Part 60

Navigate the treacherous paths of Part 60 in Nioh 3. Find hidden treasures, defeat tough enemies like Raven Tengu and Ishida Mitsunari, and uncover all the Kodama.

Alright, let's dive into Part 60! We're going to be navigating some tricky terrain, finding some useful stuff, and facing off against some challenging foes. Stick with me, and we'll get through it.

First off, head back and go up the tunnel, then up the slope to emerge outside. Once you're out in the open, make a dash to the right and follow the path. You'll reach an overlook with a Dweller and some mist below. Keep an eye out above you – there's an Oracle Kodama hanging out. Guide him back home, and then it's time to drop-attack that Dweller. The mist you see down there? That's a Raven Tengu. This fight can be pretty tough, but try to slow him down, debuff his defense if you can, and take him out. Don't be afraid to use your Living Weapon if you need to. The reward for this is worth it: the SMITHING TEXT: RAVEN TENGU TOKKO.

The path from here leads back down into the cave – a route we could have taken earlier. Inside, you'll find a CORPSE on a narrow path, and if you haven't already, two soldiers. After that, head back outside and up the path.

Next, we'll be forced to go through some bamboo into a forest area. Here, you'll find two soldiers fighting each other. Take them out, and then head LEFT. You'll come to a split where you can go right or left. For now, let's stick to the left path.

We're only going left for a couple of things. As you move along, you'll see a tree you can walk out on. This leads to a CORPSE – just try not to look down! Keep going past that to find another CORPSE and a drop-off point. Don't drop down yet; let's head back to that path split and take the RIGHT path.

As you head right, you'll see a house up ahead. Go inside and take out the Fiend lurking there, then loot the CORPSE. Exit the house and head down the stairs to your right. You'll find another SHRINE, so make sure to activate it.

From the shrine, head down the steps and deal with the people fighting below. You can opt for a drop attack if you like. There's also a CORPSE in the dead end here. Up ahead, you'll see a bridge shrouded in mist. As you might expect, this means a tough fight. Luckily, we just passed a shrine. It's another Raven Tengu, so try to lure him back to solid ground before buffing up and engaging. It's much safer that way.

After crossing the bridge, kill the Dweller to your right. Now, there are a few ways to handle the area ahead. To the left of the bridge, there's a ladder. Head down it to find a CORPSE. Follow the path from there (look for a Samurai in a cubby to your left) up to a ledge. Take out the soldier here and continue on to face another Samurai near a house. Be careful of the flame trap on the ground! Once he's down, you can enter the house to find a CORPSE, and then go behind it to discover the HOT SPRINGS. Yep, this is the Hot Springs house we passed earlier.

Head back outside and stick to the upper path this time. The wooden structure ahead contains a Spearman and an Archer. Defeat them both and loot the CORPSE you find. Keep going until you reach a cave where you'll need to fight an Onyudo in the mist. Beyond him lies a major challenge: a soldier camp. This area is packed with two Samurai, a couple of Ninjas, and some other soldiers, making it a tough fight. Start with a headshot on the guy to the right. This should draw the attention of only the soldier and the two Samurai. If you're in a pinch, use your Living Weapon, but try to conserve it. You can dash to the sides to avoid the Samurai's attacks while they're using their Ki, and focus down the soldier first, then the Axe Samurai who drains his Ki quickly.

Once they're dealt with, take out the remaining guards with headshots. Keep in mind there are a couple more patrolling outside the camp, but you'll find a CORPSE and a BIG CHEST near the camp. To the RIGHT of the camp, there's a path leading back to the rope bridge we crossed earlier. Be aware of a Ninja and a FIRE TRAP on the ground if you take this route. Head that way, but stick to the upper left ground, going down the left path and then RIGHT to a cliff ledge. Here you'll find a HEALER KODAMA. You should be overlooking the bridge from here – quite the view!

Now, head back into the main area. A Ninja will attack from a ledge (there might be a guard wandering around too). Defeat them both. The ledge the Ninja attacked from has a CORPSE on it that you can quickly grab. This lower area is a dead end, so head back up to the camp. There's a Ninja hiding behind a rock up here if you haven't dealt with him yet. To the right of the camp is where we want to go (right if you're coming up from the lower area). You should see a large set of stairs and a doorway.

Make a mental note of the doorway – we'll be using it soon. For now, head up TWO flights of stairs, then go RIGHT and look over the ledge. You can drop down to a CORPSE. Grab it and then head to the doorway. Inside, you'll find a SHRINE. Also, spot the SWORDSMAN KODAMA to the right of the shrine. Seriously, Kodama? You're getting lost less than a foot away from the shrine!?

Heal up and level up at the shrine, then head back out and continue up the stairs. Go all the way up to the house, taking out the soldier there. To the right, on the deck, is a WARRIOR KODAMA. Guide him home, then enter the house. Go past the doors into the cave it leads into.

Head all the way in to face...

BOSS ENCOUNTER: ISHIDA MITSUNARI

Ishida is a pretty fun fight, but fair warning: he can be a bit frustrating. He has some attacks that, if they all connect, will just drain your HP. This can lead to some annoying moments, but we can mitigate that by keeping our distance. Ishida is essentially a glass cannon boss: he hits hard and can kill you with certain moves, but he has relatively low HP and can be outplayed.