GUIDE / PROLOGUE BOSS
The Hunt cart boss guide
The first fight against The Hunt takes place on a moving cart in the prologue. Defend his sickle swings, watch the color of his incoming attacks, and counter when he comes aboard. This is a separate encounter from his later rematch.
The cart encounter
Community-reportedAfter the opening duel and chase, The Hunt attacks from horseback and the cart. Follow the tutorial prompts displayed during the chase; they introduce the actions used in this fight.
Block ordinary swings and read the flash
Community-reportedAll Things How’s PC walkthrough describes blocking the sickle swings, parrying the blue-flash leap and dodging red-flash attacks. It lists right mouse for block/parry and left Shift for dodge on default PC controls; use the prompts in your own setup if you have changed bindings.
When he lands on the cart, use a short Sha-Chi combo if you have an opening. Avoid holding guard continuously because blocking consumes Sha-Chi.
Know when the encounter ends
Community-reportedThe reported cart encounter ends in a scripted scene rather than a conventional final blow. After the scene, Soul reaches Weeping Creek Valley and the objective is to follow the path upstream. The Hunt returns later at the Great Waterfall; do not confuse the two fights.
Sources and how this guide was made
Updated: 2026-10-29. Checked: 2026-10-29. This guide uses official information and attributed reporting; Kingy has not play-tested these instructions. Each section links to its evidence.
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