Master Part 56 of Nioh with our comprehensive guide. Learn strategies to defeat Shima Sakon, find all Kodama, and claim valuable loot.
Walkthrough
- 1Head right from the start to find a Warrior Kodama.
- 2Follow the creek north, kill the soldier, and proceed to a bridge leading to a cannon dig-in. Defeat the soldiers and samurai here, and a wandering Samurai in the water below the bridge.
- 3Head left to the watchtower. To its right, move past the barricade and follow the cliff edge to find a Hunter Kodama.
- 4Return to the watchtower, cross the bridge, kill the cannon soldier, and claim the Big Chest.
- 5Hop down into the field for three corpses (potentially four if one was missed earlier).
- 6Follow the cliff face west to two sets of barricades. A rifleman is between them, with soldiers in red pants (optional). Near a destroyed watchtower, find the last Hunter Kodama. Behind the barricades, more enemies and a path lead back to a previously visited house.
- 7Return to the river and follow it upstream to a Shrine. Heal and level up.
- 8Head back down the river, take a left before the bridge, and past the soldier (or run past him). Continue left, past the cowering soldier, and up the ramp.
- 9Drop down and proceed forward to face the boss.
Boss Encounter: Shima Sakon
Shima Sakon is a skilled spear user who utilizes various parry moves like Leg Sweep and Body Swap. He can also use the "Celestial Weapon" attack, typically available only during Living Weapon. His Guardian Spirit, Kara-Jishi, can be summoned as his health lowers, electrifying his weapon and potentially electrifying you upon hit, slowing attack and movement speed.
Strategy:
- Understand Spear Attacks: Be aware of their range and wait for Shima's combos to counter effectively.
- Dodge Grapples: Watch out for his grapple moves like "Leg Sweep" and "Body Swap."
- Avoid "Celestial Weapon": Dodge to the side when he uses this aerial spear slam.
- Manage Ki: Keep your own Ki up and exploit Shima's if it gets low.
- Buffs and Debuffs: Use buffs and debuffs, saving Onmyo's Sloth Talisman for the later stages of the fight.
- Watch for Electrification: Be cautious of his Kara-Jishi summon, which electrifies his weapon.
- Heal and Stay Mobile: Keep your health up and utilize dodges to avoid damage.
- Headbutt: Minor damage, but be ready to dodge away after he attempts to grab and headbutt you.
Tips
- Collect all Kodama for mission completion bonuses.
- Loot all chests and corpses for valuable items.
- Utilize the Shrine before the boss fight to prepare.
- Observe Shima's attack patterns to identify openings.
- (Specific rewards not detailed in source text, but typically include gear, materials, and experience points).
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