How to Beat Khotun Khan (Castle Kaneda)

The initial encounter with Khotun Khan at Castle Kaneda is part of the prologue and is not a battle Jin is meant to win. This fight serves as a narrative event, establishing the Khan's power and Jin's initial defeat. Focus on understanding the combat mechanics introduced during the Komoda Beach Battle and Combat Training, as these will be crucial for later encounters.

During the prologue, Jin Sakai participates in several key events leading up to the confrontation with Khotun Khan:

Komoda Beach Battle: This introduces basic combat.
Komoda Town: Jin navigates through the town.
Combat Training: Essential combat skills are taught here.
Escape from Komoda Town: Jin escapes the occupied town.
Castle Kaneda: The location of the first encounter with the Khan.
Khotun Khan: The initial, unwinnable fight.
Sakai Estate Funeral: A somber event after the defeat.
Escape from Castle Kaneda: Jin's retreat after the encounter.

Attempting to defeat Khotun Khan during this prologue sequence is futile, as the game's narrative dictates Jin's loss. The objective is to survive the encounter and progress the story, not to win the duel.