Sekiro Player Defeats Isshin Without Core Abilities in 45 Tries

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Sekiro player defeats Isshin without walking, running, jumping, or using Mikiri counter.
Accomplished after 45 attempts, impressing the FromSoftware community.
Player seeks more boss challenges with similar restrictions.

Sekiro Player Defeats Isshin Without Core Abilities

A dedicated Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice player has astoundingly defeated the game’s final boss, Isshin, The Sword Saint, without using core abilities such as walking, running, jumping, or the essential Mikiri counter.

Sword Saint without walking, running, jumping or miriki countering
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Overcoming the Infamous Isshin in Sekiro

Isshin, The Sword Saint, is widely recognized as one of the most challenging FromSoftware bosses. However, for this player, defeating Isshin without walking, running, jumping, or employing Sekiro’s Mikiri counter abilities was a self-imposed challenge. These restrictions removed most of Sekiro’s core mechanics, making this victory all the more impressive.

A Feat of Skill and Persistence

The achievement is mind-boggling, especially since the Mikiri counter is crucial for countering thrusting attacks in Sekiro. Despite this, the player found an alternative method to counteract Isshin’s thrust attacks. The exact technique remains unclear, leaving many, including myself, in awe of their skill.

Community Reaction

One commenter admitted ignorance about the possibility of parrying thrust attacks without the Mikiri counter. The player clarified, stating that while possible, it requires a perfect parry to avoid having the attack go through the block or normal parry. The community was amazed, with many expressing disbelief and admiration.

The Challenge Took 45 Tries

The player faced significant struggles, as evidenced by numerous instances in the video where they were on the defensive. In the comments, the player revealed that it took “like 45 tries” to finally defeat Isshin this way. Given the restrictions, this is an incredible feat; it probably took me nearly double that using all of Sekiro’s abilities.

Seeking More Sekiro Boss Challenges

Remarkably, the player is now looking to tackle other Sekiro bosses with the same restrictions. One commenter challenged them to defeat Isshin’s older form in the ‘Shura’ ending, to which the player confidently replied, “sure.” Another suggested the Great Shinobi version of Owl, and the player nonchalantly agreed to “try it out.”