Locating the Fallen General
Wu Xuan is a formidable main boss encountered in the Pangzhen region.
Players can find him by heading to the backstreets near Zhang’s Hideout Bell. Looking for Crossword hints & solutions. Check out latest NYT Mini Crossword Answers, LA Times Crossword Answers, and Atlantic Crossword Answers.
From the bell, navigate through the alleyway and ascend the stone stairs to discover a courtyard adorned with red lanterns, where the battle begins.
Combat Phases and Strategy
The encounter is divided into two distinct phases, with the second stage triggering once you successfully break his Guard for the first time.
In the opening phase, Wu Xuan relies heavily on massive mace swings, ground-based attacks, and punishing close-range strikes.
The second phase introduces Blight-infused purple energy, which significantly enhances the reach and damage potential of his entire moveset.
Because the boss possesses a heavy armor bar that prevents direct damage, your primary goal is to focus on Guard-breaking.
Utilize perfect parries and consistent pressure to drain his meter before attempting to deal sustained damage.
First Phase Moveset
- Wide mace sweep: The boss executes a sweeping arc; dodge through the swing or create distance to avoid damage.
- Rapid swings: A sequence of strikes finishing with a red-flash attack. Block or parry the initial blows and dodge the final red-flash strike.
- Ground slam: He slams his mace into the earth; retreat to avoid the impact zone.
- Rising swing: A vertical upward arc; a quick sidestep will evade the hit.
- Grab: A red-flash move where he attempts to snare you. Dodge instantly to avoid being held and taking damage over time.
- Rapid slams: A series of consecutive ground strikes; time your movements carefully and refrain from counterattacking until the animation sequence concludes.
Second Phase Blight Attacks
- Purple ground eruption: Energy bursts from the ground; steer clear of the glowing indicators on the arena floor.
- Purple mace sweep: A wider, Blight-empowered version of his standard sweep. Increase your spacing compared to the first phase.
- Purple wave: Projects a wave of energy forward. Sidestep to dodge the trajectory.
- Lunging thrust: A sudden forward strike; sidestep at the last moment to avoid the reach.
- Purple explosions with mace swings: Triggers two dodgeable explosions followed by horizontal strikes. The final swing features a blue-glint indicator, signaling an opportunity to parry.
- Tactical tantrum: He throws himself to the floor to swing his mace; the second circular swing displays a blue-glint, allowing for a timely parry.
Combat Tips for Success
- Watch for blue-glint indicators: These signify attacks that can be parried to open the boss up for a counterattack.
- Respect the red flash: Attacks marked by a red-flash cannot be parried and require precise dodging.
- Maintain patience: Avoid rushing in during complex combos. Wait for the sequence to end before launching your own offensive.
- Manage your spacing: During the second phase, his Blight-infused attacks cover significantly more ground. Keep your distance and prioritize avoiding the purple ground effects.
Rewards
Upon defeating The Fallen General, players are rewarded with the Wolfjaw and 24,000 Remnant Dust. Ensure you collect these items from the arena before departing.
- Phase 2 moveset.
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