Commander Honglan, huh? It’s kinda like the game suddenly throws a spotlight on her and goes, "Alright, show me what you’ve got!" I mean, you’ve been cruising along in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, thinking you’ve got it all figured out, and boom — Honglan shows up to mess with your rhythm. The stakes are real high ’cause you can’t move forward without beating her. And yeah, the reward is sweet — Wei – Combo Force benediction for the Wisdom Slot, boosting your damage with consecutive hits. Oh, and don’t forget the Reverant Temple Key — critical for moving on to the next big location.
Okay, before I get all sidetracked, let’s figure out how to track her down and gear up for the showdown.
Finding Commander Honglan
So, you’re gonna make your way to the Palace Hill (Worship’s Rise) shrine. Got it? There’s this path—take the left one, right past the shrine. Look for a Buddha Statue there. This thing’s your ticket to draining the lotus pond and opening up the boss arena. Once you snag it, hustle over to the stone structure on the shrine’s right. A cutscene kicks in, showing off where you’ll battle her.
Gearing Up for the Fight
Ah, Honglan, she’s “human-type”—no elemental resistance whatsoever. Pretty convenient, right? Any elemental smack there’s gonna hurt her. But folks swear by Fire/Burn. It scorches her over time and bumps up damage from other hits, so why not?
Now, her attacks, quick slices mostly, call for some sturdy armor. Slash and stab protection is your best buddy here. Check out the Centipede Armor Set from Tao Qing, post-Blightweaver Great Centipede.
Deflect or Trade Blows
Whatever your build, a Longsword shines here, mostly because you can deflect with techniques like Sword Counter. An Axe works too, if you lean on its Rampage discipline. The Lashing Whip Longsword from the Mercury Workshop? Top choice, hands down. It’s killer at both close and mid-range. Wanna wield an Axe? Then go for the Clash mechanic, where you push through her strikes and knock her down, getting a few jabs in while she’s grounded.
Conquering Commander Honglan: Phase One
Dying a lot? Oh yeah, that’s Commander Honglan for you. Every death? A learning curve. Feel the rhythm and patterns of her moves, especially those rapid sword flourishes with a martial arts twist. Parry what you can, but don’t overreach. Get some hits in after deflecting and back off.
There’s a sneaky trick here. Keep your distance; she favors a lunge attack when you’re far, and it’s pretty parry-friendly. But even if you don’t use that hack, be patient and conserve those healing charges for the second part of her life bar.
Conquering Commander Honglan: Phase Two
And then she flips the script. Half her health gone, she’s all about those dual blades and frantic ranged slashes. Phase Two is mayhem. Fast and feral — and it’s like trying to hit smoke. Your dodging game? It better be on point, ’cause parrying won’t cut it here.
Timing’s everything. Don’t heal up right in her grill unless you wanna eat dirt. Keep a good gap and heal only when the coast’s clear.
Patience! Yep, patience. But with a bit more grit this time. Stick close, circle left, and watch her miss those wild combos. If you manage a status ailment in the first phase, you might have it easier. If not, it’s a waiting game. But hang in there, wear her down, and eventually, she’s down for the count.
Phew, what a ride, right?
