Highlight of Everything We Know About Otoroshi Boss in Nioh 3
- Otoroshi Boss has two phases, the first phase is slow and heavy, whereas the second phase is fast and adds dangerous ice and leg attacks.
- Otoroshi is weak to fire damage, so use Fire Shuriken, Living Flame, and Gunpowder Bombs to deal a lot of damage.
- When Otoroshi changes to the second phase, you will get an opening to safely attack him from behind and deal a lot of damage.
Otoroshi is one of the difficult bosses that you will fight in Nioh 3. There are two phases in the Otoroshi Boss fight. When his health drops to 50%, he will change to the second phase, where he will use his legs to attack you. To defeat him, dodge and change your position continuously and attack him from behind to deal damage. In this guide, we will tell you how to defeat Otoroshi Boss in Nioh 3.
Otoroshi Boss in Nioh 3
| Level Required | 69 |
| Weakness | Scorched |
| Resistances | Saturated, Electrified, Poisoned, Paralyzed |
Otoroshi is a boss you will fight in Nioh 3, and it is hard to miss once you see it. This creature has a big head covered in long, dirty hair, with a big mouth and sharp eyes staring at you from behind its bangs. You will fight Otoroshi in Sagano, close to the Matsuo-taisha: Monastic Cave Shrine, during the Black Feather Sanctuary quest.
Otoroshi Boss: Preparation
This setup was done at Level 69 and uses Ninjutsu and mobility, as you will need to move very fast to dodge and parry Otoroshi’s attack.
- Weapon: Tonfa. This fight can be completed in Ninja style.
- Other Weapons: Bamboo Kusarigama.
- Armour & Items: Use some basic gear with water resistance.
- Accessories (Omamori): Omamori with extra health and water damage reduction.
You may also use Living Weapon / Living Artefact if you want. Use these Ninja Skills if you want to defeat the boss.
- Living Flame
- Fire Shuriken
- Gunpowder Bomb
Fire attacks deal more damage to Otoroshi, and these three work best in the fight.
- Yang Slot: Yamabiko Soul Core. It reduces Ki usage for melee attacks and dodging.
- Yin Slot: Mezuki Soul Core. It is used for the Wind Blast Talisman. It adds a shockwave to strong attacks for extra damage.
Learn his few attack patterns and always reposition yourself behind him during his attacks.
How to Defeat the Otoroshi Boss
Otoroshi is a long-furred boss with two phases, and the fight changes a lot during the phase changes. When his health gets low, you can deal a lot of damage to him with Ninjutsu.
Phase 1
- At the start of the fight, Otoroshi has no legs. It drags itself across the ground using its huge arms and deals slow but heavy attacks.
- Otoroshi pulls one arm back and swings, then follows with another wide swipe. When you see the arm pulled back, move back or block to avoid both hits.
- It raises both arms and smashes the ground, creating an area-of-effect attack. As soon as both arms go up, move away from the boss.
- This starts like the ground slam, but after hitting the ground, ice spikes fall from above. Get away and keep running to one side until the ice stops falling.
- Otoroshi charges, slams the ground, then bites and thrashes you if it connects. Dodge sideways as it runs toward you. This attack deals lots of damage.
- The boss disappears into the shadows, then drops down on you with both arms. Once it vanishes, keep moving, then dodge as soon as it reappears.
- It pulls both arms back and claps, sending out a shockwave. Dodge before the clap lands.
- A few wide swipes followed by a ground slam. When you see the slam coming, move back quickly.
- Otoroshi glows red and pulls its arms back before clapping. Use a Burst Break as soon as you see the red glow.
When Otoroshi changes phase, you get a short opening. Hit him from behind once or twice. Then create distance from him.
Phase 2
Once Otoroshi loses about 25% of its health, it stands up on bird-like legs, becomes much faster, and adds leg attacks and ice weapons.
- Quick slashes using both claws. Dodge or block to avoid damage.
- It lifts one leg and lunges forward to stomp. Keep your distance and dodge when it lunges.
- Otoroshi vanishes and reappears, holding two ice clubs. It performs multiple slams and swings.
- Run far away when the combo starts, then attack after it finishes.
- Close-range leg stomps followed by a heavy arm slam. Dodge each stomp and retreat before the final slam.
- The boss jumps into the air and slams both ice clubs down. Dodge immediately when it leaps.
- Otoroshi spins twice with ice clubs, covering a wide area. When you see the clubs at its sides, back away fast.
- It roars and releases bats as a long-range attack. While the bats are out, move behind the boss and attack safely.
Phase 1 is slower, so learn the attack patterns. Phase 2 is faster, so keep your distance and deal damage in combos.
Otoroshi Boss Rewards
After defeating Otoroshi in Nioh 3, you will be rewarded with some useful gear. The boss drops the Shinto Priest Set and the Great Hachiryo Set, making the fight worth the effort if you want to upgrade your equipment.
FAQs
Q. Can you use Living Weapon or Living Artefact against Otoroshi?
A. Yes you can use Living Weapon or Living Artefact of you want when Otoroshi’s health is low but it is not required to defeat Otoroshi.
Q. Do you need heavy armour to defeat Otoroshi?
A. No, you will only need mobility to dodge or attack Otoroshi. Light or medium armour can be useful to take some damage from him.
Q. What level should you be to fight against Otoroshi?
A. You should be level 69, so that you will have enough damage, Ki and Ninjutsu to deal heavy damage to Otoroshi.
