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Nioh 3

How to Beat Kajiwara Kagetoki

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Nioh 3 - How to Beat Kajiwara Kagetoki

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

How to Beat Kajiwara Kagetoki

Kajiwara Kagetoki Boss Fight Tips






Attack When Yoshitsune Has Aggro

Attack When Yoshitsune Has Aggro

Play it safe by hanging back, striking only when Yoshitsune is holding Kagetoki's attention. Be ready to evade or block the moment Kagetoki turns toward you and anticipate his attack.

Sidestep His Summons

Circle around Kagetoki when he uses his summoning seal and sidestep to avoid getting hit.

User Your Own Summoning Seal

Use your own summoning seal to overwhelm Kagetoki and deplete his Ki, opening him up for attacks.

His Hatchets Can Hit from Behind

Watch for the boomerang effect on Kagetoki's hatchets, as they deal damage on both the throw and the return.

The red attack variant leaves him wide open, making him easily punishable with a Guardian Spirit Skill to inflict a Burst Break. Alternatively, you can use Style Shift to counter the hatchets during the initial throw or the return trip.

List of All Guardian Spirits

Farm Levels and Better Gear

If you're still struggling with Kajiwara Kagetoki, 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.

Kajiwara Kagetoki Weaknesses

Boss Weakness and Overview

Weaknesses ・None
Resistances ・Scorched
・Saturated
・Electrified
・Blustered
Era Heian
Main Mission Subterfuge at the Abandoned Shrine
(Recommended: Lv 83)
Side Mission True Samurai of Kamakura

Kajiwara Kagetoki Drops and Rewards

Mission Rewards
Subterfuge at the Abandoned Shrine
(Main Mission)
・Dual Bloodstained Cleavers Lv. 91 (+1)
・Shinto Priest's Hakama Lv. 91
・Handbook: Roundabout
・Smithing Text:Heizo's Armor
・Ninja's Locks
True Samurai of Kamakura
(Side Mission)
・Heizo's Hatchets Lv. 72
・Heizo's Waistguard Lv. 72
・Ninja's Locks
・Smithing Text: Heizo's Hatchets

The table above shows the two missions where you can fight Kajiwara Kagetoki, each with different completion rewards.

Kajiwara Kagetoki Location

Found in Rokuhara

Kajiwara Kagetoki is found in Rokuhara during the mission Subterfuge at the Abandoned Shrine.

List of All Main Missions

Rematch in Matsuo-taisha Shrine

Rematch in Matsuo-taisha Shrine

Kajiwara Kagetoki can also be found in Matsuo-taisha Shrine during the side mission True Samurai of Kamakura, where you can fight him again without Minamoto no Yoshitsune.

List of Myths and Side 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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