Nioh 3: Boss Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

Naito Masatoyo is a boss you will encounter in the fields of Futumata Road. Make sure you swiftly deal with him to continue your journey north.

Ryomen Sukuna is the final boss in Ryotan Temple. He is a formidable enemy who makes a return from the previous games. In Nioh 3, you must defeat him to complete the Fated Land Myth.

Ninja Yoki is a mandatory boss you'll need to defeat inside the Iinoya temple to complete Those Who Live in the Shadows Myth. In addition to the rewards you'll receive from the Mysterious Ninja, you will also get the Ninja Yoki Soul Core.

Honda Tadakatsu is a boss you'll need to duel and defeat to complete the Becoming Champion of the East Myth. While well-equipped, he is rather slow and very accessible for a Ninja.

Nuppeppo is a funny boss you'll need to defeat in the Hammatasu Castle grounds while playing the Headaches Myth. Nuppeppo will run away, but he will eventually stop. Nuppeppo is very weak to fire. Make sure you defeat Nuppeppo to obtain the Soul Core and the Yokai Gallstone.

Otazu no Kata is an optional boss you can fight only while playing the Princess Tsubaki Sub Mission. You'll find Otazu no Kata inside Hamamatsu Castle, and you must defeat him to complete the mission.

The Aggrieved Warrior is an optional boss you can fight if you play Ii's Memento Myth. The Aggrieved Warrior spawns by the Hamamtsu Hill Ruined Temple as you progress through the Myth.

Ippon-Datara is an optional boss you'll have to defeat in the fields to complete the Vengeful Blade Sub Mission. The boss will spawn after you interact with the Amrita Corpse in the clearing.

Kyokotsu is an optional boss you'll need to defeat while playing the Searching for a Spy Myth. You will find him in the Abandoned Shrine area, along the road leading to the northern side of Futamata.

Anayma Nobutada is a mandatory boss you'll have to defeat to progress the main story and The Battle of Futamata Castle. You'll find him in the lower courtyard of the castle.

Baba Nobuharo is a mandatory boss you'll have to defeat to progress the story and to complete The Battle of Futamata Castle and Depicting the Tiger of Kai Myth. He is found inside Futamata Castle, on the ground floor.

Hattori Hanzo is an optional boss you can defeat while playing The Demon's Regimen Myth. He spawns at the end of the canyon, ready to face you.

Yamagata Masakage is the mandatory Mikatagahara boss you'll need to defeat to progress The Battle of Mikatagahara and to complete Depicting the Tiger of Kai Myth.

Takeda Shingen is the mandatory boss you must defeat in Mikatagahara to progress The Battle of Mikatagahara and to complete Depicting the Tiger of Kai Myth. He is found at the end of the Crucible, in a red tent.

Onryoki is an optional boss you must defeat as part of The Great Shogun of the Heian Era Myth. He is found in front of the temple south of Lake Sanaru - Waterside Shrine. Defeating him allows you to progress the associated Myth.

Takeda Shingen is a mandatory boss you'll have to deal with as part of The Battle of Saigagake mission. Make sure that when you reach him on top of Saigagake Castle, you are ready for a real challenge.

Consider finishing all available Myths and Sub Missions, as well as every available activity. This boss stands between you and the next region in the game. The soundtrack is also on your side! 😉

Kamaitachi is an optional boss you'll have to defeat at the end of Groans in the Valley sub-mission. He spawns in the clearing under the castle, and you must deal with him (again) to complete the associated sub-mission.

Great Tengu is a mandatory boss you'll have to defeat to progress the story and The Age of Clans Begins mission. He is the final boss in Mount Kurama, and he spawns in the southern temple.

The Demon of Pride is an optional boss you can deal with in Iinoya. He is found in a large clearing past the waterfall Spirit Vein. To climb the waterfall, you must unlock Kurama Tengu, the Guardian Spirit obtained by defeating the Great Tengu in Heian.

The All-Seeing Mage is an optional boss you can fight in the southern temple of Kamo Village. He is surrounded by mages and wears a white mask.

Yasha is a mandatory boss you'll need to defeat to complete the Follow the Soldier's Shadow Myth. He is found inside the temple, which you can access after collecting the Grubby Iron Key.

