Red Loong Boss Guide

Struggling with the Red Loong boss in Black Myth: Wukong? Get expert strategies, attack patterns, and tips to defeat this challenging foe and claim your rewards.

Alright, let's talk about the Red Loong boss in Black Myth: Wukong. This fight can be a real roadblock, especially if you tackle it too early. Don't worry, I've got your back!

Location:

To get to Red Loong, you first need the Loong Scales item from Chapter 2. Once you have it, fast travel to the 'Outside the Forest Shrine' in the Forest of Wolves Area. Head left at the first fork and keep going until you reach a waterfall. That's where you'll find Red Loong.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Recommended Level: Chapter 3 (for stronger potions, gear, and spells).
• Weakness: Its back is exposed when staggered, allowing for significant damage.
• Vulnerability: Can be staggered, leaving it open.

Phases:

1. Initial Encounter: Red Loong moves quickly around the arena. Stay mobile and avoid staying too close for extended periods to dodge its rapid melee attacks.
2. Staggered State: After dealing enough damage, Red Loong will fall to the ground, exposing its back. This is your prime opportunity to deal massive damage. Focus attacks on its back.
3. Post-Stagger Recovery: Be ready for an electrical explosion shortly after it recovers from being staggered. Create distance immediately.
4. Aerial Attacks: Red Loong will fly up and unleash electrical storms across the arena. Find safe gaps between the electrical floor explosions.

Strategy:

• Mobility is Key: Red Loong is fast. Keep moving constantly to avoid its relentless attacks. Don't get greedy; only attack when you see an opening.
• Exploit Staggers: When Red Loong falls, unload all your damage onto its exposed back. If you have the 'immobilize' Spell, use it right after staggering to maximize your damage window.
• Dodge the Tail Swing: This is a common attack. You can dodge it, but timing is crucial. If you're not confident, just back off until it finishes its swing.
• Beware Electrical Attacks: Both the ground explosions and the aerial storm can hit hard. Use Shock-Quelling Powder if you get caught in any electrical damage to remove the 'Shocked State'.
• Melee Onslaught Defense: When it goes for its heavy melee combos (stomps and swipes), stop attacking and focus purely on dodging until it finishes its sequence.

Defeating the Red Loong boss will net you the following items: Thunder Tail, Boshan Censer, Loong Pearl x1, Mind Core x1, and Silk x3. Good job!