"Defeating Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan: Strategies Revealed"

When diving into the challenging world of *The First Berserker: Khazan*, players are immediately thrust into the intense battles characteristic of the Soulslike genre. The first major test comes in the form of the Yetuga boss fight at the conclusion of the Mount Heinmach level. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to conquer Yetuga and emerge victorious.

How To Beat Yetuga in The First Berserker: Khazan

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As your initial encounter with a boss, the fight against Yetuga is no easy feat. Mastering the combat mechanics of *The First Berserker: Khazan* is crucial to overcoming this aggressive foe. Yetuga, a territorial beast, unleashes a barrage of attacks when provoked, including both close and long-range maneuvers like a leaping slam.

Your strategy should hinge on effective dodges and parries, tailored to your preferred playstyle, to mitigate damage. Yetuga's repertoire includes:

• 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 arm.
• A downward smash with both arms.
• A leaping single-handed smash.
• A jumping grab.
• A charge attack.

Understanding Yetuga’s attack patterns is vital. Seize opportunities to strike between its attacks, especially since parrying all but the jumping grab will inflict significant Stamina damage. Leverage Yetuga’s aggression by dodging its charge and allowing it to crash into walls, creating brief moments of vulnerability where you can deal free hits and potentially shatter the ice spikes on its back, weakening its offensive capabilities.

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In the second phase, after sustaining enough damage, Yetuga will roar and power up. Quickly distance yourself as it grabs a giant rock to hurl at you. Dodge or parry this attack to avoid damage. Additionally, be wary of its frost breath, which spawns ice spikes; either evade or parry this at the right moment. Capitalize on openings to unleash Potent Attacks, and when Yetuga is exhausted, execute a Brutal Attack to inflict heavy damage, bringing it closer to defeat.

Upon defeating Yetuga, you will be rewarded with 4,800 Lacrima, along with Frozen Mountain gear items and the Necklace of Resolve, enhancing your arsenal for future challenges.

This guide covers the essential strategies to defeat Yetuga in *The First Berserker: Khazan*. For further assistance with the game, feel free to explore additional resources on The Escapist.

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