Inosuke Nogami

Learn how to defeat Inosuke Nogami in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice with our comprehensive guide. Discover his weaknesses, attack patterns, and the best strategies to overcome this challenging foe.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weakness: Fire (can stagger him and deal extra damage)
• Resistances: None significant
• Posture: High, but can be broken with consistent pressure
• Vitality: Moderate

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Inosuke uses a variety of sword attacks, including wide sweeps and quick lunges. He also has a powerful charge attack.
2. Phase 2: Inosuke becomes more aggressive, chaining attacks together more rapidly. He may also incorporate a new sweeping attack that covers a wider area.
3. Phase 3: (If applicable, depending on game version/specific encounter) Inosuke may gain new, more devastating attacks or enter a rage state, increasing his damage output and speed.

Strategy:

• Maintain a medium distance to bait out his lunging attacks, which are easier to parry or dodge.
• When he performs sweeping attacks, dodge *through* them towards him to get behind him for a few free hits.
• If you have the Flame Vent prosthetic tool, use it when you have an opening. A direct hit can stagger him, leaving him vulnerable.
• Be patient and focus on deflecting his combos. Breaking his posture is key to getting a Deathblow.
• Do not get greedy. Hit him a couple of times after dodging or parrying, then be ready to defend again.
• If fighting him in an area with environmental hazards (like oil slicks), try to lure him into them and use fire.