You will face First Price of the Flowing Sands after defeating Second Prince and watching his father flee. As Second Prince’s older brother, it is one of the big bosses you will encounter in the second chapter of Black Myth Wukong. It is huge, powerful, but slow. But it can also show great agility when he needs to hasten. Next, this guide will break down its attack patterns and share some effective strategies for dealing with this powerful enemy.

Preparations

First Prince does not apply any status effects, so you can essentially build no special strategy for this one. First Prince can withstand your attacks and fight back with twice the force. Therefore, you'll need to utilize Black Myth Wukong Items that provide defensive so you can withstand the blows.

Ebongold armor set will provide enough defense in this battle to withstand the most fierce attacks. The damage caused by using Twin Serpent Staff in this battle is quite limited. Therefore, if you want to make the battle go more smoothly, the best choice is Wind Bear Staff. Since First Prince is vulnerable but too far away to melee, you should unlock Pillar Stance to make the ultimate easier to perform.

Attacks

First Prince has three ranged attacks. When you are on the other side of the arena, it will perform a Lunging Attack, a Charging Attack, or a Pouncing Attack. Of the three ranged attacks of First Prince, Pouncing Attack is the most dangerous. Once it is launched, it is almost impossible to react in time.

When attacking from a distance, its arms raised above its head are a sign that it is about to pounce, and should be dodged immediately. Lunging Attack and Charging Attack are relatively easy to avoid by dodging or flashing, and they do not pose much of a threat. In fact, it is most vulnerable when it is performing a lunging attack, which is a wonderful opportunity to get close to First Prince and damage it.

You should know that it is about to lunge when it extends its arms to the side. It will swing twice in a row in the air. These swings, along with the sprinting movement, are quite slow and you have every chance to easily dodge them. After the dash, it will be vulnerable for a moment, and it will slam with its right hand to stand up, so you should quickly move to its left side. It is crucial to attack it when it falls to the ground.

When you face First Prince at medium range, it will continue to use Pouncing Attack and Lunging Attack, but it will also frequently perform palm stomps. It is important to note that the lighter slams usually come in pairs. Knowing the timing of the second palm slam is crucial to effectively avoid it. Once it stands up with full force to perform a palm slam, it will not immediately follow up with another attack. These palm slams are easy to recognize because of their speed and power.

Medium range is when First Prince is most threatening, so don’t stay there for too long. As for close combat, sticking close to it will limit First Prince’s attack methods and make it relatively easy to deal with. Just get behind it and beware of its tail swipe, which starts with a hip swing and is not difficult to avoid. If you get close to one of its arms, it will swipe at you with a backhand, which is also obvious, so just dodge it when you see it raise its hand.

How To Beat First Prince Of The Flowing Sands?

You need to bait First Prince Of The Flowing Sands into a fierce attack, and focus on inflicting damage when it shows a weak spot. Then get close to it and try to get behind it. You only need to guard against its tail swipes. Whenever it tries to distance itself, get close to it immediately.

When you attack from behind, it will most likely turn to face you in the middle of a combo. It will try to hit you with a palm strike or a backhand swing. But both attacks have obvious signs, so watch and dodge in time, then get back behind it to continue the attack.

When you do this, use spells to freeze it in place, and perform heavy attacks when the focus meter is full. Keep the pressure on, keep attacking, and eventually it will fall. If it is about to launch a heavy attack, don’t try to restrain it or throw it off balance. Because once it is unfrozen, it is almost impossible to interrupt him when it is preparing a big move, and you will definitely be hit by it. The best strategy is to move around it, then get behind it again and continue the attack!

Rewards

Defeat First Prince and you’ll receive Arhat Gold Piece, a Stone Spirit, a Yaoguai Core, and 1035 Will. Additionally, squeeze through the crack in the giant wall next to First Prince’s boss arena and you’ll find a treasure chest containing Loong Scales at the back of the room.

In summary, by analyzing the attack patterns of First Prince of the Flowing Sands and adopting the strategies in this guide, you’ll be able to effectively defeat this powerful opponent. Remember, the key is to watch for its attack signs, dodge at the right time, and strike hard when it exposes a weakness. Additionally, after defeating First Prince, don’t forget to collect your rewards, especially Loong Scales in the hidden room. These rewards will help you get further on your journey to Black Myth Wukong.