How to Beat Yingzhao

Master the Celestial Spectre Shangui boss fight in Nine Sols. Learn Shangui's attack patterns, weaknesses, and effective strategies to emerge victorious.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Shangui is a tougher variant of Shuigui.
• Higher damage resistance.
• Replaces mines with larger, shocking circular mines.
• Vulnerable after his crimson attack and during openings after slashing combos.
• Azure Sand can be used for additional damage.

Phases:

1. Shangui will disappear and leave behind a bomb.
2. He may perform a jumping back-and-forth attack followed by a two-hit slash.
3. He might leap back and place a bomb, or stand still.
4. He can disappear and fall from above in a crimson attack.

Strategy:

• Prioritize dodging his bomb attacks.
• When he performs the crimson attack, rush behind him for free hits.
• After his slashing attacks, be ready to jump away from a bomb or attack if he stands still.
• Utilize the Azure Sand by shooting arrows to the right of it, so you don't break the urn until needed.
• Focus on reaction speed and learning his attack timings.