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Demon of Hatred

Optional -- Ashina Outskirts

Difficulty

Extreme (5/5)

Death Blows

3

Location

Ashina Outskirts

Type

Optional

PvE Rating

Description

The Sculptor consumed by the flames of hatred, transformed into a towering demon of fire. An optional endgame boss that plays unlike any other encounter in Sekiro, demanding dodge-based combat rather than deflection.

Strengths

  • +Three health bars with massive vitality in each
  • +Fire damage on almost every attack
  • +Requires dodge-rolling rather than Sekiro deflecting
  • +Perilous charge covers the entire arena

Weaknesses

  • -Malcontent whistle
  • -Suzaku Umbrella

Rewards

Memory: Hatred DemonLapis Lazuli x2

Key Attacks

Flaming arm slamFire trail chargePerilous stompFireball barrageHead swing comboFire ring explosion (phase 3)

Tips & Strategy

  • 1Malcontent Finger Whistle stuns him 3 times total -- save for phase 3.
  • 2Suzaku Lotus Umbrella blocks all fire damage perfectly.
  • 3Sprint sideways to dodge his charge attacks -- do not try to deflect.
  • 4Stay close to his right side (your left) to avoid most arm swings.
  • 5This boss plays more like a Dark Souls boss -- dodge and punish, do not deflect.