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How to Beat Gunkin Perry: Boss Fight Guide

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Scarlet Nexus - How to Beat Gunkin Perry
This is a guide to Gunkin Perry, a boss in Scarlet Nexus for the Playstation, XBOX, and Steam. Read on to learn how to beat Gunkin Perry, Gunkin Perry's strengths and weaknesses, and the best SAS to use against this boss!

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Gunkin Perry Stats and Information

Gunkin Perry Stats

Scarlet Nexus - Gunkin Perry Boss Fight
Gunkin Perry
Level 5
Weaknesses Pyrokinesis
Phase Demo Edition: Yuito Route
Phase 1: Trusting the Path to the Future

Attack Patterns and Weaknesses

Belly Flop

Gunkin Perry Belly Flop

The Belly Flop is its leaping attack. Gunkin Perry has a jumping ability that allows it to come crashing down on its belly. You can avoid this attack by simply remaining mobile or by executing Perfect Dodge.

Oil Cannon

Gunkin Perry Oil Cannon

At a distance, it will also use the Oil Cannon on its back to inflict the Oil Status Ailment on you. It is imperative that you avoid such hits, as being inflicted with this Status Ailment hinders you from dashing or dodging.

Weaknesses

You can use Pyrokinesis after dumping oil on Gunkin Perry. You can turn it into a huge fireball after dumping oil on it via the hanging oil rigs.

How to Beat Gunkin Perry

Tips & Strategies
Check IconUse L2 to Drop Special Objects on Gunkin Perry
Check IconUse Pyrokinesis After Dumping Oil on It

Use L2 to Drop Special Objects on Gunkin Perry

L2 on Gunkin Perry

Charge up your Psychokinesis bar and lead Gunkin Perry under the Special Objects hanging above and press L2 to drop them on Gunkin Perry. Doing so will deal a huge amount of damage to the enemy.

Use Pyrokinesis After Dumping Oil on It

Use Pyrokinesis on Gunkin Perry

You can use Pyrokinesis after dumping oil on Gunkin Perry. You can turn it into a huge fireball after dumping oil on it via the hanging oil rigs.

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