How to defeat Dokyo in Onimusha Way of the Sword

Dokyo in Onimusha Way of the Sword is one of the main bosses that you will fight during the final hours of the game. Before you take down Minamoto no Yoshitsune, it is time to defeat the strategist who has been behind the creation of some of the Genmas. You will fight her at the Arashiyama swamps after defeating Sasaki Ganryu for the second time. Ad This article will cover how to defeat Dokyo in Onimusha Way of the Sword. How to beat Dokyo in Onimusha Way of the Sword? The boss fight for Dokyo in Onimusha Way of the Sword is a bit different from the other encounters in the game. Unlike the other fights where swords and other types of weapons are involved, this one plays out like a bullet-hell game. Ad Trending Also Read: How to defeat Daidara You will need to dodge projectiles and get close to Dokyo before attacking her. Here is a breakdown of her attacks and how to counter them. Dokyo's attack patterns Projectiles: Dokyo's main set of attacks is her firing a set of projectiles at you. This includes the following: A pair of ropes A single rope Orbs Spiky projectiles You will need to dodge to avoid them; namely, rely on the Reflex Dodge ability. You will also need to move close to her as you do so, as she will keep moving around the arena. Ad Net Attack: Dokyo will conjure an illusion and chase you with a net. Use your Oni Vision to find out the fake one (the one glowing yellow) and shoot it using the Oni Bow. This will stun Dokyo, allowing you to get close and land a few hits. Fire Turrets: Dokyo can summon a set of Fire Turrets that can deal burning damage if they land a hit on you. Reflex Dodge to avoid this attack. Alternatively, you can use Oni Armaments like the Flashing Void spear to cancel out this attack. Ad Explosive Attack: Dokyo will fly up in the air, hovering over you, and charging up a giant ball with her face on it. The ball will gradually get bigger before she unleashes it at you. If it connects with you, it will explode, inflicting the Burn Status Ailment. Shoot the big ball (Image via Capcom || Sportskeeda Gaming) Wait for the ball to get big enough and then use your Oni Bow to shoot it before Dokyo can release it. It will explode, stunning Dokyo and also inflicting Burn on her. During the second phase, she will summon two such balls. Ad Kubi Akari: Dokyo in Onimusha Way of the Sword will summon a set of Kubi Akari (the flying head genma). These will chase you around and explode after a while. Run towards Dokyo when they start chasing you. They will explode around her, dealing damage. Meteor Fall: One of the key attacks that Dokyo in Onimusha Way of the Sword will hit you with is a Meteor Impact. Hide behind any rock around the arena and wait for her to complete the attack. Once it is done, you can pick up the rock's fragments and hit Dokyo with it. Ad Tips and tricks to defeat Dokyo in Onimusha Way of the Sword You can easily defeat Dokyo in Onimusha Way of the Sword by following her attacks and knowing when to use Reflex Dodge. It's basically a gimmick-based fight where you will need to get close to her while she moves away from you. You can use the Flashing Void Oni Armament to attack her from range, as it teleports you to the enemy when you release its charge. Another great Oni Armament to use during this fight is the Still Water, as it allows you to fire projectiles from afar. Ad 2nd stage (Image via Capcom || Sportskeeda Gaming) During her second stage, her attacks will also be significantly faster, and she will recover from being stunned more quickly. Ad Check out more articles: × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Cancel Submit Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Are you stuck on today's Wordle? Our Wordle Solver will help you find the answer.