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The Villagers are an indispensable aspect ofKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. They cover all of Soh’s weaknesses, excelling in specialised ways that they do not. Their tactical placement and thoughtful Role consideration are core to the gameplay loop of Kunitsu-Gami, yet there is one boss that takes that all away.
Following on from Muenzuka Burial Grounds, which already deprived you of Villagers, you must now face the fearsome Bupposo in a one-on-one battle without any back-up. Planning is key here, so read on for the best ways to make short work of Bupposo and keep Yoshiro safe.
Due to most Mazo Talismans andTsuba Guardsbeing unlocked conditionally, we’ve equipped ourselves only with upgrades and items we knowall players would have access to.
Recommended Soh Set-Up Against Bupposo
At this point in the game,you will have unlocked the upgrade menu for Sohafter having previously defeated Batsu. Because of that, we will be showing you a recommended build for Soh that counters Bupposo pretty effectively.
Remember that allMusubi can be refunded free of charge infinitely, so don’t be afraid to take some upgrades away from your Villagers for this boss battle.
Seeing as you have to battle Bupposo all by your lonesome, giving Soh a morefocused build is key to your success. Below, we’ve listed the upgrades we gave Soh that let them defeat Bupposo with ease.
Suzaku’s Flame
Not Applicable
Perform two attacks in a row for decent damage andhigh Resist Gauge depletion.
Shiden Dance
15
This replaces Soh’s attacks with stationary ones thatdeal more damage but reduce movement during attacksand attack speed.
Shiden Form 2
5
This lets youcharge the Dance Attack after the first Regular Attack, which can be unleashed for massive Resist Gauge damage.
Perfect Guard
Guard atthe moment an attack connectsto briefly stagger the enemy without depleting the Guard Gauge.
Counterattack
10
While blocking, press the Dance Attack buttonjust as you are hitto perform a counterattack against the enemy while repositioning yourself to their opposite side.
Punishing Strike
20
Use the Dance Attack button to unleash a powerful attack on an enemy whoseResist Gauge has been depleted. This is shown by a large red circle on the enemy.
Altogether,these upgrades cost 55 Musubi. If you fall short of that, Counterattack can be done without, though it’s a nice extra utility if you can get the precise timing off on it.
Blocking is incredibly useful against Bupposo, especially if you canstagger them with Perfect Guardas this will interrupt their combo string. Otherwise,dodge if you feel your Guard Gauge is getting low, as you will be left vulnerable for a few seconds once it is depleted.
Shiden Dance is helpful as it moves you around much less, letting you stay completed focused on Bupposo withoutaccidentally leading them towards Yoshiro.
Bupposo will run straight for Yoshiroonce you’re defeated, so always prioritise your survival to keep him away from her.
How To Defeat Bupposo
Bupposo can be a challenging battle but equally rewarding all the same. He’ll put your understanding ofthe core combat system to the test, which has a surprising amount of depth for a Tower Defence game.
There are no summons in this boss battle, just you and Bupposo. Though, unlike most other bosses in the game,Bupposo also has a distinct second phaseto really keep you on your toes.
Fun fact - if you’re fast and strong enough, you can defeat Bupposobefore he has a chance to enter his second phase.
To give you a headstart on Bupposo, we’ve detailed each and all of his moves in the table below:
Attack Description
Swordsman Slashes
Bupposo will raise his sword and slash at you. There will be brief pauses between each slash, which can continue forup to four strikes total.
Spinning Slash
Bupposo will raise his sword before moving forward and doing a spinning slash all around them while advancing forward slightly.This is an unblockable attack.
Parry
Bupposodeflect your strikes if you attack him enough, letting him unleash a quick attack of his own that knocks you back.
Phase Shift Slash
Once they’re below 50% health, Bupposo will run to the large tree by the edges of the arena before pulling a large Odachi from the root. He will then jump back into the arena, slamming the ground with his new weapon.This attack is unblockable.
Odachi Slam Combo
Bupposo will raise the Odachi above their head before slamming it down.This part of the attack is unblockable. They may then continue with a shove that fires off a damaging wave, and a final slow spinning slash as they rest the Odachi on their shoulder.
That’s the entirety of their moveset. Though they don’t have a large variety of moves, they have great customizability to them.Each and every slash can be delayed, while the majority of their second phase attacks can either break through your Guard Gauge with only two attacks, or are outright unblockable.
In their first phase,Perfect Guard is a great tool against Bupposoas it can interrupt their attack string at any point. Conversely, laying enough attacks into Bupposo before their attack hits you may also briefly stagger them.
Landing Shiden Form 2 Dance Attacks on him is essential as this willrapidly deplete his Resist Gauge, whilePunishing Strikewill let you dole out some devastating damage.
In their second phase, Bupposo is much less bothered by your attacks, sododging becomes much more effective here. It can be easy to become defensive waiting for the next strike in their combo, though it is best to simply wait it out rather than striking in between hits.
After the Unblockable combo completes, Buppose will remain idlefor a few moments. The perfect time to unleash some charged Dance Attacks.
And that’s all there is to Bupposo. Once he’s defeated, you’llgain the Marksman Roleand continue onwards with your journey down the mountain. Congratulations!
