This Nioh 3 Kaiwara Kagetoki Boss Battle Guide details all the tips and tricks you need to defeat Kaiwara Kagetoki. Kaiwara Kagetoki is a human opponent who fights with two axes and relies on summoning magic to pressure you. Compared to earlier bosses, he is not very dangerous if you are properly leveled. His attacks are easy to read, and you even get help from an AI ally during this battle. Since your companion cannot die, the fight is very safe overall, although it may feel slow because the boss blocks often.
Kaiwara Kagetoki Boss Battle Guide – Nioh 3
You will face Kaiwara Kagetoki in the Subterfuge at the Abandoned Shrine Mission at level 83, and you should use Ninja Style with Dual Swords. This boss fight is of low difficulty for a higher level.
How to Defeat the Boss
Kagetoki’s normal axe strikes do not hit extremely hard, so staying close is not too risky. However, he frequently defends himself, which can be frustrating when trying to build momentum. The best approach is to keep using Ninjutsu to pressure him. Shuriken, Uncanny Flame, and Shrapnel Bomb work well here, too. Setting him on fire helps deal steady damage over time, especially while he is in defensive mode.
One important mechanic in this fight is his summoning seal ability. He throws glowing golden orbs onto the ground, which trigger different Yokai summons. As soon as you see this animation, create distance. The summon is random but limited to four types: a wolf that lunges forward in a straight line, a swarm of flies that inflict stench, a small bunny-like creature that fires projectiles, or a larger Yokai that rushes forward aggressively. Staying far away gives you enough time to react, no matter which one appears.
He also has a ranged axe throw that can catch you off guard. This move has more reach and impact than his regular melee swings, so do not stand too far away without paying attention. If you see him prepare to throw, move sideways quickly.
Because he guards so often, charging your Ninjutsu requires patience. Instead of attacking blindly, try to bait him. Step into his range so he begins an attack, dodge it, then counter with a full combo. After landing hits, mix in a Shuriken and continue attacking until your Ninjutsu fills. Once he raises his guard again, stop attacking and repeat the baiting pattern.
Overall, this is a controlled and steady fight. Stay calm, punish after he attacks, back away during summons, and the battle will end without much trouble.
That is all for this guide. Additional Nioh 3 guides are linked below:
- Nioh 3 Ibaraki Doji Boss Battle Guide – How to Defeat
- Nioh 3 Minamoto no Yoritomo Boss Battle Guide – How to Defeat
- Nioh 3 Kusanagi Boss Battle Guide – How to Defeat
- Nioh 3 Yagamata Masakage (Horse) Boss Battle Guide – How to Defeat
- Nioh 3 Takeda Shingen Boss Battle Guide – Human and Monster Form, How to Defeat
- Nioh 3 Great Tengu Boss Battle Guide – How to Defeat
- Nioh 3 Otoroshi Boss Battle Guide – How to Defeat
This concludes our Nioh 3 Kaiwara Kagetoki Boss Battle Guide. If you want to add anything to this guide, feel free to use the comments section below.
