How To Beat Shactuka In The First Berserker: Khazan

Shactuka, the ferocious beast, is a mindless killing machine that the empire is trying to tame in its underground cells. Prisoners who have no use to the empire are fed to it, and at the end of the ninth mission, Khazan encounters this savage beast. The nearest Blade Nexus to this boss is Execution Ground Entrance in Linon Mine.

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Shactuka is a heavy-hitting boss capable of inflicting Plague, so players should make proper preparations before the fight begins. The guide below details all of its attacks and how to counter them to progress further in the story.

Shactuka Attack Overview In The First Berserker: Khazan

Attack	Image	How To Avoid
5-Hit Claw Combo		Shactuka performs two horizontal claw attacks, then two downward strikes, followed by a two-handed slam. Brink Guarding these is fairly easy and allows you to land a couple of hits after guarding the slam.
Kick and Dive		The boss leaps ahead and performs a back kick, followed by a falling strike. Shactuka takes a few seconds before landing, so delay your guard or dodge, then dash in to attack before it gets back up.
Leaping Strike		Shactuka leaps into the air and attacks with its right hand. The boss can follow this up with several attacks. A well-timed dodge or guard works in this situation.
Dragging Claw		The boss plants its hand at the player’s location, drags it back for two attacks, then follows up with a horizontal claw strike using its left hand. You can use Brink Guard to avoid getting hit.
Leaping Bite		Shactuka attacks and jumps back, then follows with a leaping bite. If you manage to Brink Guard the bite, you’ll stay close to its face and can land multiple hits before it gets up.
Plague Bites		The boss bites three times before finishing with a leaping bite. All bites cause Plague buildup, so it’s best to dodge the first three and Brink Guard the leaping bite.
Dragging Burst		Shactuka drags its claw while moving toward the player, performing a Burst Attack. Counterattacking is the only beneficial option. If its hand has plague, the boss can execute different variations of the attack.
Plague Grab		The boss performs a leaping strike, then follows up with a grab that can only be dodged; otherwise, your Plague buildup will rise significantly.
Plague Strike		Shactuka licks its hand, applying Plague, then leaps to perform a thrust attack that must be dodged to the side.

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How To Beat Shactuka In The First Berserker: Khazan

Shactuka starts the fight with a 5-hit claw combo that you must Brink Guard against. Your main priority should be dealing damage while ensuring its stamina bar depletes, as the boss takes significant damage from the Brutal Attack. Its head is its weak point, taking extra damage, and when exhausted, it collapses, allowing you to land a Brutal Attack directly to its face. Many of its attacks, such as combos and bite attacks, bring its face close to you, providing opportunities to exploit its weakness.

You can increase your health recovery by unleashing the Soulstones found in each mission by talking to Daphrona, who is located in The Crevice.

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From time to time, the boss hops around the arena before executing an attack, causing your camera to move frequently, so it’s better to lock onto the boss. The main threat in this fight is avoiding the Plague status effect, which gradually depletes your health—a dangerous addition to the boss’s constant aggressive pressure. Plague Cleanse Potions can cure this effect, and equipping Plague Resistance accessories will improve your chances of survival in the fight.

Do keep in mind that when it covers its hand in Plague, it’s better to dodge the Plague attacks rather than Brink Guarding, as it may still cause Plague buildup.