In a fiery village in Nioh 2 lives a hot-blooded number of Yokai: the Ippon-Datara. While there are numerous protected alternatives for retaliation in your combat with this sword-wielding spirit, there are greater than sufficient strikes in its arsenal to drive you hopping mad – particularly the second time you encounter it.
Nioh 2 – How to beat the Ippon-Datara
For Onmyo Magic customers, now’s the time to equip your Water Talismans.
I’ve embedded two movies this time round, one for the primary combat with an Ippon-Datara, however one other for the second – and for my part harder – check.
The first time you face the Ippon-Datara is in an enclosed house, and possibly I used to be simply fortunate nevertheless it didn’t use its hopping assault – its most troublesome to cope with.
The second time one blocks your progress, you’re being peppered with bombs and it’s far more set off proud of the hopping.
Personally, I feel it’s a lot simpler to retreat across the nook – away from the bombing Gaki – and sq. up for this combat on the close by bridge.
When the Ippon-Datara does the hopping assault you could have two choices: Either again off till it stops, or roll previous it, beneath the Ippon-Datara. That sounds scary, however is definitely fairly protected to do. Just don’t get caught up within the bounces by sticking round for too lengthy.
Your likelihood to return hearth comes on the finish of most of its combos. Rather than making an attempt to dam like with the Enki earlier, I’ve discovered extra success manoeuvring across the fringe of the Ippon-Datara’s vary.
The regular overhead smash could be repeated. Don’t rush in after it does it as soon as, however you possibly can sprint in after the second for a few hits.
Otherwise, punish the Burst Counters for all they’re value. The overhead slam is sort of straightforward to foretell. If you dodge that Burst Counter it leaves a hearth puddle on the ground, so I’d advocate utilizing the Burst Counter wherever potential to protect towards a-o-e injury over time.
When it turns round and will get onto one hand, it’s worthwhile to again properly off to get away from the 2 lengthy slashes which can be headed your manner.
If you end up in behind, watch out. Slash a couple of times, then dodge step backwards as a result of he can flip round with a giant slash to hit you.
After you’ve crushed the Mezuki you get a shiny new toy within the type of a strong Yokai Ability. The Ippon-Datara are fairly weak to Yokai Abilities, so whack considered one of them out should you want a finisher.
For extra on Nioh 2, take a look at our pages on the best weapons and best skills we’ve seen so far.
We also have a page on what to do with your Guardian Spirit and Soul Cores.
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