Tag: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

  • Steam’s Winter Sale 2019 is live now until Thursday 2nd January 2020

    Steam’s Winter Sale 2019 is live now until Thursday 2nd January 2020

    Not to be outdone by Nintendo’s Festive Offers or Epic Games’ Holiday Sale, Steam has begun their Winter Sale 2019, which will run from now until Thursday 2nd January 2020. As you would expect there are some big savings to be had as soon as you look at the sale’s home page – Dark Souls […]

  • Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    While Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an undeniably sublime game, I do worry that its greatest achievement—which is its tremendously satisfying skill-based combat—could also be its greatest hindrance. While some will relish the challenge and salivate at the idea of having to perfect their skills to such a degree, the difficulty levels will make the game completely inaccessible to a large number of players who simply can’t be arsed with the hassle of it, which does throw Sekiro into a niche category.

  • How to beat Isshin the Sword Saint in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    How to beat Isshin the Sword Saint in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    So here we are, you made it, just one more fight to go. Isshin the Sword Saint is the final boss in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, located just through the passage next to the Near Secret Passage Sculptor’s Idol in the Ashina Reservoir. This fight actually has four phases, and if you get killed during […]

  • How to beat Seven Ashina Spears – Shume Masaji Oniwa in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    How to beat Seven Ashina Spears – Shume Masaji Oniwa in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    Seven Ashina Spears – Shume Masaji Oniwa is an optional mini-boss in the late game of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Located near the Ashina Reservoir Sculptor’s Idol during the final phase when the Ashina Castle is under attack, Shume Masaji Oniwa is a bit tricky for one reason – he has a samurai general stood […]

  • How to beat Demon of Hatred in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    How to beat Demon of Hatred in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    Demon of Hatred (who I’ll now be calling DoH for the remainder of this guide) is an optional boss in the late-game of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. After defeating the Divine Dragon, head back across the bridge below the Old Grave Sculptor’s Idol and work your way back to where you fought General Naomori Kawarada […]

  • How to beat Divine Dragon in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    How to beat Divine Dragon in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    Divine Dragon is a major boss battle found at the end of the Fountainhead Palace region. Considering it’s so late on in the game, it’s actually surprisingly easy, particularly if somebody has told you how to do it. Run up the stairs by the Sanctuary Sculptor’s Idol and you’ll come to a small cave where […]

  • How to beat True Corrupted Monk in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    How to beat True Corrupted Monk in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    If you decided to stick with Lord Kuro rather than siding with Owl then your journey will eventually take you to the Fountainhead Palace. Right at the start of your journey through this region you’ll once again encounter an enemy who you’ve already beaten once in the Ashina Depth. Namely, it’s the Corrupted Monk, but […]

  • How to beat Owl (Father) in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    How to beat Owl (Father) in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    If you’ve managed to gain access to the alternative version of the Hirata Estate then you’ll eventually come up against Owl (Father) in the same room where you beat Lady Butterfly earlier on in the game. Your fight against Owl (Father) is very similar to your fight against Great Shinobi Owl, who you probably beat […]

  • How to beat Lone Shadow Masanaga the Spear-Bearer in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    How to beat Lone Shadow Masanaga the Spear-Bearer in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    Lone Shadow Masanaga the Spear-Bearer is an optional mini-boss in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, located in the Ashina Castle region. From the Old Grave Sculptor’s Idol, turn back and kill the two enemies through the gates. Then turn right and head over the bridge towards the entrance to the Sunken Valley – a purple warrior […]

  • How to beat underwater Headless in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    How to beat underwater Headless in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    Headless is an optional mini-boss located in a number of locations in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This particular Headless encounter takes place in the grounds of the Ashina Castle, but it can only be accessed once you have defeated the Corrupted Monk and unlocked the Mibu Breathing Technique, which allows you to dive underwater. Once […]