This is a story walkthrough for Phase 1: Searching for Freedom Walkthrough in Scarlet Nexus for the Xbox, Playstation, and PC. Here you'll find a guide on how to complete this area, story section, boss strategies, a list of enemies, and a list of items that can be found.

Phase 1 Maps

Mizuhagawa District Construction Site
Floor 1
Floor 2
Floor 3
Suoh City Ryujin Ward
Main Street
Kikuchiba Sub-Level Underground Facility
Floor 1
Floor 2
Floor 3
Kikuchiba Mid-Level Shopping District
Floor 1

Phase 1: Searching for Freedom Story Walkthrough

Mizuhagawa District

	Objectives
1	Open up the map and travel to Mizuhagawa District.
2	Enter the first area and clear out enemies using Electrokinesis.
3	Continue forward and defeat enemies in the next area. There is a shop and save point that you can use.
4	The next section has flying Plateau Pendu and one Wither Sabbat. After clearing this section, proceed to the elevator.
5	Clear the flying enemies and proceed to the stairs on the side of the floor. There is another item shop and save point before reaching the next area.
6	After dropping down to the next area, you will face the Dispen Perry Boss.
Boss Fight	Boss Battle: Dispen Perry

Suoh City Ryujin Ward

Kikuchiba

	Objectives
9	Proceed to the first area and clear enemies to reach the stairs. There is another set of enemies after going up. Defeat them with the help of duplication to break their shells.
10	After meeting Kagero, you will face the Brawn Yawn.
Boss Fight	Boss Battle: Brawn Yawn

Hideout

	Objectives
11	In the hideout, complete Yuito's and Kyoka's Standby phase bonding episodes to finish Phase 1.

Phase 1: Standby Phase Available Bonds

Standby Phase 1: Kyoka Eden Bond Episode

After watching the Randall Hideout cutscene, players will have the option to begin a bonding episode with Kyoka Eden in the Hideout.

This episode is available during Standby Phase 1 and can be initiated by talking to Kyoka.

Kyoka Eden Bond Episode 1

Standby Phase 1: Yuito Sumeragi Bond Episode

After watching the Randall Hideout cutscene, players will have the option to begin a bonding episode with Yuito Sumeragi.

This episode is available during Standby Phase 1 and can be accessed after investigating the table in the middle of the living room.

Yuito Sumeragi Bond Episode 1

Phase 1 Boss Fights

Major Other: Dispen Perry

The Dispen Perry is weak to lightning so use Electokinesis to damage it! You can also break its weakpoint using Psychokinesis, helping you deal more damage during the fight There are also Yellow Dumptrucks in the area that can deal heavy damage.

How to Beat Dispen Perry

Major Other: Brawn Yawn

The Brawn Yawn tends to hide underground and attack you by surprise. Use Invisibility to stay hidden and deal massive damage yourself!

How to Beat Brawn Yawn

List of Enemies Encountered

Mizuhagawa District

Enemies Encountered
Wither Sabbat	Scummy Pendu
Plateau Pendu

Kikuchiba

Enemies Encountered
Wither Sabbat	Scummy Pool
Vase Paws	Brawn Yawn
Kitchen Rummy

General Tips

Use Electrokinesis to Deal More Damage

Electrokinesis is strong against enemies in this phase, especially against the Dispen Perry boss. Be sure to use it to clear the tougher sections of the Phase!

Phase 1 Obtainable Items

Marked Items & Data Spot Locations

Mizuhagawa District
Construction Site Floor 1
Construction Site Floor 2
Construction Site Floor 3
Suoh City Ryujin Ward
Main Street
Kikuchiba
Sub-Level Underground Facility Floor 1
Sub-Level Underground Facility Floor 2
Sub-Level Underground Facility Floor 3
Mid-Level Shopping District Floor 1

Scarlet Nexus Related Guides

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Kasane Route Walkthrough

Kasane Story Guides