Ronin Boss Changes: Two Phases After Showstopper
The Showstopper update changes both phases of Ronin rather than merely adding a new implant set. The first phase receives stronger melee behavior and
FAQ
What changes in the first phase?
What changes in the second phase?
What changes in the first phase?
The developer says melee attacks are rebalanced and Ronin’s dodge and parry chances improved. A sequence that repeatedly connected in an old recording may no longer produce the same result. Watch his response rather than assuming every previous opening remains guaranteed.
What changes in the second phase?
The official note adds new distant attacks and mentions broader fixes to the fight. Distance alone is therefore not a documented guarantee of safety. The announcement does not list every projectile, timing window or exact health threshold.
How should an older walkthrough be used?
Use it to recognize the encounter structure, then compare its version with the Showstopper changes. A complete current route still needs gameplay verification; the patch does not justify inventing a universal no-damage strategy.
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