I just killed Viper the 2nd main boss of the game !

[ArodaMos-]

I can give you guys 2 tips and i think you will find them helpfull ! First tip is that i learned the attack pattern of the first phase very very good ! That helped me a lot and ive managed to enter the 2nd phase with 3 and sometimes with 4 potions ! (4 potions we have from the very beginning of the fight so i tryied not to use them all on the first phase of the battle ). Second tip is when u enter the second phase of the battle one Vipers attack can be countered! If u counter this attack Viper is getting vulnerable to attacks for 6-7 seconds and you can do massive damage ! At least half of her health bar ! U can also throw your javelins when u have time ! If you aim at the head the dmg she will take is 2k clean ! Body shots is around 600 ! Sorry for my bad english ! I hope i helped you :) Peace <3

[Holmwood]

Thank you for the tips, I'm stuck in phase 2 and even if I manage to survive phase 1 with 4 potions. The recommended level is 18 but I died so much that I'm level 30+ now hahahaha

[ArodaMos-]

Have you tryied to counter the Vipers attack ? This is a big window to do damage to her! She is vulnerable for like 6-7 seconds !

[Kannibale]

Just wait until you see the ♥♥♥♥ that comes a few more bosses down. Also, Viper is the 3rd main boss. First is the big Yeti, then the Blade Phantom, then Viper

[Baron01]

Such a nice and useless tips. Counter? Obviously but I assume you meant Reflect. This is easier said than done as the Reflection skill has weird animation that makes timing fast enemy attacks very difficult.
Counter is for the special attacks and you should absolutely use it when such attacks pops out.

Phase 2 is the easy part here, just settle down and play it safe. Viper is no longer supper aggressive other than his smoke/dark phase. The boss is doing a lot of 1-2 attacks which you can brink block and get a hit or two in. Do not get greedy, just whittle his health down. You will have to go through at least 1 smoke/dark phase--this is all about getting into the phase with enough HP and stamina so you can block/brink block (ideally) his lunge attacks.

As the OP mentioned, the javelins are very useful here. You should have plenty of spirit so use it. The boss is often at a distance where it is safe to chuck one or two javelins. I was hitting head-shots for around 3k damage with un-upgraded javelin skill.

[Jackson]

I made a post to help others. If anyone wants additional advice, you can find it in the following thread. In short, it's a tough fight, try to remain determined as second phase is easier than the first.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2680010/discussions/0/595144511835869714/

[Dutch]

I just beat it too. Feels good man. I thought phase 2 was a lot easier. I only saw it twice. It could have to do with what weapon you're using (I used great sword).

[Goodfella]

Originally posted by Dutch:

I just beat it too. Feels good man. I thought phase 2 was a lot easier. I only saw it twice. It could have to do with what weapon you're using (I used great sword).

Took me around 30 attempts, my preference was the spear, but yeah felt good to finally beat him. If you can get to phase two with at least 2 heals then I think you're all good as he is slower. There are also the willpower orbs to fall back on for a good heal but they are in short supply and you have to have three spirit to use one.