So-Shi

So-Shi

Type	Special Unit Machine
Location	Abandoned Factory
Other Names	ソウシ
Voice Actor	n/a
HP	Lv
24003	30

So-Shi is a Boss in NieR: Automata. So-Shi is a Goliath Special Unit Machine Spider encountered in the Abandoned Factory Bosses are special larger Enemies that can be encountered throughout the game in different Locations. A Boss encounter will usually signify game progress or a chapter ending when following the main storyline. Some of these bosses may first be encountered As NPCs to introduce some Lore and backstory before they are inevitably faced in a Combat encounter as a Boss. Boss encountered are identified by their introductory title that will be displayed just before combat begins. Their HP bar and Level will also be displayed above the character throughout the combat encounter. Some bosses in the game may be optional and avoided. All information on optional or required bosses stats, Locations, encounters and strategies can be found on their designated Bosses

A multi-legged, Goliath-class machine lifeform equipped with two massive blades. By emitting energy from the tips of its legs, it can move about as though gliding across the ground. The unit's sides serve as weapon racks that can launch missiles and other projectiles, while additional plating attached to the legs reinforces its weak armor. When the situation demands it, the unit can purge this plating and transform into a spherical form capable of spin attacks.

NieR Automata So-Shi Location

So-Shi is encountered in the Quests: Twisted Religion
So-Shi can be encountered in the following Locations: Abandoned Factory

NieR Automata So-Shi Information

Type: Special Unit Machine
HP: 24003
Lv: 30
So-Shi is not an optional encounter.

So-Shi is one of a few spider-like Goliath units encountered as a Boss. So-Shi is encountered during Twisted Religion when given the objective: Destroy the multi-legged Goliath.

NieR Automata So-Shi Drops

So-Shi Strategies NieR Automata

So-Shi Strategy (Melee) NieR Automata

At the start of the combat encounter, your pod will provide an Alert: Energy shield detected over enemy unit. Physical defense shield detected. Analysis: Both long- and close-range attacks are ineffective. Proposal: Energy source should be destroyed. Given the limited space of this arena, you will need to use the round space to your advantage. This round area allows you to constantly move as the Goliath attacks. While the goliath is on on side of the arena, move along the edge of the opposite side and wait for its approach. Once it approaches continue to run along the edge to the other side until the enemy shield has been deactivated. This will give you a chance to approach and deal all you attacks until its hp is depleted.

So-Shi Attacks NieR Automata

First Phase
Melee approach	Unit advances with swinging melee attacks. Side step this attack since it moves in a linear directions and approaches slowly.
Vertical Beam	Short ranged attack that sends a wave of damage. Keep out of range to avoid damage.
Horizontal Beam	Has a longer range than the vertical beam attack. Sends out a wave shooting in the direction it is facing. This doesn't move quickly which will give you time to dodge.
Slam	Unit lifts itself and lands. As long as you are not within close proximity, you will avoid damage. This will also allow you to reposition since it will take some time before it can resume its attacks.