Isshin Ashina

Main Story -- Ashina Castle

Difficulty

Very Hard (4/5)

Death Blows

2

Location

Ashina Castle

Type

Main Story

Description

The legendary founder and lord of Ashina, known as the Sword Saint in his prime. In the Shura ending, Wolf faces the aging but still deadly Isshin, who fights with his signature one-mind technique and fire arts.

Weaknesses

FireProjected Force

Rewards

Memory: Isshin AshinaOne Mind

Key Attacks

One Mind iaijutsuFire slashIchimonji DoubleAshina Cross

Strategy & Tips

  • 1This boss only appears on the Shura ending path.
  • 2His One Mind attack is devastating -- dodge sideways or use the Loaded Umbrella to block.
  • 3Stay aggressive and deflect his Ichimonji Double for massive posture openings.
  • 4Use the Loaded Umbrella Projected Force to punish his fire attacks.
  • 5He is vulnerable after his Ashina Cross -- dodge through and counter.