Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - 14 Helpful Gameplay Secrets You Didn't Know
11. A VERY Specific Juzou Boss Tip
Juzou is one of the earliest roadblocks of sheer skill in the early-game, but I have found something of an exploit.
So, y'know the helper character that volunteers to charge into battle alongside you as you approach the fight? He'll activate even if you charge ahead, likely getting killed halfway through the bout and leaving you to fight ol' Juzzy yourself. However, if you talk to him and cancel out the dialogue by hitting pause, it'll end his speech and leave him standing there, unactivated.
From here, go trigger the fight, clear out the guards and only when Juzou is the one left standing, come back and talk to this character again.
Button through the dialogue using X/A and the pair of you can take Juzou on together. He'll be unable to focus on the two of you, and the whole bout is MUCH easier.