Onimusha: Way of the Sword boss fight strategies

Guides for the video game Onimusha: Way of the Sword provide strategies for defeating early bosses Sasaki Ganryu and Daidara.

To defeat Sasaki Ganryu at Kiyomizu, players are advised to focus on stamina management and patience. The fight requires parrying sword strikes and dodging kicks. Once Ganryu’s stamina is depleted, players can use a Break Issen to deal significant damage or collect souls. The battle eventually progresses to a second form with new moves.

For the boss Daidara, located in the first Oni Refuge, players must manage souls by absorbing spheres in the area to prevent the boss from becoming faster and more powerful. While Daidara has slower attacks, players should target his legs to destroy his armor. After reducing his stamina, an Issen on the legs is recommended. In his second phase, Daidara enters a Burning state, increasing his aggression and extending his weapon range.