2011-03-31, 11:49 AM
Aim for his face or legs.
Face
Gauntlet / Shield thing
Scale
Those are breakable. Fighting him is a bit rough, and his "Corrosive" form is a lot stronger, which you won't get to until later on in the game. I basically solo'd against Corrosive Hannibal last night, because a certain character wasn't being very helpful . . . He ate up all of my potions. I only had O-Vials, Health Boosters, and Stamina Boosters left whenever I was done. I don't use traps or stun grenades either, unless I'm up against a really big monster . . .
If you want a tip, here's what I do, even though I use a Longsword. You can do this better if you have step-cancel guard. Basically, whenever he's on ground and NOT attacking (roaring animation, etc), go towards him, do about 4 slashes if you're using a short-sword , OR 2 slashes if you're using long-sword. Then immediately shield, because he can either pull out a javelin, OR he'll just try to claw you.
Whenever he does a really long roaring animation, he's going to "float up", that's when you can either:
a) Slash 2-3 times, and then do a quick devour -> Shield
b) Slash 4-5 times -> Shield
He's completely vulnerable before he floats, and when he does, he shoots those flaming tornados at you. DO. NOT. ATTACK. OR. ROLL. Just stay stationary and shield. Count from 1 to 3 seconds, and the animation should be done, rush back in at him, and I think he should do another roaring animation. At this point, charge for a full-burst, then immediately BLOCK.
Rinse and repeat.
I'm more close-range, personally. But I know people that prefers long-range more. I do use guns, but only if I have OP. Most of the time, I'm slashing his face.
Face
Gauntlet / Shield thing
Scale
Those are breakable. Fighting him is a bit rough, and his "Corrosive" form is a lot stronger, which you won't get to until later on in the game. I basically solo'd against Corrosive Hannibal last night, because a certain character wasn't being very helpful . . . He ate up all of my potions. I only had O-Vials, Health Boosters, and Stamina Boosters left whenever I was done. I don't use traps or stun grenades either, unless I'm up against a really big monster . . .
If you want a tip, here's what I do, even though I use a Longsword. You can do this better if you have step-cancel guard. Basically, whenever he's on ground and NOT attacking (roaring animation, etc), go towards him, do about 4 slashes if you're using a short-sword , OR 2 slashes if you're using long-sword. Then immediately shield, because he can either pull out a javelin, OR he'll just try to claw you.
Whenever he does a really long roaring animation, he's going to "float up", that's when you can either:
a) Slash 2-3 times, and then do a quick devour -> Shield
b) Slash 4-5 times -> Shield
He's completely vulnerable before he floats, and when he does, he shoots those flaming tornados at you. DO. NOT. ATTACK. OR. ROLL. Just stay stationary and shield. Count from 1 to 3 seconds, and the animation should be done, rush back in at him, and I think he should do another roaring animation. At this point, charge for a full-burst, then immediately BLOCK.
Rinse and repeat.
I'm more close-range, personally. But I know people that prefers long-range more. I do use guns, but only if I have OP. Most of the time, I'm slashing his face.