So, in this article, I will try to list all the bosses and difficult enemies in Nioh 3. I will divide them by region and category to make it easier for you to find them. I will not describe the strategy and features of each boss here, as it is impossible to do so in one article. For example, here is an article on how to defeat Jakotsu-baba, and so we will collect information on each enemy in the game. In this article, I will show you the locations and bosses only in Warring States.

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List of all bosses in 1572 CE – Warring States

Boss

1. Baba Nobuharu 
2. Bloodedge Demon
3. Hino-enma
4. Jakotsu-Baba
5. Takeda Shingen
6. Takeda Shingen (2nd Encounter)
7. Tokugawa Kunimatsu
8. Yamagata Masakage
9. Yamagata Masakage (2nd Encounter)

Myth Boss 

1. Aggrieved Warrior
2. Cavern Ascetic
3. Gaki Chief
4. Hattori Hanzo (boss)
5. Ippon-Datara (boss)
6. Magatsu Warrior
7. Ninja Yoki
8. Nupeppo
9. Onryoki
10. Ryomen Sukuna
11. Yoki

Formidable Enemy

1. Anayama Nobutada
2. Blood-Spurting Ogin
3. Green Shadow’s Blade
4. Honda Tadakatsu (boss)
5. Kamaitachi
6. Kamaitachi (2nd Encounter)
7. Kosaka Masanobu
8. Kyokotsu
9. Mezuki
10. Naito Masatoyo

Master

1. Fuma Kotaro
2. Ito Ittosai
3. Sugitani Zenjubo
4. Taigen Sessai

Secret Boss

1. Demon of Pride

Baba Nobuharu location in Nioh 3

This is a large corrupted boss that is armed with an axe and uses projections of itself to guide him with some of his attacks. This boss is located in Futamata during The Battle of Futamata Castle quest, and is also mentioned during the Depicting the Tiger of Kai quest. To find Baba Nobuharu, you must travel a long way, destroying enemies along the way and collecting various bonuses. At the end of the road, you will find a castle where the boss is located.

Bloodedge Demon in Nioh 3

This is a challenging boss that will reward you with a nice drop if you defeat it. To find Bloodedge Demon, you need to defeat the red marks of fallen players. Then you will see a message in the sanctuary that Bloodedge Demon has appeared. Now, when you defeat a red grave of a player again, you will see red lanterns flying in the direction of the boss. Arrows will appear on the map, indicating the direction to the boss. He can appear in any location on the map. Follow the arrows and you will find the Bloodedge Demon at the intersection.

Hino-enma location in Nioh 3

Hino-Enma, a humanoid being, attracts young males with her beauty. She will then cover them with spider silk to suck their life from them. Hino-Enma has the appearance of both a spider, and a bat. Hino-Enma will be a formidable enemy that you’ll encounter while exploring the Haunting Caverns in Maisaka. The boss arena can be found by heading north from the Ascetic Passage Shrine during the The Demon of the Haunting Caves Submission. After a short cutscene, the battle will begin.

Jakotsu-Baba location in Nioh 3

Semi-humanoid bosses with scary demonic faces. She has a large serpent-like skeleton on her right, and a frosty skeleton creature attached to her left. She carries a staff that looks like wood and has long, sharp claw-like nails. Jakotsu Baba is a yokai who appears as a woman in her 80s accompanied by twin large snakes. Her right hand contains a blue serpent that controls ice and her left hand a red one that controls fire.

As if they were her limbs, the snakes obey her commands. Jakotsu Baba is said to harbor a deep grudge against humanity because she was married to Jagoemon – the leader of snakes humans had sealed away.

Takeda Shingen location in Nioh 3

Takeda is one of the most powerful warlords in his time and was originally an NPC. He expanded his territory rapidly through diplomatic and military means, from the geographically challenged Kai to Shinano and Suruga in central Shizuoka Prefecture.

Takeda Shingen (2nd Encounter) location in Nioh 3

This boss can be found at Mikatagahara during the “A Fiery Invasion” Quest. When you open the main entrance on the Saigagake Rear Approach, the fight against a Takeda-Shingen is about to begin.

Yamagata Masakage location in Nioh 3

This boss can be found at the enemy compound on Hitokoto Slope. He is waiting for players at the Tokugawa Camp. This is the first boss you will encounter in the game.

Yamagata Masakage (2nd Encounter) location in Nioh 3

The second encounter of this boss can be found during the “A Fiery Invasion” quest in Mikatagahara. This time, the boss is on horseback, and defeating him is much more difficult. You need to change your tactics and prepare for a tough fight.

Aggrieved Warrior location in Nioh 3

The boss that you will encounter in “Ii’s Memento” is this one. You can find the warrior just north of Hamamatsu Castle near Mikatagahara Junction Shrines. He talks about someone who played with the loyalty of warriors, turning them into traitors. The enemy base is located near the Mikatagahara Junction Shrine. Before you can face this formidable enemy, you’ll need to defeat two other Samurai. You’ll receive the Handbook Punish the Proud after defeating him.

Gaki Chief location in Nioh 3

Gaki Chief, also known as the “Insatiable Hunger” monster, is a giant humanoid with glowing red eyes and a body covered in fiery crystals. Gaki Chief will appear during your quest to find ” Insatiable Hunger”. This can be found in Tokaido. Bosses is a powerful enemy that you will encounter at the end of missions.

