Part 114

Learn how to defeat Yuki in Nioh! This guide breaks down her Ice Stomp, Ice Breath, Ice Shots, and Charge Attack with strategies and tips for survival.

Alright, let's talk about Yuki. She's a tough one, and this section is all about breaking down her moves so you can take her down. Don't worry, we'll get through this together!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Boss: Yuki
• Element: Water (Ice attacks)

Yuki's Attacks and How to Handle Them:

1. Ice Stomp: This is her 'get away from me' move. She'll stomp, creating a big ice circle. You need to get out of it fast, but here's the trick: once the ice goes UP, you can actually walk FORWARD into the circle safely to get a few hits in. Just don't overstay your welcome; she recovers quickly.
2. Ice Breath: She leans forward on her staff (that's your cue!) and breathes ice. It'll hurt you and give you the 'Water' status effect if you stay in it. Dodge to the side quickly and you'll get a good window to counterattack.
3. Ice Shots (General): Yuki has three types of these long-range attacks. They're homing icicles fired one after another. You can block them if you have enough Ki, or dodge away. It's risky, but usually manageable unless you're very low on health.
4. Ice Shots (Specifics):
   1. Slow Shots: Usually 3 or 4 icicles fire one by one.
   2. Ice Barrage: This is the nastiest. Three chunks of ice come at you repeatedly, like a shotgun blast. Guard the first few, then dodge out of the way. It's a big health chunk if you don't guard and dodge.
   3. Ice Spread: Five icicles appear and spread out. This punishes side-dodging. It's better to guard and stand your ground, or try to guard and walk slowly to the side to let them miss.
5. Area Ice:
   1. Ground Patches: She'll shoot ice onto the ground, leaving damaging patches. Just move the fight somewhere else.
   2. Circle Trap: She shoots a circle of ice around her, trapping you. This disappears quickly, so stay calm, guard when needed, and wait it out until you can move away.
6. Charge Attack: Her halberd disappears, and she charges at you. It covers a good distance. If you back up far enough, she'll end up right in front of you, totally open for attack! If she does hit you, it's a grapple that does moderate initial damage and then minor damage as she throws you. Cool animation, though!

Strategy:

• Pay close attention to her tells – the way she holds her staff for Ice Breath, or when her halberd disappears for the Charge Attack.
• Don't be afraid to use the environment to your advantage, especially to create distance for her Charge Attack.
• When she uses Ice Stomp, be brave and get those free hits in after the ice goes up, but know when to back off.
• For the Ice Shots, blocking is often safer than dodging if you're unsure of the timing, especially for the Ice Barrage.
• If she traps you with Area Ice, just focus on guarding and waiting for it to dissipate. Don't panic.

• Gather up all the loot she drops. You've earned it! You've just beaten one of the toughest boss combos in the game.

Now, about those Twilight Missions...