The third stance the Destined One can gain access to, first available at level 20 , is Thrust Stance. As the name suggests, this stance specializes in rapid jabs that take full advantage of your weapon's variable length. The heavy attack for Thrust Stance has the Destined One extending the staff to perform a long-range jab, which can deal a ton of damage when it connects and can stagger the target. After getting Whirling Thrusts, you can hold the light attack button after doing this to lunge forward into melee range and perform a flurry of jabs, making this a great way to close distance quickly.
Defeating Tiger Vanguard rewards the player with the Key Item, Keeness of Tiger, alongside the Rock Solid spell . If you’ve also defeated the Stone Vanguard boss, you’ll be able to progress the story by interacting with the small statue in Tiger Vanguard’s boss arena . Doing so will open the way to the Yellow Wind Sage, the final boss of Chapter 2.
In Black Myth Wukong missions Myth: Wukong , you'll inevitably need to craft armor and weapon upgrades. As your foes become faster and stronger, you'll need better equipment. Often, the materials you need to collect in order to craft these updates can be obtained from common foes, elites, or treasure chests. Furthermore, you'll want to forage the flora as you make your way through each world. These are often ingredients that can be used in crafting medicines with varying effects and protections.
Enemies are often the best sources for crafting materials that help you upgrade your armor and weaponry. If you find yourself lacking in any of these items, grind an area with easily defeated foes so that you can collect the materials necessary. Below is a list of all crafting materials available.
Upon returning to a Keeper's Shrine, you'll also notice a powerful new weapon available in the crafting menu – the Epic Loongwreath Staff . However, you may find yourself missing the key ingredients, a Thunderbone and four Refined Iron Sand , to craft it.
Tiger Vanguard is a difficult boss because he hits hard and has a huge variety of different attacks. However, most of his attacks follow a simple pattern. Once you’ve figured out how to dodge and recognize each attack, you can easily defeat him.
Like every secret Loong, Red Loong is hidden behind a waterfall . During Chapter One, you'll find this particular waterfall early in the Outside the Forest area in the Forest of the Wolf . However, you can only pass through the waterfall if you obtain the Loong Scales key item.
To get to Tiger’s Acolyte, you’ll have to reach the Crouching Tiger Temple and defeat the Tiger Vanguard. After that, you have to go past the temple and progress through the area until you reach the Windrest Hamlet Shrine.
If you dodge the initial Slam, you’ll also avoid getting hit by the shockwave. If you’re out of the slam’s range, then you’ll have to watch the shockwave and dodge it at the precise time. Avoiding this attack leaves the boss open for you to deal some damage.
As for my personal opinion, I find myself using Smash Stance the most, followed by Thrust (which I often use to initiate combat and close distance on enemies), and then Pillar the least. With that said, I started using Pillar a lot more after unlocking Gale's Blessing, especially when up against groups.
This attack has slight variations , but it generally involves a tail sweep that can be avoided with a well-timed dodge roll. Just watch out for its 180-degree tail sweep , as he will retract the tail at the end, catching you off guard.
As a variable combo, once unlocked, Pillar Stance allows you to use Sweeping Gale. This has the destined one plant the staff ahead of them and spin around it, performing a multi-hit kick in the process. This can strike multiple enemies around you, which can help clear some space if you're being swarmed by weaker foes. After purchasing the Gale's Blessing upgrade you'll take considerably less damage while performing the spin, making it less risky to use.