Khazan, The First Berserker: Presents numerous tough confrontations, creating a comfortable environment for fans of soulslike games. It demands mastery of their patterns and precise timing to strike effectively. Your encounter with Yetuga was merely a sneak peek; the Blade Phantom will function as your initial test of skill, so brace yourself.
Facing off against the Blade Phantom isn’t overly complicated, but it will represent a significant leap from anything you’ve previously vanquished. The pace is swifter, he packs a stronger punch, and you’ll need to employ all your skills to emerge victorious – a task that can initially feel quite challenging!
Blade Phantom Overview
In The First Berserker: Khazan, Blade Phantom acts as the initial challenging test of skills. As a relatively early boss, you’ll need to employ all the abilities you’ve recently learned to defeat him in combat. This confrontation, split into multiple stages, will prove to be quite the challenge for you.
Before we delve into deciphering his strategies and devising ways to outsmart him, let’s explore all the prizes you will be awarded upon successfully vanquishing the Blade Phantom for the very first time!
Blade Phantom Information
| Mission | Trials of the Frozen Mountain |
|---|---|
| Recommended Level | Level 9 |
| Optional? | No |
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How To Defeat Blade Phantom
As a gamer, I’ve found myself squaring off against the Phantom Blade, which isn’t just any ordinary opponent – it’s the second boss in the game. That means it’s packed with a variety of moves, split into two phases, and deals some serious damage. It’s a tougher fight than the first boss, but with the right strategies and understanding of its patterns, I can tell you from experience that this hurdle will be cleared swiftly!
Blade Phantom: Punch Combo
At the onset of the battle, the Blade Phantom typically initiates with a quick series of punches, which culminates in a powerful axe kick. This sequence is signaled by him drawing back his arm before throwing the first punch, followed swiftly by another punch, and then a dramatic lift of his leg high into the air before delivering a powerful downward kick.
As a gamer, I’d say: “For this combo, aim to perfectly parry all three moves, it’s not as tricky as it seems. When he rears back his arm, hold your ground and wait till he throws the punch forward. Then, quickly block (parry) the first hit. After that, let go of the block button for a bit, then press it again. Next, keep an eye on him, when you notice he lifts his leg up, wait until he brings it down, and parry again to secure another perfect block.
Once he completes those steps, he usually pauses for a brief moment before counterattacking. This gives you an opportunity to throw multiple attacks at him before needing to shift into defense mode again!
Blade Phantom: Kick Combo
Another sequence he frequently employs is his “Spinning-Dive Attack Combo,” where he initiates with a powerful Spinning Roundhouse Kick, swiftly followed by a Flying Dive Kick. As soon as you notice him slightly rotate his body, expect the first kick to be thrown. When you observe his back leg moving forward, quickly press the block button to Deflect the oncoming attack.
From this spot, he’ll launch himself upwards and execute a destructive Dive Kick. This move can be challenging to counter, but waiting until you notice him starting his descent towards the ground will help you defend effectively. Timing it right will enable you to perform an ideal Counter if timed correctly. If you manage to Counter both attacks successfully, you should be able to land a few hits afterwards!
Blade Phantom: Heavy Punch
One straightforward method of rephrasing in a natural and easy-to-comprehend manner is: Typically, Blade Phantom includes a basic move called a Powerful Right Hook in his arsenal. This involves him winding up his arm for a strong punch. Be aware that when you notice this movement, it’s a sign to brace yourself for the impact.
Whenever he launches his initial attack, a powerful guard move to execute a flawless Counterattack, significantly depleting his Energy Meter. If you’ve got enough energy, you can quickly strike him one or two times following that!
Blade Phantom: Hammer Spikes
During our battles, Blade Phantom frequently summons a massive hammer and drives it into the ground, causing an eruption of Blood Spikes in various directions. You can either skillfully deflect this attack with a well-timed reflection or swiftly dodge it; either way works fine.
If you have the energy, it’s advisable to dodge it. When you notice him starting to smash the hammer into the ground, dodging to either the left or right will help you completely avoid it. Since this attack drains a lot from him, he will be vulnerable, providing an opportunity for you to deliver multiple attacks!
Blade Phantom: Spear Toss
Coming next is his “Javelin Throw,” where he will instantaneously produce a javelin and hurl it at you with immense power and speed. This attack may seem challenging to counter at first, but due to its rapid pace, there are several ways to handle it, making it more manageable.
In this scenario, getting as close as possible to him would be your most advantageous move, since the closer you are, the simpler it becomes to intercept. As soon as he lets go of it, all you need to do is defend yourself to secure the catch. However, if you’re at a distance, dodging to either side might be a better option. If you’re close enough, you may even land two hits on him by reflecting it!
Blade Phantom: Claw Rampage
After this, one frequent move of Blade Phantom is his “Claw Frenzy,” where he brandishes a pair of exceptionally sharp and lengthy Claws. In quick succession, he dashes towards you before launching a series of swift slashes. If you successfully defend these attacks by perfectly reflecting them, it will leave him drained.
He will first establish some space between you two before attacking, providing you with time to ready yourself. When he charges towards you, wait for him to start swings of his arms. At that moment, defend yourself to execute an ideal counterattack. After executing the counterattack, release the defense button and immediately press it again when you notice another attack swing coming your way for another ideal counterattack.
Keep advancing as he prepares for the final strike, press the guard button again to execute another flawless counterattack, depleting his Energy Meter and giving you an opportunity to launch a powerful series of attacks in return!
Blade Phantom: Swift Grab
Unusually powerful but not frequently used move is his swift grip, where he rapidly retracts his arm that glows bright red, signaling his intention to grab you. Since grabs cannot be guarded or reflected in The First Berserker: Khazan, you must dodge it instead.
