The short answer: His long delayed chains punish memorized panic rolls. Play at medium range, learn the final hit, and spend spells only on confirmed openings.
00 · FIELD DEMONSTRATION
Watch the timing, then try it
The video covers both the route to the arena and the delayed lightning chains. Watch one full chain before trying to memorize any punish.
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01 · PREPARE
Before the attempt
- Maximize shock resistance.
- Bring Cloud Step for long aerial strings.
- A thrust-focused stance helps punish at range.
02 · READ
Three rules that solve the fight
- Count the chain; do not assume it ended.
- Back away when his weapon glows with extended range.
- Take one strong punish, then reset.
03 · PUNISH
Reliable punish windows
- Final landing of the aerial sequence.
- Missed forward lightning thrust.
- Cloud Step reveal after he commits.
04 · RESET
Most common run killers
- Assuming the third hit is the last.
- Healing at neutral range.
- Using all mana in the opening minute.
Note: patches can change numbers, while move recognition, punish windows, and resource planning usually remain useful.