Boss Guide · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
How to Beat Guardian Ape
hard
Weak to:FirecrackersFlame VentSpear (Phase 2)
About Guardian Ape
A massive headless ape guarding the Lotus of the Palace. Phase 1 is wild and feral; Phase 2 becomes eerily precise with a terror-inflicting sword.
Attack Phases
1
Wild Beast
Erratic swings, grabs, and a poison fart attack. Use Firecrackers to stun and slash.
- ›Flailing combo
- ›Body slam
- ›Grab attack
- ›Poison gas cloud
- ›Dung throw
2
Headless Terror
Picks up a sword. Attacks become slower but inflict Terror. Deflect the sword combos and use Loaded Spear to pull the centipede from its neck.
- ›Overhead slam
- ›Terror scream
- ›Sweeping sword combo
- ›Diving slash
Rewards
- •Memory: Guardian Ape
- •Slender Finger
Weaknesses
FirecrackersFlame VentSpear (Phase 2)