Sekiro Lone Shadow Vilehand is a particularly difficult mini-boss players will encounter during their trip through the Ashina Castle. The mini-boss's poison abilities make him a pain to fight, as even blocking will allow poison to build up in the player character. Here's what you need to know about Lone Shadow Vilehand, from how to beat him to what he drops.
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Sekiro Lone Shadow Vilehand: Everything You Need to Know
Lone Shadow Vilehand is an optional boss in the Ashina Castle Upper Tower, specifically in the Ashina Dojo. The first trick to defeating him is to take out the shinobi hiding against the left wall when the player enters the dojo.
To make the fight as easy as possible, players should use the puppeteer ninjutsu to turn the sneaky enemy into an ally in the fight. When outnumbered, Lone Shadow Vilehand becomes much more manageable.
When Lone Shadow Vilehand is defeated, the player will receive a Lump of Fat Wax, a Prayer Bead, and, if playing in New Game Plus, 1,840 experience.
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