Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Owl Boss Fight

The Old Man Who Wouldn't Stay Down: My Absurd Relationship with Owl in Sekiro

Okay, let's be real. We've all got that one video game boss that makes us question our life choices. For me, in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, that boss was Owl. Not just once, mind you, but twice! And both times felt like battling a grumpy grandpa who'd raided the local pharmacy for performance-enhancing drugs.

The first encounter, atop Ashina Castle? Brutal. I was dodging shurikens like a caffeinated squirrel while trying to figure out his patterns. He was fast, relentless, and had a knack for throwing down smoke bombs just when I thought I had him cornered.

Dad Jokes and Deathblows

But here's the thing. As frustrating as he was, Owl was… sort of endearing? He's this old, grizzled shinobi, barking orders at you mid-fight. Like a dad telling you how to properly mow the lawn... while simultaneously trying to stab you in the back.

His taunts were particularly hilarious. Something about "hesitation is defeat" or some other sage wisdom he probably learned from a motivational poster. The irony was, I *was* hesitating, mostly because I was terrified!

Every death felt like a personal insult, a disappointed sigh from a disapproving father figure. Maybe that's why I kept coming back. I didn't just want to beat him; I wanted to make him *proud*. (Don't judge me!)

Then came Hirata Estate, and Owl (Father). Oh boy. He got a makeover, traded his smoke bombs for firecrackers, and cranked up the intensity to eleven. This was like facing Owl after he'd gone through a mid-life crisis and decided to become a rockstar.

The Burning Estate and the Burning Desire to Win

The fiery arena was dramatic, sure, but it was also kind of… cozy? Okay, maybe "cozy" isn't the right word when you're being chased by a flaming sword. But the orange glow against the night sky was almost picturesque.

His new moves were even more outrageous. He'd teleport, summon illusions, and generally make my life a living, fiery hell. I started wondering if FromSoftware had a vendetta against me personally.

But something funny happened. The more I fought him, the more I started to… understand him? It wasn't just about memorizing patterns anymore. I was anticipating his moves, reacting instinctively. I was becoming a shinobi! Well, a slightly singed shinobi, at least.

I remember the moment I finally beat Owl (Father). It wasn't a triumphant roar or a fist-pumping celebration. It was more like a sigh of relief, a quiet sense of accomplishment. Like finally passing that impossible exam you'd been dreading for months.

More Than Just a Boss Fight

Looking back, the Owl fights weren't just about dodging and parrying. They were about perseverance, about learning from failure, and about facing your grumpy father figure issues head-on. (Okay, maybe that last one's just me.)

So, if you're struggling with Owl, or any other seemingly impossible boss, remember this: even the toughest opponents can be overcome with patience, a little humor, and maybe a whole lot of resurrections. And who knows, you might even start to appreciate that grumpy old man (or rockstar dad) trying to kick your butt.

Just don't tell him I said that. He'd probably try to kill me again.