Defeating Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan - Strategy Guide

Stepping into the challenging realm of Soulslike games, *The First Berserker: Khazan* delivers on the promise of intense battles right from the start. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to conquer the formidable Yetuga in this gripping title.

How to Beat Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan

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As you embark on your first boss encounter in *The First Berserker: Khazan*, prepare for a challenging yet rewarding fight. After familiarizing yourself with the combat mechanics, you'll need to master them to emerge victorious against Yetuga, the aggressive beast you face at the end of the Mount Heinmach level. This boss can unleash both long and short-range attacks, such as a leaping slam, making it crucial to hone your dodging and parrying skills.

Yetuga's arsenal includes:

• A two-hit combo beginning with a left-handed downward smash followed by a right-handed uppercut.
• A four-hit combo consisting of horizontal swipes using either its left or right arm.
• A powerful downward smash with both arms.
• A leaping single-handed smash.
• A jumping grab.
• A charging attack.

Throughout the battle, you'll need to learn Yetuga's patterns and strike during its brief moments of vulnerability. Parrying, except for the jumping grab, not only helps you avoid damage but also inflicts significant Stamina damage on the boss. Leverage Yetuga's aggressive nature by dodging its charge and allowing it to crash into a wall, creating an opportunity for free hits. This is your chance to shatter the ice spikes on its back, which will weaken its offensive capabilities.

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As you progress to the second phase, you'll be able to parry all of Yetuga's attacks except the grab, which will help conserve your Stamina. Maintain relentless pressure to push Yetuga into its next stage, signaled by a powerful roar and an increase in intensity. At this point, keep your distance as Yetuga grabs a giant rock to smash towards you. Dodge or parry at the perfect moment to evade the impact. Beware of its frost breath that spawns ice spikes; either move out of the way or parry when it reaches you. Utilize Potent Attacks whenever possible, and when Yetuga shows signs of exhaustion, unleash a Brutal Attack to deal significant damage and bring the beast down.

Upon defeating Yetuga, you'll be rewarded with 4,800 Lacrima, along with Frozen Mountain gear items and the Necklace of Resolve, acknowledging your hard-fought victory.

This guide provides all the essential strategies to defeat Yetuga in *The First Berserker: Khazan*. For additional tips and support, visit The Escapist.

*The First Berserker: Khazan is now available in Early Access.*