Sifu, developed by Sloclap Studios, demonstrates its unique approach to gameplay and boss encounters. Before the release, gamers speculated what Sloclap would have in store with the narrative portion of the game. Now it is clear that the key to a successful playthrough might actually mean sparing the bosses within the world of Sifu. This is the guide for those who want to know how to spare bosses or trigger an alternate ending in Sifu.
Without any multiplayer plans for Sifu on the horizon, players have the time to enjoy the title's story content. In Sifu, there are five main bosses that players will have to defeat in order to reach the end of the game. But there is more than one way to beat the bosses, and sparing them can pave the way for a unique endgame experience.
How to Spare Bosses in Sifu
The key to sparing bosses is Sifu is to work on getting perfect parries. While some players have already done this by beating Sifu without taking damage, the vast majority of gamers will need time to negotiate this difficult challenge.
When facing bosses, players will need to get them into the second damage phase and then break their Structure twice. After the first break, players can't attack for a bit; otherwise, the bosses will be lethally defeated. After the second Structure is broken, players will be able to move close to enemies and choose a dialogue option that allows them to be spared.
The reason this is so difficult is that players will have to make sure they don't lower the bosses' health enough that they'll be killed. One strong attack, and the alternative ending is ruined. That's why parrying is essential. Players can use parrying skills to get the bosses to submit. Once players spare the final boss, an alternative cutscene will begin, and players will get a trophy in Sifu called "Legendary Talismans of Wuxing."
And that's all it takes to spare the bosses in Sifu. It's much easier said than done, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Dedicated fans can have a fun time working their way through the title in an attempt to reach the rarer ending. And, considering that is doesn't take too long to beat Sifu's story, gamers will also have the opportunity to continue replaying the game until they have completed all the challenges that Sifu has to offer. And just as with any game, that's sure to take a while.
Sifu is available now on PS4, PS5, and PC.
