Change the game by using some of the best spirit options available.
Tigers Acolyte is an optional boss that you might encounter near the Windrest Hamlet Shrine.
Defeating Stone Vanguard isnt required to face Tigers Acolyte.
You only need to defeat the Tiger Vanguard to pass through the temple.
After landing, the boss will throw another slash.
The jumping attack is easy to avoid bydodging.
Claw Attack
The boss will throw asingle claw attackin your direction.
Hell use this attack to close in the distance.
Easy to dodge but difficult to predict, you have tododge backwardsas you see the boss using this attack.
Theres a slight delay after the second and the fourth attack.
The final attack isa thrustand the boss will jump back after using it.
From there, he can start another combo.
Quick dodging to the side repeatedlymakes it easier to dodge the first four attacks.
The thrust attack can be dodged in any direction.
you’ve got the option to simply dodge the first attack, andsprint backwardsto create some distance.
Kick Combo
Tigers Acolyte will pair thiskick combowith most of his attacks.
This attack can be avoided bydodging the first attack and sprinting to your back.
If that happens and the boss manages to catch up to you,dodge backwards and sprint awayagain.
You have to watch out for this attack as it may throw you off the bridge.
This attack islinear and has a short rangeso it will miss in most cases if you keep moving.
3-Hit Sword Slashes
Tigers Acolyte will take up the attacking stance, andthrow a slash after a short delay.
The boss will jump back after using this combo and may begin another combo.
you could avoid this attack bydodging each hitwhen the boss swings his sword.
Impaling Thrust
The boss will get into a stance with his swordpointed forward.
The sword will flash, and the boss will throw animpaling thrust, followed by the Kick Combo.
Dodge to the side as you see the sword flashing, andquickly sprint backto avoid the Kick Combo.
Tigers Acolytedoesnt have that much HPso if you keeprushing him down, youll be able to defeat him easily.
you could avoid this by staying away from the edges of the bridge.
Be wary of his combos while keeping in mind that you dont have to dodge everything.
Just dodge the first strike for most of the boss' attacks and then create some distance bysprinting away.
you’re able to also useRock Solid to parrymost of his attacks.
Rewards For Defeating Tigers Acolyte
Defeating Tigers Acolyte rewards the Destined One with hisSpirit Summon.
The Spirit Summon allows the player to unleasha singleslash, dealing considerable damage to the enemy.
The passive effect of the Spirit Summonincreases your Critical Damagemoderately.
Defeating the Mad Tiger will lead you to thePlaguebane Gourd.
