- Rasho-gan is the climactic boss of the urban hunt mission, encountered at its end.
- Defeating him unlocks Oni Devastating Force (lets you smash massive barriers across Kyoto).
- Trophy: Crossed Destinies.
- Mid-game difficulty — recommended Level 12+ with Tier 2 Parry Window+.
Quick Attributes
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Boss (Story) |
| Mission | Urban Hunt (final boss) |
| Difficulty | 5 / 10 |
| Recommended Level | 12+ |
| Trophy | Crossed Destinies (Bronze) |
| Skill Reward | Oni Devastating Force |
| Soul Reward | 2500 yellow souls |
| Item Reward | Rasho-gan's Helm (armor) |
1. Boss Overview
Rasho-gan is a demon encountered at the climax of the Urban Hunt mission — a fast-paced chase through Kyoto's streets that culminates in a confined arena fight. He is a mid-game encounter designed as a transition into the late-game boss roster. His kit blends area-of-effect slams with ranged projectiles and rewards players who use the urban environment for cover and positioning.
Defeating him is a major progression milestone: the Oni Devastating Force skill unlock opens up multiple previously inaccessible barrier-locked paths across the open-world Kyoto map.
2. Attack Patterns
| Attack | Tell | Best Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Ground AoE Slam | Body lifts, slams down with shockwave | Jump the shockwave or Focus Evade lateral |
| Ranged Projectile Volley | Hands push forward, dark energy gathers | Deflect back for stamina damage |
| Overhead Smash | Two-handed raise, brief pause at apex | Perfect parry — opens the cleanest Issen window |
| Charging Rush | Body lowers, trails toward player | Side-step lateral at the moment of contact |
| Cover Smash (HP < 30%) | Targets any debris/cover in the arena | Stay mobile; do not anchor near destructible objects |
3. Strategy
- Use the urban environment for cover. The Urban Hunt arena has scattered debris and architectural features that block his projectile volleys. Cycle cover to position between casts.
- Deflect projectiles for stamina damage. His ranged volleys are deflectable — clean parries deal heavy stamina damage and open Issen windows.
- Save Issen for his overhead slams. The Overhead Smash has a 20-frame recovery. This is your safest Issen opportunity and the highest damage window in the fight.
- Stay mobile at 30% HP. His Cover Smash attack destroys arena debris. Anchoring near cover becomes a liability.
- Do not commit to Oni Awakening unless needed. This is a mid-game fight — your Awakening meter is better saved for later story bosses unless you are struggling to break his stamina.
4. Recommended Build
- Tier 2 Parry Window+ — needed for the projectile deflection timing
- Issen Mastery Tier 1+ — for clean execution on the Overhead Smash recovery
- Heavy Restorative consumable — emergency heal during the projectile volleys
- Fencer's Strength Charm — boosts parry follow-up damage for stamina-break windows
5. Rewards
Defeating Rasho-gan grants:
- Oni Devastating Force skill unlock — smashes massive barriers across Kyoto. This is a major progression unlock that opens multiple new routes and shortcuts.
- 2500 yellow souls
- Rasho-gan's Helm (armor)
- Trophy: Crossed Destinies (Bronze)
Sources: Retrogems Trophy Guide (trophy name, urban hunt location, Oni Devastating Force unlock). Specific parry frame data will be refined after post-launch community verification.