Nioh 3 Enenra Boss Guide

A yokai formed from smoke and flame

Mount Hiei
Difficulty ★★★★★
Level 45+
Weakness: Water / Purity

Boss Overview

Enenra is a powerful yokai formed from smoke and flame, appearing in the Mount Hiei region. It has fast, wide-ranging attacks and can move quickly across the battlefield while releasing various fire skills. This is one of the earlier high-difficulty bosses you'll encounter.

Characteristics

  • High Mobility: Can transform into smoke for rapid movement
  • Fire Attribute: Most attacks have fire effects
  • Area Attacks: Has multiple large AOE skills
  • Multi-hit Combos: Attacks are often consecutive strikes

Weakness & Preparation

Attribute Weaknesses

Water

Counters fire, lowers defense

Purity

Extra damage to yokai

Recommended Items

  • Water Talismans: Primary damage source
  • Purity Talismans: Extra damage to yokai
  • Quick-Change Scrolls: Extra chances for survival
  • Fire Ammunition: Interrupt combos
  • Trap Disarmers: Handle arena hazards

Recommended Guardian Spirits

  • Spirits with Water or Purity attributes
  • Spirits providing dodge bonuses

Attack Patterns

Flame Claw
Description: 3-5 consecutive attacks with burning claws
Counter: Dodge sideways and backward, don't just retreat
Smoke Rush
Description: Transforms into smoke and rushes at player
Counter: Watch smoke direction, dodge sideways
Flame Vortex
Description: Releases large fire AOE
Counter: Move away from boss or use arena cover
Flame Breath
Description: Fan-shaped fire breath attack forward
Counter: Move sideways, never stay in front
Smoke Explosion
Description: Smoke explosion around the boss
Counter: Immediately create distance when you see charge animation

Combat Strategy

Phase 1 (100% - 70% HP)

  • Observe boss attack patterns, learn all skill telegraphs
  • Mainly use Medium Stance, maintain safe distance
  • Quickly create distance after each attack, don't get greedy
  • Prioritize Water Talismans for damage

Phase 2 (70% - 40% HP)

  • Boss starts using more area attacks
  • Flame Vortex warning time becomes shorter
  • Can switch to High Stance during safe windows for damage
  • Watch for hazardous areas in the arena

Phase 3 (40% - 0% HP)

  • Boss enters berserk state, attack speed大幅 increases
  • Smoke Rush and Explosion skills used more frequently
  • Prioritize survival, wait for safe windows to attack
  • Keep Quick-Change Scroll ready at all times

General Tips

  • Always maintain stamina, never exhaust completely
  • Use Burst Counter system if confident
  • Never attack more than 2 times consecutively
  • Watch boss stamina bar, best time to attack when exhausted

Recommended Builds

Lightning Sword Build

S-Tier

Weapon: Sword (Water enchantment)

Difficulty: Easy

Sword's balanced moveset makes dodging easier. Combined with Water Talismans, effectively counters Enenra.

Purity Odachi Build

S-Tier

Weapon: Odachi (Purity enchantment)

Difficulty: Medium

Purity attribute has extra damage to yokai. Odachi's high damage can deal massive damage during safe windows.

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