Kojiro (The Six Blades of Kojiro)

Learn how to defeat Kojiro, one of the Six Blades of Kojiro, in Ghost of Tsushima. This guide covers his weaknesses, phases, and effective strategies to overcome this challenging foe.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weakness: Kojiro is vulnerable to the Stone Stance, which deals increased damage to him.
• Key Attack: His signature move is a series of rapid, powerful sword slashes that can be difficult to parry consistently. He also has a charged attack that leaves him open if dodged.
• Defense: Kojiro has a strong defense, making it crucial to find and exploit his attack windows.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Kojiro starts with his standard sword attacks. He'll use a mix of quick slashes and a few heavier, telegraphed strikes. Focus on dodging and looking for openings after his combos.
2. Phase 2: Kojiro becomes more aggressive and may incorporate his parry-riposte more frequently. He might also use a charged attack that, if dodged, leaves him vulnerable for a few hits.
3. Phase 3: In this final phase, Kojiro's attacks become faster and more relentless. He may chain more combos together and his parry window might feel tighter. Stay patient, focus on dodging, and capitalize on any mistakes he makes.

Strategy:

• Stance: Switch to the Stone Stance whenever you have an opening to maximize your damage output. Its heavy, sweeping attacks are effective against Kojiro.
• Dodging: Prioritize dodging over parrying, especially with his faster combos. His heavy charged attack is a prime opportunity to dodge and counter-attack.
• Patience: Don't get greedy. Wait for clear openings after his attack strings or missed heavy attacks before striking. Rushing in will likely lead to taking unnecessary damage.
• Perfect Dodge: If you can master the timing for a perfect dodge, you'll often get a brief window to land a few hits.
• Resolve: Keep your Resolve meter full by successfully dodging and parrying. This will allow you to heal or unleash powerful special attacks when needed.