Part 98

Your departed father's spirit wants to train you in Nioh! Face the Giant Toad again in a familiar arena, but watch out for new tricks and environmental hazards.

Well, this is a bit odd! It seems someone's idea of a joke has led to a letter arriving for you from your father – the one who's long passed. Apparently, he took a liking to you and wants to offer some training from the hereafter. I'm sorry for the presumption, but he's a stubborn old soul. If we ignore his request, he'll probably come back to haunt the grounds and cause all sorts of trouble. So, would you mind accepting his offer?

This next encounter is essentially a rematch with the Giant Toad boss. It's a pretty cool fight, and while the arena is different, the core mechanics are the same as the first time you faced him. The good news is that this new arena has significantly more obstacles, which can actually work in your favor. You'll have more opportunities to hide and heal than before.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• The Giant Toad is a mix of a physical attacker and a ninja.
• He uses his spear extensively, which hits hard even on armored characters.
• He doesn't have a second form but uses ninja tools when damaged.
• He tries to keep his distance when hurt.
• Watch out for his