Cheese Strategy For Long-Armed Centipede: Quick Tips

The Long-arm Centipede is a boss in the 2019 action-adventure game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It is a fast and relentless foe with a variety of attacks, including a perilous grab attack. The small size of the arena in which the player faces the Long-arm Centipede also adds to the challenge. However, there are several strategies that can be employed to defeat this boss, including the use of specific items and moves.

Use Gokan's Sugar to reduce posture damage

Gokan's Sugar is a useful tool to reduce posture damage in the Long Arm Centipede boss fight in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This Quick Item is a sugar candy made by the Shinobi Hunters of Misen Temple, and it can be used to reduce the posture damage you take for a short period.

To use Gokan's Sugar effectively against Long Arm Centipede, you should be aware of the enemy's attacks and how to counter them. Long-Arm Centipede has one attack speed: fast. Its primary attack is a barrage of claw swipes, which you can block but be mindful of your posture bar as it deals a lot of posture damage. You can either block all the attacks or deflect them. There are variations, including a 10-attack flurry and a 3-attack combo. Your goal is to survive by blocking or deflecting.

Gokan's Sugar will help you block more hits. Bite the candy and take the Gokan stance to activate its effects. It reduces posture damage taken by 67% for 30 seconds, or 45 seconds with the Devotion skill. This extra posture is beneficial against the Long Arm Centipede as deflecting its attacks is one of the easiest ways to break its posture.

You can find Gokan's Sugar in various locations, including Senpou Temple, Mt. Kongo, where you can defeat the mini-boss Long Arm Centipede Sen-Un to obtain it. It can also be found in the Sunken Valley, Ashina Castle, and Hirata Estate.

Use Shinobi Firecrackers to stun and land attacks

The Shinobi Firecracker is a Prosthetic Tool that can be used to stun Long-Arm Centipede Sen-Un and land attacks. It is particularly useful when you are in a bind and can be used to deal significant posture damage. However, it should be used sparingly as repeated use in quick succession lowers its efficacy.

To effectively use the Shinobi Firecracker, you need to understand the attack patterns of Long-Arm Centipede Sen-Un. It has two main attacks: a 10-hit combo and a 3-hit combo. The 10-hit combo is indicated by the boss raising its right arm (player's left) and performing 10 slashes in a 4-5-1 pattern. The 3-hit combo is indicated by the boss raising its left arm (player's right) and performing 3 quick slashes. Both combos end with a perilous sweep attack that can be countered with a jump kick to deal bonus posture damage.

• Wait for Long-Arm Centipede Sen-Un to start its attack.
• Deflect the attacks using the appropriate pattern (4-5-1 or 3).
• As Long-Arm Centipede Sen-Un retreats after the final slash, stay in place and prepare to use the Shinobi Firecracker.
• Time your use of the Shinobi Firecracker just before the boss lunges forward with its sweep attack. This will stun the boss, allowing you to land a few attacks and deal Vitality (health) damage.
• After stunning the boss and landing your attacks, get back to blocking to prepare for the next round of attacks.

It is important to note that using the Shinobi Firecracker too quickly in succession will not stun Long-Arm Centipede Sen-Un and may leave you open to attacks. Additionally, make sure to manage your Spirit Emblems effectively, as the Shinobi Firecracker requires three Spirit Emblems to use.

By following these steps and understanding the attack patterns of Long-Arm Centipede Sen-Un, you can effectively use the Shinobi Firecracker to stun the boss and land attacks, giving you an advantage in the battle.

Jump to avoid perilous attacks

Jumping is an important tactic to avoid perilous attacks and deal damage to the Long Arm Centipede Sen-Un. The centipede's only perilous attack is an unblockable sweep, which can be countered by jumping and then pressing the jump button again to perform a jump kick to its head, dealing significant posture damage.

The Long Arm Centipede has two attacks: a 10-hit combo and a 3-hit combo. The 10-hit combo is performed when the boss raises its right arm, and the player should deflect the final slash, which will cause the centipede to retreat and perform a perilous sweep attack. The 3-hit combo is performed when the boss raises its left arm, and this is immediately followed by a perilous sweep attack.

