How To Fight Owl In Hirata Estate

Owl (Father): My Unpopular Strategy Guide

Let's talk about Owl (Father). Yes, the guy in Hirata Estate. Some players find him hard. I... well, I have *opinions*.

Okay, unpopular opinion time. Stop trying to be fancy. Stop with the complicated parry timings. This is not a ballet; it's a brawl.

Phase One: Embrace the Aggression

My advice? Get in his face. Seriously. Most people try to play it safe. Don't. It's a trap!

Stick to him like glue. Learn his attack patterns. He telegraphs them like a mime on amphetamines.

Dodge into his attacks, not away. Especially that big sweeping one. It's practically a free opening.

The firecrackers? Overrated. Sure, they work. But they make the fight boring, right? Just get close.

Don’t let him breathe. You're a ninja, not a chess player. This isn’t some strategic dance. You are here to win!

Phase Two: The Smoke and Mirrors… Literally

Okay, phase two. He throws some smoke bombs. Annoying, right? Everyone complains about the smoke.

But honestly? He becomes predictable. He always does the same thing after throwing smoke. Exploit it.

He usually does a jump attack after the smoke clears. Learn the timing. Parry it. Get a hit in. Repeat.

Or, here’s a crazy thought… just run! Seriously, sprint around like a headless chicken. He can’t hit what he can't see.

And about the poison? It's inconvenient, sure. But not a game changer. A quick antidote and you are ready to go.

Exploiting the AI (Don't Tell Anyone)

Okay, this is the part they don't want you to know. *Owl (Father)* isn't that smart. He falls for the same tricks. Every. Single. Time.

The Mikiri Counter? Essential. He loves thrust attacks. It’s like he *wants* to be countered.

Jump away. Wait for him to do a thrust attack. Mikiri Counter. Rinse and repeat.

Also, don't forget about using some Combat Arts to mix up your attacks and be more unpredictable.

Final Thoughts: It's All About Mindset

Look, I get it. He's a tough boss. But he's not unbeatable. Just go in aggressive.

Forget what the guides tell you. Find what works for *you*. If spamming works, then spam!

Most importantly, don't give up. You'll beat him eventually. And when you do, it will be so satisfying.

So, go out there, Sekiro. Show Owl (Father) who's boss. And remember, sometimes the best strategy is just to hit him really, really hard.

Now go and conquer Hirata Estate!