The first boss is a large, armored knight known as the Guardian of the Castle. He has two primary attacks: a slow, sweeping sword attack and a jump attack that creates a shockwave upon landing. The key to defeating him is to stay close but be ready to retreat. When he raises his sword, move behind him or jump over the attack. When he jumps, jump over the shockwave. His weak point is his head. John can use his whip to hit the head from a safe distance, especially with the multi-directional whip. Eric can use his spear vault or double jump to reach the head. The Axe sub-weapon is highly effective against him, as it flies upwards and can hit his head consistently. The Holy Water can also deal continuous damage if he stands in it. Focus on dodging his attacks and landing hits on his head during his recovery frames. After defeating him, collect the orb to complete the stage.
