Fajar

**Fajar** (aka The Botanist) is an antagonist in Sifu and serves as the boss of The Squats, as well as being the first boss of the game. He was part of the five-man squad responsible for the attack on the kwoon, aiding in the death of the protagonist's father (the previous Sifu), as well as killing many of his students. As noted by Sean, Fajar is mute, and never speaks.

During the introduction, Fajar kills the player character per Yang's orders, slitting their throat with his machete. He is the first of the protagonist's targets in their quest for vengeance.

Fajar is in possession of the Wood talisman, which gives him the ability to control the growth of plants, showcased prominently in his second phase by causing bamboo shoots to grow near-instantly to aid him in battle.

## Plot

### Intro

Fajar is first seen in the introduction, sitting on a bench next to a pair of dead students, most likely his victims. Yang can question him about where the Sifu is, to which Fajar will reply by nodding his head towards the next building. He can later be seen watching the fight between Yang and his Sifu along with the rest of the group. After the death of the Sifu, the player character is found by Yang and brought out of their hiding place, at which point Yang nods to Fajar, prompting him to step forward and slit the child's throat, killing them.

### The Squats

Eight years later, he is found in The Squats, where he has found work as a botanist for a local drug cartel, being responsible for the creation of the popular hallucinogenic drug known as "Purple Mist," the use of which has increased dramatically over the past few years.

He can be found at the end of the level, holed up in a warehouse which has been converted into a makeshift greenhouse. Upon entering the area, he can be seen using his talisman's ability to cause flower buds to grow from a nearby planter, before noticing the protagonist and throwing a nearby gardening blade at them, starting the fight.

## Fight

### 1st phase

Fajar uses fairly basic attacks, most of which can be easily parried. He will give a back kick at the end of many of his combos that are better to dodge in order to easily counterattack and optimize damages

However, he has one sweep kick and a jump kick where he launches himself off the environment that you should dodge by leaning right or left. Stay close so he does not repeat this move.

### 2nd phase

Entering his 2nd phase, he will use his machete and unlock some more attacks.

First, he will hide himself in the bushes to perform a jump attack on you. Before his attack, the bushes will shiver so the player can localize him. This hit must be avoided to counterattack.

Fajar will do also a flurry of slashes.

His slashes do a lot of damage so make sure to block or evade when necessary.

He will do a combo where he will charge for his swings before charging at you with three slashes.

## Achievement

Players receive the Achievement The Assault, when Fajar is killed.

## Trivia

* Fajar has an unknown illness, for which he receives medical care.

In a Hongbao to Fajar, Yang says:

"Your recent medical exam shows you're doing well. It's vital you continue your treatment. I shall return again in a few weeks to check on you. Stay safe.

Yang"

* Fajar is the only antagonist of the game who never talks. Sean hypothesizes that Fajar is mute.

* Fajar is an Arabic name which can be translated by "Dawn" or "First", possibly a reference to him being the first boss of the game.