Story Boss
Yamagata Masakage
Prologue Encounter
Human
Human Form
Mission:
Hitokoto Slope
Level:
10+
Difficulty:
5/10
Weapon:
Spear
Type:
Early Game Human Boss - Fast Aggressive Warrior
Combat Strategy
Overview
Yamagata Masakage is an early game skill check - a fast spear warrior with aggressive combos. This encounter teaches you the importance of learning attack patterns and timing your dodges.
Elemental Strategy
Lightning & Water
Use Lightning talismans to paralyze Yamagata and interrupt his deadly combos. Follow up with Water to lower his defense for increased damage.
Core Combat Pattern
- Dodge Timing - Watch for spear thrust windups and dodge sideways
- Ki Pulse - Master Ki Pulse to recover stamina and continue pressure
- Back Attacks - Circle behind for critical damage
- Burst Counters - Use R2+Circle against red-glow attacks
Rewards
Amrita
Story Progress
Equipment
Early Game Gear
Experience
Combat Learning