How to Beat Celestial Enforcer: Huanxian

Learn how to defeat the Celestial Specter Shangui in Nine Sols. This guide covers Shangui's attacks, weaknesses, and effective strategies to overcome this challenging boss.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Boss: Celestial Specter Shangui
• Weakness: Azure Sand (use arrow shots to the right of it, break urn when needed)
• Key Strategy: Reaction speed, understanding attack patterns, utilizing Azure Sand.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Shangui uses disappearing bombs, two-hit slashes, and shuriken throws.
2. Phase 2: Introduces crimson dive-bomb attack and green charging attack.

Strategy:

• When Shangui disappears, be ready for a bomb or a crimson dive-bomb. Rush behind him after the dive-bomb for free hits.
• Dodge his two-hit slash and consider using talismans.
• For his green charging attack, jump and bounce off him, staying close as he leaves a trail of bombs. This is a good opportunity for hits and talismans.
• Parry his shuriken throws to reflect them back at him.
• Utilize the Azure Sand on the left; shoot arrows to the right of it initially, then break the urn when opportune for damage.
• Shangui's attacks include: close-range slashes, ranged shurikens, disappearing bombs, crimson dive-bomb, and green aura charge. Reacting to each is key.

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