Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty boss guide - How to easily defeat Zhang Liang, General of Man

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Like its predecessors, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty by Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo presents a slew of unique and challenging boss fights. Team Ninja is renowned for its boss fights that not only test players' control over their weapons but also their ability to dodge and parry incoming attacks with precision.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty upholds this tradition by pitting players against the formidable Zhang Liang, General of Man, who is arguably the most challenging opening boss in any of Team Ninja's souls-like RPGs. What makes Zhang Liang even more difficult is that he has two phases with distinct movesets and attacks, adding to the complexity of the fight.

Zhang Liang's relentless aggression, mixed with his massive health pool, makes him the biggest hurdle that players will face in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and one that can only be overcome with patience and perseverance. However, that is easier said than done if you aren't well acquainted with the game's combat system.

Fortunately, there are a few strategies that you can use to beat the first boss of the game without much hassle. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to easily defeat Zhang Liang, General of Man in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

The combat system in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is very different compared to most souls-like action role-playing games, including Team Ninja's own Nioh games and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. As such, there is a steep learning curve before you get the hang of the combat system.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's combat depends heavily on counterattacks and deflections, which are key combat elements that you will need to master to defeat Zhang Liang. However, unless you are confident enough with your deflect timings and use of weapon arts, i.e.,