Onimusha Shuten Doji Boss Guide — The Gourd Drainer

Shuten Doji is the Mt. Oe boss — a demon whose entire fight revolves around his gourd. Every successful drink permanently powers him up, so the fight is a race between your damage and his drinking habit.

The Fight

• His gourd is the fight: every successful drink permanently powers him up. Interrupt it every time — shoot the gourd with the bow, or unload melee.
• Most of his attacks are dodge-bait, not parry-bait — stay mobile.
• Phase 2: he enters an Ultimate Mode; save your Blazing Gauge and Oni Awakening to answer it.

Boss System Recap

• Break posture first — parrying drains enemy stamina faster than damage; broken posture opens Break Issen.
• White-glowing attacks cannot be Issen’d — parry, deflect or dodge them.
• Landing attacks fills the Blazing Gauge — spend it on Oni Armaments and Oni Awakening for burst phases.

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