Wuchang Fallen Feathers: How To Beat Nightmare Demon

Wuchang Fallen Feathers integrates mechanics inspired by Soulsborne titles, including confronting your Inner Demon – a malevolent twin with identical combat capabilities. In Chapter 4’s endgame, this climactic battle evolves into a confrontation against the enhanced Nightmare Demon. While optional, this duel offers valuable rewards and strategic mastery. Our guide outlines effective tactics to overcome this formidable foe.

Locating the Nightmare Demon in Wuchang Fallen Feathers

This encounter becomes accessible after progressing beyond Chapter 4’s point of no return at Worship’s Rise in Ruins. From Annalum, traverse the organic bridge (enemies optional) until reaching a gated stairway marked by a Shu Sanctum. This arena previously hosted the Gluttonous Monstrosity battle. Passing through initiates the Nightmare Demon confrontation.

Combat Techniques of the Nightmare Demon

The fight with the Nightmare Demon begins

This three-stage battle escalates in complexity with each phase. Here’s the breakdown of her evolving arsenal:

Stage One: Dual Blade Onslaught

Vortex Assault: Executes rapid spinning maneuvers while advancing
Precision Counter: Lightning-fast slash concluding with a stagger-inducing kick
Blade Hurricane: Uninterrupted melee chain attacks
Shadow Charge: Multiple forward thrusts culminating in a powerful finish

Stage Two: Axe Artillery

Cyclone Cleave: Triple swing combo ending with ground impact
Tectonic Slam: Unblockable area-of-effect strike granting hyper armor
Devastator Blow: High-damage overhead smash with delayed activation
Rising Fury: Slow-building vertical strike

Final Stage: Enhanced Swordplay

Lunar Dash: Evasive sidestep into counter thrust
Phantom Kick: Unblockable low sweep attack
Eclipse Barrage: Purple-imbued strikes inflicting status effects

Victory Strategies Against the Nightmare Demon

Let her come to you and prepare to parry

Phase one favors defensive play – maintain distance to exploit her limited reach. In phase two, prioritize evading fire projectiles while punishing slower axe animations. The final stage demands precise timing: utilize Skyborn Might enhancements and Ethereal Form to bypass unblockable attacks. While standard parries remain effective against most moves, conserve stamina for emergency dodges during her signature purple blade assaults.