Don't think I can beat this game

[System.NullReferenceException]

I've beaten Nioh and Sekiro, but for the life of me I just can't get the hang of brink blocking consistently and dodging is even harder. To me it feels off (I think a big part is delayed attacks seem so unnatural), but I know that's not the case as I can see people consistently doing it.

Currently stuck on Malascula, unable to do anything on the second phase.

[TheProphet]

I do not believe you beat sekiro and you can not win against Maluca

[System.NullReferenceException]

yeah don't know what to say, I feel the same lol

[NoNameGodLike]

What do you mean by "unable to do anything on the second phase". Do you run out of stamina?

[Anatolius]

Attack delays aren't just unnatural, they're unrealistic and ridiculously overcooked, even anime doesn't pull this kind of crap half as often as this game

If you want advice - learn timings of his dual gs moves to block them consistently, as for his katana phase? - just run around and dodge whenever he gets uncomfortably close, don't even try to attack him, it's just not worth it, but once again you're stuck until you get the timing of his slashes

Originally posted by TheProphet:

I do not believe you beat sekiro and you can not win against Maluca

I feel like i've beaten all Sekiro bosses in less tries that that a-hole alone.

[System.NullReferenceException]

Originally posted by NoNameGodLike:

What do you mean by "unable to do anything on the second phase". Do you run out of stamina?

Yeah not really sure how to deal with it. I'm unable to time the brink dodges/blocks and he just does anime style teleport slashes constantly, I don't get the opportunity to attack and even if I block I build up chaos.

[Sokurah]

His second phase sucks balls. I thought i cant beat him either but i did.

I use spear and you can use the auto deflect skill for his quickdraw moves. That was what gave me the most trouble.

Also use fire enhancer as soon as you get the hang of his movesets. You can dodge a lot of his katana moves but the very long combo is best to deflect.

As soon he changes back to greatswords it gets easier again.

He is pretty crazy tbh. The fact that he can heal and his corruption crap adds to the BS factor.

He seems like a optional boss that should be tucked and hidden away in a secret area.

good luck

[plump pickle]

Yeah you really gotta know the timing for his (3?) chaos attacks and attack barrage. The rest you can sort of block but deflecting is always better.

Personally I find some bosses harder than the ones in Sekiro because of the delays too (and honestly this artifical difficulty is just bs, same goes for elden ring bosses). I'll take on inner isshin any day.

[Phishfood]

The animations in Sekiro were very finely tuned to give the player a good expectation of when the hit will come.

I don't think Khazan is better, but I do think they come pretty close in most cases. There are a handful where I think it could have been better.

What gets most people on Malucas 2nd phase his his quick sword where he kind of teleports. Wait for him to sheathe his sword, pay attention to his shoulder, when it lowers, press guard. You should stop him in his tracks.

[System.NullReferenceException]

Originally posted by Sokurah:

His second phase sucks balls. I thought i cant beat him either but i did.

I use spear and you can use the auto deflect skill for his quickdraw moves. That was what gave me the most trouble.

Also use fire enhancer as soon as you get the hang of his movesets. You can dodge a lot of his katana moves but the very long combo is best to deflect.

As soon he changes back to greatswords it gets easier again.

He is pretty crazy tbh. The fact that he can heal and his corruption crap adds to the BS factor.

He seems like a optional boss that should be tucked and hidden away in a secret area.

good luck

He can heal?!?!?!

[plump pickle]

He doesn't know PepeLaugh

[Ankshious]

Currently stuck on Viper. I know its the first big boss, but I cant seem to really grasp Brink Blocking either. For me, its more of a dodge dodge dodge situation. That second phase is wild. Im scared for whats to come

[Cranium Salesperson]

Originally posted by System.NullReferenceException:

I've beaten Nioh and Sekiro, but for the life of me I just can't get the hang of brink blocking consistently and dodging is even harder. To me it feels off (I think a big part is delayed attacks seem so unnatural), but I know that's not the case as I can see people consistently doing it.

Currently stuck on Malascula, unable to do anything on the second phase.

Overly focusing on brink guarding is a mistake. It took me a while to realize that myself. Try to approach the game more like Nioh.

[System.NullReferenceException]

Originally posted by Orthane:

Originally posted by System.NullReferenceException:

I've beaten Nioh and Sekiro, but for the life of me I just can't get the hang of brink blocking consistently and dodging is even harder. To me it feels off (I think a big part is delayed attacks seem so unnatural), but I know that's not the case as I can see people consistently doing it.

Currently stuck on Malascula, unable to do anything on the second phase.

Overly focusing on brink guarding is a mistake. It took me a while to realize that myself. Try to approach the game more like Nioh.

I played nioh a long time ago, what do you recommend?

[D-Black Catto]

Originally posted by System.NullReferenceException:

Originally posted by Orthane:

Overly focusing on brink guarding is a mistake. It took me a while to realize that myself. Try to approach the game more like Nioh.

I played nioh a long time ago, what do you recommend?

I guess dodging, but against this ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ dodging isn't that great either because of his teleport attacks and yeah he does heal, supposedly if you aren't aggressive enough it has higher chances of happening but from my experience he just does it randomly, sometimes even as I'm hitting him

also I have no idea what to do when he's guarding other then to wait until he stops and that undguardable attack where he groans and impales you up is just unfair as it's barely foreshadowed and there isn't even a red symbol to warn you to dodge

[Gealdaydreamer]

If the dude goes Iai stance(the ultimate weeb with katana move) you have 0.5 seconds to react, dodge or brink guard(I recommend brink guard) if you master this then the fight will be a lot more manageable