Yes because you don't know. It happens to everyone who's unfamiliar with the boss. Once you take the time and study the boss moveset you will discover various defensive and offensive options and also the parry timing. It's great to see, know and react to everything a boss does but you have to put the study time in.
Thought I'd take a break from xp farming and try DoH for the first time.
Errrr, joke boss? You have one option to get damage in, to become intimate friends with his nutsack, how am I supposed to dodge the steam roller rush? lol - I guess I have to look out for that little red danger sign super-imposed over his flaming RED body a split second before he one-shots me? Great design choice there!
I did nearly did get a deathblow on my 20th-ish try so I suppose that's something, the first dozen or so tries I don't think I lasted 10 seconds.
Thought I'd take a break from xp farming and try DoH for the first time.
Errrr, joke boss? You have one option to get damage in, to become intimate friends with his nutsack, how am I supposed to dodge the steam roller rush? lol - I guess I have to look out for that little red danger sign super-imposed over his flaming RED body a split second before he one-shots me? Great design choice there!
I did nearly did get a deathblow on my 20th-ish try so I suppose that's something, the first dozen or so tries I don't think I lasted 10 seconds.
Yeah, you basically need to treat his balls as a speed bag in that fight. Deflect the stomps, you will get the timing of them down after a while. To avoid his unblockable sweep, keep your ears open for the sound and jump to his right immediately. In fact, you'll want to stick towards his right side at all times for this very reason. Upgrade to and equip flame shield if you can. Helps a lot with a certain move he uses in phase 2 & 3. You can use Malcontent 3 times in the fight as well for long stuns
The other two bosses you mentioned are way harder to me than DoH. Hug his crotch, run right toward him as soon as he runs away from you (if you hesitate for a moment, back up and wait out the fire attacks). Deflect the stomp if it's too close or circle around if you can. Malcontent for the last stage. Divine confetti
I appreciate your help! I honestly didn't even try defeating him the normal way because I was just too amused when I watched somebody pulling the cliff cheese, so I spent 30 minutes learning the trick and then went for it.
I appreciate your help! I honestly didn't even try defeating him the normal way because I was just too amused when I watched somebody pulling the cliff cheese, so I spent 30 minutes learning the trick and then went for it.
Yes, first I was trying to jump back from the AoE but you just don't get enough distance. My finger has been clawing the run button almost the entirety of the fight. Still need practice at reacting quicker to the steamroll - I see the sign, think "oh it's comi...." and I'm dead before I can even react!
Yeah, you basically need to treat his balls as a speed bag in that fight. Deflect the stomps, you will get the timing of them down after a while. To avoid his unblockable sweep, keep your ears open for the sound and jump to his right immediately. In fact, you'll want to stick towards his right side at all times for this very reason. Upgrade to and equip flame shield if you can. Helps a lot with a certain move he uses in phase 2 & 3. You can use Malcontent 3 times in the fight as well for long stuns
I do tend to use visual cues only since I listen to music/podcasts whilst playing (I'd probably crack a lot sooner without a distraction whilst doing something so repetitive). I've red about the tools strats, but I've never liked to rely on them since they're limited, I don't really like the umbrella but will check out Malcontent, I haven't used it, or many of them even, at all so far.
I have got to the second phase a couple of times now just by going ham in the first round and staying on him at all times, immediately running in as he backs off. I can see it's doable with more practice, but these long fights are so exhausting, they've really backloaded the end of the game with this gauntlet of attrition.
The good thing about xp farming before this boss was that I have Divine Confetti coming out my arse due to all the sen and nothing else to spend it on, so I can even practice the boss using it.
I feel like Divine confetti gives you an attack boost against everything... at least it feels that way. If not, i don't know how to tell if an enemy is an apparition type or not - like why would it work on DoH?
this morning. I know this is early game, but how early? How much of the game is this early part/how much is left, if anyone has context?
I just re-started on PC and am now further than I ever got on console and the game at a consistent 60fps has clicked 1000x better than it ever did when I was playing it on console. I'm so hooked.
this morning. I know this is early game, but how early? How much of the game is this early part/how much is left, if anyone has context?
