Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Shikibu Yamauchi (Seven Ashina Spears) Mini-Boss Guide

Shikibu Yamauchi (Seven Ashina Spears)

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Strategy

Head down the route that you took during the tutorial. Open the door of the house and perform a stealth attack on the mini-boss. Go back to the Scupltor’s Idol and try again if you fail.

↑Jump from here and perform a Shinobi Deathblow.

• When Yamauchi raises his spear, he will perform a powerful swinging attack. You will accumulate a large amount of posture stress if you try to guard. The attack has wide range.

↑You can try to guard the attack when Yamauchi raises his spear. You can also parry it if you time it well.

• After Yamauchi performs his swinging attack, he will likely follow-up with a perilous attack. Stay calm and prepare to perform a Mikiri Counter.

↑Move forward when you see the above motion. It is easy to do a Mikiri Counter if you know when the attack is coming.

• Be careful not to go too far down the stairs as surrounding enemies will be alerted.
• Yamauchi will retaliate after being attacked three times. You can deal considerable damage if you manage to parry. As such, you should go for parries as much as possible.

↑Sparks appear after you parry an attack. Stop attacking and wait for the enemy’s next move.

↑Time your parry as the enemy attacks.

• The Dangerous Attack that hits low can be avoided by jumping. Follow up with a counterattack.

↑Jump to avoid the Dangerous Attack when Yamauchi bends forward.

Attacks

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