How to beat Franz the Dejected Assailant in Code Vein 2

Code Vein 2 can feel like a cakewalk for the first hour or so, but you'll quickly hit a wall in the form of Franz the Dejected Assailant. Defeating Franz will change the past and unlock Noah as a companion in the present, so there's a lot on the line here.

If you're struggling with the Dejected Assailant like I was, these tips will help you take Franz down so you can continue the main story.

Franz the Dejected Assailant phase one

I'm just going to level with you here. Parrying makes this boss so much easier.