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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…

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Rekka Boss Encounter in Hi-Fi Rush
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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

Rekka Boss Battle 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.

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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.
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.

Hi-Fi Rush is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

Source: YouTube/Levas

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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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