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--- mgs2_boss_solidus [2021/02/24 07:58] – Added headers for Loops and Non-Loop strats PlatonicGuy
+++ mgs2_boss_solidus [2021/07/26 18:59] (current) – [Loop Type 2] Added example video, clarified steps PlatonicGuy
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   * Kicks deal 2 on Normal and below, 1 on Hard or higher.
   * Solidus's tentacle sweep deals 1 damage on all difficulties.
+**__Transition out of Phase 1:__**
+  * After the final hit of Phase 1, Solidus will attempt to be on the opposite side of the rooftop to the player to play a cutscene.
+  * To minimize his dash there, you want to move Raiden/Snake to the opposite side.
+  * In Boss Survival, the timer pauses during this segment, so no time is saved/lost. However, this is a timesave in Plant and Snake Tales.
+{{:mgs2_solidus_shortdash.jpg?nolink&750|}} <- Short Dash | Long Dash -> {{:mgs2_solidus_longdash.jpg?nolink&750|}}
+**__Transition into Phase 2:__**
+  * After the cutscene, Solidus will attempt to attack the player, but will first dash around a few times.
+  * The amount of dashes is random, however there are a few positions to stand that is more likely than not to cause to dash only once.
+  * Whichever position you choose should also depend on where Solidus is as he transitions out of Phase 1 to maximize the time saved.
+{{:mgs2:mgs2_solidus_position1.jpg?nolink&750|}} <- Position #1 | Position #2 -> {{:mgs2:mgs2_solidus_position2.jpg?nolink&750|}}
 ======Non-Loop======
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 This loop is ideal for Easy, Normal, and Hard. This can be done with both the lethal and non-lethal HF Blade.
-Swipe Solidus twice on his good eye to have him block it. He will try to retialiate by kicking, but swipe him twice on his bad eye before he gets a chance. After that, go back to his good eye and have him block your swipes again to reset the loop. Rinse and repeat until each phase is over.
+  - Swipe Solidus twice on his good eye to have him block it.
+  - He will try to retialiate by kicking, but swipe him twice on his bad eye before he gets a chance to attack.
+  - Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the phase is over.
+  - For the final set of hits in Phase 1, do a third hit with the blade.
+    - If using the Lethal H.F Blade, stabbing instead of swiping for the third hit is slightly faster.
 ===Easy (Lethal Blade)===
   * Phase 1: 7 sets of 2 swipes, 1 set of 3 swipes
   * Phase 2: 6 sets of 2 swipes
   * Total = 29 swipes overall
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 ===Normal [Substance] (Non-Lethal Blade)===
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   * Phase 2: 6 sets of 2 swipes
   * Total = 33 swipes overall
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 ===Normal [Sons of Liberty] (Non-Lethal Blade)===
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   * Phase 2: 11 sets of 2 swipes
   * Total = 47 swipes overall
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 =====Loop Type 2=====
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 This loop is ideal for Extreme and European Extreme. This is a non-lethal strategy as it requires punches.
-Swipe Solidus twice on his good eye to have him block it. He will try to retialiate by kicking, but punch him three times (punch twice, wait a moment, punch again) on his bad eye before he gets a chance. After that, go back to his good eye and have him block your swipes again to reset the loop. Rinse and repeat until each phase is over. Avoid accidentally kicking when punching three times.
+  - Swipe Solidus twice on his good eye to have him block it.
+  - He will try to retialiate by kicking, but punch him three times (punch twice, wait a moment, punch again) on his bad eye before he gets a chance.
+  - Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the phase is over.
+  - For the final set of hits in Phase 1, do one of the following:
+    * Two consecutive double punches.
+    * One double punch followed by a swipe of the non-lethal blade.
-===Extreme/European Extreme===
+  * Avoid accidentally kicking when punching three times.
+===Extreme/European Extreme:===
   * Phase 1: 15 sets of 3 punches, 1 set of 4 punches
   * Phase 2: 14 sets of 3 punches, 1 set of 4 punches
   * Total = 96 punches overall
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 =====Loop Type 3=====