Joan (Trial of Courage) tactics

Equip Infernal Pyre and enter the Trial of Courage. Defeat Joan in the rematch, then ring the verification bell to obtain the virtue of courage.

Watch the wind-up first, then choose your response; the steps below are not a fixed attack sequence.

Detailed steps

  1. Have Infernal Pyre equipped in the Hall of Four Virtues, enter the Trial of Courage, and reach the rematch trigger area.

    Joan (Trial of Courage) tactics
  2. Rematch combat: Spins and pursuit slashes

    Attacks: A spinning opener, an added mid-range slash, and a long-range pursuit slash; circling behind her may still trigger a turning slash.

    How to dodge: Leave close range when the spin starts and keep moving until the pursuit slashes end; do not judge safety by the pause after the first slash in the initial fight.

    When to counter: Attack briefly only after the final pursuit slash ends, then immediately pull away to handle a new spin.

  3. Flame and empowerment cycle: Twin waves strike forward and backward simultaneously

    Attacks: Retains the jump slam, fireballs, fire pillars, and empowered low attacks. The twin waves cover both the front and rear of her body simultaneously, not one side and then the other.

    How to dodge: First move away from the jump-slam landing point and fire pillars. Move away from her body while the twin waves charge. Do not merely circle behind her, and do not wait for a supposed first wave to end before turning back to rush an attack.

    When to counter: Attack briefly or replenish supplies only after confirming this round of bidirectional attacks has finished and the path through the flames is open. Retreat immediately when you see a spin or pursuit slash starting.

  4. After defeating Joan in the rematch, follow the trial path to the endpoint and strike the courage verification bell. Return to the Hall of Four Virtues only after confirming you obtained the virtue of Courage.

  5. Check that you have obtained all four virtues; only then does the entrance to Doppelganger open.

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