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Players will face off against many challenging bosses in "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice" that learning attack patterns will become second nature for seasoned fighters.
One of the enemies that you fight in the game, and is the final boss of FromSoftware's popular soulslike, is Isshin the Sword Saint. Many players consider this the hardest boss fight the developer has ever created.
A lot of players have a very difficult time trying to defeat this boss, and many people even give up and let go of the game for quite some time before coming and trying again. This guide offers some tips and tricks you should keep in mind when fighting Isshin the Sword Saint.
What To Keep in Mind
Whenever you are fighting Isshin the Sword Saint, you should always be patient and look for an opportunity to strike while keeping yourself out of harm's way. The main thing about this boss is that he is not that strong in terms of damage but is very aggressive, according to Sportskeeda.
Another thing is that this "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice" boss has the ability to chain multiple of his attacks together in quick succession. This means that you have a very little window of opportunity to strike back.
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You should also remember that this boss fight has three phases, which all introduce new attacks and abilities. This means that you need to be wary of what could be coming next when the boss transitions.
It is recommended to stay close to the boss so you can dodge to the sides quickly to avoid the boss' attacks. Keep an eye out for Perilous Attacks and react accordingly to be able to counter and deal more damage, Eurogamer said.
Other Tips
Players who are taking on Isshin the Sword Saint should make use of the block mechanic to mitigate as much damage as they can if they are not able to dodge consistently. Another useful strategy is only attacking twice each time you have a chance to do so.
This means that you limit the amount of danger that you put your character in just in case the boss quickly tries to attack you. Even better is to try and block after your second attack to make sure that you don't receive the brunt of a boss attack.
You can also make use of your Loaded Umbrella Prosthetic Tool to avoid the boss' wind or charge-based attacks. This item can absorb an attack and can counter with the Projected Force skill to deal damage to Isshin the Sword Saint, according to Polygon.
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