Engaging Perilous Attacks

Learn to effectively engage and counter Perilous Attacks in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Master the timing for sweeps, thrusts, and grabs to overcome challenging enemies and bosses.

Perilous Attacks are special unblockable moves used by enemies in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Recognizing and reacting to them is crucial for survival and success. These attacks are telegraphed by a red kanji symbol that appears above the enemy's head just before they strike.

There are three main types of Perilous Attacks:

• Thrust Attacks: These are indicated by the kanji and are fast, forward-moving lunges. They can be countered by using the Mikiri Counter skill, which requires precise timing to step into the attack and stomp on the opponent's weapon, dealing significant posture damage.
• Sweep Attacks: These are wide, sweeping motions that cover a large area. They cannot be blocked or parried and must be avoided by jumping over them. You can often follow up a successful jump with an aerial attack on the enemy.
• Grab Attacks: These are dangerous attacks where the enemy attempts to grab Sekiro. They are typically telegraphed by a wind-up animation. The best way to deal with them is to dodge away or to the side, as they are difficult to counter directly.

Mastering the timing and appropriate counter for each type of Perilous Attack is essential for progressing through the game. Practice recognizing the visual cues and reacting quickly to survive these deadly encounters.