Part 120

Guide yourself through Nioh's Part 120, covering the Adept Onmyo trial with Fuku and the Veteran Warrior trial against Marume Nagayoshi. Learn strategies and rewards.

Alright, let's dive into Part 120 of our Nioh journey! We've got two training missions lined up for us today: 'The Way of the Onmyo: Adept' and 'The Way of the Warrior: Veteran'. These are designed to test your skills and teach you new techniques, so pay attention!

The Way of the Onmyo: Adept

We're back with Fuku for another Onmyo trial. The prologue mentions your Ki flow and power, hinting that this test will gauge your current strength and readiness for new techniques.

Objective: Defeat Fuku's hired hands

You'll start with a limited set of items: Water Shot x3, some Talismans, an Elixir, and crucially, a Sloth Talisman. The game suggests saving these for the final enemy, and I agree – that Sloth Talisman is a lifesaver!

First up is an Imp. These are pretty straightforward; you should be able to take it down with just three heavy attacks. After the Imp, you'll face a spirit and a new enemy type: the Karakasa Umbrella. These things are a bit annoying, hopping around and shooting out a volley of darts. Your best bet is to guard against the darts and then rush in to lay on some damage. You can handle both of these early enemies without using any magic, so save those precious items.

Now for the main event: the Onyudo. This big guy is Fire-Based, so our Water Shots will be super effective. Enchant your weapon with water if you can, and then start blasting it with your Water Shots. But don't rely on just that! When the Onyudo gets close, pop that Sloth Talisman. Seriously, watch how dramatically it slows him down – it's incredible! With him crawling, you can wail on him and finish him off in no time.

Once the Onyudo is down, head back to Fuku to complete the training. Congratulations, you've unlocked the Sloth Talisman magic for your own use!

Rewards:

• Gesture: Purification
• Master Onmyo Mage's Locks x1
• Hamaya Arrow x3

The Way of the Warrior: Veteran

Next up is 'The Way of the Warrior: Veteran' mission. The prologue is a bit more taunting this time, with your trainer noting how much you've toughened up and promising to hold nothing back.

Objective: Fight with Marume Nagayoshi

This is a direct fight against your trainer, Marume Nagayoshi, and you're given three Elixirs to help you out. This fight is all about endurance and exploiting his Ki.

BOSS ENCOUNTER: MARUME NAGAYOSHI (ROUND 2)

• Key Strategy: Outlast Marume and exploit his Ki depletion.
• Marume's Aggression: He'll be very aggressive, charging in with 2-4 hit combos. He'll often follow up with a second combo after dodging your initial counter.
• Exploiting Ki: The crucial moment is after his second combo. Even if he has a little Ki left, he'll exhaust it while blocking you. This is your window for a free grapple or finishing blow.
• Healing: Use your Elixirs when you need to, but try to prioritize attacking when he's vulnerable.

Just keep applying pressure after his combos, manage your health with the Elixirs, and you'll take him down. It’s pretty straightforward once you get the rhythm of his attacks and learn to punish his Ki exhaustion.

Rewards:

• Daion-jin's Sake x1