SEKIRO | How To Beat The Corrupted Monk

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Table of Contents

Corrupted Monk Video Strategy Guide
Corrupted Monk Location
Corrupted Monk Combat Tips
How To Kill The Corrupted Monk With Deathblows
1st & 2nd Phase Corrupted Monk Attacks
3rd Phase Corrupted Monk Attacks

Corrupted Monk Video Strategy Guide

Corrupted Monk Location

Location	Ashina Depths - Fountainhead Palace
Rewards	Memory: True Monk

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Corrupted Monk Boss Combat Tips

Stealth Deathblow The First 2 HP Nodes

It's possible to kill the first two HP nodes with a stealth deathblow from the trees above.

His Move Changes Depending On HP Node

Should you choose to fight him head on, his moves will change depending on his HP node depletion.

Deal Posture Damage

Because the monk has many consecutive attacks, it's easy to deal posture damage by parrying his attacks.

How To Kill The Corrupted Monk With Deathblows

[4/26 UPDATED] As of the recent update, Stealth Deathblow method is no longer available

Stealth Deathblow The First HP Node

Step 1: Grapple Towards The Tree On The Right

Move from the bridge to the tree on the right with your grappling hook, and then jump to the tree to the left side.

Step 2: Deathblow The Corrupted Monk From The Tree

Form the tree branch, you can do a plunging deathblow. If the deathblow prompt does not appear or if you're not near enough, sneak a bit behind him to do a deathblow.

How To Deathblow The 2nd HP Node

Step 1: Climb To The Tree Farthest Away From Idol

After the Corrupted Monk disappears, climb up to the tree furthest away from the Sculptor's Idol. It is possible to do a deathblow from this branch when the Corrupted Monk reappears.

Step 2: Keep A Close Distance From The Monk At The Tree

There should be a grappling point to the left indicating you're in the right position.

Step 3: Do A Plunging Deathblow

Make sure to do the plunging deathblow as he reappears when prompted to easily take out his 2nd HP node. If the prompt does not appear, you are too far.

1st & 2nd Phase Corrupted Monk Boss Attacks

4 Consecutive Slashes > Perilous Attack Thrust

The Corrupted Monk does this on his first HP node. He swings his sword 4 times and finishes the combo with a perilous thrust. You can do a Mikiri counter on the thrust to deal posture damage.

Perilous Sweep > Sweep > Perilous Thrust

Attack after the first perilous sweep. You can do a Mikiri counter as well on the perilous thrust.

Spin And Retreat

Corrupted Monk will do a spin attack and jump back to retreat.

3rd Phase Corrupted Monk Boss Attacks

5-Hit Spinning Attack

The monk will always use this as his opening attack when he's down to his 3rd HP node. You can parry this to deal posture damage. If parrying is too difficult, simply dodge back and keep your distance, and counter attack after the 5th spin.

Perilous Attack: Sweep & Swing Down

The Corrupted Monk will do a counter clockwise sweeping motion, jump, and slam his sword to the ground. Dodge this move by jumping to the right.

Strong Vertical Slam

This also appears on his 3rd phase. This move is quite unpredictable and can take out a lot of your HP if hit. Avoid by dodging to the side. The move recovers slow so hit him back when you can.