Vermillion Feathers emerges as a formidable secret boss in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, offering a daunting challenge for those daring enough to face her. This marks the second time players can confront the character Honglan within the game.
As a Feathering Spell Caster, Vermillion Feathers exhibits remarkable agility paired with devastating damage output. Her capabilities include utilizing a shield to reflect incoming attacks and launching projectiles that can knock adversaries off balance, adding layers of difficulty to the encounter.
This guide aims to equip players with effective strategies to defeat Vermillion Feathers in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.
Locating Vermillion Feathers
To find Vermillion Feathers, players must venture into the endgame phase of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, specifically after approximately 30 hours of gameplay when the world transitions into “Worship’s Rise in Ruins.”
The location is situated opposite the Reverent Temple. Players will begin their journey by crossing a red bridge that leads out of Shu Sanctum and veers right. As players navigate through this new version of the level, they will eventually arrive at the Palace Pass Shrine. Nearby, a red bridge abruptly ends; by jumping off this bridge, players can encounter Vermillion Feathers.
Optimal Build for Defeating Vermillion Feathers
An aggressive playstyle is crucial when tackling the Vermillion Feathers boss fight. By applying constant pressure, players can disrupt her attack patterns effectively.
The Scorn Greataxe is highly recommended for this battle due to its impressive blunt damage potential, which facilitates the possibility of stunning Vermillion Feathers. Its unique skill can inflict significant damage while applying a burn effect.
| Weapon | Scorn Greataxe +9 |
|---|---|
| Benedictions | Oath: Bu – Skyborn Ward |
| Memory: Sheng – Obliteration Might | |
| Wisdom: Wei – Skyborn Force | |
| Armor | Palace Maid’s Hairpin |
| Clerical Robes | |
| Clerical Belt | |
| Clerical Waist Cloth | |
| Jade Pendants | Tiger Pendant |
| Peace Pendant | |
| Dragon-Fish Pendant | |
| Main Spell | N/A |
| Items | Manna Vase +6 |
| Temperance | |
| Temper Needle | Bone Needle – Flame |
The key components in this build include armor and Jade Pendants.Vermillion Feathers employs Feathering attacks, making it essential to have armor with high resistance to that damage type. The selected Jade Pendants further enhance the effectiveness of the Scorn Greataxe, maximizing the damage dealt in combat. For instance:
- Tiger Pendant: Boosts Physical Attacks.
- Peace Pendant: Enhances Blunt Attack Power.
- Dragon-Fish Pendant: Increases stamina capacity, allowing for more frequent attacks.
Understanding Vermillion Feathers’ Moveset
Vermillion Feathers showcases a diverse moveset capable of launching rapid attacks that can catch players off guard. Fortunately, she provides clear indicators for her moves, unlike some bosses in the game.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of Vermillion Feathers’ moveset:
| Move | Description |
|---|---|
| Feather Shield | Vermillion Feathers uses a shield that repels attacks. Hitting it can result in a damaging counter. |
| Raining Feathers | She ascends and unleashes a barrage of homing arrows. Sidestepping or running in the opposite direction can help evade this. |
| Sword Strikes | A series of lunging attacks with her sword, with brief pauses between each strike. Timing is key for dodging. |
| Bloody Earth | Creates a damaging blood pool that bursts upwards. Players can either keep their distance or dodge out of the way. |
| Projectile Slash | A stomp followed by a spin, where she hurls a red projectile. Players should dodge through it for safety. |
| Feathering Stab | After the Projectile Slash, Vermillion performs rapid stabs. Keep dodging to avoid potential hits. |
| Wing Stab | She displays her red wings, launching three quick slashes at the player. Be prepared to dodge in quick succession. |
Strategies for Defeating Vermillion Feathers
At the start of the battle, Vermillion Feathers consistently begins with the Raining Feathers attack. This provides an excellent opportunity for players to execute a charged attack from behind to knock her down and initiate an Obliterate Attack.
Continuing with an aggressive approach throughout the encounter is paramount. Staying close and delivering consistent attacks allows players to disrupt her patterns and even achieve a stun lock. Players should capitalize on any opportunities to perform a Charged Attack or Weapon Skill whenever they manage to stagger her.
From personal experience, applying relentless pressure with the Scorn Greataxe enabled me to deplete a significant portion of her health. However, vigilance is critical, as she can escape stun lock and mount counterattacks.
Players should cease attacking once Vermillion brings up her gigantic red shield, as hitting it will result in a powerful counterattack that may dramatically reduce their health, posing a lethal risk.
When she initiates the blood pool attack, players can either choose to maintain distance or capitalize on the moment to rush in with charged heavy attacks due to the vulnerability created by her lengthy attack animation. This tactic can yield considerable damage, but players must be ready to dodge any incoming hits as well.
Utilizing Temperance to enhance weapon strength is also essential for maximizing damage output during the battle. Players are encouraged to increase their Temperance charges by unlocking the corresponding nodes in the Impetus Repository.
Rewards for Defeating Vermillion Feathers
Conquering Vermillion Feathers yields substantial rewards, including Red Mercury Essence needed for leveling up, along with the following notable items:
- Echo of Honglan (Feathering Spell): Unleash seven blood-hued feathers that home in on enemies, causing significant Feathering damage and can trigger Alacrity when hit during casting.
- Lovely Brocade: A highly regarded item by Hoglan that can be presented to notable characters within the Reverent Temple.
- Ice Crystal: Hand over to Tao Qing to access new crafting options and features.
The description of the Echo of Honglan underlines its potency—it mirrors the powerful spells used against you in battle and can excel in crowd control situations as noted in current game strategies.
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