Part 134

Conquer Part 134 of Nioh! Learn Nue's tricky moves like Lightning Breath and Charge Attack, and discover how to defeat Fake Tachibana Muneshige with smart strategy.

Alright, let's dive into Part 134 of our Nioh journey! This section is all about two tough encounters: the mysterious Nue and a tricky boss, Fake Tachibana Muneshige. Don't worry, we'll break down their moves and strategies so you can come out on top.

Boss Encounter: Nue

Nue is a unique yokai with a variety of attacks that can catch you off guard. It's important to learn the tells for each move to avoid taking unnecessary damage.

Nue's Moveset:

• Spinning Attack: Nue will spin around his body, hitting anything too close. The key here is to get in a quick hit or two and then back out. You can usually see this coming when Nue shifts his weight back slightly before the twirl. Don't get greedy!
• Lightning Breath: Nue stays put and breathes a stream of lightning. It has a decent range, so you can dodge back to safety. However, the real trick is to dodge *through* it to the right just as it's about to hit you. This lets you get in some free hits afterward.
• Snake Bite Flail: This is Nue's snake tail attack, usually used when you're behind him. The tail will lash out with biting attacks, and it can move side-to-side. It's not the most dangerous move, but be aware of it if you're flanking.
• Poison Mist: When you're close, Nue's snake head might rear up and spew poison in a cone. Get out of the mist quickly! Thankfully, it dissipates fast.
• Charge Attack: This is a big one. It comes in two forms: a regular charge and a 'flop' charge. The flop is what you want – run up to his belly and wail on him! The regular charge has Nue rolling straight ahead. If he's charged with lightning, he'll leave a trail of it. Dodge to the side and try to get a few hits in near his stopping point.

Mission: The Spirit Stone Slumbers - Boss Encounter: Fake Tachibana Muneshige

This fight against Fake Tachibana Muneshige is designed to test your combat fundamentals. If you've been keeping up with your Ninjutsu and Onmyo skills, you'll have a significant advantage. Skills like Power Pills, elemental buffs, or talismans like Lifeseal, Devigorate, and Weakness can make a huge difference. Lifeseal, in particular, is great because it opens him up for grapple and finishing attacks.

Tachibana can be quite fast, throwing out combos and even buffing himself. If you've fought Revenants a lot, think of this as a tougher, longer version of those fights. The key is to manage his Ki. Make him attack, deplete his Ki, and then punish him with your own grapple and finishing attacks. Dodge away when you need to heal or reposition.

Pro-Tip: Use the two pillars in the arena! They're perfect for taking a breather, healing, or breaking line of sight. Treat him like any other tough Revenant, and you'll come out victorious.

Fake Tachibana's Moveset:

• Sword Combos: Expect a variety of sword attacks, including high, mid, and low strikes. He also has a two-hit swirling attack and the