Part 135

Learn how to counter Tachibana Muneshige's unique attacks and strategies for defeating the Great Centipede boss in Nioh 3's Part 135 guide.

Alright, let's dive into Part 135 of our Nioh 3 journey. This section covers two key encounters: mastering the moves of Tachibana Muneshige and taking down the formidable Great Centipede. Don't worry, we'll break it all down so you can handle these challenges like a pro.

Tachibana Muneshige's Attacks:

Tachibana's got a pretty standard sword combo game, but he throws in some special skills that can catch you off guard. You'll see familiar moves like Iai Quickdraw and Quadrisect, but he also has some unique tricks up his sleeve.

• Arrow Barrage: He'll roll back and fire three arrows in a spread. If you're far away, you might dodge most of them, but up close, you can take the full brunt. Best bet is to block these and then re-engage.
• Iai Quickdraw: Similar to yours, but his range can be deceptive. If you can get away, do it. Otherwise, blocking this and immediately counter-attacking is a solid move if you have the Ki.
• Inner Strength: His katana glows as he spins it. This buffs his attack. If you have a Devigorate Talisman, use it! If not, you'll just have to deal with his boosted damage. You can sometimes interrupt this, but be quick, or you'll walk into his next attack.
• Quadrisect: This is his showstopper. He sheathes his sword and unleashes a flurry of strikes. Blocking is possible if you have enough Ki. If not, your best bet is to dodge away. Rolling to his side in low stance can get you behind him.
• Summon Guardian (Raiken): Kelley can copy Tachibana's Raiken. It'll appear and dart at you. Block this unless you're very far away, as it does minor electrical damage and can stun you.
• Grab Amrita: This is the real kicker. If you're out of Ki and close to him, Kelley will grab you and steal half your Amrita, plus deal damage. It's not the worst damage, but losing that Amrita stings. Try to avoid this at all costs!

Boss Encounter: Great Centipede (The Silver Mine Writhes)

This boss can look intimidating because it's a bit chaotic, but it's more manageable than it seems. The Great Centipede is a multi-segmented foe that loves to scurry around and try to ram you.

• Stats / Weaknesses: You can damage ANY part of the Centipede. As you break off body segments, they'll either vanish or turn into