Guardian Ape

Main Story -- Sunken Valley

Difficulty

Very Hard (4/5)

Death Blows

2

Location

Sunken Valley

Type

Main Story

Description

A massive ape that guards the Lotus of the Palace in the Sunken Valley. In its second phase, the headless ape rises again, wielding its own severed head and a giant sword, empowered by the immortal centipede within.

Weaknesses

Firecrackers (phase 1)Spear pull (phase 2)

Rewards

Memory: Guardian ApeSlender Finger

Key Attacks

Grab attackPoison gasDiving slamTerror scream (phase 2)Sword sweeps (phase 2)

Strategy & Tips

  • 1Phase 1: Use Firecrackers to stun the ape and get free hits on its head.
  • 2Phase 1: Dodge his grab attack and punish with a combo to the head.
  • 3Phase 2: Deflect the overhead sword slam -- the ape will fall, exposing its neck to the Loaded Spear.
  • 4Phase 2: Use the Loaded Spear pull attack on the centipede in its neck for massive damage.
  • 5Phase 2: Run away from the Terror scream or use Pacifying Agent / Purple Gourd.