Hattori Hanzo location in Nioh 3

Hattori Hanzo starts out as an NPC, but becomes a boss once he reminds you of your promise to train with him. He is encountered in the questline ” Demon Regimen”. Initially, he can be found just north of Hamamatsu Post – Terrace Shrine.

Ninja Yoki location in Nioh 3

The Ninja Yoki has been called one of the Yokai masters. The Ninja Yoki is encountered during the myth “Those who Live in the Shadows”, in the region of Iinoya. You will be accompanied when you confront the Ninja Yoki by a mysterious Ninja named “Fuma Kotaro”.

Nupeppo location in Nioh 3

Nuppeppo, a type yokai with an odd appearance. Nuppeppo appears in a recipe to cure Tokugawa Ieyasu of his illness. Nuppeppo contains a key component to make a medicine to end Ieyasu’s suffering. Nuppeppo is found outside the Hamamatsu Castle in the myth “Heel Pain”.

Onryoki location in Nioh 3

Onryoki will be one of your Formidable enemies in the land of Lake Sanaru. Onryoki is encountered during the myth “The Great Shogun of Heian Era” where you must defeat Onryoki to complete the quest. Onryoki, a giant creature with characteristics similar to a humanoid, is the main antagonist of Nioh 3 “The Great Shogun of the Heian Era”.

Ryomen Sukuna location in Nioh 3

Ryomen is the main boss in the Iinoya region. He wields an axe, a sword and a bow. Ryomen Sukuna is the main enemy in the Iinoya area. You will encounter him during the myth “Fated Land” quest, where Ii Naotora asks for your help in clearing out the yokais at the Ryotan temple. Sukuna was also a former Ii retainer that was killed because of their betrayal.

Yoki locations in Nioh 3

Oki was once human, but he became a Samurai fiend. The Yoki has a muscular build, and it is known to have abilities similar to a Samurai. The Yoki uses its sword to fight anyone who dares confront it. Yoki will appear as you continue your quest to ” a Drop of Hope”, in which part of the quest is to eliminate Yoki. You can then enter the house of the man and talk to his wife’s spirit, completing your quest ” A drop of Hope”.

Anayama Nobutada location in Nioh 3

Anayaman Nobutada will be one of your Formidable enemies as you explore the lands Futamata. Nobutada and his men will be guarding the temple as you approach Futamata Castle. He will kill anyone that dares pass by.

Blood-Spurting Ogin location in Nioh 3

The Blood-Spurting Ogin is the main boss in one of enemy outposts located north of Hamamatsu Hill. This boss will be encountered before you are able to find the hidden Kodama. Bosses is a powerful enemy that you will encounter at the end of missions.

Green Shadow’s Blade location in Nioh 3

Green Shadow’s Blade, also known as a Samurai is a formidable enemy that you will meet while exploring the area Tokaido. Bosses is a powerful enemy that you will encounter at the end of missions.

Honda Tadakatsu in Nioh 3

You will encounter this boss while completing the quest “Becoming champion of the East” in Warring States. Before that, you will encounter this character as a friendly NPC.

Kamaitachi location in Nioh 3

Kamaitachi is similar to an otter in appearance, but it has a size comparable to that of a lion. Kamaitachi is one of the Formidable enemies you’ll encounter while exploring the regions of Maikasa. Bosses is a powerful enemy that you will encounter at the end of missions.

Kamaitachi (2nd Encounter) location in Nioh 3

There is a second encounter with Kamaitachi, which happens during the myth “Groans in the Valley” in Mikatagahara, Warring States, 1572 CE. “Groans in the Valley” will automatically be unlocked after defeating Takeda Shingen and completing Tiger’s Cause. This sub-mission can be started through the Battle Scroll at any shrine.

Kosaka Masanobu location in Nioh 3

Kosaka Maskabu is an Invincible Enemy you’ll encounter while exploring the land of Mikatagahara in the Crucible. Masanobu, a Samurai who uses a two-handed Katana to dismember enemies, is a Samurai.

Kyokotsu location in Nioh 3

This ghostly boss is mostly known for his aerial attacks. This ghostly boss can be found in Futamata during the quest “Searching for a Spy”, where Hattori Hanzo is battling.

Mezuki location in Nioh 3

Mezuki, a giant boss with the appearance of a samurai, a semihuman body and a horse’s head for a head is equipped with an axe-like weapon.

Naito Masatoyo location in Nioh 3

Naito Masatoyo will be one of your Formidable enemies on Futamata Road. Masatoyo was also one of Takeda’s four vasals.

Fuma Kotaro location in Nioh 3

You will have the chance to fight Fuma Kotaro after you have completed the myth of “Those Who Live in the Shadows” in Iinoya, wherein you can challenge him to a duel.

Ito Ittosai location in Nioh 3

You will find Ito Ittosai inside a house southeast of the Abandoned Bamboo Grove Shrine in Futamata, Warring States, 1572 CE. Ito Ittosai is one of the Masters you will encounter in the lands of Futamata. You can challenge Ittosai to a duel as long as you are alone, as he will not accept your challenge to a duel if you have a companion. Once you don’t have a companion, return to Ittosai and challenge him for a duel.

Taigen Sessai location in Nioh 3

You will encounter him in the Lake Hamana region. First, you need to explore the entire location and defeat the monster that appeared from the lake. After that, you will be able to explore the location in more detail and encounter this enemy.

Demon of Pride location in Nioh 3

Like the Demon of Pride they are created by strong negative emotions. Tengu were mountain ascetics that became overconfident and neglected their training. They then turned into yokai. A person who becomes complacent and boastful is said to “become” a tengu.