How to Beat Khotun Khan (Castle Kaneda)

Learn the best strategies and tips to defeat Khotun Khan in Ghost of Tsushima's Castle Kaneda. Master his attacks and emerge victorious.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Khotun Khan is a formidable opponent with a wide range of attacks, including sweeps, lunges, and powerful unblockable strikes.
• He is vulnerable after performing certain heavy attacks, providing brief windows for counter-offensives.
• His aggression can be turned against him if you can bait out his slower, more telegraphed moves.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Khan relies on a mix of sword swings and occasional unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and parrying his standard attacks, and be ready to dodge away from his unblockables.
2. Phase 2: Khan becomes more aggressive, introducing new combos and faster attacks. He may also use a powerful charge attack. Continue to prioritize defense and look for openings.
3. Phase 3: In the final phase, Khan's attacks are relentless. He will utilize his full arsenal, including devastating unblockable attacks that require precise dodges. This is where your mastery of the combat system will be tested.

Strategy:

• Master Parrying and Dodging: The key to this fight is timing your parries and dodges. Learn the tells for his different attacks to know when to block, when to parry, and when to dodge.
• Exploit Openings: After Khan finishes a combo or a heavy attack, there will be a short window where you can land a few hits. Don't get greedy; land your hits and be ready to defend again.
• Use Ghost Abilities: Utilize your Ghost abilities, such as the Ghost Stance or smoke bombs, to create openings or escape dangerous situations. Kunai can also be used to interrupt some of his attacks or deal chip damage.
• Manage Resolve: Ensure you have enough Resolve to heal yourself when necessary. Don't be afraid to disengage briefly to heal if you're low on health.
• Stay Mobile: Constantly moving and circling Khan will help you avoid some of his area-of-effect attacks and give you better opportunities to find openings.
• Patience is Key: This is a fight of attrition. Don't rush, stay calm, and focus on executing your defense and offense effectively.