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.