Interior Ministry Ninja

Learn how to defeat the Interior Ministry Ninja in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Our guide breaks down their moveset and strategies to help you overcome this tough challenge.

Alright, let's talk about the Interior Ministry Ninja. These guys can be a real pain, especially when you're just trying to get through the game. They're fast, hit hard, and have some tricky moves that can catch you off guard. But don't worry, we'll get you through this.

Who are they?

These are the elite soldiers you'll encounter in certain areas, often guarding important paths or objectives. They're a step up from the regular soldiers, so you'll need to be more careful.

What to watch out for

• Speed: They're incredibly quick, closing distances in a flash. Don't get greedy with your attacks; focus on deflecting and finding openings.
• Combos: They have long, relentless combos. Learning the rhythm and when to parry is key. If you miss a parry, be ready to dodge or block the follow-up.
• Special Attacks: Keep an eye out for their unique moves, like lunging thrusts or sweeping attacks. These often have specific tells, so pay attention.

Strategy

The best approach here is patience and precision. You can't just button-mash your way through these guys.

• Deflection is King: Focus on deflecting their attacks. Perfect parries will build up their posture much faster than just blocking.
• Find Your Openings: After you successfully deflect a combo, you'll often have a small window to get a couple of hits in. Don't overextend yourself; just chip away at their health and posture.
• Use Your Tools: If you have any Prosthetic Tools that can stun or interrupt them, now's the time to use them. The Firecrackers can be particularly effective at creating an opening.
• Stay Mobile: Don't stand still. Keep moving, dodge their lunges, and reposition yourself to avoid getting cornered.
• Heal Safely: Only try to heal when you've created a significant distance or after you've dodged a major attack. They can punish you hard if you try to heal mid-combo.

Prosthetic Tool Upgrades

Remember, to even get the option to upgrade your Prosthetic Tools, you'll need to give the Mechanical Barrel to the Sculptor at the Dilapidated Temple. You get this crucial item after defeating Gyoubu Oniwa in Ashina Outskirts. Without it, you're stuck with the base tools, which can make fights like this much harder.

Keep at it, and you'll get the hang of their patterns. It might take a few tries, but you've got this!