This guide will show you how to beat LD-002S Scervo (Pirate Boss), an enemy in the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn where to find LD-002S Scervo, drops for beating it, as well as strategy for beating it.

LD-002S Scervo (Pirate Boss) Basic Information

LD-002S Scervo
Titles	LD-002S
Locations	Sandship
Rewards	None

How to Beat LD-002S Scervo (Pirate Boss)

Strategy

LD-002S Scervo is a robotic pirate enemy that wields an electric sword and a hook. The player Battle LD-002S Scervo in Sandship, and your goal is to walk it off the plank.

Beat it with a Thrust Attack

LD-002S Scervo will defend against your horizontal and vertical slashes so players should attack with a thrust attack. Continue to thrust attack and push LD-002S Scervo off the plank. With the right timing, jump attacks are also effective.

Landing an attack has a chance to stagger(put the enemy on its back foot) LD-002S Scervo which leaves it open to more attacks.

Shield Bash the Counter Attacks

When LD-002S Scervo starts to counter attack, time a Shield Bash and parry the attack. When done correctly, this will stagger LD-002S Scervo and leave it open for you to attack.

Attack patterns and Shield Bash timing changes

There are 3 phases to the LD-002S Scervo fight and each phase has different attack patterns and Shield Bash timing. Just before LD-002S Scervo attacks, it will stutter which should be your cue to get ready and Shield Bash.

Do not use an Iron Shield

LD-002S Scervo attacks with electricity. The Iron Shield is weak against electricity so even if players block or Shield Bash an attack they will still take damage.

Attacks

Effective Weapons and Attacks

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