How to Beat Taurus | Beast of Reincarnation

Taurus Summary

First Appearance	Chapter: 4 Mountainous Region: Pilgrim's Zone
Level	First Match: 26 Second Match: 29 Third Match: 44
Weakness	Acid

The duo encounters the bull-like Nushi after dealing with a group of cultist golems in the Mountainous Region: Pilgrim's Zone.

Taurus First Battle Guide

[1] Equip items that give Acid damage or inflict corrosion.

Equip Acid Arrows to inflict corrosion during the fight. Koo can also equip a charm with a good level of Corrode to fully take advantage of the boss's weakness.

Tip: You can also buy the manual for Koo's Bottle of Acid from the merchant.

[2] Learn Taurus' attack patterns.

The table below contains details on the Taurus' different attacks, including when to time your parries, dodges, and counterattacks.

Attack	Description
Horn Swing	The boss performs a standard horn swing that can be chained up to three times. Be careful when it flees after this attack, as it can also follow up with a Triple Tail Spike.
Erupting Root Spike	Taurus repositions at a distance before slamming the ground with its hooves, sending burrowing roots to strike the player's location. Perform a perfect dodge by evading when the red flash appears.
Triple Tail Spikes	The creature flicks its tail and launches three spiked projectiles at once. Watch its tail as it runs away after performing a horn swing, as it may follow up with this attack.
Root Spike Barrage	Taurus slams the ground twice before several root spikes burst upward. Perform a dodge just before it lands its second tap to evade the attack.

[3] Use ranged attacks to deal extra damage while it is on the move.

Taurus prefers to stay mobile and frequently distances itself from the player after attacking. Use your arrows to deal extra damage while it retreats. Acid Arrows are especially effective for filling its status meter, staggering it, and dealing chip damage.

[4] Use Koo's Skill to close the gap.

Executing Sakura: Javelin can enable you to quickly close the distance and follow up with a Helm Splitter while airborne.

Taurus Second Battle Guide

[1] Eliminate the golems first before focusing on Taurus.

During the second fight, the beast is accompanied by three golems. Prioritize these smaller enemies to prevent the fight from becoming overwhelming.

Tip: Opening with Koo's Higanbana: Roots followed by a Kiku: Bloom Strike can quickly dispatch the golems.

[2] Learn the beast's new moves.

The table below displays two additional moves during the second fight.

Attack	Description
Horn Rush	The boss manifests a massive horn on its head before charging toward the player. Dodge at the last moment, just before the horn hits, to execute a perfect dodge.
Four-Hit Horn Swing & Rising Strike Combo	Taurus glows brightly before unleashing a four-hit horn swing followed by a horn uppercut. The four swings have the same timing, while the uppercut has a slightly different one. Guard as soon as the dust clouds on the ground appear to parry the final hit.

Taurus Third Battle Guide

[1] You fight a similar beast during Chapter Eight.

The duo encounters another Taurus residing deep within a cavern in the Wasteland Region: Crater Zone. It has the same moveset and weakness as the one in Chapter Four.