Shinobi Hunter Enshin of Misen

Struggling with the Shinobi Hunter Enshin of Misen? This guide breaks down his attacks and provides strategies to help you finally take him down in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Alright, let's talk about the Shinobi Hunter, Enshin of Misen. He's one of those bosses that can really throw you for a loop if you're not ready for him. He's fast, he hits hard, and he's got some tricky moves up his sleeve. But don't worry, we'll get you through this!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Health: 2 Vitality (approx.)
• Posture: High
• Weaknesses: Aggressive play, well-timed deflections, Mikiri Counter (for thrusts, though he uses few), jump counter (for sweeps).

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Enshin uses a variety of quick sword combos. He'll also use a perilous sweep attack.
2. Phase 2: Enshin gains a couple of new, slightly more complex combos, but his core moveset remains similar. He still uses the perilous sweep.

Strategy:

• Deflection is Key: Enshin's main offense is his sword. Learning the rhythm of his combos and deflecting them perfectly is your best bet. Don't just hold block; time your deflections to chip away at his posture.
• Watch for the Perilous Attack: When you see the red Kanji symbol appear, pay close attention. Enshin will either perform a thrust or a sweep. If it's a thrust, use the Mikiri Counter. If it's a sweep, you need to jump.
• Jumping the Sweep: When he goes for the sweep, jump into the air. As you come down, you can often press the attack button again to stomp on his head, dealing significant posture damage. This is a crucial opening.
• Punish Openings: After you successfully deflect a long combo or punish his sweep, you'll have a small window to get a few hits in. Don't get greedy; land a couple of hits and be ready to defend again.
• Stay Close, But Not Too Close: Being too far away can bait him into lunging attacks that are harder to react to. Staying relatively close allows you to better read his movements and react with deflections or counters.
• Manage Your Posture: Like all enemies in Sekiro, Enshin will break your posture if it fills up. If you feel your posture bar getting too high, hold block for a moment to recover it faster, especially when there's a safe opening.
• Prosthetic Tools: While not strictly necessary, the Loaded Shuriken can sometimes interrupt his wind-ups if timed perfectly. The Loaded Axe can also deal good vitality damage if you find an opening, but it's slower.

He might seem overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of his attack patterns and learn to react to his perilous attacks, Enshin becomes a much more manageable fight. Keep practicing those deflections, and you'll take him down!