Date Masamune
A legendary daimyo and boss from the Date clan, faced by the protagonist of Nioh 2 in the 1560s–1570s, not by William Adams.
Date Masamune appears in Nioh 2 as a formidable boss and a key member of the Date clan. Unlike the original entry, he is not encountered by William Adams, as Nioh 2 is set decades before William's arrival in Japan. His presence is tied to a sub-mission set in the 1560s–1570s, where players face the legendary "One-Eyed Dragon" during the earlier Sengoku period conflicts.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Daimyo & Boss
- Affiliation
- Date Clan
- First appears
- Nioh 2
Lore & Background
In Nioh 2, Date Masamune is encountered as a boss in a sub-mission set in the 1560s–1570s, long before William Adams sets foot in Japan. He is grouped with his clansmen, Date Shigezane and Katakura Shigenaga, but the game provides no direct interactions with William, as the timeline places this encounter in an earlier era of the Sengoku period.
Reader's Guide
It does not classify him as a boss, describe his weapon usage, or outline any strategies to defeat him. The Date clan generally but provides no mechanics, stats, or encounter details specific to Masamune.
Did You Know?
- Date Masamune appears only in Nioh 2, not in Nioh 1, and is never encountered by William Adams.
- The sub-mission featuring Date Masamune is set in the 1560s–1570s, decades before William's arrival in Japan in 1600.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Date Masamune first appear in the Nioh series?
Although referenced within the original game's historical rosters, his direct playable or boss role begins in Nioh 2. His inclusion confirms his role alongside other historical leaders like Tokugawa Ieyasu.
How does Date Masamune’s story conclude?
As a historical figure within the fiction, his status remains deceased following the events of the Sengoku period. He is remembered as part of the roster William crosses paths with during the major conflicts.
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