Complete Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Boss List – Strategies & Tips

One of the defining aspects of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the challenging boss fights scattered throughout the game. Each boss presents its own unique mechanics and requires a different strategy to defeat. Below is a comprehensive Sekiro Shadows Die Twice boss list of all the main bosses in the game, as well as key details on how to approach each one.

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1. Gyoubu Masataka Oniwa

• Location: Outskirts Wall – Gate Path
• Strategy: This mounted boss requires you to use your grappling hook and quick attacks to break his posture. Watch out for his charge attacks and sweeping strikes.

2. Lady Butterfly

• Location: Hirata Estates (using Young Lord’s Bell Charm)
• Strategy: A fast and agile boss that uses illusionary clones. Stay focused on her main body and be prepared to deflect her attacks.

3. Genichiro Ashina

• Location: Ashina Castle
• Strategy: A challenging duel that tests your parrying skills. Genichiro uses a variety of sword techniques and can shoot lightning, so be ready to deflect with precision.

4. Folding Screen Monkeys

• Location: Senpou Temple, Mt. Kongo
• Strategy: This unique fight involves multiple monkeys, each with its own pattern. Use your prosthetic tools to deal with their tricky attacks and locate the “real” monkey.

5. Guardian Ape

• Location: Sunken Valley
• Strategy: This two-phase fight has the Guardian Ape attacking with powerful swings and poison. In the second phase, you face the same ape after it’s been revived, so prepare for an intense battle.

6. Guardian Ape Refight

• Location: Poison Pool Idol (after defeating the ape the first time)
• Strategy: In this rematch, the Guardian Ape comes back stronger with an additional set of poison-based attacks. Timing is crucial for deflecting and managing the poison status effect.

7. Spectral Corrupted Monk

• Location: Mibu Village
• Strategy: The Corrupted Monk is an intimidating boss with quick, heavy-hitting attacks. Watch for her wide-range sweeping moves, and learn her attack patterns to deflect at the right time.

8. Great Shinobi – Owl

• Location: Ashina Castle (at the top)
• Strategy: Owl’s swordsmanship is exceptional. He has a variety of fast, aggressive attacks, including using the environment to his advantage. Stay mobile, and make sure you deflect with precision.

9. Emma (Shura ending exclusive boss)

• Location: Ashina Castle (Shura path)
• Strategy: A fast and aggressive boss, Emma can combo rapidly, and she has a wide range of attacks. Focus on deflecting her combos and using your prosthetics for extra damage.

10. Isshin Ashina (Shura ending exclusive boss)

• Location: Ashina Castle (Shura path)
• Strategy: One of the hardest bosses in the game, Isshin utilizes fast sword combos and fire-based attacks. Watch out for his lightning attacks and use the environment to your advantage.

11. Great Shinobi – Owl (Hirata Estates using Father’s Bell)

• Location: Hirata Estates (Purification path)
• Strategy: This fight is similar to the first encounter, but Owl is more aggressive in this phase. Keep an eye on his posture and be patient with your attacks.

12. Corrupted Monk Refight

• Location: Mibu Village
• Strategy: In the refight, the Corrupted Monk becomes even more dangerous. The key here is to avoid getting overwhelmed and keep deflecting as much as possible.

13. Divine Dragon

• Location: Sunken Valley
• Strategy: The Divine Dragon fight is unique due to its reliance on ranged attacks and precision. Use your prosthetics to deal damage while avoiding the dragon’s aerial strikes.

14. White Serpent

• Location: Senpou Temple, Mt. Kongo
• Strategy: This boss isn’t a traditional fight; instead, you must use stealth to avoid the serpent’s detection and strike when you get the chance.

15. Great Colored Carp

• Location: Sunken Valley
• Strategy: The Great Colored Carp is one of the most elusive bosses. You need to use your prosthetic to attack while navigating the watery environment. Be cautious of its quick strikes and large area damage.

16. Demon of Hatred

• Location: Ashina Castle
• Strategy: A difficult boss with massive fire-based attacks and wide-reaching strikes. Make sure to utilize your dodge and deflect abilities to manage the fire damage.

17. Lightning Genichiro + Sword Saint Isshin Ashina

• Location: Ashina Castle (final phase)
• Strategy: This final showdown includes a powerful combination of lightning-infused attacks from Genichiro and explosive swordplay from Isshin. Precision and stamina management are key to surviving this multi-phase fight.

Additional Boss Notes and Tips

• Prosthetic Tools: Many bosses require specific prosthetic tools, such as the Grappling Hook, Shuriken, or Firecracker, to either deal more damage or prevent certain attacks. Ensure your tools are upgraded.
• Boss Mechanics: Some bosses, like the Guardian Ape and the Corrupted Monk, have multiple phases, with new attacks being added after they are “defeated” in their first phase.
• Phantom and Refights: Some bosses, like the Corrupted Monk and Owl, have phantom or refight versions, which offer additional challenges or different mechanics.
• Endgame Bosses: The final set of bosses, including Isshin Ashina and the Demon of Hatred, require exceptional timing and skill, especially in the final fight that combines multiple boss fights into one epic battle.

hese bosses are just a portion of the challenges Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice offers, each requiring different strategies to overcome. Whether you’re focusing on parrying or using your prosthetic tools to gain the upper hand, each fight will push your skills to the limit.

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