How to Beat Baba Nobuharu in Nioh 3
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A comprehensive breakdown of how to conquer the Baba Nobuharu boss fight in Nioh 3, covering essential strategies, elemental weaknesses, and how to counter his tricky illusions.
Tackling challenging action RPG bosses is a rite of passage, and Team Ninja is back at it again with Nioh 3. Early in the campaign, players run into a major roadblock inside Futamata Castle during the main quest. As reported by Paulo Kawanishi at Polygon, defeating Baba Nobuharu requires more than just raw mechanical skill. You need to understand his elemental weaknesses and manage the cramped arena space effectively. Since the fight takes place indoors with very little room to maneuver, his heavy axe swings and water-based attacks can easily overwhelm you if you try to stand your ground and trade blows.
To turn the tide in your favor, preparation and loadout adjustments are key. You want to make sure your character is at least level 39 and packing wind or lightning elemental attacks, as the boss is particularly vulnerable to lightning while resisting fire. Because Baba Nobuharu loves to close the distance and stay in melee range, keeping your distance and utilizing ninjutsu for ranged damage is a reliable strategy. His animations are generally on the slower side, which means you have distinct windows to punish him during his recovery frames after long combos.
The real trick to surviving this encounter is learning how to read his signature illusion ability. When the boss prepares to summon a copy of himself to pull off delayed strike setups, look closely at his left demonic arm, which will start releasing steam. Once you spot the tell, you can time your dodges and parries to avoid taking massive damage from his real attacks rather than wasting your defensive moves on the decoy. For a complete breakdown of his full moveset, stat requirements, and loot rewards, check out the original guide over at Polygon.
Tags: Nioh 3, Action RPG, Team Ninja, Boss Guides, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon