Guardian Ape
Main Story -- Sunken Valley
Difficulty
Very Hard (4/5)
Death Blows
2
Location
Sunken Valley
Type
Main Story
PvE Rating
★★★★★
Description
A massive ape that guards the Lotus of the Palace in the Sunken Valley. In its second phase, the headless ape rises again, wielding its own severed head and a giant sword, empowered by the immortal centipede within.
Strengths
- +Erratic phase 1 moveset is hard to read
- +Phase 2 Terror scream punishes close range
- +Grab attacks have huge hitboxes
Weaknesses
- -Firecrackers (phase 1)
- -Spear pull (phase 2)
Rewards
Memory: Guardian ApeSlender Finger
Key Attacks
Grab attackPoison gasDiving slamTerror scream (phase 2)Sword sweeps (phase 2)
Tips & Strategy
- 1Phase 1: Use Firecrackers to stun the ape and get free hits on its head.
- 2Phase 1: Dodge his grab attack and punish with a combo to the head.
- 3Phase 2: Deflect the overhead sword slam -- the ape will fall, exposing its neck to the Loaded Spear.
- 4Phase 2: Use the Loaded Spear pull attack on the centipede in its neck for massive damage.
- 5Phase 2: Run away from the Terror scream or use Pacifying Agent / Purple Gourd.