How to Beat Tiger Vanguard (Crouching Tiger Temple)

Tiger Vanguard is a Yaoguai King boss enemy found in the Crouching Tiger Temple in Black Myth: Wukong, defeating him will enable you to get the Keenness of Tiger key item. Read on to know more about Tiger Vanguard, its location, rewards, as well as a detailed strategy on how to beat it.

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Tiger Vanguard (Crouching Tiger Temple)	Tiger Vanguard (Kingdom of Sahali)

Tiger Vanguard (Crouching Tiger Temple) Location Guide

Boss Overview

Enemy Information
Tiger Vanguard (Crouching Tiger Temple)
Type	Yaoguai King
Chapter	Chapter 2
Location	Crouching Tiger Temple, Temple Entrance

Found in the Crouching Tiger Temple

You encounter Tiger Vanguard in the Crouching Tiger Temple after climbing the stairs next to the Temple Entrance Keeper's Shrine in Chapter 2. To reach this area, pass through the cave near the Valley of Despair Keeper's Shrine, which becomes accessible after defeating the Second Prince of Flowing Sands.

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How to Beat Tiger Vanguard (Crouching Tiger Temple)

Tiger Vanguard (Crouching Tiger Temple) Strategy
Punish the Jump Attacks Counter the Rock Solid Spell Dodge the Fast Slash Attack

Punish the Jump Attacks

Tiger Vanguard begins the fight with a jumping attack, which, like his other jump attacks, including ones in his combos, has no follow-up. You can punish these with a couple of light attacks to build Focus.

Counter the Rock Solid Spell

During the fight, Tiger Vanguard will use the Rock Solid spell, hardening his body and becoming invulnerable. Instead of attacking, charge a Heavy Attack and release it once the spell ends.

If you mistakenly attack while he's in this state, your staff will bounce off, and he will counter with a delayed punch. You can still, however, dodge this counterattack.

Dodge the Stronger Variation

In a stronger variation of the Rock Solid spell, Tiger Vanguard solidifies with his limbs on the ground, then you would lose your lock-on. He will reappear somewhere in the arena with a powerful attack. To avoid it, move to the arena's walls to prevent him from spawning behind you, and dodge when you hear the high-pitched ringing sound. At lower health, he may follow up with a sword slash.

Dodge the Fast Slash Attack

One of Tiger Vanguard's dangerous moves is a fast dashing slash. Before he executes this, he crouches slightly, brings his fingers to his face, and wields his sword behind him. Dodge as soon as the camera fully zooms out to avoid the attack.

Tiger Vanguard (Crouching Tiger Temple) Rewards

Rewards After Defeating Tiger Vanguard (Crouching Tiger Temple)

Rewards	Description
Rock Solid Spell	Solidify the body like a rock to parry incoming attacks.
Mind Core Rare Material	Used for crafting Celestial Medicines
Yaoguai Core General Weapon Material	Used for crafting weapons

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Mad Tiger

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Tiger Vanguard (Crouching Tiger Temple)

The Tiger Vanguard (Crouching Tiger Temple) is a Yaoguai King boss enemy found in the Crouching Tiger Temple in Chapter 2.

Tiger Vanguard (Kingdom of Sahali)

Tiger Vanguard (Kingdom of Sahali) is a Yaoguai Chief boss enemy found in the secret area in Chapter 2, Kingdom of Sahali.

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