You can swing your weapon all you want but without the right knowledge, it’s easy to burn through health and resources before you even make it to the next checkpoint inWuchang: Fallen Feathers. This game rewards players who pay attention. The more you understand about its systems, the more control you have over every encounter. A missed upgrade, a poorly timed dodge or ignoring a certain mechanic can turn a fight into a nightmare.
But the reverse is also true. The right preparation and clever use of abilities can make even thescariest bossesfeel manageable. Knowing which item to grab early can save you hours of frustration later. And learning a particular attack technique can open up fights in ways you didn’t expect. So these tips will help you survive longer, hit harder, and explore with more confidence.
8Use Swift Draw During Combat
To Switch Your Primary to Secondary Weapon
When you have at least one Skyborn Might, you can instantly switch to your off-hand weapon and fire off its special move with Swift Draw. What makes Swift Draw really cool is how much smoother it makes combos feel. There’s no need to reach for another button; just flick that switch and Wuchang rolls into a fresh skill.
you may even make Swift Draw better with the Swift Resilience upgrade, which is only accessible when your Madness is over 50%. With this upgrade Swift Draw becomes tougher to interrupt, and you take less damage while performing it.
7Dodge Enemy Attacks to Gain Skyborn Might
Perfect Dodge Requires Practice
Your key skill bar in Wuchang comes from Skyborn Might, which is basically the juice that powers weapon skills, spells, and that dynamic Swift Draw. If you may time your dodge right, you will trigger an I-frame that negates all damage and gives you Skyborn Might.
Dodging perfectly takes a bit of patience and practice, but when you eventually learn it, you’ll totally love it. Also items like Plumed Branch can fully top your Might meter in one go, which is super useful when you need it fast.
6Upgrade Your Manna Vase and Use Recovery Pendants and Benedictions
To Improve Your Health
Staying healthy in Wuchang isn’t just about dodging; it’s about equipping the right things that keep your hit points up over time. And you can do this by Manna Vase upgrades and equipping recovery or healing accessories. Manna Vases act like healing flasks, and if you unlock Manna Capacity and Manna Potency in the Illusive branch of your skill tree, you get more uses and stronger healing from each drink.
Then there are Benedictions, which are special runes you socket into your weapons. You only get three slots (Oath, Memory, and Wisdom) and if you fill a full set, you unlock extra bonuses. For example, the Skyborn Plume set gives you life steal when you gain Skyborn Might and makes your blocks or counters hit harder.
5Master the Madness Mechanic
A Risky but Rewarding Mechanic
Madness is a risky but rewarding mechanic. It rises when you kill regular humans, die, or use certain items, but it drops when you kill Feathered enemies.Higher Madness increases your power, letting you deal more damage and get more Red Mercury from kills.
But there’s a price. Dying with high Madness can cost you a lot of your Red Mercury, or all of it if you’re near the top. If you reach peak Madness, yourInner Demonshows up, which is an aggressive clone of yourself guarding your lost Mercury. If you beat it, you reclaim your currency and reset Madness to zero. If you die to it, your Madness just resets and your gains vanish.
4Cuckoos Serve as a Navigation Guide
Reward Inquisitive Players
Cuckoos in Wuchang act as little living compasses. So if you see one chirping ahead, it’s probably pointing the way to hidden items, side paths, or tucked-away secrets. They’re subtle, but they reward inquisitive players.
When you spot a Cuckoo, slow down and look around: and see it you may climb a ledge, break a wall, or peer around a corner. Often, those small deviations unlock major finds. If the world feels linear, cuckoos remind you there’s always more hiding just out of sight.
3Loot Red-Eyed Enemies for Valuable Items
They are Tougher Than Regular Enemies
Enemies with glowing red eyes often carry priceless drops like rare crafting materials, hefty Red Mercury, or key items to upgrade your gear. Spotting them means you’re standing at a hidden treasure trove. Red-eyed enemies often appear tougher and that’s by design, as they reward you better if you’re able to take them down.
So always prioritize these enemies when exploring or grinding. Even if you’re strapped for resources, chasing those glowing gazes usually pays off big time in the long run. Training your attention for that glow helps you spot these mini-lights in the darkness.
2Leech is One of the Best Buffs to Use
Heals You as You Fight
If there’s any buff you need to get for your weapon as soon as possible, it’s Leech. gives your weapon attacks the ability to restore some health. This effect works especially well with heavier weapons like axes or dual blades that land multiple hits in quick succession.
Staying aggressive feels far safer when your own attacks are patching you up mid-fight.Leech buildslet you sustain pressure without constantly relying on healing items or backing off, making them wildly effective in long boss engagements.
1Get Plumed Branch as Soon as Possible
Useful in Boss Fights
If you want one of the best boosts in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, the Plumed Branch should be high on your list. It’s a special item that gives you five stacks of Skyborn Might the moment you use it, letting you hit harder and trigger powerful skills without having to slowly build that energy. The trade-off is that it also raises your Madness, so you’re playing with fire every time you use one. But in the right moment, like when a boss is one or two good hits away from going down, it can completely change the fight in your favor.
There are a few ways to get your hands on a Plumed Branch early. One method is to defeat Inner Demons, which are enemies that appear when your Madness gets high. They’re dangerous, but beating them can reward you with this valuable consumable. Another option is to buy one from the Invoke option at a Shrine, though you’ll need to give up 20 Madness to do it.
