Otani Yoshitsugu Guide — Nioh 3 | AntMag

Defeat Otani Yoshitsugu in Nioh 3 by understanding his attack patterns and using dodges effectively, especially after his Power Boost.

Defeat Otani Yoshitsugu in Nioh 3 by understanding his attack patterns and using dodges effectively, especially after his Power Boost.

Defeat Otani Yoshitsugu in Nioh 3 by understanding his attack patterns and using dodges effectively, especially after his Power Boost.

Defeat Otani Yoshitsugu in Nioh 3 by understanding his attack patterns and using dodges effectively, especially after his Power Boost.

Defeat Otani Yoshitsugu in Nioh 3 by understanding his attack patterns and using dodges effectively, especially after his Power Boost.

Walkthrough

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Otani Yoshitsugu is a mid-boss in the mission "Sekigahara" in Nioh 3.
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He hovers and flies throughout the entire fight.
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His primary attacks are his "Attack Combos", which can chain up to three times in his un-powered form.
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He can initiate combos with sword swings or kicks.
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Warning: Be prepared to dodge his "Sword Dash", where he quickly dashes at you with both swords. Guarding is a minimum, but rolling is best as he can do this multiple times.
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Otani can "Power Boost" by stabbing himself with his katanas, gaining an energy aura.
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This Power Boost allows him to extend his Attack Combos up to five hits.
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The Power Boost also grants him the "Air Slice" attack.
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The "Air Slice" attack involves him swinging his katanas to send out energy waves that hurt even if guarded; roll away.
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Otani typically uses "Air Slice" when you are at a distance.
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He can buff himself more than once per fight.
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Otani loses his Power Boost if he loses his demonic ki.
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Saika, another enemy, can perform a "Yatagarasu Summon", whistling to summon a crow that shoots three wind blasts that spread out. If you are far away, you can get between these blasts to avoid damage, or move past the crow to attack Saika.

Tips

Keep your health up and use buffs.
Know the range of Otani's attack moves to punish him afterwards.
Remember to use your Living Weapon.
Once you get a feel for the range of his "Attack Combos", you can fairly easily counter-attack Otani.
If you are far away during the "Yatagarasu Summon", try to move between the wind blasts instead of guarding, as you will take wind damage regardless.
Even better, move past the crow during the "Yatagarasu Summon" to attack Saika directly.