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Part 71
Nioh

Part 71

Master the multi-phase battle against Yamata-No-Orochi in Nioh Part 71. Learn its moves, elemental attacks, and the best strategies to defeat this legendary Yokai.

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Master the multi-phase battle against Yamata-No-Orochi in Nioh Part 71. Learn its moves, elemental attacks, and the best strategies to defeat this legendary Yokai.

Alright, so after that last scrap, Kelley's not done yet. He pulls out that container with Saorse and decides to summon up the absolute worst Yokai Japan's ever seen: Yamata-No-Orochi. And guess who gets to fight it? Yep, you!

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Boss: Yamata-No-Orochi
  • Elements: Fire, Wind, Water, Earth, Lightning, Poison, Paralysis (each head channels one)
  • Weakness: Attacking when Ki is full and the body is near the edge; exploiting openings after its attacks.

Phases:

  1. Phase 1: One Head
    You'll start fighting just one snake head on a confined portion of the roof. Focus on dealing damage to it.
  2. Phase 2: Multiple Heads & Restricted Area
    As you damage the first head, another will appear. You'll still be on a limited section of the roof. Keep up the pressure.
  3. Phase 3: Full Roof Access & Elemental Heads
    Once you've done enough damage, the obstacles blocking the roof will be destroyed, opening up the entire area. Now you'll realize each snake head is channeling a different element: Fire, Wind, Water, Earth, Lightning, Poison, and Paralysis. Your goal here is to take them all out, one by one.
  4. Phase 4: Chaos Snake
    After you defeat the last elemental snake, it will transform into a

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