Part 129

Learn how to counter Nue's lightning breath, charge attacks, and poison mist in Nioh. Master the 'get in, get out' strategy and unlock new mystic arts!

Alright, let's talk about Part 129. This section is all about taking down Nue, a pretty tricky boss. We'll break down his moves so you know exactly what to expect and how to counter them. Don't worry, it's all about learning his patterns!

Nue's Attacks and How to Deal with Them:

1. Spinning Attack: Nue will spin around, hitting anything too close. The key here is to not get greedy! Use a 'get in, get out' approach for your attacks. You can tell this is coming when Nue moves his butt back a bit before the twirl. Yes, we're reading his butt for tells – very classy!
2. Lightning Breath: He'll stand still and breathe lightning in a moderate range. You can back away to safety, but the real trick is to dodge THROUGH it. Just as it's about to hit, dodge to the right using your invincibility frames. Doing this up close lets you land some easy hits afterward.
3. Snake Bite Flail: This is his snake tail attack, usually used when you're behind him. The tail flails and bites. It can move side-to-side, but it's a pretty weak and rare move, so don't stress too much about it.
4. Poison Mist: When you're close, the snake head rears up and spews poison in a cone. Get out of the way immediately if you see this! Luckily, the mist disappears quickly.
5. Charge Attack: This one comes in two flavors: a regular charge and a 'flop' charge. The flop is what you want – run up to his belly and lay into him! The regular charge has Nue rolling straight ahead. If he's charged with lightning, he'll leave lightning in his wake. Run to the side to avoid it, and if you can, get in a few quick hits to his side as he stops.

After the Fight:

Once you defeat Nue, Tenkai will tell you to stop. Grab your loot and head for the mission ending aura. You'll get a note that a new Mystic Art, Onmyo Magic, has been unlocked! If you've been investing in Onmyo Magic skills or items, now's the time to buy one of the options in the Skills section. They're powerful, and there's even a trophy tied to them!

Quick Boss List Note:

Just a heads-up, this guide also includes a boss list. While it's useful for finding info on other bosses, be careful scrolling through it, as it can spoil boss names and identities if you're not paying attention!