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Shactuka, the ferocious beast, is a mindless killing machine that the empire is trying to tame in its underground cells. Prisoners who have no use to the empire are fed to it, andat the end of the ninth mission,Khazanencounters this savage beast. The nearest Blade Nexus to this boss isExecution Ground EntranceinLinon Mine.
Shactuka is a heavy-hitting boss capable of inflictingPlague, soplayers should make proper preparations before the fightbegins. The guide below details all of its attacks and how to counter them to progress further in the story.
How To Avoid
5-Hit Claw Combo
Shactuka performs two horizontal claw attacks, then two downward strikes, followed by a two-handed slam.Brink Guarding these is fairly easy and allows you to land a couple of hitsafter guarding the slam.
Kick and Dive
The boss leaps ahead and performs a back kick, followed by a falling strike. Shactuka takes a few seconds before landing, sodelay your guard or dodge, then dash in to attackbefore it gets back up.
Leaping Strike
Shactuka leaps into the air and attacks with its right hand. The boss can follow this up with several attacks.A well-timed dodge or guard works in this situation.
Dragging Claw
The boss plants its hand at the player’s location, drags it back for two attacks, then follows up with a horizontal claw strike using its left hand. you may use Brink Guard to avoid getting hit.
Leaping Bite
Shactuka attacks and jumps back, then follows with a leaping bite.If you manage to Brink Guard the bite, you’ll stay close to its faceand can land multiple hits before it gets up.
Plague Bites
The boss bites three times before finishing with a leaping bite. All bites cause Plague buildup, soit’s best to dodge the first three and Brink Guard the leaping bite.
Dragging Burst
Shactuka drags its claw while moving toward the player, performing a Burst Attack.Counterattacking is the only beneficial option. If its hand has plague, the boss can execute different variations of the attack.
Plague Grab
The boss performs a leaping strike, then follows up with a grab thatcan only be dodged; otherwise, your Plague buildup will rise significantly.
Plague Strike
Shactuka licks its hand, applying Plague, then leaps to perform a thrust attack thatmust bedodged to the side.
How To Beat Shactuka In The First Berserker: Khazan
Shactuka starts the fight with a 5-hit claw combo that you must Brink Guard against.Your main priority should be dealing damage while ensuring its stamina bar depletes, as the boss takes significant damage from the Brutal Attack.Its head is its weak point, taking extra damage, and when exhausted, it collapses, allowing you to land a Brutal Attack directly to its face.Many of its attacks, such as combos and bite attacks, bring its face close to you, providing opportunities to exploit its weakness.
you’re able to increase your health recovery byunleashing the Soulstonesfound in each mission by talking to Daphrona, who is located in The Crevice.
From time to time,the boss hops around the arenabefore executing an attack, causing your camera to move frequently,so it’s better to lock onto the boss. The main threat in this fight isavoiding the Plague status effect,which gradually depletes your health—a dangerous addition to the boss’s constant aggressive pressure.Plague Cleanse Potions can cure this effect, andequipping Plague Resistance accessories will improve your chancesof survival in the fight.
Do keep in mind that when it covers its hand in Plague, it’s better to dodge the Plague attacks rather than Brink Guarding, as it may still cause Plague buildup.