Players can jump over the centipede to avoid the sweep attack, and then jump again to land on its head and perform a jump kick. This jump kick is one of the most powerful moves in the game, and with enough patience, players can win the fight using this move alone.

Additionally, players can use the Mist Raven skill to get behind the centipede during its combo, creating an opening to attack.

Learn the rhythm of the claw attacks

Learning the rhythm of the claw attacks is key to defeating Long-arm Centipede Sen'un. This is because there is a rhythm to his claw attacks, and you can use this to your advantage to deal a lot of Posture damage.

Sen'un's primary attack is a flurry of 10 swipes with his claws, which he will do very often. You can block them all, but this will fill your Posture bar and leave you vulnerable. Instead, you should cancel the lock-on and sprint away until you can recover.

After you have blocked a couple of his onslaughts, you can start tapping the block button instead of holding it down. Time your taps to match the rhythm of his attacks—remembering that there is a pause before his final swipe. You don't need to deflect every attack perfectly, but every successful deflection will increase his Posture damage.

Another way to deal with the claw attacks is to deflect all of them except the last one, which you should static block. This will stagger you, and you can then roll out. There is a skill that increases damage to enemy posture when you deflect, so this can be useful.

If you are struggling, Gokan's Sugar can help, as it reduces the Posture Damage you take for about 30 seconds, meaning you can block more hits.

Focus on dodges and jump kicks

The Long-arm Centipede Sen'un boss fight in Sekiro is challenging, with the enemy's relentless attacks being hard to dodge and survive. Here's a strategy guide focused on dodges and jump kicks to help you cheese this boss:

Phase 1: Stealth Deathblow

First, reach the boss arena at the Senpou Temple, Mt. Kongo > Temple Grounds. Ignore or sprint past the monks on your way up the hill. When you reach the top, jump onto the roof of the building, then drop down to the larger, main roof. Turn around and find an opening in the roof to drop into the room from above. Grapple onto one of the beams before landing and use the grapple points to clear out the enemies in the rafters.

Once the rafters are clear, wait for one of the two enemies on the floor to move away from Sen'un, then drop down and take them out. Quickly get back up to the rafters to avoid being spotted. If possible, take out the other enemy in the same way. Head towards the door in the direction the statue is facing and deal with the two additional enemies there.

Now, run up the path and wait for the boss fight music to die down, which will reset Sen'un so he's no longer looking for you. Re-enter the room and position yourself above Long-arm Centipede Sen'un in the rafters. Drop down for a Stealth Deathblow. If you miss this Deathblow, don't worry; you can wear him down twice instead of once using the tactics described below.

Phase 2: Second Deathblow

Long-arm Centipede Sen'un is not a complicated boss, but he attacks relentlessly. His main attack is a flurry of 10 swipes with his claws. When this happens, cancel the lock-on and sprint away until you can recover. While you can block these attacks, doing so will fill your Posture bar, leading to major damage.

Sen'un's Perilous Attack is a two-armed sweep with his claws, usually performed at the end of one of his flurries. This attack is indicated by a red kanji appearing, followed by Sen'un stretching his arms to his sides. Jump when you see the kanji to avoid the attack, then press the jump button again to land on his head and deal significant Posture damage with a Jump Kick.

Focus on keeping your Posture Damage under control while dealing damage to Sen'un in between his flurries. The Jump Kicks after his Perilous Attacks are a great way to deal damage, and you can win the fight with enough patience.

Additional Tips:

• Gokan's Sugar: Eat Gokan's Sugar to reduce the Posture Damage you take for about 30 seconds, allowing you to block more hits. Some can be found in the room where the boss fight takes place.
• Shinobi Firecracker: Use this Prosthetic Tool to stun Sen'un and land a few extra attacks.
• Deflects: Deflecting Sen'un's attacks deals a surprising amount of Posture damage. Learn the rhythm of his claw attacks and time your blocks to match. You don't need to deflect every attack perfectly, but each successful deflect will drive his Posture damage up.

By focusing on dodges, jump kicks, and managing your Posture Damage, you can effectively cheese the Long-arm Centipede Sen'un boss fight in Sekiro.

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