Parents Boss — Strategy & Walkthrough

Quick Strategy Summary

Pre-Fight Preparation

Recommended Loadout

• Healing Items: Red Capsules (if not going for specific endings) or alternative healing items
• Omamori: Equip protective charms for damage reduction
• Panic Recovery: Items to manage fear/panic status effects
• Throwable Items: Useful for safe damage and interrupting attacks
• Melee Weapon: Your best available weapon, fully upgraded if possible

Pre-Fight Checklist

• Save your game before entering the boss room
• Ensure full health and low panic meter
• Check inventory for healing and utility items
• Review your equipped Omamori and their effects

Boss Fight Strategy

Phase 1: Target the Father

• Priority Target: Focus exclusively on the Father
• Positioning: Try to keep both enemies in view while attacking the Father
• Avoid the Mother: Only defend against her attacks, don't waste time attacking her
• Use Hit-and-Run: Attack the Father when safe, retreat when overwhelmed

Father's Attack Patterns

• Heavy Swings: Telegraphed attacks with long recovery - perfect punish windows
• Grab Attempts: Step back when he reaches forward
• Charge Attack: He may rush forward - sidestep and counterattack
• Recovery Windows: After heavy attacks, get 2-3 hits in before retreating

Mother's Attack Patterns

• Quick Swipes: Faster attacks but less damage than Father's
• Defensive Role: Often tries to protect the Father
• Distraction Tactics: May try to flank while you focus on Father
• Ignore Strategy: Only dodge her attacks, don't engage offensively

Combat Tips

Safe Attack Windows

• After Father's Heavy Attacks: 2-3 second window for counterattacks
• When Mother is Distant: Take advantage when she's not in range
• Corner Separation: Try to separate them using the room's layout
• Throwable Interrupts: Use items to interrupt Father's attacks safely

Defensive Strategies

• Perfect Dodges: Time dodges perfectly for brief invincibility windows
• Spatial Awareness: Always know where both enemies are positioned
• Wall Management: Don't get cornered - keep escape routes open
• Panic Control: Use recovery items if panic meter gets too high

Difficulty-Specific Tips

Story Mode

• Enemies deal less damage and move slightly slower
• More forgiving timing on dodges and counterattacks
• Focus on learning attack patterns without time pressure

Hard Mode

• Increased damage output from both enemies
• Faster attack speeds and smaller recovery windows
• More precise timing required for safe punishes

Lost in the Fog

• Maximum difficulty with aggressive AI behavior
• Very small recovery windows - be extremely selective with attacks
• Consider using throwable items more frequently for safe damage
• Perfect timing essential for survival

Trophy Information

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Getting Overwhelmed

• Take Breaks: Create distance when both enemies are aggressive
• Use Items: Don't save healing items - use them when needed
• Patience: Wait for clear openings rather than forcing attacks

Low Damage Output

• Weapon Upgrades: Ensure your weapon is upgraded as much as possible
• Proper Timing: Attack during recovery windows for maximum damage
• Combo Attacks: Learn your weapon's combo system for higher DPS

Running Out of Items

• Conservative Use: Only heal when health is critically low
• Perfect Dodging: Avoid damage instead of healing it
• Exploration: Make sure you collected all available items before the fight