At a glance
- Compulsory. Progress requires beating Wu Xuan, a boss stationed near Pangzhen's Backstreet Archway bell, with the western backstreets carrying on past his arena.
- Block your way to victory. He begins behind an enormously thick shield. Every blocked attack wears it down, and once it is empty you can execute him.
- Thick plate, spiked club. He wears armour made the same way as Zhuo Bi's, and attacks with a spiked club and with Chaos Fire.
- Where Wolfjaw comes from. His defeat nets you Wolfjaw, a mace covered in spikes and strong at Guard Break.
Overview
Wu Xuan, the Fallen General, used to command soldiers against the Maskwalkers, and today prowls the Pangzhen backstreets.
Heavily armoured, he towers like a tower of iron and uses a spiked club. Pushed into a corner, he converts Sha-Chi into Chaos Fire and lets it scorch anything in his path.
This encounter lies on the main path through Pangzhen, up the stairs from the Backstreet Archway. Defence is what it puts to the test, not damage output, and Wolfjaw is the payoff.
Relationships
- Zhuo BiGuard serving under himZhuo BiGuard serving under him
Having grown up in military camps, Zhuo Bi followed every command from Wu Xuan without question, even the one to go through Transcension.
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Madness took every last one, and it was Wu Xuan who personally ended them.
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Background
Command to Transcend
During the years when Maskwalkers swarmed in hordes, Wu Xuan brushed aside every protest and ordered his entire army through Transcension. All of his comrades slipped into madness before his eyes.
Having killed them with his own hands, he welded their devices to his flesh, in the hope that it would take them home.
Device After Device
Each added device pulls him further from being human. His mind now briefly drifts between the Waking Realm and the Discordance, getting near its depths. Convinced that his comrades truly belong there, he intends to consume yet more devices until the numberless dead have been carried to the Blight.
Role in the Story
Gatekeeper Over the Backstreet Archway
As the first gate in the depths of the Pangzhen backstreets, Wu Xuan awaits you there. The battle begins after you advance the story to the Backstreet Archway and go up the stairs to their end.
Once he is down, the path forward is clear. Either turn right and continue upward toward the Backstreet Rest bell and the Gu Wanyue route, or pass through the arch facing the arena to reach the courtyards behind it.
Missions Featured
| Appearance | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wu Xuan, the Fallen General | Boss fight | Story-critical boss waiting where the Backstreet Archway stairs end in Pangzhen; his defeat awards the Wolfjaw Phantom Edge. |
Gameplay
Drain, Execute, Repeat Again
An enormously thick shield protects Wu Xuan at the outset, and your own offensive moves barely mark it. Block his combos and heavy strikes instead, since each successful block takes a portion of the shield away. The instant it reaches zero, execute him and keep hitting while his guard is broken. A single cycle removes about half of his health, so the battle ends after two cycles.
Gear and Transport
Wu Xuan used to wield Wolfjaw, a spiked mace. This Phantom Edge delivers high Guard Break and heals you when it strikes susceptible enemies.
Places and Holdings
His arena sits at the end of the stairs rising from the Backstreet Archway, by the Backstreet Archway bell in Pangzhen's western streets. Past the arena, through the arch straight across, you will find a garden house containing a chest.
Quotes
Quoted lines for Wu Xuan
“That shield belonged to one of ours... you killed him?”
One of the lines of dialogue spoken by Wu Xuan, as.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wu Xuan fought?
Inside Pangzhen. Progress the story until you reach the Backstreet Archway, and ascend the staircase there all the way up.
Is it possible to bypass Wu Xuan?
It is not. Wu Xuan is a boss you have to beat, and doing so unlocks the path to the hideout and the remaining western streets.
What is the way past Wu Xuan's shield?
Block his attacks until the shield is drained, then execute him at zero and take advantage of the broken guard. Finish the fight in two cycles.
What item does Wu Xuan drop?
The Wolfjaw Phantom Edge.