Kamaitachi is a boss in Nioh 2.
Character Directory[]
A Kamaitachi is said to ride the wind, slicing at its victims with biting gales. Folktales about a yokai shrouded in wind are rife throughout Japan, with some regions using the word "kamaitachi" to refer to whirlwinds themselves. In the Shikoku region, Kamaitachi is known as Nogama ("wild sickle" in Japanese) due to a belief that a sickle abandoned after clearing the grass for a grave will eventually turn into this yokai.
Many victims of Kamaitachi take a while to realize they have been attacked, as the wounds these yokai leave do not initially hurt or bleed. There are multiple theories for why this may be. In the Tokai region, people say that Kamaitachi suck the blood of their victims even as they attack, leaving no blood to escape from the wounds. In the Hida region, it is believed to be three gods acting as one -- the first knocks you over, the second slices you up, and the third applies a salve to stop you from bleeding.
Kamaitachi are said to move as swiftly as the wind. In the event one must battle a Kamaitachi, predicting its next movement will be vital to increasing one's chances of survival. Its most vulnerable part is its naked abdomen, though this is difficult to target as the yokai is often on all fours. Watch your opponent closely to find the most opportune moment to strike.
Location[]
Kamaitachi is the boss of the fifth level, The Mysterious One Night Castle. Another one appears as an optional miniboss in The High-spirited Demon.
Behavior[]
Kamaitachi moves and attacks with great speed. It flings wind blades, summons tornadoes that deal chip damage, and performs spinning tackles that send it flying across the arena. It can climb up trees and fling wind blades before leaping and performing a spinning Burst attack. Its other Burst attack is a grapple. When its Ki is depleted, it summons the Dark Realm. It can summon copies of itself that perform spinning tackles.
Weak Spot & Tactics[]
Kamaitachi's weak point is its abdomen, though as the directory states, it can be difficult to hit. A few of its attacks have it rear up, so strike at that moment.
Kamaitachi relies on "death of a thousand cuts" and evasive maneuvers to wear its foes down. Its attacks are relatively weak but fast, quickly racking up damage if you aren't careful. Sloth Talismans will help slow it down, since Lightning attacks are less effective. Keep up the pace and close in to keep the pressure on Kamaitachi.
Drops[]
- Kamaitachi Soul Core
- Sickle Blade Fragments
- Seething Dragon
- Kamaitachi Helmet
- Tengu's Khakkhara
Locations[]
Dialogue[]
- Yokai text: YOU'RE DOING WELL TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE ME! BRING ME ANYTHING YOU WANT SLICED, AND LEAVE IT TO ME!