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At some point, you have to defeat the Juggernaut in Stellar Blade to progress through the story. While everyone might not be a speedrun enthusiast, many would initially struggle against this tanky mid-game boss. Shift Up's latest title has set the community alight, and there are many boss fights you will encounter in this game that will test your parrying prowess.
This guide will explain how you will be able to tackle this rather ugly behemoth in Stellar Blade and come out victorious easily in this nuanced boss fight.
Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions.
Juggernaut's attacks in Stellar Blade
The Juggernaut is an ugly gigantic boss, with tentacles growing from his head. His face is adorned in a metallic-golden mask, which adds to his eerie nature. Wielding a giant sledgehammer, the Juggernaut's stature and attacks are very similar to that of Reinhardt from Overwatch.
To defeat the Juggernaut in Stellar Blade, you need to understand its attacks first. This hulking opponent is a heavy attacker and usually prefers close-quarters combat, where he swings his giant sledgehammer for destructive combos. The boss also can also grab and fling you from side to side, before slamming you into the ground like a mere insect.
How to easily defeat the Juggernaut in Stellar Blade?
To defeat the Juggernaut in Stellar Blade, we recommend a build focused on Beta Energy and Burst Energy, so that you can spam your burst at every opportunity. Choose an exospine accordingly to complement these stats. This is going to be a crucial aspect of defeating the Juggernaut in Stellar Blade.
Here are the steps to defeating this vile boss in Stellar Blade:
Step 1: Dodge and parry
It's a no-brainer, but you need to be adept at blocking and dodging attacks by now in the game. The Juggernaut likes to hit up close and personal, so you can easily dodge or parry him to hit with your own combos. If you get your timing right, you will be able to launch devastating counter-attacks.
The Juggernaut also has one attack where he strikes the ground with his hammer and it causes a linear shockwave on the ground in your direction. Dodge this attack as it will do serious damage if you are hit by it.
Step 2: Use combos
Use your combos as much as you can in this fight against the Juggernaut. This will not only do significant damage but also build up your Burst and Beta so that you can spam those abilities. A successful combo will knock back the behemoth, allowing you to get in some quick attacks.
Although the Juggernaut seems huge and tanky, he is by no means a slow opponent. Do not go for combos that are longer than four hits, as you will be interrupted and damaged by the Juggernaut.
If you have guns unlocked, use them in between combos or when you are at a distance to quickly peel away at the Juggernaut's health.
Step 3: Spam beta and burst
The most important aspect of this fight is to keep utilizing your beta and burst abilities as much as you possibly can to easily defeat the Juggernaut in Stellar Blade.
Keep repeating all the above steps and eventually, when this hulking enemy is at very low health, you will see a prompt where EVE will grab the giant hammer from the boss and smash its face with it, finally ending the battle and defeating the Juggernaut in Stellar Blade.
Rewards and drops for defeating the Juggernaut in Stellar Blade
After you defeat the Juggernaut in Stellar Blade, the boss will give you an impressive amount of loot. These include:
- Extreme Polymer Material
- Extreme Nano Element
- Crit Boost Gear
- Weapon Core
- Beta Enhancement Gear
There will also be some chests scattered around the boss arena that you can breach for some additional loot.
Defeating bosses like Raven in Stellar Blade needs split-second precision and the ability to recognize and defend against a large number of multi-hitting combo strikes. Some of this will require memorization and constant practice. If you fail in your first few attempts, keep trying and you will eventually be able to beat this boss and claim sweet rewards.
For more content on Stellar Blade, check out the following:
- All Eve outfits and how to unlock them
- How to claim Stargazer suit
- How to defeat Tachy
- All difficulty options explored
- How to unlock new hairstyles for Eve
