How To Beat the Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan

If you're diving into the challenging world of *The First Berserker: Khazan*, you're likely ready for the intense battles that define the Soulslike genre. One of the first hurdles you'll face is the boss fight against Yetuga at the conclusion of the Mount Heinmach level. Here's a detailed guide on how to overcome this formidable foe.

How To Beat Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan

As your initial boss encounter in *The First Berserker: Khazan*, the battle with Yetuga is no walk in the park. You'll need to leverage all the combat mechanics you've learned to emerge victorious. Yetuga is an aggressive adversary, known for its frenetic attacks when its territory is threatened. The boss can unleash both long and short-range attacks, including a powerful leaping slam.

Your strategy will hinge on mastering dodges and parries to mitigate damage. Yetuga's arsenal includes:

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

By observing and learning its attack patterns, you can find openings to strike back. Parrying, except for the jumping grab, not only helps you avoid damage but also inflicts significant Stamina damage on Yetuga. Exploit its aggressive nature by dodging its charge and allowing it to crash into a wall, leaving it vulnerable for a brief moment. This is your chance to attack and potentially shatter the ice spikes on its back, weakening its offensive capabilities.

In the second phase, after parrying all its attacks except the grab, continue applying pressure until Yetuga roars and powers up. At this point, retreat to a safe distance. It will grab a giant rock to smash at you, so timing your dodge or parry is crucial to avoid damage. Watch out for its frost breath, which spawns ice spikes; you can either move out of the way or parry at the right moment. Seize opportunities to use Potent Attacks, and when Yetuga is exhausted, unleash a Brutal Attack for substantial damage, hastening its defeat.

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

With these strategies, you should be well-equipped to conquer Yetuga in *The First Berserker: Khazan*. For further assistance, consider exploring more resources on The Escapist.

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