How to Beat Manus Easy
To beat Manus easy, it’s essential to have a good understanding of his attack patterns and weaknesses, and to equip yourself with the right gear, such as a high-stability shield and a ** weapon with high physical damage**, and to stay close to him, keeping your *shield up* and backpedaling to avoid his combo attacks. By using the right strategy and tactics, such as summoning Sif to distract him and using the Silver Pendant to deflect his humanity attacks, you can overcome this challenging boss fight and emerge victorious.
Understanding Manus’ Attack Patterns and Weaknesses
Manus is a formidable boss with a range of attacks that can be challenging to dodge, but by understanding his patterns and weaknesses, you can develop an effective strategy to defeat him. He is weak to lightning, so using a lightning-infused weapon can be a significant advantage, and his attacks can be blocked with a high-stability shield, making it essential to choose the right gear for the fight.
Choosing the Right Gear and Strategy
The key to beating Manus easy is to choose the right gear and strategy, including a high-stability shield, such as Havel’s Greatshield or the Stone Greatshield, and a weapon with high physical damage, such as a +3 lightning halberd or a Dragonslayer. Additionally, using the Silver Pendant to deflect his humanity attacks and summoning Sif to distract him can be highly effective tactics to gain the upper hand in the fight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Manus weak against?
Manus is weak to lightning, making lightning-infused weapons a good choice for the fight.
Q2: Why is Manus so hard?
Manus is a challenging boss due to his fast and relentless attacks, which can be difficult to dodge and require a good shield to block.
Q3: How many arrows does it take to kill Manus?
On NG, Manus has 6,665 health, and it takes around 150 arrows with the Composite Bow or 100 arrows with the Dragonslayer to kill him.
Q4: What item should I use to fight Manus?
Using Havel’s armor set and either Havel’s Greatshield or the Stone Greatshield can provide good protection against Manus’ attacks.
Q5: Can you cut Manus’s tail off?
No, it is not possible to cut off Manus’ tail.
Q6: Should I summon Sif for Manus?
Yes, summoning Sif can be a good tactic to distract Manus and make the fight easier, especially when he is below half health.
Q7: What is the hardest Souls style game?
The hardest Souls-like game is often debated, but Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is generally considered one of the most challenging.
Q8: What is the hardest fight in Forbidden West?
The hardest fight in Forbidden West is against Regalla, which involves a long and intense boss battle.
Q9: Who is harder, Artorias or Manus?
Both Artorias and Manus are challenging bosses, but Manus is often considered harder due to his fast and relentless attacks.
Q10: Who is stronger, Manus or Gwyn?
Gwyn is generally considered stronger than Manus, as he is the Lord of Cinder and has more power.
Q11: What shield for Manus?
A high-stability shield, such as the Black Knight Shield, is recommended for fighting Manus.
Q12: Can you talk to Dusk after killing Manus?
Yes, it is possible to talk to Dusk after killing Manus, and she will have extra dialogue.
Q13: Is there a shortcut to Manus?
Yes, there is a shortcut to Manus’ arena from the Oolacile Township bonfire.
Q14: Does Manus have a second phase?
Yes, Manus has a second phase where he sheds his cloak and gains new attacks and projectiles.
Q15: What does Manus drop?
Manus drops 10 Humanity after his boss fight, making him a good source of Humanity.