When diving into the Soulslike genre with *The First Berserker: Khazan*, players brace themselves for challenging encounters, and the battle against Yetuga is no exception. Here's a detailed guide on how to conquer this formidable foe in the game.
How To Beat Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan
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As your initial boss encounter in *The First Berserker: Khazan*, the fight with Yetuga at the end of the Mount Heinmach level is a demanding test of your combat skills. You'll need to master the game's mechanics to emerge victorious. Yetuga is an aggressive adversary, relentlessly attacking when its territory is threatened. It's equipped with both long and short-range attacks, including a devastating leaping slam.
Your strategy should hinge on effective dodging and parrying to minimize damage. Yetuga's arsenal includes:
- A two-hit combo starting with a left-handed downward smash followed by a right-handed uppercut
- A four-hit combo featuring horizontal swipes from either arm
- A powerful downward smash using both arms
- A leaping single-handed smash
- A jumping grab
- A charging attack
Throughout the battle, you'll need to learn and exploit Yetuga's attack patterns, striking back during its brief moments of vulnerability. Parrying all attacks except the jumping grab will not only save your Stamina but also inflict significant Stamina damage on Yetuga. Utilize its aggressive nature by dodging its charge and allowing it to smash into a wall, creating a window for you to attack and potentially destroy the ice spikes on its back, which will weaken its offensive capabilities.
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As you progress, parrying remains key in the second phase, conserving your Stamina while you apply pressure. Once Yetuga roars and powers up, maintain your distance. It will then wield a giant rock for smashing attacks, requiring precise dodging or parrying to avoid damage. Additionally, it will use a frost breath to create ice spikes, which you must either evade or parry. Seize opportunities to execute Potent Attacks, and when Yetuga shows signs of exhaustion, unleash a Brutal Attack to deal significant damage and hasten its downfall.
Upon defeating Yetuga, you'll be rewarded with 4,800 Lacrima, along with Frozen Mountain gear items and the Necklace of Resolve, recognizing your triumph.
This comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge to defeat Yetuga in *The First Berserker: Khazan*. For further assistance, consider exploring resources from The Escapist.
*The First Berserker: Khazan is currently available in Early Access.*
