Overview
- Yamagata Masakage is the end-of-tutorial gate before the open world, encountered during The Battle of Hikotoko Slope mission.
- A hit-and-run plan is recommended: learn his patterns, land short combos or backstabs, then disengage to recover Ki.
- Ninja Style’s speed, Mist mobility, and Uncanny Flame for Burn pressure are highlighted, with Arts Proficiency enabling high-damage martial combos.
- Managing Ki is pivotal; when his Ki breaks the targeting reticle turns red, enabling a heavy follow-up that removes a large chunk of health.
- Timing Burst Break on his red-glow attacks opens him up and fills Amrita for Living Artifact/Spirit Form, which grants a brief, powerful window to finish the fight, while a nearby Benevolent Grave lets players summon an Acolyte using Ochoko Cups.