Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

How to Beat Headhunter

Conquer the Headhunter in Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow by mastering its shifting heads and utilizing the Bullet soul. Learn its attack patterns.

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Location: Chapel

The Headhunter is a grotesque creature that changes its head, each granting it different attacks.

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Headhunter
  • Attacks:
    1. Snake Head: Spits poison projectiles.
    2. Bird Head: Flies and swoops, sometimes dropping eggs.
    3. Human Head: Fires various magic projectiles.
  • Weakness: None specific, but its body is the consistent target.
  • Recommended Souls:
    • Bullet: Witch Soul (powerful magic missile), Killer Clown Soul (fast projectiles).
    • Guardian: Giant Bat Soul (for evasion and reaching higher platforms).
    • Enchant: Axe Armor Soul for STR boost.
  • Strategy: The Headhunter's attacks depend on its current head. Learn to recognize each head's pattern. Focus your attacks on its main body. When it changes heads, it's briefly vulnerable, so use that opportunity to deal extra damage. Stay mobile, using Double Jump and Slide to avoid its varied attacks. The Witch Soul is very effective for consistent damage.
  • Reward: Access to the Clock Tower.