Corrupted Monk (True)

Master the Corrupted Monk (True) boss fight in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Learn strategies, weaknesses, and tips to overcome this challenging encounter and progress in your journey.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weakness: Firecrackers, Fire (limited effectiveness), Mikiri Counter (for thrusts).
• Resistances: Most status effects.
• Posture: High, but can be broken with sustained aggression and perfect deflections.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: The Monk uses sweeping attacks, perilous thrusts, and a jumping slam. Deflect consistently and punish after combos. Use firecrackers to create openings.
2. Phase 2 (Phantoms): The Monk summons illusory copies. Focus on the real Monk and use the Mikiri Counter for its perilous sweep. Be wary of the phantom attacks which can still damage you.
3. Phase 3: The Monk becomes more aggressive, using a rapid flurry of attacks and a perilous sweep. Maintain pressure and perfect your deflections.

Strategy:

• Maintain a high level of aggression to keep the Monk's posture from recovering.
• Perfectly deflect its combos to build its posture damage quickly.
• Use the Mikiri Counter to punish its perilous thrust attacks.
• When it jumps into the air for a slam, dodge to the side and punish.
• In Phase 2, prioritize identifying the real Monk and avoid the phantoms.
• Use consumables like Ako's Sugar for attack power or Gokan's Sugar for posture defense if needed.
• Be patient and don't get greedy. Learn its attack patterns and punish openings safely.