How to beat Dohatsu-Ten in Onimusha Way of the Sword — never trade hits, use one-handed stance, parry the flank instantly, deflect "No escape" white-glows, and use Two Celestials for passive healing.
How to beat Burai in Onimusha Way of the Sword — stop attacking the moment you see the teleport pose, sidestep orbs to hit the exposed eye, and parry crashing lightning for the stumble window.
How to beat Benkei in Onimusha Way of the Sword — strip his armor through Break Issen red soul targeting, parry every unblockable, and never let him feed on your souls.
How to beat the Greater Nue in Onimusha Way of the Sword — deflect purple-glow tail attacks, sever the tail with Oni Power, stay mobile during sky-bolt rain, and absorb every soul to block the empowered state.
How to beat Nue in Onimusha Way of the Sword — Reflex Dodge instead of deflecting, stay close, deflect lightning orbs back, and keep the camera free during the dual fight.
How to beat Ifuu in Onimusha Way of the Sword — deflect club swings to drain stamina, shoot the inflated blow bag with your Oni Bow, and Reflex Dodge the grab and pull attacks.
How to beat Byakue in Onimusha Way of the Sword — end phases fast, deflect axe swings, Issen the Leaping Strike, dodge the charges, and use The Two Celestials at every phase break.
How to beat Rasho-gan in Onimusha Way of the Sword — shoot the tether cord first, parry the delayed third swing, Reflex Dodge the unparryable slam and grab, and use your Oni Bow on phase two throws.
How to beat Daidara in Onimusha Way of the Sword — strip his armor first, deny every soul on the floor, and break his stamina fast before his belly glows red.
All bosses in Onimusha Way of the Sword listed in story order — every unique fight, key mechanics, tips to win, and the enhanced rematch forms in the Practice Ground.
