Sasaki Ganryu and Gioh Summary
Sasaki Ganryu is a boss encountered in Eastern Kyoto during the To Live is to Suffer main quest. Now corrupted by Gioh, the Oni in his own gauntlet, he is even more erratic and dangerous than before.
| Quest |
|---|
| To Live is to Suffer |
Sasaki Ganryu and Gioh Attack Patterns
The following table lists each attack Sasaki Ganryu and Gioh use in battle.
| Attack | Description |
|---|---|
| Leap Kick |  Sasaki leaps towards the target with a quick drop kick. |
| Leap Slash |  Sasaki closes the gap with a leaping slash. |
| Gioh Bite |  Gioh chomps down from above. |
| Rush Strike |  Sasaki dances with a quick 2-step before striking with his blade. |
| Counterstance |  Sasaki anticipates the target's next attack with a deflect-and-counter combo. |
| Charge Thrust |  Sasaki rushes towards the target with a quick thrust of his blade. |
| 3-Hit Stab Combo |  Sasaki stabs the target with three consecutive thrusts. |
| Gioh Blades |  Gioh extends its arms to strike the target with its blades. |
| Gioh Grab |  Gioh bites and disables the target. |
| 5-Hit Slash Combo |  Sasaki and Gioh overwhelm the target with a flurry of strikes. |
How to Beat Sasaki Ganryu and Gioh
[1] Always be ready for Gioh's attacks.
Gioh's attacks, like its Grab, are more subtle than Sasaki's erratic and agile movements. Learn the patterns and be ready with the best counters to avoid getting caught off guard.
Don't underestimate the range of Gioh's attacks, it can extend its arms to reach you with its blades.
Use the bow to break Gioh's arms, it will have less blades to use when attacking.
Parry Sasaki's attacks so he will turn his back on you, leaving Gioh's arms open to a few hits.
Repeat this process until Sasaki's stamina is depleted and he is open to a Break Issen.
Sasaki Ganryu and Gioh Rewards
Sasaki Ganryu and Gioh drop the following rewards upon defeat:
- Red Soul x 8,970
- Hempen Cloth x 2
- Tamahagane x 1
- Fine Silk Cloth x 1
