Key Strategy & Fast Answer
To defeat Henry, dodge left (A) on his horizontal swings, duck (S) on overhead leaps, and deliver double hooks (M1) when his baseball bat gets stuck in the floor. Never spam attacks or his tail will counter you.
Boss Profile: Henry
Henry is the primary antagonist of Endacopia, a yellow humanoid reptile sporting round spectacles and wielding a dangerous wooden baseball bat. As the master of the house, this climactic Punch-Out battle tests all your reflex training.
Attack Patterns & Precise Counters
1. Horizontal Bat Swing Combo (Phase 1 & 2)
- Visual Tell: Henry holds the bat with both hands near his right shoulder; his spectacles emit a sharp white glint.
- Auditory Tell: A distinct whooshing windup sound (0.3s).
- Your Input: Press [A] (Dodge Left) or [D] (Dodge Right) depending on the swing trajectory.
2. Leaping Overhead Ground Slam (Phase 2 & 3)
- Visual Tell: Henry crouches low, glowing red, and leaps vertically off the screen.
- Your Input: Press [S] (Duck) immediately as his shadow expands over Mellow.
- Punish Window: His bat lodges 2 inches into the floorboards for approximately 0.8 seconds. Throw 2 Left/Right Hook Combos [M1] immediately!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Henry counter-attack my punches?
If you throw punches outside of his recovery stagger window, Henry's tail automatically whips you for massive damage. Only attack when his bat is lodged in the ground.
How many phases does Henry have?
Henry has 3 distinct phases, increasing in attack speed and adding deceptive feints in Phase 3.