How to Defeat Jules Brunet (Foreign Swordsman) in Rise of the Ronin

Challenging bosses increase the popularity of action RPGs, and Team Ninja has carefully analyzed this mindset of the gamers while developing their latest RPG, Rise of the Ronin. The game takes players back to 19th-century Japan and allows them to experience the political anarchy of that time. The more one progresses through the game and completes missions, the players will eventually understand that boss fights are almost inevitable at the end of every mission. So, Jules Brunet encounter won’t surprise them anymore. 

From the beginning of the game, bosses are challenging. Starting from Matthew Perry to every other boss including Gonzo, will give you a hard time defeating them, especially if you are unaware of their move sets. So, if you have met Jules Brunet and struggling to take him down, this guide will give you all the necessary information about the boss and the fight.

Before progressing further and diving into the fighting process, let’s check the location of the boss and some vital information about him.

Jules Brunet Location in Rise of the Ronin- Where to Find

Jules is not a tough boss, but a strong ally. However, initially, you will encounter him as a boss and once you defeat him, he will become available for recruitment. Most importantly, this encounter is part of the main story; therefore, players can’t skip the fight. Initially, the boss will appear as a Foreign Swordsman during the Cultural Exchange mission. 

In this mission, players will set out on a journey where they have to assist Yukichi Fukuzawa to find the US Consul Harris. Jules is the bodyguard of Harris and players will meet him eventually as they try to access Harris. Precisely, while searching for Harris, players have to slay multiple enemies, and in this process, they will eventually hoop over a broken wall and find a big door. 

The door can’t be opened in a regular process, so, players need to dig a hole next to it and as you try to make your way forward, you will meet Jules blocking your path, and defeating him is the only way to remove the enemy and clear the way.

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There’s nothing to prepare much for the fight. The only thing players need to take care of is that they are not empty of Healing Potions. Like most other fights, this fight also requires them to parry and dodge attacks to break the shield of the boss. However, not all attacks can be avoided, a few of them will hit for sure and that’s when you need the healing items to regain your HP. So, fill your stock with them, and let’s go for the fight.

Tips and Tricks to Defeat Jules Brunet in Rise of the Ronin

If you have reached this part of the game where you have encountered Jules, you have faced multiple bosses already. Those encounters are enough to reveal that Jules won’t be an easy enemy, like his predecessors. Therefore, your strategy should be defensive. If you focus more on attacking the enemy without understanding his moves, the fight will end with your elimination. So, take some time and notice the attacks of the enemy.

In this fight, Jules will appear as a Foreign Swordsman. Therefore, the main attacks he will launch are mostly sword-based. So, it is suggested to keep a safe distance from the boss. The fight will start inside a hall with almost zero hiding spots. So, if you are planning to hide and avoid attacks, that’s not going to work. 

Now, players may wonder why they should hide when parrying helps them more. Well, Jules comes with a Sword and a Shield. However, that’s not the problem. The catch is the shield that Jules carries has a unique counterspark ability which makes parrying more challenging. In this scenario, players need to dodge or hide from the attacks and hiding is also not a convenient option.

Don’t get scared; instead, learn the moves of the boss. Fortunately, Jules has only a few moves that players need to watch out for. While most of his attacks are with a sword, a few Charged Attacks can be performed using his Shield. Most of these shield attacks are unblockable red attacks. So, players need to jump and dodge them.

Jules is not someone who can close the gap between you and him faster. Instead, if you go away from the boss, he will throw his shield towards you. If it hits, players will lose some health. So, try to parry the attack. Whether you parry or dodge, timing is vital. Even the slightest delay can drain a chunk of your health.

With the sword, the boss releases a series of attacks, and if players can block and parry them, the panic meter of the boss will fill up, making him vulnerable for a few seconds. This is your chance to land critical hits to deal as much damage as possible. As the fight progresses and the Foreign Swordsman has taken enough damage, he will initiate a new attack where he will make a long jump and slash from above. Again this is a red-glowing attack.

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At points, Jules will get weak and players need to wait for these opportunities to release their best attacks and abilities to deal damage. Based on the attacks of Jules, you can swap your fighting style. The entire time, players will see an arrow next to the boss’ healthbar. If the arrow glows blue, it means the combat style is effective against the boss. However, if it turns to red, players need to change their combat style to deal the maximum damage possible.

This is the most effective way to deal with Jules Brunet in Rise of the Ronin. The fight is tough and consumes some time, but don’t lose your patience. Stick to your defensive strategy and wait for the opportunities to attack the boss. Eventually, you will defeat him. Once Jules is defeated, he will join your team and will become your ally for the rest of the game.