Nioh 3’s Bloodedge Demon: The Scariest Boss You’ve Never Heard Of

Nioh 3 has a lot of bosses. Some are giant, some are tiny, some are just plain weird. But the Bloodedge Demon is a whole different level of terrifying. This yokai scales based on how many revenants you’ve killed, so if you’ve been summoning a lot of friendly spirits, you’re in for a world of hurt.

The Bloodedge Demon is also incredibly difficult to find. It doesn’t have a set location, and it only spawns periodically throughout the game. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Bloodedge Demon, including where to find it, how to beat it, and what rewards you can get for defeating it.

Where to Find the Bloodedge Demon

The Bloodedge Demon spawns in a random location on the map each time it appears. You’ll know it’s active if you interact with a shrine and are told it’s appeared, or if you slay a revenant and it leaves a red trail behind.

To find the Bloodedge Demon’s bloody grave, you can summon and kill revenants to lead you. As mentioned, the slain spirit will fade away and point in the right direction, which will also be marked on your map with a red arrow. Follow the trails, killing more revenants if you need to, to pinpoint the location of the bloody grave. Just don’t be too cavalier, because every single one contributes to the pile of ghostly bodies that the Bloodedge Demon feeds on.

You may also simply run into the bloody grave by accident without using revenants to lead you, which is how I first ran into it.

How to Beat the Bloodedge Demon

The Bloodedge Demon is a tough boss, but there are a few things you can do to make the fight easier. First, use the Ninja style. Ninja’s increased mobility and stamina-efficient combat is a lifesaver against the Bloodedge Demon’s relentless attacks. You can also spam Ninjutsu attacks from range for bonus damage.

Second, play it safe. The Bloodedge Demon is generally unrelenting, but after its long combos, it’ll be vulnerable for a second or two. This is a great opportunity to rush at them, get a few hits in, and run away. Be patient. The best moments to sneak a hit in are after dodging its grab or spin attacks.

Third, use Burst Break. The Bloodedge Demon will begin to glow red before a big Break attack. In this case, a red explosion in a small radius around the boss. Like other Burst Break opportunities, you’ll want to Burst Break (press R on PC or the right trigger on controller) at the precise moment the energy wave is going to hit you to counter it. This will stun the boss and give you a tasty damage window.

Fourth, dodge the grab. It’s a very quick attack, but the Bloodedge Demon will put all four swords to the side and begin to glow with yellow embers and grey smoke. After just a brief second, it’ll lunge to try and grab you, but you can dodge backwards to avoid it if you’re quick enough.

Finally, use summons. I recommend using the Mezuki Soul Core, which you can get from beating the boss at the temple in northern Tokaido, to get a few easy hits in. There are other Soul Core summons you can use, of course, but Mezuki deals good damage.

Rewards for Defeating the Bloodedge Demon

Defeating the Bloodedge Demon will reward you with a shower of gear drops, as well as the unique Bloodedge Demon Soul Core. And yes, if you slot this into the Yang position, you can summon a Bloodedge Demon of your own.

So there you have it, everything you need to know about the Bloodedge Demon in Nioh 3. Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

Tags: Nioh 3, Bloodedge Demon, boss fight, revenants, Ninja style, Burst Break, summons, Soul Core

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• “The Bloodedge Demon is a whole different level of terrifying.”
• “This yokai scales based on how many revenants you’ve killed, so if you’ve been summoning a lot of friendly spirits, you’re in for a world of hurt.”
• “The Bloodedge Demon is also incredibly difficult to find. It doesn’t have a set location, and it only spawns periodically throughout the game.”
• “The Bloodedge Demon is a tough boss, but there are a few things you can do to make the fight easier.”
• “Defeating the Bloodedge Demon will reward you with a shower of gear drops, as well as the unique Bloodedge Demon Soul Core.”

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