Dark Souls is one of the toughest games you’re ever likely to play. Even the low-level characters are tough to beat, but the bosses? Well, they’re in a whole league of their own. Follow this guide for details on strategies and tips to beat the big boys.
If the name isn’t enough to scare you to death, the size of his meat cleaver will be. Found in The Depths, the Butcher can take a massive chunk of health from you with one big whack from his cleaver. It pays to know what kind of attacks he uses so you can counteract them.
Attack 1 – Cutting swipe – The Butcher will swipe at you, usually three times in succession.
Counter – Block it and while he’s recovering get behind him and hit him.
Attack 2 – Cutting attack – He’ll raise the cleaver above your head. If he hits you you’ll fall to the floor and he’ll follow up with an attack you can’t avoid.
Counter – As soon as you see his cleaver rise in the air, get ready for that split-second moment when you can back-step out of the way. Step-back a few times to get well out the way. Once again he’ll take a few moments to recover, so use this opportunity to get in there and get a couple of hits.
Attack 3 – Sword Slam – He’ll slam his weapon toward you.
Counter – Block it and then get around the back to hit him.
Keep watching out for these moves and ensuring you use the opportunity as he composes himself again to get up close and personal for the counter attack.
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