Part 163

Learn how to defeat Hanzo in Nioh! This guide covers his moves, weaknesses, and strategies for using items like Poison Shurikens and Gallnut Broth to win.

Alright, so you've made it to Part 163, and it looks like we're up against Hanzo in a bit of a ninja duel. Don't sweat it, though! This fight is totally doable, especially if you use the right tools. Before we even step into the arena, you've got three Elixirs, which is nice, but you also have some awesome items: Poison Shurikens, Gallnut Broth, and Makibishi. Seriously, use that Gallnut Broth on your weapon before the fight starts. Then, hit him with some Poison Shurikens to get the poison effect going strong. The goal here is to fill up his poison meter as much as possible before you get too close.

Hanzo's gonna throw a lot of projectiles your way, so you'll need to be nimble. Keep moving left and right, be ready to guard, and try to close the distance. Once you're in melee range, your physical attacks will outdamage his, so focus on landing combos. His sword combo looks scary, but it's actually pretty easy to dodge to the side, leaving him wide open for a counter-attack. Just remember, he's got light armor, so he might flip away after his combos, meaning you'll have to chase him down to keep the pressure on.

Honestly, the biggest danger is getting caught by his projectiles, especially the bombs. If you can dodge those and keep up the offense, you'll take him down. Use up your items, stay mobile, and show Hanzo how a true ninja fights!

Hanzo's Moveset Breakdown:

• Sword Combo: Hanzo's super fast with his sword. He'll often leap in with a 4-5 hit combo. It's really forward-focused, so dodging to the side is your best bet to counter. Keep in mind he can flip out of danger, so be ready to pursue him.
• Poison Shurikens: When he's at a distance, he'll toss these. They're quick, but constant side-stepping should make them miss. Guarding works too. They don't do much damage individually, so just avoid getting hit by a barrage.
• Makibishi: Hanzo has his own version of these caltrops. They'll likely land between you, but if you step on them, they'll slow you down. Just avoid them!
• Gallnut Broth: Just like you, Hanzo can use this to poison his weapons. Be extra careful if you see him using it – getting hit by his poisoned weapon *and* his poison shurikens can stack up the poison effect on you.
• Fire Bomb: This is a nasty projectile. Dodge left or right when he throws it. The fire damage is no joke, so prioritize avoiding it.
• Poison Bomb: Similar to the fire bomb, but it leaves a poison cloud. Dodge left or right and stay out of the cloud. We definitely don't want to be poisoned, especially if he's already got poison on his weapons.

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