Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has a bit of a balance problem where some bosses will feel too easy, while some of them will feel too complicated, where you struggle to even find an opening. One such high difficulty boss you will come across in the game is Commander Honglan.
This boss features hard-hitting and swift moves, which will keep you on your toes at all times. If you’re new to Soulslike games, this boss will take you a while to clear. As such, here’s a detailed guide on the various movesets and how you can tackle the boss easily.
How to Defeat Commander Honglan in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Commander Honglan can be overwhelming, as the first time you face the boss, you will feel how to even find an opening. However, once you fight the boss a few times, you will realize there’s an easy way to deal with everything that she throws at you, and that is side dodges.
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Every move, as you see in the previous section, can be evaded by a side dodge, except for a few where you need to dodge back. All you do is side dodge a move, attack the boss, stun her, land a critical, and repeat.
If you can do this for a couple of minutes, the boss will be down in no time. It will just come down to understanding the timing of the moves and perfecting your dodges.
That said, make sure you level up your healing flasks and weapons as much as possible before the fight. Additionally, try using a quicker weapon such as a Dual Blade, Sword, or a Spear instead of using something like an Axe.
This is because the boss is very swift, so if you miss your attack, you’ll die almost instantly. However, a swift weapon will help you recover faster, which will make the fight easier.
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Commander Honglan’s Move Set Counters
There’s a lot you have to keep in mind when fighting Commander Honglan. Here are the various moves and tips to counter those for Commander Honglan.
| Moves | Description | How to Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Sword Dash | The boss will rush towards the player and try to stab them. This will be followed up by a wide swipe. | The easiest way to counter is to sidestep the initial dash and dodge backwards. The boss will completely miss both of these attacks. |
| Leap and spin | Honglan will occasionally leap into the air and then slap the ground. This slam will be followed by a spinning move that can shred through the player’s health. | Side dodge the slam and move backwards when the boss spins. This is because the initial slam will follow the player, but if you side dodge, then it will miss. |
| Dash combo | The boss will dash towards the player and perform a big combo, followed by a dual swipe. This combo looks a bit similar to Malenia’s Waterfould Dance, though not as potent. | The best way to deal with this move is to dodge sideways. Most of the attacks from this combo are frontal. If you dodge to the side, the combo will miss. However, it comes out very fast, so you’ll need to fix your timing. |
| Windwaves | Honglan will move far from the player and shoot three Wind projectiles at the player. | Easiest way to counter it is side dodging. The waves hit hard, but they are slow, so you’ll be able to dodge them easily. |
| Knife Throw | Honglan will throw three knives in a triangular area towards the player. | These knives don’t hit hard, but you don’t want to get hit by them either. Side dodging once again works wonders against this move. |
There are multiple aspects to defeating this boss, but the first and foremost is understanding the various moves and learning how to counter those. Once you get an idea of the movelist, you can then prepare to fight the boss with your best possible weapons and equipment.
