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Part 69
Nioh 3

Part 69

Learn how to defeat Oda Nobunaga in Nioh 3's Part 69 walkthrough. Discover his elemental attacks, sword combos, and the strategy to reach his HP threshold and end the fight.

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Learn how to defeat Oda Nobunaga in Nioh 3's Part 69 walkthrough. Discover his elemental attacks, sword combos, and the strategy to reach his HP threshold and end the fight.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After defeating the spider boss, return to the SHRINE to heal and prepare.
  2. 2
    The nearby elevator will now be operational. Use it to progress to the next area.
  3. 3
    Prepare for a series of boss battles, beginning with Oda Nobunaga.
  4. 4
    The game provides a SHRINE after this boss, so feel free to use your items and full strength.
  5. 5
    Enter the elevator and continue to the next cut-scenes and the boss battle.

Boss Encounter: Oda Nobunaga

Oda Nobunaga is a varied boss who utilizes all elements (Tengen Kujaku: Lightning, Ice, Fire, Earth, Wind), each granting him special moves. Despite his diverse attacks, the fight is not overly difficult. His primary attacks are his elemental abilities and sword combos, along with erratic movement. The key to this fight is that you do not need to defeat him; the objective is to reduce his HP to below 25% to trigger a cut-scene and end the battle.

Strategy:

  • Oda cycles through elemental attacks and uses sword combos. Counter-attack when he expends his Ki.
  • Dodge his elemental attacks.
  • When he uses his sword combos, especially the wide, fast ones, dodge roll backward to create distance.
  • His straight sword thrust is used at range and covers significant ground; dodge it.
  • If Oda runs out of Ki, you can knock him down and perform finishing moves.
  • Keep your health high.
  • Use your Living Weapon earlier in the fight to help reach the 25% HP threshold more quickly.

Oda Nobunaga's Moves:

  • Sword Combo(s):
    • Overhead Attack: A strong overhead strike, often used when charged with an element. Dodge to the side.
    • Normal Combo: An up to five-hit move with wide, fast attacks. Dodge roll straight back.
    • Straight Sword Thrust: Used at range, covers a lot of ground. Can be performed twice consecutively.
    • Quadrisect: A move only usable during Living Weapon.
  • Fire Enhanced: Oda enhances himself with fire. This can inflict the Fire status effect (damage over time). He may perform a supernatural jumping attack, falling with his sword. Warp away when he jumps high to avoid the area of effect.
  • Lightning Enhanced: Oda's sword is infused with lightning, which can slow your movement if it stacks. He can call down lightning strikes similar to Nue, but six in a row instead of four. Keep moving to avoid them.
  • Ice Enhanced: Oda gains ice/water powers, which can reduce your defense. He can perform an

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