Immobilization spell is going to be your best friend in this fight. The spell will hold Tiger Vanguard in one place so that you can deal enough damage. Avoid casting Immobilization while the boss is jumping around as he’ll freeze midair, and you won’t be able to attack him properly.
Following Light Attack with Heavy Attack performs Tactical Retreat. The Destined One hops backward and hones his defenses while preparing for another fierce attack. Following Tactical Retreat with another Heavy Attack that consumes a Focus Point unleashes Forceful Thrust.
This attack is similar to the regular Body Slam, but just as the boss lands, several spikes will pop out of the ground . Shigandang’s fist will start to glow, and right as it thrusts its fists into the ground, the spikes will explode . This attack doesn’t create any shockwaves.
There are all sorts of bosses that you will encounter in Black myth wukong dlc Myth: Wukong . You won’t find any secret bosses until you have completed a few prerequisites. Completing a few simple tasks like finding specific key items will be all you need to unlock them.
Shigandang is a secret boss, which you can face in Chapter 2. Unlocking and defeating this boss is worth it because you can get your hands on a new staff that will help you drastically on your journey ahead. Shigandang deals a lot of damage, but it has a major weakness that can be exploited to defeat it easily.
Tiger Vanguard is one of the mandatory bosses that you will encounter in Chapter 2. It is one of the most challenging bosses to deal with and uses a varied set of attacks that keep the Destined One on their toes. It might take a few tries to fully understand the boss' moveset.
After performing Tactical Retreat, Forceful Thrust, or a charged Heavy Attack, hold Light Attack to unleash Whirling Thrusts. The Destined One leaps forward to engage the enemy head-on, besetting them with barrage of staff strikes.
This attack is easy to predict. As soon as you see Tiger Vanguard assume the stance, be ready for this. You can easily avoid the entire combo by dodging . The final hit is slow and can be easily avoided even if your dodge timing is off.
Switching to Thrust Stance allows the Destined One to charge by holding Heavy Attack while remaining stationary. Upon releasing Heavy Attack, the Destined One can execute a swift thrust attack at a distant enemy.
Defeating this Yaoguai King boss rewards the player with Skandha of Feeling Key Item , the true purpose of which you’ll find out later in the game as you make progress. The Destined One also receives the Heart of Stone crafting material .
"Take the form of Gore-Eye Daoist, who wields a staff topped with a toad whose eyes emit a crimson glow. Stay within the glow and your attack will be enhanced. The staff vanishes on its own after a while."
The trick to avoiding this move is to wait for the boss to appear again. Just as you see him reappear, press dodge and you’ll avoid this attack . Be wary that once you’ve avoided this attack, the boss will likely follow it up with a Quick Slash .
To defeat Shigandang, the best strategy you can follow is to just stick to its back. Stay behind it, and you will shut down half of its attacks. You’ll still have to keep an eye open for the Body Slam, Side Sweep, and Shoulder Slam attacks, but most of the time, the boss will just keep turning around to find you.
The Tiger Vanguard can be found inside the Crouching Tiger Temple in Chapter 2. From the Temple Entrance Shrine , walk straight up the stairs to reach this boss. After defeating the Second Prince of Flowing Sands, you have to go through the Valley of Despair.
At close range, Tiger Vanguard may unleash a 4-hit combo with his sword. The first attack is a quick kick into two quick slashes , while the final slash is very delayed and can be challenging to avoid. The boss may also follow up with another 3-hit sword combo , where all three strikes are done in quick succession.
"Take the form of Fungiwoman. Drift through the air with a mushroom cap and release spores. Upon landing, crash into the foe as the spores rain down to track and strike them. Spores that hit the foe can return and recover Health."
The Heart of Stone crafting material enables you to create the Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff , which is the best weapon that you can craft till Chapter 2. The staff increases your attack by 60 and your defense by 30, while also moderately increasing the damage of your charged heavy attacks from the Smash Stance .
After a successful hit with Resolute Strike, performing another Heavy Attack consuming a Focus Point executes Skyfall Strike. The Destined One leverages his forward momentum, launching himself into the air with his staff to somersault forward, then unleashes a firm downward strike upon his enemy's head.
This attack is extremely difficult to avoid if you’re further away from the boss. You have to dodge exactly when the boss swings his sword , regardless of how far he is. Tiger Vanguard may also use this attack at close range.
