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Alright, so there’s this boss in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. Commander Honglan. She’s like, the big deal. Imagine playing through the game, and suddenly it’s like the game’s saying, “Okay, show me what you’ve got.” No mercy. You have to face her. No skipping or cheating your way out. Defeat this beast; then you can see the rest of the game. Kind of satisfying, actually, once you push through. Oh, and beating her gives you this “Wei – Combo Force” benediction thing. It’s for the Wisdom Slot. Gives you a damage boost if you keep hitting. Plus, you get the Reverant Temple Key. Yup, you need that to move on.
Anyway, where’s Honglan hiding? You gotta make your way to this palace called Palace Hill, which is in the Worship’s Rise shrine. Yeah, once you’re there, look to the left. See that Buddha Statue? You need it to drain the lotus pond. Yeah, ponds and statues. Classic. That’s how you get into the boss arena. It’s a whole cutscene moment. Drama!
Now, how to prep for this boss fight? Honglan’s human, which is kind of a relief. Not dealing with any super weird magic resistance stuff. Go wild with any elemental damage; it all works. She’s a sucker for status ailments. But hey, I found Fire/Burn super effective. Burn her up, and that’s damage over time for you.
Gear up! Her sword slashes, they’re fast. You’ll want armor with Slash and Stab protection. The Centipede Armor Set? Yeah, you get that after dealing with the Blightweaver Great Centipede.
Weapons? Hmm. I recommend the Longsword for its deflect disciplines. Or an Axe if you’re into crash-and-thrash gameplay. The Lashing Whip Longsword from the Mercury Workshop is pretty neat, works nicely at close and somewhat far range. Choose an Axe, use that Clash mechanic to attack through her strikes, and while she’s down… well, pummel her.
First phase of the boss fight is all about learning. She wields a longsword and mixes it with martial arts. Kind of unfair, right? Still, learn her rhythm. Parry her sword, sneak in quick counters. Two light attacks, max. Don’t get greedy. Funny thing? If you keep your distance, she’s more likely to do this predictable lunge attack. Easy to parry. Just a pointer.
Now, the second phase. Here’s where things get wild. She switches to dual blades, and if you hang back, those blades will reach you. Fast and all over the place. You gotta rely on perfect dodging now. Healing’s tricky—don’t do it when she’s right there. She’s too fast, could be endgame for you. Keep your distance or heal right after dodging a major strike.
Keep at it, stay calm. Maybe apply a status effect near the end of her first phase if you can. If not, you’re in for a long haul. Be patient, but spit some aggression back at her. Stick close, circle left. Possibly avoid her trickier combos. Eventually, she’ll go down. Just a matter of time, persistence, and maybe a hint of madness.
Stay chaotic, good luck!
