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Nioh 3

Part 133

Learn how to defeat Nue in Nioh 3 during The Spirit Stone Slumbers mission. Exploit its lightning affinity and weak points.

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Learn how to defeat Nue in Nioh 3 during The Spirit Stone Slumbers mission. Exploit its lightning affinity and weak points.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Nue is a boss in Nioh 3, resembling a Japanese Chimera with various animal parts, primarily a tiger with a snake-like tail, and an affinity for lightning.
  2. 2
    Patience and avoiding lightning attacks are key to this fight.
  3. 3
    When Nue uses "Lightning Strike," stay on the move to avoid the four predictable lightning strikes that target your previous location. You can get in quick hits after dodging.
  4. 4
    Watch for Nue's charge attacks. One has lightning following its path. The other is a "flop" where its belly is exposed, offering a chance for major damage.
  5. 5
    If Nue doesn't flop, you can get in quick hits on its sides by running up quickly and retreating immediately.
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    Counter-attack "Claw Strikes" if you have good health and are quick, or dodge through "Lightning Breath."
  7. 7
    Utilize the courtyard's trees as barriers, as Nue cannot charge through them.
  8. 8
    If you are struggling, consider summoning a visitor (an NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) helper) or using your Living Weapons.
Tips
  • Aim for Nue's belly when it's exposed after the flop charge attack.
  • Be patient and manage your healing items.
  • Dodge Nue's "Claw Strikes" to the right to get in hits on its body, but don't be greedy.
  • Use the terrain (trees) as cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) against charge attacks.
  • If needed, summon a visitor for assistance.

Boss Moves:

  • Lightning Strike: Nue roars, followed by four lightning strikes targeting your current location. Stay mobile to avoid them and get in quick damage.
  • Claw Strikes: Nue's close-range melee attack with one or both claws. Back away or dodge right to counter and land hits, but retreat quickly.
  • Pounce: Nue charges forward. Dodge away. If hit, Nue will chew on you for multiple moderate damage hits before spitting you out.
  • Body Twirl: A defensive move to create distance.

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