How to Defeat the Tiger Vanguard in Black Myth: Wukong - A Comprehensive Guide
Alright, adventurer, listen up. You've made it to the Crouching Tiger Temple, and you're staring down the fiercest foe in Chapter 2 of Black Myth: Wukong: the Tiger Vanguard. Don't let his martial arts prowess and relentless aggression intimidate you. Many have fallen before him, but with the right strategy, you can overcome this beast and claim your rewards. Are you ready to tame the tiger? Let's begin.
Step 1: Get Prepared for the Hunt
Before you even step into the arena, you need to be ready. This isn't a fight you can win by just winging it. Think of yourself as a hunter preparing for a dangerous prey.
Sub-heading: Equip Your Best Gear
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Armor: Is your armor crafted from the best materials you've found so far? The Galeguard armor set is highly recommended if you've already defeated the Stone Vanguard. It offers excellent defensive stats that will be crucial in surviving the Tiger Vanguard's powerful blows. Every bit of protection helps!
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Weapon: While the Tiger Vanguard is a master of unarmed combat, he does use a sword. Make sure your weapon is upgraded to its maximum potential.
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Spirit: Equip a spirit that provides a defensive boost, like the Wandering Wight. This extra layer of defense can make the difference between a successful dodge and a punishing blow.
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Consumables: Craft and stock up on a variety of consumable medicines. Items like the Evil Repelling Medicament will reduce incoming damage, and Tiger Subduing Pellets will increase your own damage output. Don't be stingy—use them!
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Step 2: Find Your Prey and Understand the Arena
The Tiger Vanguard is not hidden. He's a main story boss in Chapter 2. You'll find him waiting for you in the center of the Crouching Tiger Temple.
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Location: After defeating the King of Flowing Sands and the Second Prince, you'll need to head through the Valley of Despair. Keep moving and you'll find a crack in the wall that leads to the temple.
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Arena: The arena itself is a circular space in the middle of the temple, with a pool of blood in the center. The space is relatively open, giving you room to maneuver, but you need to be aware of the environment and not get cornered.
Step 3: Master His Moveset and Find Your Opening
Tip: Reread slowly for better memory.
This is the most critical step. The Tiger Vanguard is fast, agile, and has a wide variety of attacks. You need to learn his attack patterns and learn to dodge, parry, and counter. Patience and observation are key.
Sub-heading: Phase 1: Unarmed Combat
In the first phase, the Tiger Vanguard relies on his fists and feet. He's like a whirlwind of punches and kicks.
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Dash and Pounce: He might start the fight by quickly strafing to your side before launching a flying punch. This move leaves him momentarily vulnerable after the slam. This is a great opportunity for a light combo.
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Martial Arts Stance: When he assumes a martial arts stance with one fist in front, be prepared for a spinning kick. This is often followed by two quick punches and then a leaping, twisting punch that crashes down on you. Wait for the last possible second to dodge the spinning kick.
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Right Hook and Leg Sweep: If he starts with a right hook followed by a delayed forward punch, he will always follow up with a quick leg sweep as he bounds away. Don't try to counter this unless you have a long-range weapon or are in a defensive stance.
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Rock Solid Form: This is his most dangerous defensive ability. He will turn his body into stone. If you hit him while he is in this form, you will be stunned, leaving you wide open for a brutal counterattack. Never attack him when he is a rock. Instead, use this time to heal, reposition, or prepare a charged heavy attack for when he returns to normal.
Sub-heading: Phase 2: The Sword Comes Out
Once you've depleted a significant portion of his health, he will pull the sword from his back and integrate it into his moveset. This is where the fight gets even more intense.
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Swift Slashes: He will adopt a specific stance, reaching for his blade with one hand and raising the other. This is your cue to prepare for a very swift and deadly strike. The sound and visual cues are very clear, so practice your perfect dodge.
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Blood Tornadoes: The Tiger Vanguard can summon tornadoes of blood that will follow you. Dodge forward just as they are about to hit you to avoid them. They will dissipate after they pass you.
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Stone Teleportation: He will turn to stone and teleport to another location in the arena, launching a quick, high-damage attack in your direction. The trick is to wait for him to reappear and then dodge instantly. After avoiding this attack, be ready for a quick follow-up slash.
Step 4: The Art of the Counter-Attack
Dodging is essential, but you can't win without striking back.
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Patience is a Virtue: Don't get greedy. After a successful dodge or a blocked attack, a quick combo is usually all you have time for. Going for a long combo will almost always get you punished.
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Charged Heavy Attacks: As mentioned in Phase 1, if you can avoid attacking him during his Rock Solid form, you can prepare a charged heavy attack and release it the moment he returns to his normal state. This can stagger him and give you a huge window for damage.
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Observe and Adapt: Every player has a different playstyle. Some prefer to be aggressive, others defensive. Watch his patterns, learn the rhythm, and find the counters that work best for you.
Tip: Review key points when done.
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Step 5: Celebrate Your Victory and Claim Your Rewards
Once you have bested the Tiger Vanguard, you will be rewarded with valuable items. These rewards are not just for show; they are essential for your continued journey.
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Rock Solid Spell: This is one of the most important rewards. It is a powerful spell that allows you to turn your own body rock solid, giving you temporary invulnerability.
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Keeness of Tiger: A valuable key item that will help you progress further in the chapter.
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Mind Core, Silk, and Experience: These items will allow you to upgrade your abilities and craft new equipment.
10 Related FAQ Questions
Here are some quick answers to the most common questions about the Tiger Vanguard boss fight:
How to find the Tiger Vanguard's location?
The Tiger Vanguard is located in the Crouching Tiger Temple, which you can reach in Chapter 2 of the game after progressing through the Valley of Despair.
How to prepare for the Tiger Vanguard boss fight?
Craft and equip the best armor available (like the Galeguard set), upgrade your weapon, equip a defensive spirit like Wandering Wight, and stock up on healing and buffing consumables.
QuickTip: Don’t ignore the small print.
How to deal with the Tiger Vanguard's Rock Solid form?
Do not attack him when he is a rock. Your weapon will bounce off, you will be stunned, and he will counter. Use this time to heal or prepare for his next move.
How to dodge the Tiger Vanguard's teleportation attack?
Wait for him to reappear after he turns to stone and then immediately dodge as he launches his attack.
How to perfect dodge the Tiger Vanguard's swift sword slashes?
Listen and look for the clear audio and visual cues when he reaches for his sword, and practice your timing to perfect dodge at the last moment.
How to counter the Tiger Vanguard after he performs a combo?
Tip: Stop when you find something useful.
Wait until his combo is fully completed and he is recovering from it. A quick light combo is usually safe. Don't get greedy.
How to get the Rock Solid spell?
You will be rewarded with the Rock Solid spell immediately after you successfully defeat the Tiger Vanguard.
How to use consumables effectively in the fight?
Use consumables when the Tiger Vanguard is in his Rock Solid form or after you have successfully dodged a major attack and created some distance.
How to know when the Tiger Vanguard is about to enter his second phase?
He will pull out his sword from his back, which is a clear visual cue that he is about to start using new, more dangerous attacks.
How to get the secret Tiger Vanguard boss?
There is a secret, optional version of the Tiger Vanguard in the Kingdom of Sahali, which you can access by following the Drunken Boar questline in Chapter 2. This is a separate, more challenging fight.
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