When diving into the challenging world of *The First Berserker: Khazan*, a game firmly rooted in the Soulslike genre, players are braced for intense battles. The first boss, Yetuga, is no exception and requires a deep understanding of the game's combat mechanics to conquer. Here's a detailed guide on how to beat Yetuga in *The First Berserker: Khazan*.
How to Beat Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan
Yetuga, encountered at the end of the Mount Heinmach level, is an aggressive adversary that unleashes a flurry of attacks when its territory is threatened. Similar to other formidable beasts in the game, Yetuga can execute both long and short-range attacks, such as a leaping slam. To triumph, players must master the art of dodging and parrying to minimize damage.
Yetuga's arsenal includes:
- A two-hit combo starting with a left-handed smash downward followed by a right-handed uppercut.
- A four-hit combo with horizontal swipes using either arm.
- A downward smash with both arms.
- A leaping single-handed smash.
- A jumping grab.
- A charge.
Mastering Yetuga's attack patterns is crucial. Players should aim to strike between its attacks, using parries to inflict additional Stamina damage, except for the jumping grab. Utilizing Yetuga's aggressive nature to your advantage, dodging its charge can lead it to crash into a wall, creating a brief opportunity to attack and potentially destroy the ice spikes on its back, which in turn reduces its offensive capabilities.
In the second phase, Yetuga's attacks can all be parried except for the grab, which helps conserve Stamina. As the fight progresses and Yetuga roars to power up, maintain your distance. It will then wield a giant rock to smash at you, so timing your dodge or parry perfectly is essential to avoid damage. Watch out for its new frost breath attack that spawns ice spikes; either evade or parry it when it comes your way. Seize opportunities to use Potent Attacks, and when Yetuga is exhausted, deliver a Brutal Attack to deal significant damage, hastening its defeat.
Upon defeating Yetuga, you'll be rewarded with 4,800 Lacrima, along with Frozen Mountain gear items and the Necklace of Resolve, recognizing your hard-fought victory.
This guide provides all the essential strategies needed to overcome Yetuga in *The First Berserker: Khazan*. For more tips and tricks, be sure to check out The Escapist for further assistance.
*The First Berserker: Khazan is currently available in Early Access.*
