How to Beat Boss: The Iron Oni

Master the Iron Oni boss fight in Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Learn its stats, weaknesses, and the best strategies to defeat this formidable foe and progress through the game.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weakness: Fire Ninpo, precise dodges
• Resistances: Physical attacks during certain animations

Phases:

1. Phase 1: The Iron Oni relies on heavy, sweeping melee attacks and a powerful lunge. Dodge these attacks and counter with quick combos.
2. Phase 2: The Oni becomes more aggressive, adding a charging attack that covers a large distance. Timing your dodges is crucial here. Look for openings after it finishes its charge or a long combo.
3. Phase 3: The Oni may enter a rage state, increasing attack speed and power. Continue to focus on dodging and use your most powerful Ninpo or Shinobi Execution when the opportunity arises.

Strategy:

• Prioritize dodging over attacking. The Iron Oni hits hard, and survival is key.
• Learn the tells for its different attacks, especially the charge.
• Use your Kunai to chip away at its health from a distance if you need to create space or wait for an opening.
• Save your Ninpo for when the Oni is recovering from a major attack or when you have a clear shot. Fire-based Ninpo is particularly effective.
• If you've unlocked Shinobi Execution, use it when the gauge is full and you have a clear advantage, as it can deal significant damage and potentially end the fight faster.
• Be patient. This is a fight of attrition and precise execution.