How to Defeat Rekka in Hi-Fi Rush

Once QA-1MIL has been defeated in Hi-Fi Rush, next up is Rekka, the second major boss Chai must confront. With the groovy beats and flashy visuals that are packed into every moment of this boss battle, it is easy to get lost in the music, causing combatants to struggle with the fight’s mechanics in Hi-Fi Rush. Accordingly, if players want to achieve and defeat Rekka, they will need to know how to deal with her different movesets during the stages of the boss battle. Of course, deep memorization of her every attack is not necessary, but knowing how to react to particular moves is essential for survival.

Defeating Rekka in Hi-Fi Rush

To defeat Rekka in Hi-Fi Rush, players must keep a close on visual indicators that display her next attack. Furthermore, the beat of the music can also dictate the timing of her strikes, making it easier for players to know when to dodge. Therefore, wearing headphones or a headset might help with this boss battle.

How to Defeat QA-1MIL in Hi-Fi Rush

Here is an index of moves that players can expect during the boss battles with Rekka in Hi-Fi Rush by Tango Gameworks:

Phase	Attack	Strategy
1	Triple Dash	Mechanic: A red arc appears in front of Rekka before she dashes three times at Chai with a brief delay between each dash. Strategy: Sidestep from the direction of which the red arcs are facing.
	Triple-Charge Dash	Mechanic: Instead of dashing three times, Rekka will charge up a single dash in tune with the beat. Strategy: Sidestep after the third charge indication.
	Coiled Swing	Mechanic: Rekka will coil back her leg before kicking, striking those within a close range to her. Strategy: Create distance while she is winding up the kick.
	Ground Slam	Mechanic: An expanding red circle will appear beneath Rekka before she slams down, dealing AoE damage. Strategy: Create distance from her as the circle gets larger.
2	Electrical Slam	Mechanic: This move is similar to Ground Slam, except Rekka zaps the floor and the area around her. Strategy: Jump away to avoid getting electrocuted.
2	Charge Coiled Swing	Mechanic: This move is the same as Coiled Swing, except it takes longer to perform and is charged with electricity.
3	Pipe Fling	Mechanic: Rekka will hurl broken pipes at Chai in a straight line. Strategy: Step away from the line of the incoming projectile.
	Grab n’ Smash	Mechanic: Based on gameplay by YouTuber Levas, Rekka will wind back before attempting to to grab Chai in this cinematic attack. Strategy: Time a dodge right before she can grab Chai.
	Triple Pipe Wack	Mechanic: Rekka will slam down with two Pipes three times before hurling them away. Strategy: Dodge three times before backing away to watch for the trajectory of the spinning pipes.
4	Spin to Win	Mechanic: Rekka uses two pipes to become a grounded spinning propeller that pursues Chai. She will hurl them away once the spinning is over. Strategy: Players must run for their lives.