Large Man Boss Fight: Chapter 2

Struggling with the Large Man boss in Chapter 2 of Like a Dragon: Ishin!? Learn his attack patterns, weaknesses, and the best strategy to defeat him in this detailed guide.

Alright, so you've hit the Large Man boss fight in Chapter 2 of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and you're stuck in a bathhouse with only the Brawler style to use. Don't sweat it, this guy's actually pretty manageable once you get the hang of his moves. If you've put any upgrades into Brawler, you might feel a bit faster, but honestly, his damage isn't the biggest threat here, especially early on. The real key is that his attacks are pretty slow, giving you plenty of time to dodge.

My advice? Try to avoid parrying altogether. It’s way safer to just dodge using the [X/A] button. You never know when he’s going to throw in some surprise follow-up attacks, so sticking to dodges is the way to go.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Style Restriction: Brawler only.
• Attack Speed: Generally slow, telegraphed.
• Weakness: Dodging and counter-attacking when he's open.
• Avoid: Parry (risk of follow-ups), getting grabbed.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Standard Attacks
   The Large Man has two big charging attacks: one is an overhead fist slam, and the other is a charge across the screen. Both are super obvious when they're coming, so just get out of the way. Keep your distance a bit, too, because he has a nasty grab move. If he catches you, you'll need to mash the on-screen button like crazy to break free. If you don't, he'll throw you for some pretty hefty damage.
2. Phase 2: Enraged Aura & New Moves
   Once you get his health down to just over halfway, a cutscene will trigger a quick-time event (QTE). Mash the button prompt you see on screen to have Ryoma toss the Large Man. This does good damage and transitions him into his second phase. Now he'll have an aura and some new moves. Watch out for a three-hit combo that ends with a grab. The kicker? There's no button prompt to escape this specific grab, so you really need to avoid it by dodging his attacks leading up to it.

Strategy:

• Play Defensively: Seriously, this is the best approach. His attacks are mostly telegraphed, so focus on dodging them.
• Dodge and Strike: Wait for him to finish an attack animation, then quickly get in a few hits before backing off again. Don't get greedy!
• Watch for Grabs: Both his standard grab and the combo-ending grab are dangerous. Prioritize avoiding them, especially the combo grab since you can't mash out of it.
• Utilize Brawler: Even if it's not fully upgraded, use the Brawler style's quicker attacks to get your hits in during openings.

Overall, just stay calm, focus on dodging his big, slow attacks, and punish him when he's recovering. Don't get caught by those grabs, and you'll take him down in no time!