The short answer: Preserve healing for phase two. His spear strings are long, but the final thrusts leave reliable windows.
01 · PREP
Before the attempt
- Upgrade your staff stance once or twice.
- Bring Red Tides for a second health bar.
- Spend sparks; there is no benefit to hoarding them.
02 · RULES
Three rules that solve the fight
- Circle at medium range to make thrusts readable.
- Save Immobilize for a confirmed end of string.
- In phase two, dodge through the water dash.
03 · PUNISH
Reliable punish windows
- After the multi-thrust finisher.
- After the long water dash.
- During Red Tides burn buildup.
04 · RESET
Most common run killers
- Using all gourds in phase one.
- Chasing him across the arena.
- Charging heavy attacks without a stagger.
Note: patches can change numbers, while move recognition, punish windows, and resource planning usually remain useful.