Boss Guides · Mission: Careful What You Wish For

Rasho-gan

In the story mission Careful What You Wish For, Musashi battles Rasho-gan – Wish Warper(widely known in community guides as the Wish Whisperer). An erratic, multi-armed demonic sentinel, Rasho-gan punishes long-range standoff play with dragging phantom hands, but can be completely disarmed by methodically dismantling his tether and severing his limbs.

Updated September 8, 2026

Encounter overview & core mechanics

Rasho-gan's threat hinges on three interconnected mechanics:

• Lotus Tether: A thick cord of bound phantom hands linking Rasho-gan to the central lotus bloom. While intact, this enables arena-wide drag attacks whenever Musashi creates distance.
• Auxiliary Back Arms: An extra pair of limbs that cast projectile barrages in Phase 1 and execute command grabs in Phase 2. Can be severed via Break Issen.
• Scissor Blades: Below 30% health in Phase 2, his paired weapons split into massive mechanical shears, unlocking dangerous aerial dives and double spin charges.

Phase 1: Severing the lotus tether

At the start of the encounter, do not rush into a frontal melee exchange against Rasho-gan.

1. Provoke & kite: Hit Rasho-gan once and slowly backpedal while parrying his opening swings.
2. Stretch the cord: Draw him to the opposite end of the arena until the spectral hand tether lies taut across the stone pavers.
3. Sever the line: Sprint directly to the tether cord and deliver four melee strikes.
4. Trade if needed: Even if Rasho-gan lands a chip hit while you sever the line, eating a single Hozuki fruit or potion is well worth permanently removing his arena-wide drag command.

Phase 1: Boulder drop & back arm sever

Once the tether is severed, Rasho-gan attempts two primary offensive maneuvers:

1. The Oni Bow Boulder Counter

Periodically, spectral chains hoist a massive slab of temple masonry above the arena to hurl at Musashi. Do not waste stamina dodging; draw the Oni Bow and shoot the glowing red thread of hands holding the slab. The boulder drops straight onto Rasho-gan's head, inflicting massive stamina damage and knocking him flat for an extended punish window.

2. Severing the Auxiliary Arms

Rasho-gan features a distinct 180-degree flip overhand backswing. Strike right before his downward blade connects to land a clean Issen counter. When his stamina bar breaks, execute a Break Issen targeting his back node to permanently cut off his auxiliary arms, neutralizing his ranged projectile attacks.

Phase 2: Empowered grab & scissor shears

Depleting Rasho-gan's first life bar causes him to revive with full health, sprouting crimson phantom hands along his spine.

1. Countering the Empowered Grab

• In melee range: Press your evade button (B) right as the hands reach forward to trigger a Grab Reversal.
• At mid-range: Never dodge straight backward. His forward tracking will catch backward rolls. Always dodge laterally or diagonally forward around his flank.

2. Deflecting the Scissor Shears (Low HP)

Below 30% health, his blades transform into giant shears:

• Scissor Leap Slam: Leaps high above the arena. Execute a Deflect (Block + A) or aerial Issen right as his blades contact the ground.
• Double Aerial Spin Charge: Corkscrews toward Musashi like a buzzsaw. Parry the first pass, maintain guard as he rebounds off the scenery, and immediately parry the second rebound pass.

Quick reference counter sheet

Tips & common mistakes

• Do not ignore the tether: Playing passively at range without cutting the lotus cord results in endless unblockable floor drags. Sever it in the first 30 seconds.
• Do not try to block the boulder: Guarding the falling boulder causes immediate posture shatter and heavy damage. Always shoot the cord with the bow.
• Safe Deflect habit: If unsure of the scissor charge timing, hold Guard first, then tap A as the hit lands. A mistimed deflect still results in a safe block.

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