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The Sapscourge is a Wood-attribute Kemono inWild Heartsthat uses globs of sap to attack and inhibit its enemies. This is one of the first large Kemono you face, but it can prove a difficult challenge due to the large area and high damage of its attacks.
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However, if you prepare accordingly and watch its attacks carefully, you will have no problem taking down this Kemono. Below, we’ll take a look at each of the Sapscourge’s weaknesses, the best equipment to use to beat it, and some tips for the fight.
Sapscourge - Strengths And Weaknesses
The Sapscourge isweakest to the Fire attribute, mainly due to its own Wood attribute. Additionally, itssoftest body part is its head, which takes the most damage fromSlash-based weapons, like theKarakuri KatanaandBladed Wagasa. Targeting the glowing blue spots around its body with yourHunter Arm techniquewill allow you to draw out Karakuri Thread and create more objects to avoid the Kemono’s attacks.
Although the Sapscourge is softest on its head, itstail is particularly weak, and can becut off quite easily. Focus on its tail to reduce the effectiveness of some of its tail-based attacks, and gain an extra material drop in the process.
Best Equipment To Fight Sapscourge
Due to itsWood attribute,armor that can resist this elementwill provide the most protection. TheFresh Fern setis a good choice for early on, and only needs a few common materials found around Harugasumi Way to craft. Additionally,Fire attribute weapons will deal the most damage, but these won’t be available until later, sostick with your strongest weapon.
If you can’t decide on a weapon to use, choose one that dealsSlash damage, like theKatana, Nodachi, or Wagasa, as these will have a slight advantage over other weapons against the Sapscourge.
Sapscourge - Fight Breakdown And Moves
The Sapscourge has severallarge-area attacks, in which it spins or rolls around the battlefield to cover ground, making it difficult to avoid. However, after each attack, it hasshort openings in which you can attack. Utilize these openings by dodging its attacks, and you will be able to take this Kemono down.
Occasionally, the Sapscourge willcurl into a ball and roll around, dealing damage as it moves. This attack can be hard to avoid, but a well-placedSpring Karakurican get you out of the way fast enough. When the Sapscourge finishes rolling, it willcollapse to the ground, leaving a large window for your tocounterattack.
One of the Sapscourge’s most dangerous attacks is itsforward lunge. The Kemono will jump forward, dealing damage andattempting to grab you. If successfull, you willtake repeated damage before being thrown to the ground, taking even more damage. If you’re grabbed, there’sno way to escape the attack, so you better hope you have enough health to survive. Be especially careful when dodging this attack.
Throughout the fight, the Sapscourge willgenerate and throw globs of sap. These deal damage where they land, but will alsocoat you in sap if you are hit. While coated in sap, you will beunable to dodge, instead beingstunned in place for a moment when pressing the dodge button. Sap willclear on its own over time, or it can becleared more quickly by repeatedly pressing the dodge button. Keep in mind however, that this will lock you in place, so be sure to be in a safe area before clearing it manually.
Sometimes, when you are in front of the Sapscourge, it willclap, stunning you in place for a few seconds. Then, it will immediately startcharging up a large body slam. Luckily, there is just enough time to avoid the body slam after recovering from the stun byquickly pressing the dodge button.
When enraged,sap will pour from the Sapscourge’s body, its attacks will be empowered, and it will use new moves. Most importantly is itssap explosion, whichdeals high damage around itself and launches sap in every direction. Additionally, some of its normal attacks will be modified, such as itsroll, which nowleaves puddles of sap behind, and the attack will befinished with a huge body slam, instead of the Kemono collapsing.
Dealing enough damage to the Kemono will revert it back to its normal state. The key to this fight is toavoid its sap-based attacks, and learn which of its moves can be safely and effectively countered.
Sapscourge - Drops And Materials
Upon defeat, the Sapscourge will drop some of the following materials. These can be used in conjunction with Ragetail materials to craft theYoung Samurai armor set, as well as upgrade various other weapons.
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