Shigandang Boss Guide: Conquer the Stone Guardian in Black Myth Wukong
Shigandang Overview
Shigandang is a secret optional boss in Black Myth: Wukong, located in Chapter 6 at the Foothills of Verdant Path. This giant rock creature serves as a challenging test of endurance and strategy, requiring players to master dodging and precise attacks. Hidden behind the canyon near the Son of Stones, Shigandang can only be encountered after collecting all four Skandha items. This battle is unique in that Shigandang appears deceptively passive until provoked, whereupon it unleashes a series of powerful rock-based attacks that can quickly overwhelm the unprepared.
Shigandang Attack Patterns
Understanding Shigandang’s attack patterns is crucial for overcoming this formidable opponent:
Rock Barrage
Description: Shigandang throws a series of heavy rocks at the player, dealing significant damage on impact.
Weakness: Dodge sideways in quick succession to avoid the barrage and create an opportunity for counterattacks.
Ground Smash
Description: A powerful smash attack where Shigandang slams both fists into the ground, creating shockwaves that knock players back.
Weakness: Jump to evade the shockwaves and move in for quick strikes before it recovers.
Stone Pulse
Description: An area-of-effect attack that sends out a circular pulse of damaging energy.
Weakness: Maintain a mid-range distance to avoid the pulse while preparing ranged attacks.
Immovable Stance
Description: When its health is below 50%, Shigandang hardens its exterior, greatly boosting its defense but reducing its mobility.
Weakness: Use high-damage, single-shot abilities and focus on chipping away at its defenses from a distance.
Shigandang Battle Strategy
Defeating Shigandang requires patience, strategy, and mastery of both defensive and offensive tactics. Here’s how to effectively defeat this stone guardian:
Recommended Skills
Equip high-mobility skills like Cloud Step to quickly dodge its area-of-effect attacks and reposition for counterattacks. Utilize abilities such as Wandering Wight Spirit Attack to deal consistent damage while keeping a safe distance.
Recommended Equipment
Equip defensive gear like the Waterward Orb and use the Fine Gold Thread material to upgrade weapons, ensuring maximum damage output during Shigandang’s vulnerable phases.
Tactics
Phase 1
Focus on dodging Shigandang’s Rock Barrage and Ground Smash attacks. Utilize quick attacks during its recovery periods and avoid getting caught in its Stone Pulse radius.
Phase 2
When Shigandang enters the Immovable Stance phase, switch to ranged attacks and high-damage abilities. Continue to dodge and strike from a distance, gradually wearing down its defenses.
Shigandang Video Walkthrough
For a visual guide on how to defeat Shigandang, watch the video below. This walkthrough provides a step-by-step strategy, showcasing the optimal times to dodge, attack, and use your abilities effectively.
Watch the Shigandang Boss Fight Video
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