Defeating Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan: Ultimate Guide

When diving into the challenging world of *The First Berserker: Khazan*, a game that embraces the demanding Soulslike genre, players are immediately confronted with formidable foes. One such early challenge is the boss fight against Yetuga at the end of the Mount Heinmach level. Here’s a detailed guide on how to triumph over Yetuga, ensuring you're well-equipped to handle this aggressive adversary.

How to Beat Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan

Yetuga Boss Fight in The First Berserker: Khazan

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Despite being the first boss you encounter, Yetuga is no pushover. To emerge victorious, you'll need to master the game's combat mechanics. Yetuga is an aggressive creature, known for its frenetic attacks when its territory is threatened. It can unleash both long and short-range assaults, including a powerful leaping slam.

Your success hinges on effectively dodging and parrying to minimize damage. Here's a rundown of Yetuga's arsenal:

A two-hit combo starting with a left-handed downward smash followed by a right-handed uppercut.
A four-hit combo featuring horizontal swipes using either arm.
A downward smash with both arms.
A leaping single-handed smash.
A jumping grab.
A charge attack.

As you engage with Yetuga, you'll begin to recognize its attack patterns, allowing you to strike back during brief windows of opportunity. Parrying, except for the jumping grab, will inflict more Stamina damage on Yetuga. Leverage its aggressive nature by dodging its charge and leading it to crash into a wall, which momentarily stuns the beast. This is your chance to attack and potentially break the ice spikes on its back, weakening its offensive capabilities.

Yetuga Second Phase in The First Berserker: Khazan

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In the second phase, after depleting enough of Yetuga's health, the boss will roar and power up, signaling a shift in its tactics. It will grab a giant rock to smash at you, so timing your dodge or parry is crucial to avoid damage. Additionally, Yetuga will deploy a frost breath that generates ice spikes; you can either evade or parry this attack when it reaches you. Exploit any moment of exhaustion with Potent Attacks, and when the opportunity arises, unleash a Brutal Attack for significant damage.

Upon defeating Yetuga, you'll be rewarded with 4,800 Lacrima, along with Frozen Mountain gear items and the Necklace of Resolve.

With this strategy in hand, you're now better prepared to conquer Yetuga in *The First Berserker: Khazan*. For further guidance on navigating this challenging game, explore resources at The Escapist.

*The First Berserker: Khazan is currently available in Early Access.*