How can I perform zandatsu on a Gekko?

Question

What is a sure (or good) way to get a zandatsu on a gekko? I am playing on a PS3 but a XBoX solution would be as well.

Answer 1

To add to Celta's answer, Gekko's have a charge attack which they use when you are at a distance. If you parry this attack it will lead to a quick time event (QTE), which will position Raiden for an easy Zandatsu.

The gekko also has a stomp attack, if it misses this attack the Gekko's leg will be stuck on the ground. If you're within range you can initiate a QTE which will cause the Gekko to turn blue (i.e. vulnerable to Zandatsu).

Answer 2

I found in a forum information on What are the ways to destroy Gekkos?

Stealth Kill:

Circle (When Close) > He stabs the Head, cuts the legs, then flips through the legs:

Then you can do Blade Mode for 2 Vertical Slashes (for Zandatsu) + Anything Else > Circle to finish Zandatsu Animation

(I recently learned once you expose the Fuel Cell in Cyborgs/UGs you can cut them any way you want after that and STILL get a Zandatsu so once the cell is exposed you can take your time cutting other parts a bit more...though in the demo this may cause the game to crash if you cut them up too much and immediately Ninja Run to the next enemy target, I guess you can't accidently cut up your Fuel Cells once you exposed them for Zandatsu).

Zandatsu Finisher:

I guess if you somehow manage to "stun" a Gekko through parry or otherwise, you can press "Triangle"+"Circle" to begin a Blade Mode combo and go for a Zandatsu.