Part 17

Part 17 of our Nioh walkthrough: Learn how to find Lord Muneshige in Dazaifu, defeat enemies, and discover hidden loot and Kodama.

Alright, you've just finished up a tough boss fight and snagged yourself a new spirit, the Fuse-ushi! That's awesome, you're really building up your collection. Plus, you'll unlock the 'They Call Him Anjin' trophy and a few new sub-missions: 'Wreathed in Flame,' 'Finders, Keepers,' and the Twilight Mission 'An Ominous Cavern.' Definitely dive into those sub-missions when you get a chance, especially 'Finders, Keepers,' as it's a gateway to more spirits and goodies.

Now, let's get back to the main story. We're heading to a mission called 'The Spirit Stone Slumbers,' set in May 1600 in Dazaifu. The gist is that Lord Muneshige, the head of the Tachibana family, has gone missing after battling monsters. Your objective is to help him, and it seems his wife, Lady Ginchiyo, has already set up a meeting for you. The area itself, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, is said to be overrun by rogues and yokai, with unsettling cries heard at night. Sounds like a typical Tuesday, right?

You'll start with a cutscene showing Lady Ginchiyo worried about her husband. Then, you'll gain control and find yourself in a very rainy Dazaifu. This rain is going to make things a bit trickier, so keep that in mind. Your main objective here is to Search for the missing Tachibana Muneshige in Dazaifu.

You might recognize this area from the 'Nioh ALPHA' demo, but it's been tweaked a bit, so don't expect it to be identical. As soon as you start, head forward and hug the left wall to find a SHRINE. Activate it to set your first waypoint. On the right side of this starting area, you can find a [_CORPSE_] to loot. Keep moving forward, and you'll see a log sticking out of the water on the left. Go past it for now and take out the bandit patrolling nearby. In the back, there are two more bandits sitting by another [_CORPSE_] – deal with them and grab the loot. If you look to the left in the back, there's a tree you can climb for yet another [_CORPSE_]. After that, head down and take a left into the back area to find a fourth [_CORPSE_].

Now, cross the bridge and make your way to the next island. You'll likely see some graves here. Engage the Fiend you encounter; if you need some breathing room, try to draw him back towards the bridge. Once he's down, deal with the Dweller across the way – these guys love to spam bombs, so be ready. Leave the nearby corpse for a moment and go around the building to take out another Dweller. Loot that [_CORPSE_]. Head forward a bit, and you'll see a tree. KICK THE TREE DOWN into the water to create a shortcut. After that, go back and loot the [_CORPSE_] near the bridge. Don't forget to climb the nearby tree to find a [_HEALER KODAMA_]! Keep climbing and drop down for another [_CORPSE_].

You can now drop into the water and check under the bridges for another [_CORPSE_]. Head towards the tree you just kicked down, but keep an eye out for a corpse in the distance by the wall. There's a Dweller lurking in the water nearby, so take it out first before going for the [_CORPSE_]. Be mindful of any bomb-throwing Dwellers in the area. Once you've looted it, climb the tree you knocked over to proceed.

To your right, you'll find another Dweller and a [_CORPSE_]. Take out the Dweller, then move forward, sticking to the right side. You'll spot a new enemy hunched down in the grass – a NINJA. A headshot should take him down easily. There's another Ninja on the roof up ahead, near a [_CORPSE_], so deal with him and loot the body. Inside the house, you'll find a third Ninja. Defeat him to gain access to a [_BIG CHEST_]. Make sure to check the back of the house, near the tree trunk, for a [_WARRIOR KODAMA_] and send him home.

Continue down the path and head up the steps of the next house. You can go around the house to find a Dweller and a [_CORPSE_]. There's also a Dweller just to the left of the stairs (as you face the house) – be ready for him. Once both are dealt with, face the house again. To its LEFT, without going up the stairs, break the boxes you see to reveal the [_ORACLE KODAMA_]. Send him home!

Now that you're on this side of the pond, look for another TREE you can push down into the water to create another shortcut. Be sure to do that.

From the tree, head towards the [_CORPSE_] and prepare to fight the patrolling Fiend. These guys should be pretty manageable by now, right? To your right, you can climb a ladder, which leads to a Dweller you can ambush. Take him out, jump back down, and then deal with the Dweller throwing bombs.