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Nioh 3

How to Beat Otoroshi

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Nioh 3 - How to Beat Otoroshi

Otoroshi is a boss in Nioh 3 during the Heian Era. See how to beat Otoroshi, as well as the weaknesses, drops, and location in this guide.

How to Beat Otoroshi

Otoroshi Boss Fight Tips






Ninja Style Recommended for Mobility

Otoroshi is a large yokai that mainly attacks straight ahead with its arms. Ninja style's mobility makes it easy to dodge its wide attacks and slip behind to counterattack.

Equip the Ninja skills Yokai Banisher and Evil-Dispelling Evade to purify Yokai Realms that hinder your Ki regeneration.

List of All Skills

Attack from Behind

Position yourself at the rear when attacking for the extra backstab damage while in Ninja style.

Beware of two attacks that can still hit you with its back turned: the ice shards and when it swings two icicles in a circle while in the Dark Realm.

Use Ninjutsu to Break the Eggs

In the Dark Realm, Otoroshi will use birds as projectiles, leaving its chest exposed. Use Ninjutsu such as kunai and shuriken to break the eggs and inflict massive damage to its Ki.

Exploit Red Attacks for Openings

Otoroshi's red attacks are fairly predictable because of the lengthy wind-up, so always attempt to counter with a Burst Break.

Farm Levels and Better Gear

If you're still struggling with Otoroshi, don't hesitate to farm some levels and equip better gear before trying again.

How to Level Up Fast: Amrita Farming Guide

Summon Assistance from Acolytes

Summon an acolyte from nearby benevolent graves to serve as a distraction and help deal chip damage. You'll need Ochoko Cups to summon acolytes, which you can obtain by defeating revenants from bloody graves.

Use Talismans and Items for Buffs

Use talismans and items such as Power Talismans and Power Pills to boost your attack. Note that they do not stack and only refresh the duration of the attack buff.

Otoroshi Weaknesses

Boss Weakness and Overview

Weaknesses ・Scorched
Resistances ・Saturated
・Electrified
・Poisoned
・Paralyzed
Era Heian
Main Mission Black Feather Sanctuary
(Recommended: Lv 69)

Otoroshi Drops and Rewards

・Shugendo Hermit Hatches Lv. 72
・Archer's Hakama Lv. 72
・Ninja's Locks
・Otoroshi Soul Core

Otoroshi Location

Found in Sagano

Otoroshi is found in Sagano during the mission Black Feather Sanctuary.

List of All Main Missions

Nioh 3 Related Guides

Bosses

List of All Bosses

List of Main Bosses

Warring States Era
Yamagata MasakageYamagata Masakage Jakotsu-babaJakotsu-baba Baba NobuharaBaba Nobuharu
Yamagata Masakage MikatagaharaYamagata Masakage (Yokai) Takeda ShingenTakeda Shingen Takeda Shingen SaigagakeTakeda Shingen (Yokai)
Heian Era
Great TenguGreat Tengu OtoroshiOtoroshi Ibaraki DojiIbaraki Doji
Kajiwara KagetokKajiwara Kagetoki Minamoto no YoritomoMinamoto no Yoritomo

List of Optional Bosses

Warring States Era
Bloodedge DemonBloodedge Demon Ryomen SukunaRyomen Sukuna Demon of PrideDemon of Pride
Otazu no KataOtzu no Kata Hino-EnmaHino-Enma YokiYoki
Hattori Hanzo Ninja Yoki Kyokotsu
Aggrieved Warrior - -

List of Formidable Enemies

Warring States Era
KamaitachiKamaitachi MezukiMezuki Green ShadowGreen Shadow's Blade
Blood-Spurting Ogin Naito Masatoyo Anayama Nobutada
Honda Tadakatsu Nuppeppo Onryoki

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