SEKIRO | How To Beat Shigekichi Of The Red Guard

Check out this guide on how to beat the Shigekichi of the Red Guard boss in Sekiro: Shadow's Die Twice. Recommended Prosthetic Tools and Items, his attacks, tips & more!

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Table of Contents

Shigekichi of the Red Guard Location
Recommended Prosthetic Tools & Items
Shigekichi of the Red Guard Combat Tips
Shigekichi of the Red Guard Attacks

Shigekichi of the Red Guard Location

Location	Ashina Outskirts - Underbridge Valley (After acquiring the Dragon Tears)
Phases	2
Rewards	- Prayer Bead

Recommended Prosthetic Tools & Items

Dousing Powder

Though similar in stature and moveset with Juzuo, he instead imbues his sword with flame, and breathes fire. Be sure to carry a Dousing Powder, or the Ministry Dousing Powder to heal burn status and to gain resistance to burn.

Withered Red Gourd

The Withered Red Gourd slows down burn buildup and increases resistance to burn. Though unlike the dousing powder, it does not heal burn status Use this before facing Shigekichi. This is purchased from Pot Noble in the Hirata Estate.

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Shigekichi of the Red Guard Combat Tips

Same Attacks As Juzou But Deals Burn

His attacks are similar to Juzou but instead uses fire to deal burn damage. His attacks are slow, heavy and wide, and will cause a significant amount of damage if not parried or evaded.

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Take Out All Enemies Surrounding The Area

There are a number of enemies surrounding him, which you must eliminate first, otherwise, this will be a difficult fight. Don't mind Shigekichi if he spots you, just hide from him for a while to lose his attention.

Deathblow Shigekichi When Clear

When all enemies are cleared, deal a plunging deathblow on Shigekichi to take out 1 HP node.

His Can Only Do Flame Attacks If He Drank Alcohol

Pay attention when he drinks alcohol. A flame attack can follow anytime after he does this.

Shigekichi of the Red Guard Attacks

Attack	Description
Heavy Two Slash Attack	He swings his sword twice for a heavy attack
Perilous Grab Attack	He opens his left hand for a perilous grab attack
Flaming Sword	He imbues his sword with flame and all his standard attacks will now deal burn damage
Perilous Sweep Attack	He lowers his sword down and sweeps low
Stomp Attack	He raises his leg to stomp on you
Heavy Overhead Attack	He raises his sword up and slams it down. Can be followed up by another overhead attack if close
Headbutt to Slash Attack	A powerful headbutt attack, followed up by a slash attack
Palm Strike	He uses his left palm to strike you
Fire Breath	He blows a blast of flame towards you

Heavy Two Slash Attack

This attack can easily be parried to deal posture damage.

Perilous Grab Attack

He lifts his left hand open, and will grab you. Once the prompt appears, jump back or step dodge to avoid this attack.

Flaming Sword

Douses his sword with alcohol to burn it, and deals burning damage. Burn status also builds up if you block this attack, so it's best to simply avoid it until the flame wears off.

Perilous Sweep Attack

Prepare to jump as he lowers his sword down and avoid getting hit especially if the sword is burning.

Stomp Attack

A heavy stomp attack. There's a slight delay on the stomp so time your parry well.

Heavy Overhead Attack

A heavy two hand overhead swing. Parry if this sword is not burning, but step dodge or jump back to avoid getting hit if the sword is in flames.

Headbutt to Slash Attack

A quick headbutt that is followed up by a one hand slash. Parry both attacks to deal posture damage. But do be careful if the sword is burning and just avoid the attack entirely.

Palm Strike

Strikes you with his left palm. This looks very similar to his perilous grab attack which can be a tricky mix-up. Parry when you don't see the perilous attack prompt.