When you reach the Rokuhara region in Heian, you will have to fight Kamaitachi again to clear the Lesser Crucible. Kamaitachi spawns during the final wave, and it is a mandatory boss if you want to get 100% completion in Rokuhara.

Magatsu Warrior is an optional boss you'll get to fight on the southwestern island in Rokuhara. You must defeat him to complete the Thoughts Bequeathed Myth.

Demon of Envy is an optional boss you can find in Heian. The Demon of Envy is found inside a large underground cave, accessed via the entrance north of Anneibo Temple Shrine.

Enenra is an optional boss you'll have to fight after picking the Toji Temple Yokai Horde Picture Scroll, as part of the Yokai Horde Picture Scroll Myth. To complete the said Myth, you need to defeat the boss.

Ibaraki Doji is the Hachijo boss you'll need to defeat to purify the Rajomon barrier as part of the Heian Befouled main mission. This makes Ibaraki Doji a mandatory boss for story progression.

Minamoto no Yoshitsune is an optional boss you can fight to complete the Triple Triumph Myth. He takes the form of a Tengu when you duel him. You must fight Minamoto no Yoshitsune alone and defeat him to complete the Myth.

Tsurarra-ona is an optional boss you'll get to fight at the end of the Unwavering Hope Myth. She spawns in the courtyard once you find all clues as part of the Myth.

Otoroshi is the Sagano boss you'll need to defeat to purify the Matsuo-taisha Shrine barrier as part of the Heian Befouled main mission. This makes Otoroshi a mandatory boss for story progression.

The One-eyed Oni and Gaki are two optional bosses you'll have to deal with at the end of the In Search of Eternal Youth Myth, after finding the clues about the two brothers.

Ryomen Sukuna is a boss you'll get to fight more than once. The second time you'll face him will be in the clearing south of the Heian Crucible Manifested at the end of The Mystery of Rajomon Sub Mission, which you can start after completing Heian Befouled.

The Demon Slayer is an optional boss and the Hachijo Master. It will spawn inside the western temple during The Box's Guardian Myth. Make sure you defeat him to obtain a new Handbook.

Ninja Yoki is the second optional boss that will spawn inside the western temple during The Box's Guardian Myth. Make sure you defeat him to complete the associated Myth.

Minamoto no Yoritomo is the final boss in the Palace Grounds Crucible. You'll have to defeat him to complete the A Cause Too Great main mission and the Heian area. Once defeated, Minamoto no Yoritomo will grant you a new Spirit Guardian - Oh.

Kusanagi is a mandatory boss you'll need to defeat in Antiquity to progress the main story in Nioh 3 and finish Calamity's Seed main mission. By defeating the corrupted Spirit, you'll also unlock the Kusanagi Guardian Spirit.

Hiruko is the final boss in Antiquity and a mandatory one for progressing the story and completing Ill Omen. Once you defeat him, you'll be able to move to the next era.

Gozuki is a mandatory boss you'll meet in Edo while working on completing the To the Beginning mission. Luckily, you won't be alone against the cow-like Yokai.

Tokugawa Kunimatsu is a mandatory boss you most likely remember from the game's prologue. As you return to Edo, you will have to deal with him again, except that this time you are not allowed to lose the fight.

You'll find him in the same area, and you have to defeat him to complete To the Beginning mission.

Takasugi Shinsaku is a mandatory boss you'll have to face on the top floor of the pleasure house in Shimabara. You'll need to defeat him to progress the A New Era main mission.

Usui Sadamitsu is an optional boss you can fight in the Rokuhara Dark Realm village. Usui Sadamitsu is found in a large house on the southeastern side of the village, which you can explore only after defeating Takasugi Shinsaku in Bakumatsu.

Saito Hajime is an optional boss you'll have to defeat at the end of the Shinsengumi Scheme Myth. He spawns in the mountain alcove on the southern side of Shichijo Abyss in Shichijo.

Kasha is the boss you'll have to deal with in Shichijo. She is found inside the armory on the eastern side of the Shichijo Abyss, and she must be defeated as part of the Beast of the Underworld Sub Mission.

