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Nioh 3
Demon of Pride Weakness and How to Beat
Demon of Pride is a boss that is weak against Lightning in Nioh 3. See how to beat Demon of Pride, as well as the weaknesses, drops, and location in this guide.
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How to Beat Demon of Pride
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Weak Against Lightning
The Demon of Pride is weak against Lightning damage. Sources of Lightning damage include:
- Martial Arts and weapons imbued with Lightning
- Uncanny Bolt Ninjutsu
- Lightning Familiar and Lightning Shot Talismans
- Summoning Seal from Ibaraki Doji's Soul Core
Level 100+ Recommended
The Demon of Pride is an optional boss with a much higher difficulty spike than other encounters at this point. The recommended level to face him comfortably is around level 100.
You can encounter him as soon as you defeat the Great Tengu in the mission The Age of Clans (recommended level 53). While the boss is difficult to fight that early, it is still doable at around level 80+ with decent gear.
How to Level Up Fast: Amrita Farming Guide
Use Guardian Spirit Skills Against Red Attacks
The Demon of Pride's red attacks have unusually long wind-ups. Style Shift Burst Breaks are risky because you have to wait for the attacks to launch, and whiffing the timing is often fatal.
Instead, use Guardian Spirit Skills to shut down red attacks during the wind-up. Make sure your Guardian Spirit Skills are always ready to be used.
Stay in Melee Range
Stick close to the Demon of Pride during the fight, as he is likely to use its deadly water attacks if you create distance.
Its melee attacks are more manageable, but you'll still need to watch out for its stomping attack and water bombs. This also puts you in a position to quickly counter its red attacks.
Stack Water Resistance
Look through your inventory and equip gear that have Water Resistance, but don't sacrifice too much base defense. High defense remains more important for survivability.
Use Hit-and-Run Tactics
Do not get greedy and overcommit to attacks. Make sure to always have some Ki reserved to evade or block attacks.
Secure with Living Artifact
Keep your Living Artifact ready to secure the kill during the second half of the fight when the boss becomes more aggressive. You're invulnerable while in this state but you must still dodge or block because sustaining damage shortens its duration.
You also have unlimited Ki while Living Artifact is active. Use this to spam your most potent Martial Arts.
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.
Demon of Pride Weaknesses
Boss Weakness and Overview
| Weaknesses | ・Electrified |
|---|---|
| Resistances |
・Saturated ・Confused |
| Era | Warring States |
Demon of Pride Drops and Rewards
Demon of Pride Soul Core
The Demon of Pride Soul Core has the following effects when equipped in the Onmyo Box:
- Yang Position: Summong Seal - Conjures the Demon of Pride to attack your foes.
- Yin Position: Hellstream Talisman - Create bubbles that burst and damage enemies.
Transformed Art: Death from Above Water
The Demon of Pride also drops the Transformed Art: Death from Above Water for the Hatchets.
Demon of Pride Location
Found in Iinoya
The Demon of Pride is located at the waterfall on the eastern side of Iinoya. You'll need the Kurama Tengu Guardian Spirit to access the Spirit Vein, which is obtained after defeating the Great Tengu in the Heian Era.
Nioh 3 Related Guides
List of Main Bosses
| Warring States Era | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yamagata Masakage |
 Jakotsu-baba |
 Baba Nobuharu |
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 Yamagata Masakage (Yokai) |
 Takeda Shingen |
 Takeda Shingen (Yokai) |
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| Heian Era | |||||
 Great Tengu |
 Otoroshi |
 Ibaraki Doji |
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 Kajiwara Kagetoki |
 Minamoto no Yoritomo
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List of Optional Bosses
| Warring States Era | ||
|---|---|---|
 Bloodedge Demon |
 Ryomen Sukuna |
 Demon of Pride |
 Otzu no Kata |
 Hino-Enma |
 Yoki |
| Hattori Hanzo | Ninja Yoki | Kyokotsu |
| Aggrieved Warrior | - | - |
List of Formidable Enemies
| Warring States Era | ||
|---|---|---|
 Kamaitachi |
 Mezuki |
 Green Shadow's Blade |
| Blood-Spurting Ogin | Naito Masatoyo | Anayama Nobutada |
| Honda Tadakatsu | Nuppeppo | Onryoki |
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