Defeating Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan - Strategy Guide

When diving into the challenging world of *The First Berserker: Khazan*, a game firmly rooted in the Soulslike genre, players are met with formidable foes right from the start. 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 conquer this aggressive beast.

How to Beat Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan

Yetuga is your first boss encounter in *The First Berserker: Khazan*, and it's no walk in the park. To emerge victorious, you'll need to master the game's combat mechanics, utilizing dodges and parries effectively to mitigate damage. Yetuga is known for its aggressive nature, launching frenetic attacks when its territory is threatened. It can perform both long and short-range attacks, including a leaping slam.

Here are the key moves you need to watch out for:

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

Throughout the fight, you'll need to learn Yetuga's attack patterns and strike back during the brief windows between its assaults. Parrying is particularly effective against all attacks except the jumping grab, as it not only helps you avoid damage but also inflicts significant Stamina damage on the boss. You can use Yetuga's aggressive behavior to your advantage by dodging its charge and allowing it to crash into a wall, leaving it momentarily vulnerable. This is your chance to attack and potentially destroy the ice spikes on its back, which will weaken its offensive capabilities.

As you continue to pressure Yetuga, you'll eventually trigger its second phase. When the beast roars and powers up, it's time to create some distance. Yetuga will then pick up a giant rock to smash towards you, so be ready to dodge or parry at the right moment. It will also start using a frost breath attack that creates ice spikes, which you can either avoid or parry when it reaches you. Seize opportunities to use Potent Attacks, and when Yetuga becomes exhausted, unleash a Brutal Attack to deal substantial damage and bring it down.

Upon defeating Yetuga, you'll be rewarded with 4,800 Lacrima, along with some Frozen Mountain gear items and the Necklace of Resolve, making your efforts well worth it.

That's all the essential information you need to defeat Yetuga in *The First Berserker: Khazan*. For more tips and strategies, be sure to check out The Escapist. *The First Berserker: Khazan* is currently available in Early Access.