Boss Overview & Combat Strategy
Great Fat Lord (大胖真君 – Dà Pàng Zhēn Jūn) is a multi-phase aquatic boss encountered along the submerged shores in Chapter 1 of Black Myth: Zhong Kui. Wielding a colossal two-handed broadsword and commanding tidal waves, he is the first major test of your parrying and talisman casting timing.
Quick Boss Strategy Summary
- • Primary Weakness: Five-Thunder Lightning Seals conduct through water for double stagger damage.
- • Phase Transition: Mutates at 50% HP into an enraged leaping predator.
- • Recommended Summon: Armored Spirit Brute to absorb leaping dive attacks.
Phase 1: Broadsword Slashing & Tidal Sweeps
In his opening form, Great Fat Lord relies on wide horizontal cleaves with his massive broadsword. Because he fights in shallow water, electricity conducts across the entire arena floor.
Key Attack Patterns:
- ⚔️ Three-Hit Cleave Combo: Two slow horizontal sweeps followed by a crushing downward plunge. Dodge left on the third hit to punish his recovery frames.
- 🌊 Tidal Wave Blast: Slams sword into the water to send a linear projectile shockwave. Perform a Perfect Dodge forward to close the distance.
Phase 2: Enraged Mutation & Dive Ambushes
Upon reaching 50% HP, Great Fat Lord roars and mutates into a faster, frenzied beast form. His attack speed increases by 30% and he gains dive ambushes where he submerges beneath the water surface.
Survival Tactics:
- ⚡ Talisman Stun: Attach a Five-Thunder Celestial Seal right as he emerges from water to interrupt his dive momentum.
- 👥 Spirit Companion Aggro: Summon your spirit warrior to tank his aggressive leaping body slams while you circle behind for heavy poise breaks.
Defeat Rewards & Drops
- ✨ True Lord’s Soul Core (真君魂晶): Used at Shrines to upgrade weapon damage.
- 🍶 Tidal Gourd Infusion: Increases Nether Gourd drink recovery by +20% in water areas.
- 📜 Water-Parting Talisman Formula: Unlocks crafting for aquatic exploration seals.