Beat Inner Bosses in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Walkthrough

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Gauntlets of Strength: These are endgame challenges that pit you against a series of bosses without rest. There are three Gauntlets: the first unlocks after defeating the Divine Dragon, the second after defeating Isshin, the Sword Saint, and the third after defeating all bosses and completing the previous two gauntlets.
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Boss Order: Each Gauntlet features a specific sequence of bosses. You must defeat them in order to progress. If you fail at any point, you must restart the Gauntlet from the beginning.
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Preparation: Before entering a Gauntlet, ensure you have unlocked all available Prosthetic Tools and Combat Arts, and have a good stock of healing gourds and resurrection charges.
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Strategy: Adapt your strategy for each boss based on their moveset and your available tools. Learn to deflect, dodge, and counter perilous attacks effectively. Utilize items like Ako's Sugar for attack power or Gokan's Sugar for posture defense when needed.

Tips

Master Deflection: This is the core mechanic for dealing with most boss attacks and building their posture damage.
Learn Movesets: Each boss has unique attack patterns. Observe and learn them to know when to attack, deflect, or dodge.
Prosthetic Tools: Tools like the Firecrackers, Loaded Axe, or Sabimaru can be crucial for stunning, interrupting, or dealing damage to specific bosses.
Combat Arts: Certain Combat Arts, like Whirlwind Slash or Ichimonji Double, can be very effective for dealing posture damage or creating openings.
Item Usage: Don't hoard consumables. Use sugars and spirit emblems strategically to gain an edge in difficult fights.
Resurrection: Use your resurrections wisely. Sometimes it's better to die and restart the Gauntlet with full resources than to waste a resurrection on a losing fight.

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How to Beat Inner Bosses (Gauntlets of Strength)