Zhan Qi: read the spear rush
Watch the levelled spear and meet the straight rush with a timed guard.
Quick answer
Watch the levelled spear and meet the straight rush with a timed guard.
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Reach the encounter
At Huang Mansion Junction in Pangzhen, follow the street to the brawling intersection.
Read the dangerous sequence
Watch the levelled spear and meet the straight rush with a timed guard. Between rushes, use short attacks to reduce Sha-Chi and spend heavier attacks during a break. This encounter rewards Army Breaker; the similarly named Cavalrybane accessory is a separate pickup, not the boss reward.
Next steps
Evidence
Guide evidence checked November 1, 2026; not our own gameplay test.
More attack cues and counters
| Attack identifier | Response |
|---|---|
| Leaping impale | Dodge on landing rather than takeoff. |
| Pounce with two swipes | Parry if timed, then track the side-step instead of chasing blindly. |
| Two-cut red finish | Guard first cut and R1 the next warning attack. |
| Charge into thrust | Maintain guard through approach, then side-dodge the final thrust. |
| Backward spin into overhead | Guard first and time L1 for the overhead. |
| Reverse rising slash | Backstep out of reach or parry the follow-up. |
Supplementary sources
Reviewed November 1, 2026. Values apply at the stated levels and conditions.