The Butcher Strategy (Chapter 1)

Defeat The Butcher with this Kusan: City of Wolves walkthrough for Chapter 1. Learn specific combat tactics and timing to overcome this early boss.

The Butcher is the first major boss encounter in Kusan: City of Wolves, encountered at the end of Chapter 1. This hulking brute wields a massive cleaver and possesses a devastating charge attack. The arena for this fight is a confined slaughterhouse, littered with obstacles that can be used for cover. The Butcher has approximately 1500 HP and a high resistance to frontal damage. His primary attack is a wide, sweeping cleaver swing that deals significant damage and can stagger the player. He also has a charging attack that covers a moderate distance; this attack can be dodged by rolling to the side just as he lunges.

A key strategy for this fight is to utilize the environment. The large meat hooks hanging from the ceiling can be shot down to briefly stun The Butcher if he is positioned beneath them. This provides a small window of opportunity to deal critical damage. prioritize targeting his exposed back, as this is his weak point. His cleaver also has a distinct audio cue before he swings, allowing for timely dodges. When he begins his charge, You can bait him into smashing into the reinforced walls, which will momentarily stun him, leaving him vulnerable for about 3 seconds. During this stun, You can land several shots with their "Wolfsbane" pistol or even a melee attack.

It is crucial to manage your stamina effectively. Repeatedly dodging his attacks will drain your stamina bar, leaving you vulnerable. Try to conserve stamina by timing your dodges precisely. If you have acquired any "Stim Packs" from earlier exploration, using one before the fight can provide a temporary boost to your movement speed and damage output, making the encounter more manageable. Avoid staying in one place for too long, as The Butcher can quickly close the distance. Keep moving, utilize cover, and exploit his stun opportunities to emerge victorious from this initial challenge.