How to beat Jakotsu-baba in Nioh 3
Pcgamer reports Jakotsu-baba is the first major boss in Nioh 3, encountered at the end of the Hamamatsu Castle Crucible. The Crucible applies Life Corrosion, so any damage you take also reduces your maximum health, making the fight a strict test of caution and timing.
Prepare by grabbing the Supreme Parry skill, which recovers 150 health after a successful Burst Break, and the Enduring Destruction skill to increase damage after a Burst Break; the article details where to find the Supreme Parry skill book and where to buy Enduring Destruction.
Use the Yoki Soul Core in the Yin position for the Power Talisman and put a summon like Mezuki in Yang, find Kodama and Jizo Six statues to upgrade healing flasks and Crucible resistance, and aim for at least level 20 while boosting health, Ki, and your main weapon stat.
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