WUCHANG: Essential Tips and Tricks for Mastering Fallen Feathers

**WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers** marks an impressive debut by developer Leenzee in which players navigate a beautifully crafted world plagued by a mysterious ailment known as the Feathering. As the protagonist, Wuchang, you will journey through the afflicted land of Shu, where the disease, both visually and psychologically, transforms its victims, including Wuchang herself. Your quest is to uncover a resolution amidst the chaos and violence that envelops the inhabitants.

Essential Tips and Tricks for WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers

To make the most of your adventure in **WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers**, we have compiled several essential tips to help you strengthen your character and discover all that the game offers:

Utilize the Teleport Function at Shrines

At the game’s onset, you’ll learn that resting at a Shrine, or Entering the Dream, progresses the story. After making significant progress, always remember to check the ‘Teleport’ option. This is crucial for reconnecting with characters whose quests you may have yet to complete. You’ll notice portraits next to their teleportation points, signaling available interactions. These disappear once you finish their quest lines — often just a conversation or a task involving an item.

Wuchang looks at the Teleport menu at a Shrine in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers — Image credit: Leenzee/VG247

Keep an eye out for any peculiar Key Items you’ve collected; they often serve a purpose for a quest you’ve yet to tackle!

Resetting the Impetus Repository

In WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, you have the freedom to reset your skill tree—the Impetus Repository—as many times as you wish, without any penalty to your resources. This allows for substantial experimentation with different builds tailored to overcome tough bosses. The game’s thrilling combat system rewards you for trying out various weapons and strategies, so don’t hesitate to explore what suits your playstyle best!

Bamboozlings: A Hidden Opportunity

Watch out for Bamboozlings, quirky creatures resembling bamboo shoots. You’ll encounter them throughout the game, and noticing them can be highly beneficial. These creatures serve not only as Wuchang’s autosave markers but also offer critical rewards. If you manage to defeat one, it will drop Bamboo Shoots, which can be utilized at the Panda Shop in the Narrow Stretch area early in the game. If you miss it, rest, and it will respawn at the same location.

Wuchang looks at a Bamboozling in the distance - just outside of the cave containing the Panda Shop - in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers — Keep your eyes peeled for Bamboozlings.| Image credit: Leenzee/VG247

Maximize Your Red Mercury

If you’re short on Red Mercury for upgrades or that shiny new armor, examine your inventory for any Red Mercury items like Red Mercury Shoots. You can choose to consume these items to boost your Red Mercury but consider selling them to Merchants for a quicker gain while retaining the same amount of currency.

Red Mercury Sprouts, Red Mercury Shoots, and Budding Red Mercury are labelled in the player inventory in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers — Sell your Red Mercury Sprouts, Red Mercury Shoots, and Budding Red Mercury to Merchants if need be.| Image credit: Leenzee/VG247

Consult the Donation Box at the Reverent Temple

Any key items you fail to collect will end up in the Donation Box at the Reverent Temple. Make it a habit to check back frequently to ensure you don’t overlook vital items that could aid your journey.

Wuchang looks at the Donation Box in Reverent Temple in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers — Visit the Donation Box at Reverent Temple on occasion.| Image credit: Leenzee/VG247

Identify Enemy Weaknesses

Every enemy in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers has its own unique weaknesses, though these are often unspoken. A keen eye can help you infer these weaknesses based on their appearance; for example, wooden foes are susceptible to fire damage while metallic ones can be harmed by lightning. Choose the correct Tempering Needles to inflict desirable status effects during combat.

Understand Obliterate Values

During skirmishes, you’ll notice a small circle on enemies that gradually fills as you attack. This represents the Obliterate value; once fully charged, the enemy becomes vulnerable to a devastating Obliterate strike, akin to a critical hit during stance-breaking. This mechanic can significantly enhance your damage output, especially against formidable foes!

Thorough Exploration is Key

Exploration is crucial in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers. Traverse every path to uncover shortcuts, engage in side quests, and gather consumable items and Red Mercury. For instance, upon reaching the Shu Sanctum, investigate the surrounding villages to discover valuable resources and potential hidden bosses.

Recognizing Shields After Major Fights

After challenging encounters with substantial enemies—those with named HP bars—you’ll receive either the Shield of Causality or Sankhara Wuchang notification. This distinction may not seem pivotal, but it helps you recognize which foes are key bosses, enhancing your strategic planning.

Leverage the Madness Mechanic

The Madness mechanic can be both bewildering and advantageous. As you face death or defeat non-Feathered enemies, your Madness meter builds. Higher insanity boosts both the damage you inflict and sustain. Importantly, the Madness meter also determines the amount of Red Mercury lost upon death. Upon the meter reaching its max, an Inner Demon can spawn, and vanquishing this spectral foe can yield Divine Gifts or rare items while cleansing your Madness.

The Madness meter is labelled with two yellow arrows in WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers — Keep an eye on Wuchang’s Madness meter in the lower left-hand side of your screen.| Image credit: Leenzee/VG247

For more comprehensive strategies and insights into WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, explore our detailed walkthrough. We’re also covering what the Feathering entails to further enrich your experience.

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