Deepwoken: How to Beat Shogun & All Etris Flask Locations

Deepwoken on Roblox has the new Vow of Iron mode – essentially hardcore difficulty that veterans will like. This mode features its own unique bosses – with the Shogun being one of them. In this guide, we’ll give you tips to beat the boss alongside a breakdown of the moves. Additionally, we’ll also look at where you can find Etris Flasks to increase your survivability when playing the mode. Without further delay, let’s get into it!

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How to Beat Shogun & All Etris Flask Locations

Shogun of the Prophet’s Guard is a boss exclusive to the Vow of Iron game mode. He is quite unpredictable since he has no set pattern and will mix his moves around. The moves themselves do have patterns that you can deal with.

Additionally, he also has a very large hitbox which means that you will need to engage closely with him. He’s one of the bosses that you can use to get the drifter memento.

There are Etris Flasks that you can get throughout your run at different locations. We’ll look at these locations at the end too so you can increase your survivability.

Shogun Location

The Shogun boss can be found at the Deep Thresher Nest or Viridian Sanctuary. There is a white portal that you can use to access the Dungeon.

Shogun Moveset

We’ll take a look at all the moves that the Shogun will use and how you can deal with each one:

Serpent-Slaying Sweep

The Shogun crouches low for a leftward slash, chains into a red-highlighted slash, then unleashes two ultra-fast spinning slashes (both parryable), with a tiny delay between the final pair.

Counter: Parry > Dodge > Parry > Parry > Attack

Here is a video showing how you can counter the Serpent Slaying Sweep move of the Shogun boss.

Severing Flourish

The Shogun red-highlights, spins into two unparryable devastating slashes (first one heavily delayed). You will need to roll-cancel to fully evade it.

Counter: Dodge > Dodge

Here is a video showing how you can counter the Severing Flourish move of the Shogun boss.

Crush & Rend

The Shogun lunges forward with a kicking dash that kicks up dust (partially hiding them), then brings down a heavy overhead swing.

Counter: Parry > Attack > Parry > Attack > Parry

Here is a video showing how you can counter the Crush & Rend move of the Shogun boss.

Shogun’s Brutality

The Shogun white-highlights a brisk stomp (must jump!), chains two blistering parryable slashes, then spins into a white-highlighted leg slash (jump again). Jump when the highlight is white.

Counter: Jump > Parry > Parry > Jump > Attack

Here is a video showing how you can counter the Shogun’s Brutality move of the Shogun boss.

Mortal Draw: Kiztatziki Dance

The Shogun roars before unleashing a savage combo. This move only comes when the Shogun is at 50% health or below.

Counter: Bait this move out and simply run away. It is too difficult to deal with.

Here is a video showing how you can counter the Mortal Draw move of the Shogun boss.

Boss Tips

Here are some tips that we recommend using when dealing with the Shogun:

Purple highlights mean you can crouch or block
Green highlights mean parry only
White highlights mean jump only
Using ranged attacks is not recommended as they only work when he is in mid animation
The Shogun chains his moves constantly with minimum delay, so be active.

Etris Flask Locations

There are four Etris Flask locations that we currently know of in Deepwoken. Etris Flasks can be purchased for 250 Notes. Here are the locations:

Location #1: Viridian Sanctuary Ruins

Next to some boxes near a fallen cart.

Viridian Sanctuary Ruins Etris Flask Deepwoken

Location #2: Red Lotus Keep

On a stall near an NPC in the Red Lotus Keep courtyard.

Location #3: The Indigo Citadal

Behind a meditating NPC at the back of the shrine.

The Indigo Citadel Etris Flask Deepwoken

Location #4: The Sable Estate

On a cart right next to a NPC.

Wrap Up

That’s everything you need to know about beating the Shogun boss and getting the Etris Flasks in Deepwoken. He is quite a tough boss that could require you several attempts – since the patterns of moves change around so much. But keep the counters of each move in mind and you should be able to get into the rhythm. Be sure to get the Etris Flasks as well since they will help you heal during your run. There might be even more locations where you can find them – that might get revealed with time.