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Ghost of Yotei
How to Beat Lord Saito: Final Boss Guide
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Lord Saito is the final boss in Ghost of Yotei. Read on to learn more about his attack patterns, rewards, location, and a guide to beat Lord Saito here!
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How to Beat Lord Saito
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Take Advantage of the Weapon Alignment
During the fight, Lord Saito will constantly switch between all weapons except the katana, making it tricky to keep your weapon alignment. Take your time, and use the perfect counter for each weapon to gain the advantage.
Wait for a Better Opportunity
If you don't have the right weapon to counter Lord Saito, pull back and focus on dodging until he switches to a different weapon.
Focus on Dodging Instead of Parrying
Although parrying is useful for building up your Spirit, it is sometimes better to focus on dodging to reduce mistakes during the fight. You can still build Spirit by dealing damage whenever you find an opening.
Use Your Best Weapon in the Second Phase
After dealing enough damage in the first phase, Lord Saito will switch to his katana and fight more seriously. He will also restore his HP to full and gain Spirit, meaning he will start using techniques as well.
During this phase, the best weapon to use is the one you're most comfortable with, as the katana doesn't have any advantage over other weapons.
Watch His Spirit and Avoid Techniques
While he has full Spirit, it's highly recommended to play defensively and wait for Lord Saito to spend it, as getting hit by any of his techniques can deal massive damage. You should only play aggressively once he has spent his Spirit.
Watch Out for Disarms
Lord Saito will perform a disarm attack when he spends his Spirit. While it can be countered, it's usually safer to dodge instead of risking dropping your weapon.
Look for a Perfect Parry
During this second phase, Lord Saito will constantly pressure you with powerful combos while chasing you down. Wait for the blue glint and use it as an opportunity to perform a perfect parry, giving you enough time to strike back and slowly chip away at his health.
Lord Saito Location
Found at Home
As part of The Final Hunt of the Onryo, you will need to return home after escaping the Koga Fortress. There, you'll find Lord Saito waiting for your return, where the fight will begin.
Lord Saito Rewards
Story Completion and Post-Game Content
Defeating Lord Saito concludes the main story of the game. With the story complete and Atsu's hunt finished, all that's left will be to clear Ezo of any lingering threats from the Yotei Six's influence.
Lord Saito Overview
Lord Saito Basic Information
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| Enemy Size | Normal |
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| Weapons |  Katana The trademark curved single-edged blade of the Japanese. The katana is an all-rounder melee weapon that can be used in general situations and is best used against sword-wielding enemies. Its moveset focuses on precise and fluid slashes.  Odachi The Odachi are heavy two-handed katanas with massive blades designed to cull large enemies. Its moveset focuses on heavy strokes aimed to finish fights with as few slashes as possible.  Yari The Yari are traditional straight-headed spears that allow having longer reach during combat. They excel at dealing with sickle-wielding enemies. Its moveset focuses on swift sweeps, lethal stabs, and elevating yourself with the shaft.  Kusarigama The Kusarigama is a sickle with a ball-n'-chain attached to its end, making it capable attacking from afar and unconventional angles. Alongside being a weapon for stealth, it is capable of disarming shield-wielding enemies. Its moveset is comprised of hooks, quick takedowns, and swings that cover you.
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| Availability | Chapter 3 |
| Related Quest | The Final Hunt of the Onryo |
Ghost of Yotei Related Guides
Boss Guides
| Lord Saito | Oyuki | Dojun |
| The Oni | Takezo | The Spider |
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