Defeating the Blade Phantom in The First Berserker: Khazan - Tips and Strategies

Boss fights can be a daunting challenge, especially when you're not fully prepared. In *The First Berserker: Khazan*, you'll face numerous twists and turns during boss battles, and knowing how to beat the Blade Phantom is crucial for progressing through the game.

Phase 1

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In the Trials of the Frozen Mountain level on Stormpass, you'll encounter the Blade Phantom, a formidable foe that materializes from the ghostly voices haunting Khazan. This boss battle will test your ability to manage stamina and aggression against its relentless attacks. The Blade Phantom has multiple phases, starting with the first phase in a castle flooded with a crimson liquid.

The Blade Phantom unleashes a variety of attacks:

• A six-hit combo with four punches and two kicks, the second being a delayed attack.
• A three-hit combo with two punches followed by a downward kick.
• A four-hit combo starting with a right hook and then two kicks, ending with a leaping kick smash.
• A three-hit combo with flashing punches, followed by a grab that you must dodge.

In addition to these melee attacks, the Blade Phantom can summon a giant hammer, causing red spikes to appear in front of it. When using a spear, it throws it quickly and follows up with a teleporting smash. With a blade, it engages in a swift six-hit combo. It can also disappear and dash around the battlefield before attacking.

Mastering the timing of these attacks and effectively parrying or dodging them allows you to strike back and deplete the Blade Phantom's stamina, setting up for a Brutal Attack. Continue this strategy until you reduce its health by about half, triggering the second phase.

Phase 2

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In the second phase, the Blade Phantom begins with four claw attacks, followed by a high spear throw. Avoid the affected area after the spear lands and prepare for a leaping swipe. This is followed by three greatsword slashes and a final hammer smash.

While the Blade Phantom retains most of its previous moves, it now includes new claw attacks, a spear thrust, and swift dual-wielding attacks. It also teleports more frequently. When wielding the greatsword, be cautious of the multiple slashes and the final Burst Attack, indicated by a red P-like symbol on the screen. Use the Counterattack (L1/LB + Circle/B) to parry this attack successfully, restoring your stamina and leaving the boss vulnerable to further attacks.

To maximize damage, attack the Blade Phantom when its stamina is depleted and only initiate the Brutal Attack when the window is nearly closed. This strategy will help you defeat the boss more efficiently. Upon victory, you'll be rewarded with 8,640 Lacrima, Soul Eater gear items, a Shieldsman’s Ring, and Netherworld Mineral for crafting.

That's everything you need to know to beat the Blade Phantom in The First Berserker: Khazan. For more tips and guides, search The Escapist.

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