I just re-started on PC and am now further than I ever got on console and the game at a consistent 60fps has clicked 1000x better than it ever did when I was playing it on console. I'm so hooked.
Genichiro every time before fighting Ishinn, who already has three phases to learn - so I find I'm scared to waste my items and consumables. Like Jesus, From, does every boss fight have to be a savage rectal exam??
Reinstalled the game to try the final boss (SSI) again. Made it to the 3rd phase (of the 4 total) but died, which is better than I did before I uninstalled the game. Still, so many phases in one battle is very fatiguing and frustrating because one mistake = repeating a lot of stuff.
Reinstalled the game to try the final boss (SSI) again. Made it to the 3rd phase (of the 4 total) but died, which is better than I did before I uninstalled the game. Still, so many phases in one battle is very fatiguing and frustrating because one mistake = repeating a lot of stuff.
Turns out its only possible to get all Prayer Beads by following one of the ending path according to Sekiro wiki.
Purification
I had the most beads in my
Return ending
save file so I figured Ill get the rest with this one for the achievement. I've already done all the things you listed in a different save file, except for the ending bosses and optional ones, so I guess I'll finish that path instead.
Turns out its only possible to get all Prayer Beads by following one of the ending path according to Sekiro wiki.
Purification
I had the most beads in my
Return ending
save file so I figured Ill get the rest with this one for the achievement. I've already done all the things you listed in a different save file, except for the ending bosses and optional ones, so I guess I'll finish that path instead.
If you can manage the more you deflect the better but its smart to pull away if your posture is close to filling up or your vitality is low. Or both. Or if you're swarmed by multiple enemies. Blocking will fill up posture quickly so do it only when posture bar is low.
Yup. It's exactly why I uninstalled the game after only attempting the final boss 2-3x during my playthrough. I had no desire to continue the game because it is so exhausting and mentally draining. Seeing that the final boss has so many phases made me stop because I had enough. Now, after reinstalling it, I feel better but still only attempted the final boss for ~1 hour because I don't want to burn out again.
they mean that you need to do the preparations for that ending so all beads are accessible to you.
if you not develop that quest line, alternate hirata state wont be achievable.
check this also on the wiki for the endings
It is possible to progress all endings simultaneously, except the Shura ending. This will allow for all content specific to those Endings to be available in a single playthrough. At the very end, the player will have the option to choose which Ending to proceed with,
You know, if it weren't for the camera being absolute ass in certain cases, I'd probably have the platinum by now. I'm starting to feel like stopping before I start hating this game.
You know, if it weren't for the camera being absolute ass in certain cases, I'd probably have the platinum by now. I'm starting to feel like stopping before I start hating this game.
is making me want to quit the game. It feels like I NEVER have a moment to attack even when I am trying to run around and bait him. This fight feels nothing like the rest of the game/fights, it's chaotic and a piece of shit. Can I cheese this?
is making me want to quit the game. It feels like I NEVER have a moment to attack even when I am trying to run around and bait him. This fight feels nothing like the rest of the game/fights, it's chaotic and a piece of shit. Can I cheese this?
It requires a few conversation steps with Emma and it's a bell similar to the first one you got from the old lady that allowed you to access Hirata the first time
I got some hints that have made phases 1 & 2 easier for me.
(I assume you have no problem with the first boss.)
Phase 1: after he does his opening three slashes, double Ichimonji him. If he does the dash to the right, run, he's going to spin slash, then hurry up to him and get in more hits.
Most of his glowy attacks you can counter, but if he waits a LONG time, it's going to be Ashina Cross. Run.
Same if he does the charge for the wide shock wave attack.
Phase 2: Run when you run low on posture. When he starts his flurry, block unless you're confident you can parry, then wait for the Red strike and circle parry it.
Just be patient, it's your best bet. Also, I found that if you attack him IMMEDIATELY after Phase 1 ends, you can possibly delay him going all BLOOD BOIL! on you for a while.
Aaaaaand... Done. NG+++ complete, all endings achieved. All achievements... Well, I'm still not grinding for the skill one yet. Hopefully that'll get easier in the DLC.
But yeah, game is pretty good. Can't wait for the DLC.
