The Heavy Broadsword Demon (巨刃鬼卒 – Jù Rèn Guǐ Zú) is an armored frontline foot soldier commonly guarding gatehouses and mountain passes in Chapter 1 of Black Myth: Zhong Kui. Wielding a massive two-handed executioner blade, this fiend relies on high-poise swings and sweeping cleaves.
Combat Strategy & Counter Guide
- • Hyper-Armor Warning: Mid-swing animation cannot be staggered by light sword strikes.
- • Punish Window: After his 3rd downward overhead plunge, he is locked in recovery for 2 full seconds.
- • Recommended Skill: Perfect Dodge left to execute a Seven-Star Thrust backstab.
Attack Patterns & Parry Windows
- ⚔️ Wide Double Cleave: Two broad horizontal sweeps. Parry the second swing with Seven-Star Sword guard.
- 💥 Overhead Ground Smash: Rears back and plunges blade into earth, kicking up debris. Do not block — dash sideways to flank his exposed back.
Loot & Material Drops
- ✨ Refined Steel Scraps: Essential material used at Shrines to upgrade weapon rank.
- 👻 Ghostly Essence: Siphoned by the Nether Gourd to replenish Spirit Qi.