Learn how to counter Okatsu's sword combos, Kunai throws, and devastating kicks in Nioh. Master her moves with this detailed boss guide to emerge victorious.
Alright, let's talk about Okatsu. She can be a real pain if you're not used to managing your Ki and keeping your distance, but don't worry, we'll get you through this. The key here is to use your buffs and debuffs wisely – ideally, wait until she's taken a bit of damage so those buffs have a better chance of sticking. Once she's down to about 20-25% health, unleash your Living Weapon to finish her off and snap her out of whatever frenzy she's in.
Boss Moves:
First off, let's cover her Guardian Spirit, Gyokuto. When she activates it, you'll see something like a talisman being applied and her feet will glow. This buff makes her attacks longer-ranged, and while some think it makes her faster, it's hard to say for sure. Just know her reach is extended.
Sword Combos
This is a catch-all for her sword attacks. Without Gyokuto active, she has:
- Sword Slash
- Iai Quickdraw (a quick slash after a short charge)
- Iai Quickdraw with a follow-up attack
With Gyokuto active, you'll see longer ranges on those, plus two new variations:
- Sword Slash with a downward kick attack.
- Iai Quickdraw with a follow-up attack AND a downward kick attack (similar to her Wall Kick).
Keep an eye on her range for these, and be ready to counter-attack. Managing your Ki is crucial here to punish her effectively.
Kunai Throw
Her ranged move involves throwing a fan of FIVE Kunai. They spread out, so you'll usually only get hit by one or two, but it's possible to get hit by all of them. Guarding usually blocks this, but watch out – she can throw them multiple times in a row!
Kick Combo
This is another close-range move. She can do a single roundhouse or up to two sets of kicks followed by a backflip kick. You definitely don't want to be too close without being on the offensive! You can block these if you have the Ki, otherwise, dodge away and counter-attack.
Wall-Jump Kick
We touched on this earlier as part of her Gyokuto sword combos, but she can also do it without Gyokuto active. If she's near a wall, she'll jump off it and do a downward kick. Since cornering her and breaking her Ki is a good strategy, be aware of this. Just be ready to dodge or guard when you see her jump towards a wall.
After this boss battle, you'll be prompted to proceed to the next region. You can always come back later for sub-missions and other activities.
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