How to Beat Yatsu-no-Kami in Nioh 3

Yatsu-no-Kami is a massive serpent yokai with multiple snake heads. This challenging boss requires awareness of attacks from multiple directions. Its poison attacks can quickly overwhelm unprepared players, making Antidotes essential.

Overview

Recommended Setup

Recommended Level

50+

Element to Use

Fire (Primary)

Bring Fire Talismans and Quick-Change Scrolls. Consider using the Lightning Sword Build build for this fight.

Boss Moves

indicates a dangerous attack that should be prioritized for dodging.

Move	Type	Tell	Counter
Triple Bite	melee	Three heads rear back simultaneously	Dodge to the side, not backward
Tail Sweep	melee	Body coils, tail rises	Jump or dodge forward over it
Poison Spray	ranged	Main head opens mouth wide	Run sideways to avoid cone
Serpent Summon	aoe	Slithers underground briefly	Watch for ground disturbance
Constrict	grab	Body lunges forward low	Dodge sideways immediately

Strategy by Phase

In Phase 1, Yatsu-no-Kami uses basic attacks. Learn these patterns before the fight intensifies.

Phase 1 Moves

Move	Type	Tell	Counter
Triple Bite	melee	Three heads rear back simultaneously	Dodge to the side, not backward
Tail Sweep	melee	Body coils, tail rises	Jump or dodge forward over it
Poison Spray	ranged	Main head opens mouth wide	Run sideways to avoid cone
Constrict	grab	Body lunges forward low	Dodge sideways immediately

Drops & Rewards

Item	Type	Rarity	Drop Rate
Yatsu-no-Kami Soul Core	soul-core	rare	~15%
Serpent Scale	material	common	-
Smithing Text: Serpent's Fang	material	exotic	~5%

How to Beat Yatsu-no-Kami in Nioh 3

Overview

Recommended Setup

Boss Moves

Strategy by Phase

Phase 1 Moves

Drops & Rewards

Recommended Builds for this Boss

Other Boss Guides

Data Sources