Part 196

Master Nioh 3's Part 196 with our expert guide. Learn how to defeat optional bosses like Nue and Derrick the Executioner, and understand the game's development history.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Part 196 of our Nioh 3 journey. This section is a bit different – it's not a direct walkthrough of a mission, but more of a look at some optional trophies and the game's development history. Think of it as a little bonus content to round things out.

First up, we've got two trophies that are tied to optional enemies or specific encounters. Don't worry, they're not too tough, especially by the time you'll be looking for them.

Nue Slayer

This bronze trophy is all about defeating the Nue. You'll find this particular Nue as an optional enemy during the mission "The Demon of Mount Hiei." Just make sure you choose to fight him when you encounter him. He's not the hardest boss out there, so just focus on his patterns, and you'll take him down. If you need a hand, there's a boss box available for him in that mission.

End Times

This one's another bronze trophy, and it's awarded for defeating Derrick the Executioner. You can only snag this during the "Epilogue Mission," called "The Queen's Eyes." When you're heading back to the tower of London, make your way to the torture room at the bottom of one of the towers. Derrick hangs out there. Take him out – he's surprisingly easy at this point in the game – and the trophy is yours.

Now, for something a little different: the version history of this guide itself. It's pretty cool to see how it all came together!

Version History

• Version 0.01 (February 7th, 2017): The guide started from scratch, inspired by the Resident Evil 7 layout. It covered two missions and a side mission, with the author feeling optimistic but aware of the game's potential scope.
• Version 0.10 (February 8th - 9th, 2017): More progress was made, with Main Missions, Sub Missions, and Dojo Missions added. The author decided to release the guide as-is and update it later, acknowledging it was incomplete but aiming to help players sooner.
• Version 0.40 (February 10th - 15th, 2017): Significant progress was made, reaching the end of the third area, estimated to be about halfway through the game. A short break was taken to play Stardew Valley.
• Version 0.70 (February 16th - 27th, 2017): The guide was nearing completion, with the author in the fifth of six areas. The initial goal of finishing in February wasn't met due to the game's size.
• Version 0.90 (February 28th - March 8th, 2017): The guide was very close to completion, with only a few boss battles, Dojo Missions, and Sub Missions left. An update was released, with the final completion expected soon.
• Version 1.00 (March 8th - March 13th, 2017): The guide was officially finished, including all boss battles, Dojo and Sub Missions, controls, hints, tips, Guardian Spirits, and the trophy section. Future plans included adding Twilight Missions and a combat FAQ.
• Version 1.10 (March 21st, 2017): The guide was further updated with a boss section, a hot spring section, and completed Character Directory parts. The author also earned the platinum trophy, and mentioned potential future additions like an armor section and Twilight Missions.

And that's Part 196! A little bit of trophy hunting and a peek behind the scenes of the guide itself. Keep up the great work, and I'll see you in the next section!