The Tiger Vanguard in Black Myth: Wukong is a formidable boss that players encounter in Chapter 2, within the Crouching Tiger Temple. Known for its lethal moveset and high damage output, this fight requires careful strategy, precise timing, and solid preparation.
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Preparing for the Fight
Before you take on the Tiger Vanguard, make sure your character is at least level 20. This will give you a fighting chance, as the boss’s attacks can be brutal if you’re under-leveled. Focus on upgrading your stamina and health stats to withstand its relentless assaults. Equip the best armor you can craft—if you’ve already defeated the Stone Vanguard, the Galeguard armor set is a great choice.
Additionally, consider using buff items like Tiger Subduing Pellets and Evil Repelling Medicament to temporarily boost your stats. However, save these items for when you’ve familiarized yourself with the boss’s moveset, so you can make the most out of their effects.
Understanding the Boss’s Moveset
The Tiger Vanguard employs a mix of martial arts and powerful sword strikes. The fight begins with the Tiger Vanguard moving quickly towards you, often launching into a jump attack. The key to surviving this initial onslaught is to dodge just before he lands, then stay close to him, avoiding heavy attacks that leave you vulnerable to counters.
Here are some of the critical attacks to watch out for:
- Two-Hit Combo: A basic punch sequence that can be dodged by moving towards his back.
- Four-Hit Combo: This combo starts with a spinning jump. Dodge the first two hits and then counter-attack.
- Sword Slash: This high-damage attack requires a last-second dodge to avoid.
- Blood Tornadoes: If you’re too far away, he’ll use this long-range attack. Staying close will prevent him from using this move.
- Stone Defense: At times, he turns into stone temporarily, making him invulnerable. Don’t waste your energy attacking; instead, wait until he returns to normal.
- Teleport Punch: The Tiger Vanguard will vanish and then reappear with a powerful punch. Use the Cloud Step ability to dodge this attack effectively.
Phased Strategy
To defeat the Tiger Vanguard, you need to adapt your strategy as the fight progresses.
Early Phase: Begin by casting Immobilize on the boss, followed by a quick attack combo. Once Immobilize wears off, use Transformation and land heavy hits. This will build up your Focus points for later in the fight.
Mid Phase: As the fight intensifies, stick to quick, precise attacks, and aim for perfect dodges. Use the Cloud Step to avoid his more aggressive moves, like the Teleport Punch.
Late Phase: When the Tiger Vanguard is low on health, he becomes more aggressive. This is when you should use Immobilize again and summon poison-spitting vipers for additional damage. Keep one Cloud Step in reserve in case you need to escape a sudden, powerful attack.
General Tips for Victory
- Stay Close: By staying close to the Tiger Vanguard, you can avoid his long-range Blood Tornado attacks, forcing him into melee combat where you can better predict his moves.
- Perfect Dodging: Timing your dodges perfectly is crucial. Don’t spam dodge; instead, wait until the very last moment to avoid his attacks and counter-attack immediately.
- Resource Management: Use your consumables wisely. Don’t rush to use buff items; instead, deploy them when you’ve got a good read on the fight and can maximize their effectiveness.
Defeating the Tiger Vanguard is no easy feat, but with the right preparation, understanding of his moves, and strategic play, you can emerge victorious from this challenging encounter in Black Myth: Wukong. Keep practicing your timing, adapt to the boss’s changing tactics, and stay calm under pressure.