Ibaraki Doji is an optional boss you can fight and defeat while playing the Sealed in the Stone Urn Myth. After investigating the Stone Urn, she will spawn in the large courtyard. Deal with her to finish the associated myth.

Enenra is a mandatory boss you'll need to face in northern Shijo. Enenra is guarding the entrance to the Honnoji Temple Crucible, and you must deal with this yokai to progress the story.

Nuribotoke is the final boss in the Honoji Temple Crucible, and it is mandatory to defeat him to progress the story and the Those Left Behind main mission. You'll find him in the large temple on top of the Crucible, standing between you and the Crucible you must cleanse.

Red Kappa is an optional boss you'll get to fight while playing Nobunaga's Blade Sub Mission. While his boss is rather weak, the Red Kappa is capable of summoning other yokai. Make sure you deal with the Kappa as fast as you can.

Mezuki must be defeated again at the end of Ryoma's Bequeathment Myth. The horse-like boss will spawn after defeating the first two waves of yokai alongside Himiko. Make sure you deal with Mezuki to complete the associated Myth.

Nagakura Shinpachi is an optional boss you can fight by playing the Peerless Katana Myth. He is found in the central Nijo Castle area, inside a courtyard you'll get to access alongside Takasugi Shinsaku.

The Demon of Obsessionis an optional boss you can deal with in Nijo Castle. He is found in a large courtyard of the Abandoned Temple. To reach the boss, you must cross the tunnel in Mibu.

Okita Soji is the final boss in Mibu, and you will need to defeat him to complete the Solitary Blade Sub Mission. He is found in the large hall on top of Mibu Temple.

Onmoraki is a bird-like yokai and a mandatory boss you'll get to fight in Kiyomizu Temple. Defeating him is required if you want to complete the Kiyomizu Defiled Sub Mission. You will find Onmoraki in the courtyard of Kiyomizu Temple.

Jakotsu-baba is also an optional boss you can find a second time. The boss spawns in Bakumatsu, in the Kiyomizu region. To fight the hydra-like yokai again, you have to play the Seeking Rare Yokai Myth.

Ryomen Sukuna becomes an optional boss you'll need to defeat in Rokuhara if you want to complete the Seeking Spirit Stones Myth. He spawns in the large courtyard while you work on purifying the corrupted barrier.

Enki is a fairly accessible boss you'll get to fight at the end of A Present from Whom? Myth. The yokai spawns on the street after you deal with all the soldiers.

Kyokotsu is an optional boss you'll have to defeat while playing the Well, Well, Well Myth. The ghost-like yokai spawns in the center of the village after you investigate the well. Make sure you defeat Kyokotsu to complete the Myth.

Joro-gumo is an optional spider-like female boss you can encounter in the eastern clearing of Shirakawa. Make sure you don't miss this fight on your way to Kyoto Imperial Palace.

After collecting Ishida's Medicine for Ine as part of Doctor's Pride Myth, you'll need to defeat a Karasu Tengu and a Yamainu. Make sure you are ready for this fight.

While playing the Old Medicine, New Problems Myth, you'll have to fight another Enenra to get some tomatoes. Make sure you are ready for this optional boss.

While playing the True Samurai of Kamakura Myth, inside the flooded cave, you'll need to defeat a powerful Waira.

Kajiwara Kagetoki is an optional boss you can fight in the frozen clearing at the end of the True Samurai of Kamakura Myth. Despite helping him, he will challenge you at the end of the Myth.

Onryoki is an optional boss you can fight in the Kyoto Imperial Palace Crucible. You'll find Onryoki in a large clearing halfway through the dungeon. To reach the boss, make sure you activate the Spirit Vein at the end of the corridor in the temple building.

Tokugawa Yoshinobu is the final boss in Kyoto Imperial Palace Crucible. Tokugawa Yoshinobu is a mandatory boss you'll have to defeat to complete the Final Hope main mission.

Hiruko is the final boss in Nioh 3. You'll find him past the Dark Radiance you need to shatter, and you'll have to defeat him to complete the game and the What Makes A Shogun Main Mission.

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