General Tenzen Yamauchi

This guide helps you understand and defeat General Tenzen Yamauchi in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Learn his weaknesses and effective strategies to overcome this challenging boss.

Hey there! So, you've run into General Tenzen Yamauchi, huh? Don't sweat it, he can be a bit of a roadblock, but we'll get you through this. This section is all about helping you understand his moves and how to take him down efficiently.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• General Tenzen Yamauchi
• Location: Ashina Castle
• Weaknesses: Fire, Posture damage
• Resistances: None significant

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Tenzen starts with a series of sword swings. He has a relatively predictable combo. Focus on deflecting these. After his combo, there's usually a small window to get a couple of hits in. Watch out for his perilous sweep attack – jump over it and follow up with a kick to his head for posture damage.
2. Phase 2: In his second phase, Tenzen becomes more aggressive. He might add a thrust attack to his repertoire, which you can counter with the Mikiri Counter if you time it right. He also gains a jumping attack. Dodge this to the side and punish him. The key here is to keep the pressure on his posture by deflecting and attacking when safe.

Strategy:

• Master Deflection: This is crucial. Practice deflecting his sword combos. Getting the timing down will build up his posture bar quickly.
• Punish Openings: Don't just spam attacks. Wait for him to finish a combo or miss an attack, then land a few hits.
• Mikiri Counter: If you've unlocked the Mikiri Counter skill, use it against his thrust attacks. It deals massive posture damage.
• Use the Environment: While not heavily interactive, try to keep some distance if you need to heal. Be aware of your surroundings so you don't get cornered.
• Stay Calm: Panicking will lead to mistakes. Take deep breaths, observe his patterns, and react accordingly. He's a learning experience, and once you get his rhythm, you'll be able to beat him consistently.