How To Beat The Netherworld Aratra In The First Berserker: Khazan

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Khazan’s initial quests generally follow a clear path, with only a few exceptions, but be prepared for challenging boss battles. One particularly difficult series of boss encounters is called Charon’s Chain, which involves three consecutive boss fights in a row.

In this scenario, instead of resting between battles, you’ll need to fight them continuously without taking a break. The first two bosses aren’t particularly challenging, but things get tough when the third one, Netherworld Aratra, appears. He’s quite formidable, so it’s best to conserve as many healing resources as possible. Here, we’ll walk you through strategies to defeat all three bosses with ease.

How To Complete Charon’s Chain

Once you step through Spectral Portal Vitalon, Capital of the Empire in The Cervice, you’ll find that the boss fight starts without much travel or combat. Right in front of you lies the Blade Nexus, so be sure to engage it and proceed to your right. The boss arena is just a short distance ahead.

Before the boss arena on the left, you can destroy a jar to reveal a jarling.

How To Defeat Netherworld Jocko

As a gamer, I can confidently say that the Netherworld Jocko seems like a breeze compared to other bosses I’ve encountered. However, don’t let his sluggish attacks fool you – a misstep at the beginning could have you taking damage. It’s crucial to dodge him effectively, as using healing items on this boss might not be the best strategy for me in the long run.

Typically, I’d initiate a fight by throwing a left-handed punch. Then, I’d follow it up with a right-handed blow and another left one. I’d skillfully dodge his latest strike to give us both some space.

This situation presents a chance for you to counter him, but be cautious not to push too hard, since he recovers swiftly. Another instance where vigilance is crucial is when he’s preparing his left hand for an overhand swing. Deflect that move, but avoid retaliating immediately, as he will follow up with a powerful right hook. That punch packs quite a wallop and could disrupt your flow.

After dodging his blows and striking back for a while, I’ll manage to crack his defense and leave him open. But remember not to retaliate immediately with a counterattack; you have about two combo sequences before the opportunity for a riposte fades away. You can even slip in a counter between those combos.

Through persistent assaults, you can stun Jocko with an unconventional method. This will cause him to clutch his head and collapse, offering you a vast opportunity to launch a series of combos against him.

Following that, he’ll move on to phase two, but keep up the offensive – this offers a large opportunity for inflicting damage. In this phase, he’ll launch an attack that can’t be parried or blocked; you have the option to dodge it or retaliate with your counterattack. Defeat him, and the next adversary will appear.

How To Defeat Netherworld Tigron

In the same spot where Jocko once appeared, your boss will show up. Hang out there and be patient until he materializes. Once he’s visible, begin attacking him. You have a good opportunity to deal damage because he won’t immediately counterattack. If you’re positioning yourself on his right side, prepare to dodge or block as he’ll execute a side roll. After that, attack again and aim for blocks to weaken his defenses quickly. Keep blocking to break down his guard swiftly. An offensive approach will make his guard crumble faster.

Hold off on your retaliation for now; instead, launch an attack sequence first. Following this initial response, prepare for the next phase, but don’t cease your offensive actions. Be relentless in your attacks, but stay alert because he will initiate this phase with a rapid and unparriable strike. You can either counter or dodge this attack. Keep in mind that he also has a grab move; as soon as you notice him growling, swiftly step back to avoid it, as his grab is incredibly quick. Most of his attacks are relatively easy to parry, but be aware that he may purposely delay some of them, so try not to panic.

It’s simple to counter his left jab and follow up with a tackle, but if you find yourself struggling with that, don’t worry – it’s alright to evade instead. Once you’ve bested him, the final opponent will appear promptly.

How To Defeat Netherworld Aratra

Return to the respawn spot and immediately begin assaulting once the boss appears. Given that Aratra moves swiftly, he may retreat to dodge your attacks, followed by starting the fight with a powerful slam. It would be advantageous to attempt a parry during this move as it will deal damage to his posture.

Avoid charging head-on against Aratra’s lair, for it’s laced with venomous traps. His nest can ensnare you, exposing you to his imminent counterattack. If fortune smiles upon you, you may break free before his next maneuver, but such an escape is largely a matter of chance. Therefore, exercise caution when engaging him frontally in combat.

As a gamer, when I find myself cornered in Aratra’s treacherous lair, I know that if he strikes once, I can anticipate and evade the second attack. However, beware! Aratra is swift and agile, so stepping forward rashly won’t do when he takes a step back. Stay alert and strategize to outsmart this cunning adversary.

Keep an eye out for him approaching. If he makes a large retreat, it might signal a charge-up for a pounce attack, but if he steps back gradually, he’ll lunge at you with his sharp talons.

Keep in mind that Netherworld Aratra possesses a potent and risky move you should watch out for. When he gets close to you, this character will execute a series of attacks: initially, he charges his attack before striking you four times with his claws. Following a brief pause, he repeats the same combo again. After carrying out these combos twice, he usually follows up with an unavoidable strike that neither parrying nor blocking can counteract.

In my enthusiasm as a fan, let me tell you that if you get hit by this entire sequence, your chances of making it through are slim to none. You might not even live long enough to see the final blow. Interestingly enough, avoiding this combo is often trickier than blocking it because the attacks come at an astonishing speed.

Instead of blocking every move in the sequence, aim to deflect the entire combination. Doing so will significantly weaken his stance. But remember to evade the final strike if he attempts it. The timing of this combo is crucial; once you master the art of parrying, you’ll find it incredibly rewarding.

Apart from having a rather irritating bite, it’s tricky to spot when he lunges at you, releasing poison. To avoid this, swiftly move to your right or left side. Be cautious as his bite delivers a large amount of venom and causes significant damage, so dodging is crucial.

In the upcoming battle, Aratra’s robust health indicates a prolonged fight. Following his initial response, he moves into phase two. This is where things become quite challenging, as he begins to teleport erratically. After teleporting, he will execute a claw attack. The right moment to parry it is elusive, so it’s advisable to simply dodge it. Additionally, Aratra has introduced a new sequence in his claw combo. He will strike you with his left claw first, followed by a double claw slam. Subsequently, he will deliver an attack that cannot be parried or blocked.

It’s more probable that Aratra will use his classic double-claw technique, following which he will execute a dual claw smash. It appears that his smash move now affects a wide area, so unless you manage to dodge skillfully or block it perfectly, you could find yourself in a difficult situation.

Be wary of his latest adaptation of a two-strike claw combo. The second strike will come with a delay, followed by a sweep attack with his right claw and another blow. He might follow it up with a dual claw slam. After executing this attack, Netherworld Aratra’s claws will remain embedded in the ground, providing you an excellent chance to inflict heavy damage on him.

In the thrilling world of Netherworld, I warn you about Aratra’s venomous attacks. Be careful not to get hit by it, as it can quickly deplete Khazan’s health if he’s unfortunate enough to be struck.

Be cautious against the latest twist in his slam assault, called the “slam triple strike”. In this sequence, Aratra will transport himself thrice to execute a powerful slam attack. Continue assaulting the boss, and ultimately, you’ll conquer him.

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2025-04-08 02:06