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How to Beat Greater Nue - Onimusha Way of the Word

DaleLast Updated: September 14, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Greater Nue Summary

A massive and more imposing version of a regular Nue. Greater Nue calls upon lightning and attacks with sheer ferocity.

Greater Nue Attack Patterns

The following table lists each attack Greater Nue uses in its different forms.

AttackDescription
Dive Pouncedive pounce.gif
Pounces then smashes the ground towards the player
Bitebite.gif
Bites that can be used in different directions
Tail Sweeptail sweep.gif
Charges and delivers a powerful tail sweep that lets the Greater Nue stand on its hind legs
Standing Slash Combostanding slash combo.gif
Uses its spike claws to slash twice, then smash the ground
Swipeswipe.gif
Uses claws to swipe at the player
Headbuttheadbutt.gif
Charges its head upwards to the player

How to Beat Greater Nue

[1] Break off the tail and use it against Greater Nue

Tail Break

Choose the tail during a break and you'll be able to throw it at the Greater Nue, dealing lots of damage.

[2] Avoid the lightning strikes during the Second Phase

Upon entering the second phase, Greater Nue starts to summon lightning that strikes wide areas of the arena. It also enhances its attacks with lightning after entering the enraged state.

Greater Nue Rewards

Greater Nue drops the following rewards upon defeat:

  • Red Soul x 3,000

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