Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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Samurai Showdown

Samurai Showdown

Drive back the samurai.

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How to unlock the Samurai Showdown achievement in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - Definitive Guide

Zangestsu, voiced by the ever talented David Hayter, is pretty fast, but telegraphs his attacks. Despite this, I'd suggest maxing your potions (9) and a few Ethers, and whatever food you might have (I had Rice Balls).

First, my loadout:

- Claw of Onmoraki (2h greatsword, from 8-bit coin), though there are way better great swords (Flamberge, for example)

You may want to try a faster weapon if you're having trouble.

- Pirate Hat

- Brigandine armor, a reward from a quest

- 2x Rings, if you're having a ton of trouble, try a Safe Ring, it lowers your attack by 10, but increases defense by 15

- Gunman's Scarf
Attacks:

Zangetsu can counter jumps by doing a slashing uppercut, so be wary of you try to jump over him.

He attacks by teleporting (usually to the far side of you), and slashing, slide forward/step to avoid this.

When there's a moderate amount of space between you, he may use his whip to pull himself up and toward you, before slashing downward. Easy to slide under him.

A simple, easily telegraphed swing. Back step to dodge.

Once he has about 50% health, he enchants his blade with fire, dealing additional damage.

A counter, he will gesture to you and hold his blade up. Lasts several seconds, you can use a ranged attack without being hit.
The fight is pretty straight-forward, and as long as you don't get greedy when attacking, and wait for openings, you should take him out without too much trouble.
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02 Jan 2020 01:59

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An 8 bit coin can be found behind a breakable wall in the village after you fall through the roof and floor. I choose the same equipment as you but used the Encrypted Orchid.
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By Throni360 on 31 Jul 2020 18:57
To cheese this Big Boss keep jumping behind him and kick his ass
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By benveg on 12 Mar 2021 21:11