WUCHANG: Comprehensive Guide to Tempering Fallen Feathers

In WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, the gameplay experience involves navigating various systems that deepen the engagement, particularly the Tempering feature introduced after defeating your first major boss. This system empowers players to infuse their weapons with unique status effects through items referred to as Needles.

Tempering plays a crucial role in upgrading weapon capabilities and tailoring character builds, making it a vital aspect not to overlook.

Understanding the Tempering System in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers

Upon conquering the Master Raider, Man-eating Dhutanga, players can access the Tempering feature at any Shrine. The Tempering system is designed to enhance and modify your chosen weapon, allowing for transformative upgrades.

Essentially, Tempering utilizes items called Needles that can be inserted into designated slots known as Acupoints. This process resembles the game’s Benedictions (which function as weapon charms) but offers greater adaptability by enabling the addition of various elements like Burn and Lightning.

There are two categories of Needles: Bone Needles and Stone Needles. Only one Bone Needle can be equipped at any given time, serving as your primary source of Temperance effect. Conversely, Stone Needles can fill the other available Acupoint slots, enhancing your weapon’s effects.

Tempering menu displaying the Feathering Bone Needle in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers — Image credit: Leenzee/VG247

Once you unlock Tempering, you can navigate to the ‘Temper’ menu at any Shrine. Initially, players will find five Acupoints: Yangchi, Huizhong, Tianjiing, Xiaoluo, and Jiaoliao. However, only the Yangchi and Huizhong Acupoints are accessible following the defeat of the Master Raider.

To unlock further Acupoints, players must explore the left branch of the Impetus Repository, specifically the ‘Alteration’ Skill node, by utilizing Red Mercury Essence. The release of the remaining Acupoints is still under review, and updates will be provided as new information emerges.

If you’re eager to expand your arsenal of Needles for enhancement, continue reading below.

Unlocking Additional Tempering Needles in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers

In WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, different Bone Needles and Stone Needles can be inserted into your Acupoints during the Tempering process, significantly reshaping your weapon’s abilities depending on the Needle type you choose and the inherent traits of the weapon itself.

Many Needle types are obtainable only after defeating certain enemies, providing players with challenges and rewards to enhance gameplay.

Feathering Bone Needle Node seen in the Impetus Repository in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers — Specific Bone Needles can be unlocked in the Impetus Repository using Red Mercury Essence.| Image credit: Leenzee/VG247

Players can discover various Bone Needles that induce status effects like Lightning, Blight, or Poise Break, all unlockable through Red Mercury Essence. Afterward, you can revisit the Tempering menu to equip these new additions and continue your journey through the land of Shu.

Warning: Minor enemy encounter spoilers follow.

Needles associated with specific bosses include:

Bone Needle – Flame: Available after defeating the Master Raider, Man-eating Dhutanga.
Shadow Stone Needle – Strength: Dropped by Wuchang’s Inner Demon located after descending the elevator from Lu Mansion (Doomwillow Beach).

For additional insights into WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, check out our detailed guide on the Madness mechanic and explore our collection of tips and tricks designed to enhance your gameplay experience.

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