If you notice him drawing back his arm and it glows red, wait for him to start advancing towards you, then swiftly dodge to the left or right when he’s about to reach you. This will help you avoid the attack entirely. The hitbox can be a bit unpredictable, so if he does manage to touch you, don’t worry, just shake it off and get ready for whatever comes next!
Blade Phantom: Exhausted/Second Phase
You need to relentlessly continue the actions you’ve taken so far, reducing his health by approximately half. This will cause the Blade Phantom to emit an odd dark aura, marking the initiation of the second phase. During this stage, you’ll encounter a blend of familiar challenges and an array of fresh maneuvers that require quick learning to overcome!
Blade Phantom – Second Phase: Claw Barrage
Normally, though there are exceptions, Blade Phantom usually initiates the second phase by brandishing his Claws once more. In this stage, he moves significantly faster and inflicts a lot more damage. He carries out four swift slashes in quick succession and typically concludes this attack with the Leaping Spear Toss.
Since these moves happen swiftly, make sure to start defending as soon as he appears before you, right at the start of his attack. You can’t simply guard these actions; instead, you’ll need to have enough Stamina to dodge the subsequent action. This requires mastering the timing for precise Reflections.
During each assault, there will be a short pause, so following one Reflection, release the guard button and press it back again when you notice him starting another attack. You won’t have an opportunity to counterattack him afterward, so practice getting the timing right instead!
Blade Phantom – Second Phase: Leaping Spear Toss
Previously mentioned, the attack that follows is typically this one. The Blade Phantom jumps far back into the sky, and then an enormous, blood-red eye appears behind him. Subsequently, he summons a Spear, which he will subsequently hurl at you with incredible speed and accuracy after a short delay.
If you possess sufficient energy or stamina, you can skillfully dodge this attack, yet reflecting it seems simpler based on our encounters. When he hurls the spear, it’s best to wait until it’s about to reach you to defend yourself for an optimal reflection and conserve your energy. However, after defending, you won’t be able to counterattack, so you decide how to proceed. We typically opt for conserving our energy, particularly during this phase!
Blade Phantom – Second Phase: Greatsword Slashes
In this stage, Blade Phantom frequently changes weapons, and the Greatsword is among his favorites to use. When you notice him summoning his Greatsword, get ready for a powerful downward strike, which will be swiftly followed by another one close behind.
Because the Greatsword can be rather unwieldy, you’ll have plenty of time to anticipate his attacks since they’re quite obvious from a distance. This makes it relatively easy to block them. As the Greatsword descends, defend yourself right before it strikes you, and repeat this action for the second attack. With these defensive maneuvers, you should be able to land two to three blows on him!
Blade Phantom – Second Phase: Hammer Spikes
Wow, you won’t believe it! The massive hammer is back in action, and its assault method remains largely unchanged. However, there are a couple of differences this time around: it inflicts greater damage and covers a wider area. Fortunately, the way to counter it remains the same. When he brandishes the hammer, wait for him to bring it downwards, then either dodge or reflect its impact right before it strikes the ground.
Avoiding or deflecting the Blood Spikes temporarily exposes him to attack, giving you an opportunity to rush towards him and deliver multiple strikes. This can be quite advantageous during this stage!
Blade Phantom – Second Phase: Spear Lunges
On another occasion, Blade Phantom might again draw a Spear from his arsenal. This unexpected Spear can be challenging to handle during the second phase. He is exceptionally swift when wielding this weapon and will execute two rapid Lunge Attacks with it before hurling it in your direction.
Lunge Attacks are undoubtedly the most challenging to handle since you must promptly react as soon as he starts moving for an optimal Defense mirror. A minor timing error could result in substantial harm taking place, and given his tendency to perform these attacks successively, always stay on guard.
After the second Lunge Attack, he will spin his Spear around and hurl it at you with high velocity. If you’re near, reflecting it back will be more manageable and could give you an opportunity to strike a few blows in response! The technique is similar to the first phase.
Blade Phantom – Second Phase: Exhausted
As you approach this stage in your fight, the Blade Phantom is likely to be nearing exhaustion, so aim to deplete the remainder of his Stamina Meter by landing precise Reflections and strategic hits. Once he’s exhausted, feel free to unleash a series of attacks on him for significant damage!
Blade Phantom – Second Phase: Greatsword Burst Attack
In the end, the Blade Phantom’s hidden move is a series of powerful attacks with his Greatsword. He will manifest the Greatsword and swiftly leap into the air, creating a trail of darkness as he goes. From this vantage point, he will execute a Plunging Slash before vanishing and reappearing back in the arena, striking again with another destructive blow from his Greatsword.
When he jumps up and teleports, watch for when he begins his descent. At that point, shield yourself and time your strike so you can perform a flawless parry with the Greatsword. Afterward, keep an eye on him as he teleports away, then be ready to parry again when he reappears in the arena, waiting for another opportunity to execute a perfect parry.
From this point, he is about to execute a powerful attack called Burst Attack. This move can be neutralized by pressing L1+Circle (on PlayStation) or LB+B (on Xbox) simultaneously as the attack connects with you. If successful, you will momentarily stun him, opening up an opportunity for you to inflict significant damage on him. Therefore, it’s wise to attempt a counter. Alternatively, you can dodge the attack by moving away when the icon appears on Khazan. However, we suggest giving Counter a try as it offers better results.
In the next stage, just follow the same steps as we’ve discussed earlier (rinsing and repeating), until you manage to defeat the Blade Phantom. Once that’s done, you’ll be able to reach The Crevice!
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