Part 153

Master the Kelley boss fight in Nioh's 'The Demon King Revealed' mission. Learn his moves, weaknesses, and the best strategies to emerge victorious.

Alright, let's talk about Part 153 in Nioh. This section covers the boss fight against Kelley, and honestly, he's not too bad once you get the hang of his patterns. Think of him as a bit of a show-off with his teleporting and area-of-effect moves, but nothing you can't handle with a bit of patience.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Kelley is a human-type enemy, meaning you can deplete his Ki to stun him for grapple attacks.
• He doesn't have any specific elemental weaknesses mentioned, so focus on physical damage and Ki management.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Standard Combat
   Kelley will use his basic attacks and teleportation moves. This is where you'll learn his core patterns.
2. Phase 2: Increased Aggression
   As the fight progresses, he might use his moves more frequently, but the core strategy remains the same.

Strategy:

• Watch out for his basic melee: Kelley swings his dark shard like a sword, up to three times. It's easy to block or dash away from, so don't get caught off guard.
• The Teleport Lunge is his favorite trick: He'll disappear and often reappear behind you to lunge with his shard or try to grab you. Be ready to dodge immediately after he vanishes.
• His Grab attack: It's similar to previous encounters. He'll thrust his arm at you, dealing moderate damage twice. He can do this right after a teleport, so stay alert.
• 'Get Away From Me' Moves (Ouroboros Flame/Wind): He summons Ouroboros around himself, creating an area of fire or wind. The best advice here is simple: get away from him. Use this time to heal or buff if you need to. Don't try to sneak in hits when he's doing this.
• Ouroboros Sneak (Rare): His guardian can burrow underground and pop up beneath you. If you see this, be ready to roll out of the way. It's a sneaky one!
• Ouroboros Throw (Ranged): This is his only real ranged attack. He'll throw Ouroboros at you, which can inflict the Slow status effect. Dodge to the side to avoid it.
• Ki Management is Key: Like most human bosses, you can break Kelley's Ki. When his Ki is depleted, you can get in some powerful grapple or finishing attacks.
• Conserve Your Resources: The guide mentions needing health and magic items for later, so try to get through this fight efficiently. Don't waste items unless absolutely necessary.

While not explicitly detailed for this section, defeating bosses in Nioh typically rewards you with Amrita, equipment, and potentially crafting materials. Keep an eye on what drops!

A Note on Yamata-no-Orochi:

The source text also includes details about the Yamata-no-Orochi boss fight from 'The Demon King Revealed' mission. This is a much more complex encounter. It's a multi-phase fight where you'll face multiple snake heads, each channeling different elements (fire, wind, water, earth, lightning, poison, paralysis). The strategy involves taking them out one by one. When the roof opens up, you'll have more space to maneuver. Stay mobile to avoid their ranged attacks and attack when your Ki is full and the snake's body is close, but always leave enough Ki to dash away if needed.