The short answer: A clean duel built around delayed counters. Keep shock buildup under control and punish the full recovery after his airborne cuts.
01 · PREPARE
Before the attempt
- Carry Shock-Quelling Powder.
- Use Cloud Step to safely heal.
- Choose quick, low-commitment attacks.
02 · READ
Three rules that solve the fight
- Do not attack his ready counter stance.
- Dodge airborne cuts toward his landing side.
- Clear shock before it becomes a damage multiplier.
03 · PUNISH
Reliable punish windows
- Landing recovery after aerial chain.
- Missed charged slash.
- Counter stance ending without a trigger.
04 · RESET
Most common run killers
- Triggering his counter repeatedly.
- Ignoring shock buildup.
- Using slow spirits raw.
Note: patches can change numbers, while move recognition, punish windows, and resource planning usually remain useful.