SEKIRO | Great Serpent ~ Vs. Guardian Ape

Check out this Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice guide and walkthrough for the Great Serpent ~ Vs. Guardian Ape boss fight. This includes gameplay tips, hints, techniques, tricks & more!

Great Serpent ~ Vs. Guardian Ape - Walkthrough

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Great Serpent ~ Vs. Guardian Ape Walkthrough
Guardian Ape Boss Fight Battle Strategy

Great Serpent ~ Vs. Guardian Ape Walkthrough

Great Serpent ~ Vs. Guardian Ape Walkthrough Chart

No.	Procedure
1	Continue down the pathway where the Riven Cave Sculptor's Idol is located
2	Grapple up the top of the cave using the tree trunks
3	Traverse through the valley using the Buddha Statues
4	At the very end, you'll find the Bodhisattya Valley Sculptor's Idol
5	Drop down into the poison swamp
6	Defeat the Guardian Ape

1. ~ 4. Head to Bodhissatya Valley - Tips

Traverse Via the Large Buddha Statues

Your main way of getting to the Sculptor's Idol at the end of the valley is by grappling across via the Huge Buddha Statues lining it. They will lead you directly to Bodhissaya Valley.

Ignore Enemies by Grappling

There will be quite a lot of Monkey enemies scatted around this area. You don't need to defeat all of them to pass through, and you can continue on your way by just grappling away.

Available Items

2. Scrap Metal

You can find the Scrap Metal immediately after landing at the top of the cave.

3. Pacifying Agent

Look for the item next to the fallen Buddha Statue.

4. Mibu Possession Balloon

The Mibu Possession Balloon is in the same area as the Bodhissaya Valley Sculptor's Idol.

Guardian Ape Boss Fight Battle Strategy

Check Out How to Beat Guardian Ape

Guardian Ape Boss Fight has 2 Phases

The Guardian Ape will rise back up even without its head once you've defeated it once. The boss fight will resume, requiring you to defeat it a second time.

Returns to Phase 1 if You're Killed

You'll need to redo the Guardian Ape boss fight from the very beginning if you are killed by it. This means it will start again with the Guardian Ape's head attached back on its neck.

Phase 1 (With Head) - Tips

Attack the Guardian Ape from Behind or Side

As much as possible, stay behind or at the side of the Guardian Ape to stay out of reach of its attacks, while also getting an opening to strike. Its sides and behind remain unguarded most of the fight so take advantage of that.

Huge Opening when Headless Ape Jumps to the Ground

Huge Opening when Ape Jumps to the Ground

One of the attacks of the Guardian Ape has it leaping and landing on the ground, trying to grab you. Stay back when he jumps then rush to its behind when it lands as it cannot counter while it's standing back up.

Stuck Guardian Sword can be Grappled to

You can perform a Grapple Attack on the Guardian Monkey since the sword stuck on its head is a grapple point. Watch out for the grapple indication and quickly attach to it when it's available.

Grapple to Trees to Get to Safety

If you're getting overwhelmed by the Guardian Ape, you can grapple away via the trees around the Poison Swamp. Try to keep track of which ones are standing up because the Guardian Ape can destroy them.

Phase 2 (Without Head) - Tips

Adjust to Guardian Ape's Longer Reach

The Guardian Ape will take up the previously stuck sword and use it as a weapon, greatly expanding its range of attacks. You'll need to dodge farther when he does his swing attacks now.

Stay Clear of Guardian Ape's Roar

The roar attack of the Guardian Ape can easily fill up your Terror Bar if you get caught in it. As soon as it brings its head near its neck, run away to escape the incoming attack.

Continue Striking From the Back

Even with its new weapon, the Guardian Ape's rear will still be unguarded. Stay behind the enemy as much as possible and strike it from behind with every opening.