Zhui Ming: chains, counters and the waterfall fight
During the aerial blue chain attack, perfect-parry before following him in.
Quick answer
During the aerial blue chain attack, perfect-parry before following him in.
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Reach the encounter
Follow the Weeping Creek main route to the waterfall story encounter. Victory grants the Chain Sickle and opens return exploration.
Read the dangerous sequence
During the aerial blue chain attack, perfect-parry before following him in. When he vanishes, move sideways out of the falling chains; prepare a timed guard as he rushes back. Leave the tornado area until it ends. Keep Sha-Chi in reserve rather than assuming a held block is unlimited.
Next steps
Evidence
Guide evidence checked November 1, 2026; not our own gameplay test.
More attack cues and counters
| Attack identifier | Response |
|---|---|
| Wind projectiles | Guard the waves but keep defense ready for the next attack. |
| Rising chain whip | Defend early swings and time L1 on the blue finish. |
| Underhand wave | Guard or parry, then wait for the follow-up. |
| Red chain into spins | R1 the red opening; defend the two later spins. |
| Two waves into overhead | Defend projectiles before parrying the long chain slam. |
| Alternating throws | Guard both or parry the second for stronger depletion. |
| Fissure | After the waves/slam, move sideways off the straight ground line. |
| Rift-chain rain | Move along the first rifts’ direction; prepare for the final front lunge. |
| Twin whip finish | Guard the first two, then time L1 for the combined throw. |
Supplementary sources
Reviewed November 1, 2026. Values apply at the stated levels and conditions.