Son of Stones Boss Guide: Defeat the Challenging Boss in Black Myth Wukong
Son of Stones Overview
Son of Stones is a formidable boss in Black Myth: Wukong, located in a hidden area that players can only reach by taking a secret path. As a stone-based entity, this boss boasts high defense and significant physical damage resistance. However, his agility is limited, making him vulnerable to quick attacks and spells that target his elemental weaknesses. Players must carefully navigate through his heavy strikes and use their environment to their advantage.
Son of Stones Attack Patterns
Understanding Son of Stones’ attack patterns is essential for surviving this challenging fight:
Stone Smash
Description: A powerful ground-pound that creates shockwaves damaging all players within range.
Weakness: Evade the shockwaves by jumping or dodging sideways, then capitalize on the short recovery period.
Rock Barrage
Description: Launches a series of boulders at the player, causing significant damage if hit.
Weakness: Utilize cover within the arena to block the projectiles, then approach him quickly to initiate close combat.
Stone Gaze
Description: Emits a beam that slows the player and deals continuous damage if caught.
Weakness: Dodge out of the beam’s path and close the distance quickly to avoid further damage.
Son of Stones Battle Strategy
To defeat Son of Stones, focus on evading his slow but powerful attacks and using elemental abilities. Here’s the best approach:
Recommended Skills
Equip skills like Quick Step for dodging heavy attacks and Earth Breaker for dealing damage that bypasses his high physical defense. Abilities that capitalize on elemental damage, such as Flame Strike, are also effective.
Recommended Equipment
Use armor with high mobility to quickly dodge attacks while maintaining a reasonable defense level. Weapons such as the Heavenly Sword or Magic Staff work well to exploit his elemental weaknesses.
Tactics
Phase 1
In the first phase, prioritize dodging and learning his attack patterns. Target his weak points after he finishes a heavy attack. The key is to stay mobile and strike when the opportunity arises.
Phase 2
When his health drops below 50%, Son of Stones becomes more aggressive, using more frequent Rock Barrages and Stone Gazes. Focus on maintaining distance, using ranged attacks to weaken him while avoiding his gaze.
Son of Stones Video Walkthrough
For a comprehensive visual guide, refer to the video walkthrough below. This guide details the best moments to attack, dodge, and use abilities against Son of Stones.
Watch the Son of Stones Boss Fight Video
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