Talk:Crimson Orochi/@comment-30673775-20161204083025/@comment-31472365-20170308030421

Been a little while since this was asked, but as I just found out, you can do this in multiplayer and still unlock the ability to change an NPC's weapons, so long as you only bring one NPC. My friend and I were able to beat it in about 8 minutes, with me using Spear+Blast, friend using Scythe+Blast. HP recovery skills (Automatic Recover, Melee Atk HP Absorb, Just Guard HP Restore, and Devour HP Absorb) really help. Use Blood Rage at every opportunity. Had my friend do their pledge as soon as I started my BR so my increased damage counted for his pledge.

You will each unlock the ability to change the NPC's gear, and for each of you it will be whatever you took with you. I unlocked spears, my friend unlocked Scythes.