Welcome to this spoiler-free boss guide for Lu Hongliu, the Gluttonous Monstrosity in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. If you’re stuck on this grotesque yet formidable opponent, here’s how to handle her without overcomplicating the fight—and without spoiling the story.
Knowing Your Enemy: Lu Hongliu
Lu Hongliu is aggressive and relentless, punishing players who try to face her head-on. She favors frontal assaults and wide-reaching slams that can catch you off guard if you aren’t managing your positioning and stamina carefully.
How to Defeat Lu Hongliu
1. Avoid Standing in Front of Her
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is staying directly in front of her. Lu Hongliu becomes significantly more aggressive if you’re in her line of sight. She reacts quickly to frontal attacks, so you’ll want to avoid that area entirely.
2. Dodge to the Side, Then Strike
Instead of committing to frontal pressure, stick to her sides. Dodging laterally gives you a better window to land hits while avoiding her retaliatory swings. It also makes it easier to anticipate her bigger moves, especially her multi-stage slams.
3. Manage Your Stamina
Stamina management is crucial during this encounter. Lu Hongliu’s movement patterns are unpredictable, and she often follows one slam with another. Always reserve enough stamina to dodge a jump or sudden lunge (even if you’re mid-combo).
4. Watch Out for the Slam Combo
When she begins crawling with alternating arm slams, prepare for a follow-up: a final spinal slam. But that’s not the end of it, she’ll slide her arms backward in a surprise swipe. Be ready to retreat or dodge to avoid getting clipped.
5. Use the Blood Laser Phase to Close In
One of the best attack windows is when she does her blood laser attack. This move leaves her briefly vulnerable. Take this chance to close in and unleash your damage safely.
Lu Hongliu is one of those bosses that demands patience and control. Her erratic movements and layered attacks can easily overwhelm players who get greedy with combos or forget to pace their stamina. The key is to fight smart: dodge to the sides, punish when she overextends, and keep your stamina in check so you’re never caught flat-footed. With enough practice, her patterns become predictable, and the fight turns into a matter of timing rather than guesswork. Stick with it. Defeating her is as satisfying as it is well-earned. Next up, check out my article on what happens when you defeat the first boss (Bai Kru) in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers!
