Gold-Masked One: why your attacks do no damage
The first Long Pillar encounter limits damage windows: counter a coloured attack or break his Sha-Chi before committing.
Quick answer
The first Long Pillar encounter limits damage windows: counter a coloured attack or break his Sha-Chi before committing.
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Recognise the rule
If ordinary attacks appear ineffective, stop repeating the same string. The challenge is teaching a defensive response, not asking you to find a hidden damage item.
Use the opening
Perfect-parry a blue attack or perfect-dodge a red attack, then follow with a short attack. Repeat to reduce his Sha-Chi; commit damage during the resulting break window.
Return stronger if needed
A long early attempt is optional. Upgrade a weapon and improve your survivability, then return. Read the challenge prompt in later pillars rather than assuming every encounter has the first fight’s rules.
Next steps
Sources and scope
Original guide evidence reviewed November 1, 2026; no claim of our own gameplay testing.
More attack cues and counters
| Attack identifier | Response |
|---|---|
| Leaping chain | Side-dodge the first drop, guard the middle and R1 the red ending. |
| Spins into dropkick | Guard two cuts then parry the kick; knockback may limit your punish. |
| Projectile vortex | Block the waves and prepare to parry the approaching vertical slash. |
| Red aerial drop | Time R1 to the landing instead of reacting to takeoff. |
| Kicks into red somersault | Guard kicks, then dodge the red flip slash. |
Supplementary sources
Reviewed November 1, 2026. Values apply at the stated levels and conditions.