How to Beat You Loong, Leader of the Blackwater Crew

You Loong, Leader of the Blackwater Crew Summary

You Loong is water-lurking optional boss that Soul can encounter multiple times. In this first encounter in a swamp in Pangzhen, beating him rewards you with You Loong's Deluge, a powerful Phantom Edge.

Quest	Chapter 7: The Heart's Trail
Location	Pangzhen
Recommended Weapon	Wild Oriole Sword, Outlaw Warblade, Fire Meteor, Thunder Spear

How to Find You Loong, Leader of the Blackwater Crew

You Loong, Leader of the Blackwater Crew, is in a swamp in northwest Pangzhen.

You Loong, Leader of the Blackwater Crew Attack Patterns

The following table lists each attack You Loong uses.

Attack	Description
Jump Strike
Surprise Ranged Attacks
Stab Combo
Heavy Smash Combo
Water Breath
Water Strikes

Recommended Build for You Loong, Leader of the Blackwater Crew

Weapon	・Wild Oriole Sword ・Outlaw Warblade
Phantom Edge	・Fire Meteor ・Thunder Spear
Medicine	・Kuye Dew - Reduces damage taken by 20% for 15 seconds and restores 40% HP over 10 seconds. ・Vessel Restorative - Restores 70% HP and increases natural Sha-Chi recovery speed by 50% for 5 seconds.
Accessories	・Counterstrike Bracers ・Seal of Dugu ・Lingran's Pendant ・Crimson Resolve

[1] Dodge to the side and strike from behind.

sidestep

Some of his attacks leave him open for a few seconds at the end of the animation. Dodge to the side and unleash your powerful attacks from behind.

[2] Learn how to deflect his attacks.

deflect water

Most of his attacks, including his water abilities, can be deflected. Learn which counters work the best and attack when his guard is down.

[3] Use abilities to attack from a distance.

use range

When he retreats to take a breather, use ranged abilities to deal damage from afar. Stay alert, he might also engage but being aggressive definitely pays off when done at the right moments.