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bosses
Minamoto no Yoshitsune — Way of the Sword Final Boss Guide
How to beat Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the final boss of Onimusha: Way of the Sword: three phases, the phase-three damage rule, and the loadout to bring.
Last updated: 9/16/2026
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Dokyo — Way of the Sword Boss Guide (Fight 17)
How to beat Dokyo, fight 17 of 18 in Onimusha: Way of the Sword: a gimmick-driven chase across two phases, every trick she throws, and the rock check in phase two.
Last updated: 9/16/2026
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Benkei — Way of the Sword Boss Guide (Fights 11-12)
How to beat Benkei and Benkei (Fully Armed) in Way of the Sword: the armor-strip rule, soul-spot choices, and the cannon attacks that kill outright on Carnage.
Last updated: 9/16/2026
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Rasho-gan — Way of the Sword Boss Guide (Fight 9)
How to beat Rasho-gan, fight 9 of 18 in Onimusha: Way of the Sword: the Oni Vision cord, the Malice projectiles, both grab attacks, and the phase-two trees.
Last updated: 9/16/2026
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Dohatsu-ten — Way of the Sword Boss Guide (Fights 3-4)
How to beat Dohatsu-ten and Dohatsu-ten (Enhanced) in Onimusha: Way of the Sword: the defense-break rule, the shout tells, and the teleport phase.
Last updated: 9/16/2026
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Nue — Way of the Sword Boss Guide (Fights 5 and 10)
How to beat the Nue duo and Greater Nue in Onimusha: Way of the Sword: the no-lock-on rule, the tail shield, the tail-sever choice, and the lightning rain.
Last updated: 9/16/2026
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Byakue — Way of the Sword Boss Guide (Fights 1-2)
How to beat Byakue and Byakue (Enhanced) in Onimusha: Way of the Sword: the dodge-when-not-swinging rule, the Issen window, and the Malice axe below half health.
Last updated: 9/16/2026
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Daidara — Way of the Sword Boss Guide (Fight 8)
How to beat Daidara in Onimusha: Way of the Sword: the perfect-deflect target, the blue-soul siphon that empowers him, and the mace-lick swing.
Last updated: 9/16/2026
guides
Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Difficulty Levels and Carnage Unlock Explained
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has three difficulty levels: Story, Action, and Carnage. Carnage is the New Game+ mode — unlock it by finishing the game once.
Last updated: 9/7/2026
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Way of the Sword — All Bosses and How to Beat Them
Every confirmed Way of the Sword boss — Sasaki Ganryu and the officially named Genma — with weakness, location, and strategy tips.
Last updated: 9/15/2026