Onimusha: Way of the Sword Wiki · Enemy · Official previews · September 2026
Daidara
Daidara is a towering, gluttonous Genma whose hunger extends to the souls Musashi wants to absorb.
Field answer. The encounter changes the usual post-kill rhythm: do not leave loose souls unattended, because Daidara can consume them and deny your resource gain.
01 / Context
Where it appears and how it fits
Daidara appears in the Oni Refuge sequence after the original demo route. The updated demo also advertises an expanded area and a Daidara boss fight.
02 / Requirements
What to know first
- 01
Reach the expanded demo area or the corresponding story sequence.
- 02
Practice collecting souls under pressure.
- 03
Keep enough space to read the boss before committing to absorption.
03 / Core facts
At a glance
- Type
- Massive Genma boss
- Area
- Oni Refuge / expanded demo
- Signature pressure
- Devours loose souls
- Demo status
- Added in the August update
04 / Field notes
Evidence, limits, and useful detail
Capcom’s preview explicitly frames the fight as a tactical choice about when to absorb souls.
Attack values, phase thresholds, and full move data are not yet claimed by this page.
05 / Continue
Related entities and guides
Soul Absorption
The Oni Gauntlet absorbs souls released by defeated Genma and turns them into power for combat growth, equipment upgrades, and abilities.
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Oni Armaments
Oni Armaments are supernatural weapons powered through the Oni Gauntlet, giving Musashi options beyond his standard swordplay.
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Byakue
Byakue is an animalistic Genma that becomes more aggressive as the fight grows bloodier.
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