Frozen City, Blazing Tree Full Walkthrough and Details | Nioh 3

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Frozen City, Blazing Tree Guide

Frozen City, Blazing Tree Quest Summary

Period: Heian - 1190 CE

Kurama Tengu reports that the Spirit Tree protecting the Palace is aflame. Without its protection, Kyoto will be fully swallowed by the Crucible. I'd better hurry to the Spirit Tree.

Frozen City, Blazing Tree Walkthrough

[1] Continue through the Palace Grounds Crucible.

This Quest will automatically trigger once you reach the Crucible within the Palace Grounds.

Slide down into the cave and continue. After encountering the Palace Grounds - Abyssal Depths Bodhisattva Statue at a fork in the path, go to the left.

Note: Similar to other Crucibles, keep your eyes peeled for the lantern that serves as a guide for the correct path.

Clear the enemies at the top, head right, and follow the next lantern.

Keep moving forward and defeat more enemies until you come across the third lantern.

At this point, turn right and cross the ice via the rock platforms.

Tip: You can then destroy the lantern after crossing to prevent more enemies from spawning.

[2] Search for Collectibles.

AREA 1- Palace Grounds: Abyssal Depths

After locating another lantern, cross the bridge to the other side. You then have a choice: take the high ground and dodge falling ice boulders, or take the lower path and fight through enemies.

Point of Interest	Image	Details
Warrior's Text		Can be looted from a corpse on the lower level.

Upon reaching the other side, follow the path leading up to the source of the ice boulders.

Defeat another set of enemies, then head past the broken gate and climb upward to trigger a cutscene.

AREA 2 - Palace Grounds: Crimson Lotus (Inner Garden)

The cutscene introduces a new area: the Crimson Lotus Garden. Go ahead and unlock the nearby Bodhisattva Statue afterward.

Next, you can shatter the ice wall by destroying the Crucible Spike.

This will clear the way for you to cross the water to the opposite side.

Point of Interest	Image	Details
Nurikabe		To the left of the next lantern, you can find this Nurikabe. Use the correct Gesture or defeat it to reveal a path.
Hot Spring		After dealing with the Nurikabe, go inside the shed to find a Hot Spring.

Climb the ledges and turn right to face a large enemy and shatter another Crucible Spike.

Pass the lantern into the next area and cross the rock platforms. After defeating the enemies there, circle around the building to find the entrance.

Once inside, defeat the guardian and destroy the Crucible Spike to progress.

You can now head to the lower level of the house to find some items:

Point of Interest	Image	Details
Samurai's Text		Can be looted from a Chest.
Odenta Mitsuyo		Continue progressing upward to find another Chest. Open it to get the Quest Item needed for "Memories in the Blade".
Crucible Wraith		You can also take out this nearby enemy for loot.

AREA 3 - Palace Grounds: Shunka Gate

Make your way through the house ruins. You will find the next Bodhisattva Statue at the exit.

Pass the lantern and take the high ground. Destroy the Crucible Spike to unblock the path forward.

Then, track down the remaining Collectibles first:

Point of Interest	Image	Details
Ninja's Locks		Return to the upper level first. Head toward the bridge, where you can find this Valuable on the roof.
Secret Skills Text: Destructive Arts		Can be looted from a Corpse.

AREA 4 - Palace Grounds: Shomei Gate

Cross the bridge and defeat the enemies on the other side to reach the Bodhisattva Statue.

Use the Spirit Vein to traverse up to the door leading to the next area and boss room.

[3] Defeat Minamoto no Yoritomo.

Following a brief cutscene, you will find yourself face-to-face with Minamoto no Yoritomo! Use these Combat Tips to survive the Boss encounter:

・Yoritomo is extremely mobile! He will be dashing across the arena while delivering sword strikes and wind-based skills.

・In addition, he can also fly and slam into the ground to deal massive AoE damage.

・When his wings glow gold, he enters an empowered state (Dark Realm) and will begin to slash at you from a distance.

Move	Showcase	Details
Charge Attack		Yoritomo dashes forward before quickly dashing back again. If there's a red glow around the enemy, counter it with a well-timed Burst Break!
Dark Realm		When you see the Boss raise his sword and strike the ground, he will transport you to the Dark Realm.
Wind Blades & Ground Slam		Yoritomo usually uses these two attacks as a combo throughout the fight. He will unleash multiple air blades, followed by a powerful slam that splits the ground and tears open the field. Take note that he may interchange these moves or use only one at a time.
Grab Attack		Watch out for his aerial skills! Yoritomo will circle the arena before diving in to grab you. If you see a Yellow/Gray glow, this attack will be unblockable.