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Part 74
Nioh 3

Part 74

Learn how to counter Hundred Eyes' Laser Eye Summon, Staff Swing, and Blood Shards attacks in Nioh 3. Unlocks Way of the Strong.

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Learn how to counter Hundred Eyes' Laser Eye Summon, Staff Swing, and Blood Shards attacks in Nioh 3. Unlocks Way of the Strong.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After completing "The Queen's Eyes", "Way of the Strong" (a "New Game +" mode) is unlocked. You can switch between "Way of the Strong" and normal mode easily to clean up unfinished missions and trophy hunt.
  2. 2
    Sub-missions appear throughout the game, sometimes without explicit notification. Check mission notes for new sub-mission availability.
  3. 3
    The sub-mission "Death to Bandits" (SM001) takes place in April 1600, Usuki. The prologue states that remaining bandits hired by foreign merchants are terrorizing villagers, and you must strike down their leader.
  4. 4
    This mission is easier than main missions and takes place on the same island as "Isle of Demons", so the area layout is familiar. You will be killing enemies.
  5. 5
    You start on the beach with a SHRINE.
Tips
  • Hundred Eyes Attacks:
  • Laser Eye Summon: Hundred Eyes plops down to rest and regenerate HP while summoning small eyeballs that shoot lasers. These lasers do little damage and can be killed with one hit. Use a sweeping weapon for multiple eyes. Clean up eyes and attack Hundred Eyes when he heals. The second time he uses this, the eyes will remain, so kill them then.
  • Staff Swing: Hundred Eyes swings his giant staff outwards. Stick to his sides or dash inwards to avoid it. He can do this twice in a row, but rarely. Guarding is a last resort; attacking his sides is ideal. He can also do an outward slam with the staff, which is dodged with a quick left or right dash.
  • Blood Shards: Multiple blood shards appear above Hundred Eyes and are fired at you. Watch his hands; when he drops his arm like he's saying "Fire!", roll out of the way. He usually fires five at a time, but can fire many more when lower on health; run instead of rolling in that case.
  • General Strategy: Aim for Hundred Eyes' sides instead of his back after attacking, as he has attacks that target behind him. Keep moving after attacking.
  • Sub-missions: Many sub-missions appear without notification; check mission notes to see if a new one becomes available.
    • "Battle's End" GOLD Trophy upon completing "The Queen's Eyes".
    • "Making Rounds" BRONZE Trophy upon completing "The Queen's Eyes".
    • "Way of the Strong" (New Game +) is unlocked after completing all objectives.

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