Yaksha Returns is a Sub Mission in Nioh 2. This mission is recommended for level 112, has a difficulty level of 2, and features both human and yokai enemies. Yaksha Returns tasks players with fighting and winning against Azai Nagamasa for the second time around. This mission is unlocked after completing the Main Mission: Cherry Blossom Viewing in Daigo and the Sub Mission: The Scented Letter. Please see Missions for other walkthroughs on other missions.
General Info
- Recommended Lvl: 112
- Mission Lvl. Difficulty: 2
- Bosses: Azai Nagamasa
Video Walkthrough
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Map
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Mission Rewards
First Time Completion
- Azai Ichimonji x1
- Kohoku Master's Waistguard x1
- Kohoku Master's Gauntlets x1
- Kohoku Master's Greaves x1
- 29400 Gold
- 62376 Amrita
Subsequent Completion
- ??
- 29400 Gold
- 62376 Amrita
NPCs
- none
Bosses
Items
Collectibles
- none
Equipment & Materials
- Random Weapons
- Random Armor Pieces for:
- Mino Veteran Armor
- Kohoku Master Armor
- Random Items:
- Lumicite Crystal
- Poison Omamori
Soul Cores
- none
Key Items
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Enemies
- none
Yaksha Returns
Mission Start Text
I am finally free of all the anguish and frustration of my past, and all my anxiety for those I have left behind. I had long forgotten my pride that defines us samurai.
Please, I pray, grant me a final fight.
Mission End Text
That was truly something.
I thank you. Now I have shed my last lingering attachment. You are clearly the kind of samurai who can realize the dream of my now departed brother-in-law and open the path to a brave new world.
Now, I believe this is where we part ways. I will not be able to witness it, but please do what you must do - and fulfill your destiny.
Kodama Locations
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Sudama Locations
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Scampuss Locations
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Spa Locations
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Locks Locations
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Yaksha Returns Walkthrough
A Samurai's Wish
For this mission, you will have to fight Azai Nagamasa for the second time. As he mentions that he is free of anguish, anxiety, and despair, his only wish is to grant him a final fight. In order to obtain this mission, you must complete the main mission: Cherry Blossom Viewing in Daigo and have spoken and exhausted all of the lines for the NPCs in the interim location - you'll want to make sure that you have made all the preparations you need because you'll find yourself in the boss arena against Nagamasa after starting this mission.
His attacks are basically the same in the first battle against him. Azai Nagamasa is very quick and agile, so it is not advisable to use long combos but rather short ones. A good strategy to fight his is staying at a close or medium distance and run in circles around him. Wait for him to attack and strike back when he finishes his combo. Another good strategy is keeping your guard up all the time to avoid being hit by his fast attacks. Once his combo is over attack him 1 or 2 times and then repeat. When he shifts into the Dark Realm he will immediately jump to the air, cast projectiles at you and perform a burst attack. This attack is difficult to counter. You need to do it before he arrives at the ground. Don't attack him while he is using the Feather Guard as you will receive high Ki damage and he will use the opportunity to grapple you. To learn more about this boss, click here or check our video guide for this boss that is linked below - successfully defeating him completes this mission.
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Map
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Trivia & Notes:
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