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Ko-Shi is a boss unit in NieR:Automata.

Description[]


A multi-legged, Goliath-class machine lifeform. This unit is equipped with two massive blades for close-combat encounters, while its black body is covered in mysterious white symbols.


Gameplay[]

Attacks
Stage 1
  • Basic blade attacks enhanced with high powered lasers.
  • Energy wave attacks.
  • A Linked-sphere Type: Gun-equipped machine (which can be destroyed), attached to the unit fires basic energy projectiles.
Stage 2
  • Basic blade attacks enhanced with high powered lasers.
  • Energy wave attacks.
  • Multiple Linked-sphere Type: Gun-equipped machines (which can be destroyed), attached to the unit fire basic energy projectiles as well as perform quick melee attacks.
Stage 3
  • Powerful blade attacks enhanced with high powered lasers.
  • Energy wave attacks.
  • Multiple Linked-sphere Type: Gun-equipped machines (which can be destroyed), attached to the unit fire a vast array of energy projectiles as well as perform quick melee attacks in unison.

Notes[]

  • This unit is encountered during 17-07.
  • A high-powered variant of the previous multi-legged machine So-Shi.
  • The player's perspective will constantly from A2 to 9S as he takes on his own Goliath-class enemy.
  • Ko-Shi will unleash new attacks once a health threshold is met. This will happen several times throughout the fight.
  • Throughout the encounter, many other units such as the Multi-leg Medium Model: Long-range will also try to kill the player.

Trivia[]

  • Its name is the Japanese reading of Confucius (孔子).

Gallery[]

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