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The first big hurdle in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers occurs at the end of Worship’s Rise, when you face Commander Honglan. She is a tough boss with a confusing move set that tests your skills more than any enemy you’ve fought before. In earlier fights, dodging and trying different tactics might have worked, but against Honglan, you need to master the Deflect and/or Block mechanics if you want to win.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is expected to be one of the standout games of 2025, mainly because it’s inspired by Dark Souls and Sekiro. Its gameplay appeals to players who enjoy a challenging experience that other similar games don’t quite deliver. If you’re experienced with Sekiro or Dark Souls, this boss might feel a bit easier, but it still serves as good practice for the tougher bosses to come.
Where to Find Commander Honglan in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Honglan is the final boss of the first area in the game. You can find her once you reach the Lotus Pond area, which is in Worship’s Rise.
While she might seem incredibly difficult, she’s not the hardest boss in the later stages of the game. Honglan is the last main boss of the starting region, and you’ll encounter her once you reach the Lotus Pond.
It’s wise to go into this fight well-prepared by exploring Worship’s Rise thoroughly and leveling up your character. Optimizing your build using the Impetus Repository is crucial, especially investing in skills like Deflect or Block to counter Honglan’s sword attacks.
To reach the arena, you’ll need to find the Buddha Statue and place it on the pedestal near the Plain Warrioress. The statue is close to the stand, and stairs lead straight to it. Once placed, an area opens up for the fight against Honglan.
How to Prepare for Commander Honglan
The best approach is to use a build that includes Poise Break or a dual blades setup with Leech damage, especially if healing is a concern. Many build options can work—your choice depends on your play style. Since you have the Lashing Whip, which pairs well with Poise Break Temperance, that’s probably your best choice. The Vermillion War Club is a good secondary weapon if you have it.
A key tip is to include a Block or Deflect skill in your build. Honglan’s attacks are similar to those of challenging Sekiro bosses. Focusing on a Longsword with the Sword Counter skill and investing in Feathering nodes to boost the Echo of Lu Bingzhang spell works well. The strategy involves deflecting her slashes and stab attacks and hitting her with the Echo of Lu when there’s enough space.
How to Defeat Commander Honglan
Knowing which attacks to dodge and which to deflect is essential. At the start of the fight, Honglan will lunge forward with a stab attack. When you recognize this move, you can deflect or dodge it. Counter in the moment by hitting her with a heavy attack from behind—this can give you an Obliterate opportunity, which is a big damage window.
Honglan uses several stabbing and slashing moves, and she’ll throw daggers that are easy to dodge, especially to build Skyborn Might stacks. She also performs a leg kick and stomp that can’t be deflected, so dodging is best here. She’ll sometimes throw punches that are also unblockable. When that happens, it’s safest to dodge back and create some space.
When her health drops to about half, she becomes more aggressive, pulling out a second sword and launching energy waves from her blade. These waves must be dodged carefully—especially the wide horizontal one, which can be deadly. Using Poise Break Temperance, you’ll have many chances to land critical hits during her energy attacks.
To finish her off, best strategies include deflecting her moves and countering with well-timed attacks when she’s vulnerable. With practice, you’ll find that mastering deflection and knowing when to dodge makes this fight much more manageable.
After defeating Honglan, a cutscene plays, and you’ll earn some good loot. I won’t spoil the details, but once you get her down, future fights will become easier as you improve your skills and build strategies.
Good luck, and make sure to prepare properly before taking on Commander Honglan!
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