The Tiger Vanguard is one of the hardest mid-tier bosses you will encounter in Black Myth: Wukong. The Tiger Vanguard is a formidable foe that demands careful planning and time management to overcome due to its aggressive fighting style and potent attacks. We’ll break down important tactics and pointers in this guide to assist you in defeating this strong opponent.
KEYPOINTS:
- It takes some patience to defeat Tiger Vanguard with your strikes. You’ll be able to take a lot of hits if you’re using the finest armour and weapon you can currently make, but you won’t be able to kill the monster by depending just on that. Instead, you’ll need to concentrate on accurately evading by becoming familiar with the patterns of his assaults.
- Your greatest ally in this battle will be the immobilisation spell. Tiger Vanguard will be immobile due to the spell, allowing you to deliver enough damage. The boss will freeze in midair if you cast Immobilisation while he is jumping around, making it impossible for you to strike him effectively.
NOTE: It is also possible to use the Pluck of Many spell, however it is not advised because of its high mana cost. The Immobilisation spell can be used more than once with the same mana cost.
Recognising the Attack Patterns of the Tiger Vanguard
It’s important to understand the Tiger Vanguard’s assault patterns before confronting it. Below is an outline of the boss’s primary manoeuvres:
- Charge Attack: To quickly close the distance, the Tiger Vanguard frequently launches a dash attack first. It will begin to move sideways, so be ready to dodge.
- Swipe Combo: This is a rapid succession of swipes. Its range is great, but you can counterattack during the little break that occurs between the second and third swipe.
- Heavy Slam: After charging up, the boss slams his opponent forcefully from above. This moves slowly but causes a lot of damage; back off to avoid being struck.
- Roar Stun: The Tiger Vanguard will sometimes roar, briefly stunning anyone in close proximity. Keep your distance when you see it wind up this move.
Ideal Construction and Equipment
- Weapon Selection: Equip a swift weapon, such as a staff or spear, that enables rapid counterattacks and dodges. The quick combinations of the Tiger Vanguard make heavy weaponry dangerous.
- Health and Armour: Look for equipment that strikes a balance between defence and quickness. It’s beneficial to wear light armour with health-boosting features so you can stay mobile and take strikes.
- Consumables: To increase your stamina and damage output, bring healing items and boosts. Gaining stamina will make it easier for you to avoid attacks.
Avoiding and evading
- Dodge Timing: When avoiding the strikes of the Tiger Vanguard, timing is everything. When using a charge attack, sidestep at the last possible minute and launch a counterattack right away.
- Parrying Swipe Combos: If your timing for parries is accurate, parrying the swipe combo can leave the boss vulnerable for a few seconds. This is your opportunity to deal significant damage.
Making Use of Weaknesses
- Opening Following the Slam: The Tiger Vanguard is exposed for a brief period of time following the Heavy Slam strike. Avoid it, then deal a strong blow to the monster with a combination before backing away.
- Counter the Roar: The Tiger Vanguard has a little recuperation time following the roar stun. This is your time to launch a special assault or make use of strong powers.
Using Wukong’s Abilities
- Metamorphosis: Take into account employing Wukong’s metamorphosis ability if the battle gets too intense. You can both mitigate and deal a lot of damage rapidly by transforming into a powerful beast.
- Clones: You can distract the Tiger Vanguard by summoning clones, which will allow you to set up attacks or heal. Make smart use of this when you need a break.
Endurance and Patience
It takes endurance and an understanding of its routines to defeat the Tiger Vanguard. Here are a few last pointers:
- Refrain from becoming avaricious: After each successful parry or dodge, restrict your counterattack to a maximum of two hits. If you overcommit, you can be caught off guard by the Tiger Vanguard’s subsequent attack.
- Watch your stamina: Avoid using up all of it in a rush of strikes or parries. Always allow yourself enough energy to avoid the boss’s next action.
Adjustments for the Final Phase
The Tiger Vanguard will grow increasingly hostile and erratic as its health drops. In this last stage:
- Enhanced Speed: The Tiger Vanguard will launch attacks more quickly, so concentrate more on avoiding attacks than retaliating.
- Bait Attacks: Play defensively and wait for the boss to overextend. Dodge, then strike during its recovery.
In summary
Black Myth: Wukong’s Tiger Vanguard must be defeated by mastering avoiding, counterattacking, and comprehending the boss’s attack patterns. To defeat this difficult foe, arm yourself with the appropriate construct, practise patience, and take advantage of opportunities. You’ll succeed with practice and be able to carry on exploring the legendary realm of Wukong.
