Easy Method 1. Like virtually every other opponent in Arcade Mode, the Apprentice is very susceptible to throws. Just block a combo string, then throw him. Every now and then he'll actually escape one, and he might even spend a full round getting out of all throws, but if you keep at it you can take him down.
Easy Method 2. Pick Astaroth. If the Apprentice is nearby, use 1A. If you have some distance or he's on the ground use 1[A],A. The AI doesn't know how to deal with this combo, so you can repeat it until he dies.
Advanced Method 1. Get up to the Apprentice, hold down the guard button, and then just watch what he does for a couple rounds. Watch how he attacks, where he attacks, and the patterns he uses. You'll notice the AI only brings about a dozen moves/combos to the table. Here's some stuff to look out for:
1. Two horizontal swipes and a downward vertical slash. He likes it because it's fast, and there's a slight delay for the third vertical hit. Wait for the combo to finish before retaliating otherwise you'll bite the last attack.
2. Low sweep, and then he rises and impales with the light saber. The impale frequently misses.
3. A horizontal swipe, and he slams the ground and sends Force "fire" your way. The fire has to be blocked low. This is easily the most difficult move of his to deal with.
4. He jabs with the lightsaber off, jabs with the lightsaber on, and then kicks. Again, there's a slight delay between the second and third hit. Wait for the kick or you'll eat it. (There's a longer version with 3 punches preceeding this combo.)
5. He'll jump up in the air and throw lightning down. Relax. That lightning can be blocked.
6. A sommersault kick with a lightsaber slash. It's a little harder to guard impact because he's in motion before the attack actually strikes.
7. An uppercut, then he slams the ground with a big blue ball of Force. It looks like he's vulnerable after the uppercut, but he's not. Wait for the big-blue explosion on the ground.
8. He'll do a flip-kick and then throw his lightsaber.
9. A quick force grab that does nothing but just stagger you. More irritating than effective.
You'll also notice the AI has no regard for the force meter and will rip through it. He might seem devestating while unleashing (no pun) all these force attacks; however, once his force meter runs dry he's a sitting duck.
Another thing you'll notice is that he is overly defensive (ie, he guards way too much.) Namco introduced a new game element just for this: Soul Crush and Critical Finish. When you get more experience with the game, you'll find the AI Apprentice in Arcade Mode is the easiest character to get Critical Finishes against.
Yet another thing you'll notice: he favors sidestepping, so you should favor horizontal attacks (besides, horizontal attacks typically come out faster). Mix up vertical attacks becuase he will start ducking if you're monotonous. However, simple A,A combos repeated over and over can go a long way against the AI.
Advanced Method 1 (alternative). Instead of getting up to the Apprentice and watching what the AI does, you could go into Training Mode and learn the Apprentice's moves, yourself. If you know how to fight with him, you'll be able to see what the AI is doing and formulate an appropriate counter.
Advanced Method 2. Improve your knowledge of the game's fundamentals, your character's moves, and practice, practice, practice. While the Apprentice is the most difficult opponent in Arcade Mode, he's still very very easy to beat.
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jordan-hill3
16 years ago
thanks for your help i find him realy easy now i just use power moves on him and knock him out the ring its quite funny actualy
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