Story Boss
Hiruku
Dark Root
Yokai
Yokai Form
Mission:
Dark Root
Level:
93
Difficulty:
5/10
Weapon:
Dual Ninja Swords (Ninja Build)
Type:
Two-Phase Boss - 1.5 HP Bars
Combat Strategy
Overview
Hiruku is the first boss with two official phases and 1.5 HP bars. After reducing him to half HP, he transforms and restores his full HP bar. You should be level 100+ with 90+ level gear.
Phase 1 Strategy
Core Combat Pattern:
- Dodge Forward-Left - Circle behind the boss to avoid attacks
- Ninja Style - Dodge combos to quickly recover Ki
- Back Attack - Combo from behind for massive critical damage
- Shuriken - Throw shuriken between combos to recharge Ki
Weapon Tip
Back critical damage will deplete his HP rapidly, especially with a Furnace weapon. Shuriken back critical damage is also quite good.
Phase 2 Strategy
What Changes: Hiruku transforms with full HP restored. Continue the same strategy but focus on Ki depletion.
Summon Strategy:
- Scampuss Soul Core - Auto-acquired from story
- Ibaraki Doji Soul Core - Massive Ki damage
- Timing - Use Ibaraki summon when his Ki is around half to stun him
Damage Burst
Attack from behind with □ combos, finish each with △ heavy attack, throw shuriken, repeat. This depletes half his HP in seconds.
Recommended Build
Weapon
- Dual Ninja Swords
- Ninja Style
- Furnace Bonus (if available)
Soul Cores
- Scampuss (Ki damage)
- Ibaraki Doji (Ki drain)
- Any high damage soul core
Ninjutsu
- Shuriken
- Mystery Flame
- Shard Bomb
- Summon Seals