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Quest Details
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Chapter | 9: The Sage of the Desert |
Sub-Chapter | Six Pensive Statues and the Evil Spirit |
Region | |
Quest Type | Trial / Boss Fight |
Prerequisite | |
Boss |
Overview
True Strength is the third and final trial quest in the Six Pensive Statues and the Evil Spirit sub-chapter of Chapter 9: The Sage of the Desert. It takes place at a remote mountain peak within the Serpent Marsh and tests Kliff's ability to find strength through understanding rather than brute force. The trial culminates in a boss encounter against Master Du, a senior monk who combines martial arts with powerful spectral energy attacks.
Objectives
Travel to the remote mountain peak
Defeat Master Du in a boss fight
Boss Fight: Master Du
Master Du fights in a small arena surrounded by stone pillars. He wields a long staff and can summon blasts of green spectral energy. The fight has two phases, with Phase 2 introducing faster combos and a devastating triple energy blast.
Attack Patterns
Attack | Description |
|---|---|
Staff Spin | Wide-arc staff spin hitting everything around him. Dodge backward or block with precise timing. |
Pillar Leap | Jumps to a pillar, then launches a diving attack. Activate Focus mode (R3) to slow time and dodge. |
Green Energy Blast | Phase 1: Single energy bolt. Phase 2: Three consecutive bolts with catastrophic damage. |
Rapid Staff Combos | Phase 2 only. Fast chained staff strikes with minimal recovery time. |
Strategy
Use Heavy Attack and Palm Force to stagger Master Du and create brief openings.
Activate Focus mode whenever Master Du leaps to a pillar to make the diving attack easier to dodge.
Stay directly beneath Master Du when he charges the triple energy blast. The projectiles fire outward and miss at point-blank range.
Fight near the arena center for maximum dodge space.
Rewards
A unique skill that enhances Kliff's spiritual combat abilities
Significant progress toward the chapter's final revelation
Tips
Equip Tier 6 or higher armor and weapons.
Bring approximately 50 meals including Hearty Meat Soups that restore up to 700 health.
Spirit and Stamina restoring consumables are essential for sustained combat.