a nasty one. It explodes on impact and deals painful fire damage. Dodge left or right as soon as you see him throw it.
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Poison Bomb: Similar to the fire bomb, but it leaves a lingering poison cloud. Again, dodge left or right and stay out of the cloud. You don't want to be poisoned, especially if he's already got poison on his blade.
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Finishing the Fight: The key here is to manage the projectiles and punish his openings. Use your own items, stay mobile, and focus on building up that poison meter. If you can keep him poisoned and avoid most of his attacks, especially the bombs, this fight is very manageable. It's another step in mastering the way of the ninja!

Tips

Poisoning Hanzo early with Gallnut Broth and Poison Shurikens can significantly reduce the fight's difficulty.
Don't get greedy with attacks; focus on dodging his combos and projectiles first.
The bombs are the most dangerous attacks – prioritize dodging them.
Hanzo's light armor means he can be staggered or knocked down easily if you land consecutive hits.

Boss Moves:

Sword Combo: A very fast 4-5 hit combo. Dodge to the side to avoid and counter. He may flip away after.
Poison Shurikens: Quick projectiles. Dodge or block. Low individual damage.
Makibishi: Spiked caltrops that slow you down. Avoid stepping on them.
Gallnut Broth: Hanzo poisons his weapon. Be wary of getting hit.
Fire Bomb: Explodes on impact, dealing fire damage. Dodge left/right.
Poison Bomb: Explodes and leaves a poison cloud. Dodge left/right and avoid the cloud.

Note on Okatsu: The text also mentions a similar fight against Okatsu in a dojo battle from the mission "A True Ninja." This fight is mostly the same but with limited healing items (only three Elixirs). The strategy is similar: use Power Pills and Gallnut Broth beforehand, poison her with shurikens, and use Makibishi and Groundfire when she rushes you.

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