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How to Beat Ifuu - Fearsome Gale - Onimusha Way of the Sword

DaleLast Updated: September 14, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Ifuu - Fearsome Gale

Ifuu - Fearsome Gale Summary

Ifuu is the younger sibling of Burai and is encountered during the quest Windswept Kennin-ji. He wields a large axe and wind bladder that can generate devastating wind-based attacks.

Ifuu - Fearsome Gale Attack Patterns

The following table lists each attack Ifuu - Fearsome Gale uses in its different forms.

AttackDescription
Blade Rushblade rush.gif
Rushes towards the player and slices upwards
Slicing Windslicing wind.gif
Leaps backward and sends a blade of wind forward
Gust Smashgust smash.gif
Blows in an arc them smashes the ground, launching a wind projectile
Grabgrab.gif
Dashes to grab the player
Double Slashdouble slash.gif
Slashes twice
Shoulder Bashshoulder bash.gif
An extremely close-ranged shoulder slam

How to Beat Ifuu - Fearsome Gale

[1] Look for damage windows

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Ifuu attacks relentlessly, but can either be parried or countered. Use this to your advantage to counterattack, or create openings where you can freely deal damage.

[2] Absorb the souls before Ifuu does

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Letting Ifuu absorb the souls lets him build up rage, dealing increased damage and becoming faster.

[3] Be wary during the 2nd phase

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Be extremely cautious of Ifuu's second phase. He unlocks new moves that can be devastating to someone unprepared to handle them. Use your healing during this part and continue to find counterattack opportunities to slowly chip away at his HP.

Ifuu - Fearsome Gale Rewards

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Ifuu - Fearsome Gale drops the following rewards upon defeat:

  • Red Soul x 2,500

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Howling Wind
Defeat Ifuu.

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