Part 101

Master Honda's moves in Nioh 3's Part 101. Learn to counter Spear Attacks, Spear Dash, Shinka Summon, Shinka Heal, Boulder Throw, and Ki Blast to achieve victory.

Boss Moves: Honda

Spear Attacks: Honda uses various spear attacks seen previously. Watch out for high and mid-stance heavy attacks like Piercing Rain and Windmill. Dodging to the right is key to getting out of range and often allows for punishment from behind. Be ready to dash away from his short-range grab attack, indicated by a sparkle.

Spear Dash: Honda brings his spear back, which sparkles, and dashes forward very fast with good range. Recognize the sparkle and dash or roll away to punish him afterwards.

Shinka Summon: Honda summons his Guardian Spirit for a small area attack in front of him that inflicts a purple earth status effect, increasing Ki cost. Get behind Honda quickly when you see this (and he isn't using 'Shinka Heal') to be safe.

Shinka Heal: Honda summons Shinka, which applies a strong regeneration effect to him. He clutches his chest when about to perform this. Stay near him and attack to interrupt this move and avoid a longer fight.

Boulder Throw: Honda's only long-range attack. He carves earth with his spear and throws it. Easy to dodge to the side or guard. Only dangerous if unexpected.

Ki Blast: A large area-of-effect blast. Honda gathers ki and slams his spear down. Even blocking will cause some damage. Rush him afterwards as he will be low on Ki for an easy grapple or final attack.

Mission: The Silent Crow

Prologue: People are disappearing from a bathhouse and returning as corpses, all men. The owner hired mercenaries who also went missing. You are hired to investigate.

Objective: Investigate the mysteries of the bathhouse.