Topic: How do you beat Gig in Mania in Guilty Gear: Dust Strikers?

[Vance]

Hey guys. Just got this game for Christmas and I can't figure out how to beat Gig in this frickin' game! For the people who've done it, what character(s) do you use and what strategies do you use?

For reference, I play with the following settings:

- Challenge level set to Mania
- Souls set to 1
- Timer to set to infinity
- Items set to on

Please note that my current strategy is to block Gig's attacks until he stops firing his triple shot, then to thwack him with weak and strong attacks from the back while he's shooting his giant purple ball attack or using the flamethrower, then to land a super combo when he changes to his egg form. However, this takes off very little damage and I often end up losing the battle of attrition to guard breaks. (I use Testament but am willing to learn anybody else if it means beating the game!) To the folks who help out thanks in advance