How to Beat "Great Shinobi Owl" Boss Battle - Sekiro
Boss fight tips
1st combat tip:
Narrow down which moves to counter.
He has a variety of moves, so you should try to counter slow swinging attacks.
Recommended to counter: Double shuriken then jump attack.
Time your counter after his jump attack lands, after dodging/ blocking the shuriken attack.
2nd combat tip:
Careless charge attacks can lead to death.
With a Mikiri counter, the owl will attempt to counter your attacks.
By the owl, this can result in being dealt a shinobi deathblow.
Until you can connect the hit for certain, do not attempt to charge attack.
Notable attacks
(1st phase)
1st notable attack:
Gas canister (close range).
Any consumable medicine will have no effect on your health in the event of this gas attack.
When the ganister is thrown, there will be an opening to strike. Step away after striking to avoid the gas.
2nd notable attack:
Firecracker attack (back jump).
The Owl back jumps and throws firecrackers in all directions.
To avoid this situation, you can take a back step. He will then follow up with a dash attack.
3rd notable attack:
Dash slash (Mid Range).
To deal a quick slash attack, the owl rushes in from range.
After you step away or deflect his slash, try to counter.
After using his shurikens, Owl may follow up with this move.
2nd phase of Notable attacks
4th notable attack:
Smoke screen > slash dash.
After deploying a smoke screen in close range, owl surprise attacks.
Right after he deploys to track his movement in the smoke, you can lock on an owl.
Keep calm and block his attacks, if you can’t get a lock on him.
5th notable attack:
Stemp > poison > posture recover or Mid range strike.
After Owl's close range stomp attack, he will deploy poison mist instead of shurikens.
Using this attack may also be effective for mid-range attacks or recovery.
Be aware of his movements and counterattack.
If he is too far away, you can use shuriken to interrupt his posture.