Sekiro Drunkard Boss Fight: How to Beat Him

Sekiro Drunkard boss fight is one of the first major gatekeepers in the game. Juzou the Drunkard is a very challenging opponent, and can be all the more so for players still learning the game when they meet him. Here's how to take him down.

Sekiro Drunkard Boss Fight: How to Beat Him

The first important step to making the Juzou fight easier is to clear the area of weaker enemies. Using stealth can be a huge help here, as it lets you whittle down their numbers before engaging the rest of the combatants. Use a death blow on a relatively isolated enemy, then flee and hide until the rest of the enemies stop chasing you. Once they've gone back to their old positions, repeat to your heart's content.

This stealth can also be used to get a free death bow in on Juzou himself once the guards are dead. This will take out a full half of his health, making the fight significantly easier. Trying to stealth kill a second time, however, will allow his health to recharge fully, so it's best to take the first death blow and then face him head-on.

You can also enlist the help of a nearby samurai in the fight. In the water ahead of Juzou, you'll find one who will join you in the melee, but be warned that Juzou can kill him as easily as he could kill you.

When fighting Juzou, look out for his poisonous attacks. These include spitting poison — predictable based on when he takes a swig from his gourd — and covering his sword in poison. Take took much poison damage and you'll be all but finished.

With these tips and tricks, you should be stepping over Juzou's corpse in no time.

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