Captain Lotus-Vision is one of the Yaoguai Chiefs that you can optionally confront in Chapter 3 of Black Myth: Wukong. “Optional” here doesn’t mean it’s a piece of cake! He is known for his illusory magical attacks, and if you’re not careful, you’ll soon be “back to the village” without understanding what happened. Myself, in the first few “encounters,” I also had to “taste bitter fruit” quite a bit before finding a way to deal with this “tricky” mage.
This article will not just be a “superficial” guide, but will delve into the details of Captain Lotus-Vision’s location, “dissect” his attacks, and share the most “practical” strategies, helping you not only defeat him, but also “grab” the worthy rewards. Consider this a “secret manual” for you to confidently enter the battle, and “deal with” this Yaoguai Chief!
Location and Recommended Loadout
Unlike some other bosses, you don’t need to “scour” the map to find Captain Lotus-Vision. He “resides” right in the Pagoda Realm, an area you’ll explore in Chapter 3. Specifically, to find him, you need to follow these instructions:
Start from the Upper Pagoda Shrine. Opposite the Shrine, you will see a fairly large hole, with a faint purple light emanating from below. Don’t be afraid, take a “brave” leap down! You can freefall or cling to the wall to descend slowly, depending on your “style.” You will land in a room; this is the location of Captain Lotus-Vision.
Basically, getting to Captain Lotus-Vision is quite simple. The hard part is how to “survive” after meeting him. And that’s the content of the next section!
Before “diving” into battle, prepare a few things:
- Cloud Step: An extremely useful spell to dodge his combo attacks.
- Staff-Spin: Defend, counterattack, make the most of it to block Captain Lotus-Vision’s attacks.
- Pillar Stance: Helps you stay airborne, dodge ground-sweeping attacks, and allows for powerful counterattacks.
Captain Lotus-Vision Boss Fight and Guide
Captain Lotus-Vision is a special boss because he only uses long-range attacks based on magic; he doesn’t have any melee attacks. Whereas from the beginning of the game until now, except for Guangmou in Chapter 1 who also used mostly long-range magic, you’ve been used to fighting only melee bosses. The sudden appearance of a boss specializing in long-range attacks, who also has a high difficulty level, can easily make you lose your rhythm when playing the game. Captain Lotus-Vision challenges your ability to focus because his attacks come from many different directions, so maintaining a reasonable distance is very important.
Phase 1 (When he has full health)
Bullet Circle: He will create a circle of magic bullets, then fire them towards you. Use Staff-Spin to deflect the bullets, or move continuously to the sides to dodge.
3-Ray Bullet Burst: Fires 3 consecutive bullets that chase you. Similar to above, Staff-Spin or dodge to the sides.
Laser Beam: Occasionally, he will “fire” an extremely fast laser beam, causing high damage. You must react quickly, dodging as soon as you see the sign (a flash of light from his staff). Always pay attention to his staff. When it glows, prepare to dodge!
Phase 2 (After he loses about 1/3 of his health)
Runic Circle: He will create a large circle behind him, and 4 smaller circles in the 4 corners of the room.
Continuous Laser Beams: These circles will continuously fire laser beams, sweeping across the room. Use Cloud Step to create a “clone” decoy, giving you more time to dodge.
Laser Beams from 4 Directions: The smaller circles will fire laser beams at you. Focus on observing one circle; when it flashes, dodge immediately.
Teleport + Laser: He will teleport, accompanied by a laser beam. Focus on reacting quickly and dodging.
Chain Explosions: Creates a chain of explosions that chase you. Run and dodge continuously.
Strategy
- Pillar Stance: Use Pillar Stance to stand in the air, avoiding ground-sweeping laser beams and explosions. From above, you can unleash powerful attacks.
- Combination: While dodging, take advantage of movement and counterattack skills to deal damage.
- Tip: Stay calm, focus on observing the circles and his staff.
- In Summary: The secret to defeating Captain Lotus-Vision is to maintain distance, move continuously, dodge his attacks, and counterattack when you have the opportunity.
When you defeat Captain Lotus-Vision, you will receive the Frostsprout Twig – a Curio, and The Spirit of Captain Lotus-Vision– a Key Item, not a summonable Spirit.
More interestingly, defeating Captain Lotus-Vision will unlock the sealed prison cells in the Pagoda Realm. This is an opportunity for you to explore more secrets and collect more items.
Captain Lotus-Vision can be a “tough” challenge in Black Myth: Wukong, but with careful preparation, the right strategy, and a bit of “stubbornness,” you can absolutely defeat him.
Hopefully, this guide has provided you with all the information and “secrets” you need to “deal with” Captain Lotus-Vision. If you have any questions, or want to share your experience, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below!
And don’t forget, Black Myth: Wukong has many other challenges waiting for you to explore. Wishing you exciting “adventures”!