Part 61

Master the "The Samurai from Sawayama" mission in Nioh! Learn Ishida's moves, weaknesses, and the best strategies to defeat him and unlock new missions.

Alright, let's tackle Part 61 of our Nioh journey, which focuses on the boss fight against Ishida during "The Samurai from Sawayama" mission. This guy can be a bit tricky, especially with his wind-infused attacks, but we'll break down exactly how to handle him.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Ishida is a katana user, so many of his basic sword combos will feel familiar.
• He can enhance his attacks with Wind, which lowers your attack rating if you're hit.
• His Yokai Gauge can be depleted, leading to a temporary knockdown where you can get in free hits.
• The terrain in the cave has a rock formation that can be used as cover against his ranged attacks.

Phases:

1. Opening: Ishida starts with a Wind Slash that can destroy parts of the cave. Try to get to his side immediately and deal some damage.
2. Mid-Fight: Focus on staying relatively close to Ishida. This discourages him from using his more dangerous long-range attacks like