Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear Summary
Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear, is a powerful main story boss that fights with a large spear and summons giant bolts of lightning. The fight has two phases, wherein you'll have to fight Chang Hong both dismounted and on horseback.
| Quest | Chapter 7: The Heart's Trail |
| Location | Ancestral Shrine Square, Pangzhen |
| Recommended Weapons | ・Fiend Saws ・Outlaw Warblade |
How to Find Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear
Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear, can be found waiting at the Ancestral Shrine Square.
Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear Attack Patterns
The following table lists each attack Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear uses in its different forms.
| Attack | Description |
|---|---|
| Grab |  Fluorishes his spear and grabs you |
| Kick Combo |  A combo thats start with a running kick |
| Lightning Storm |  Summons a storm that periodically strikes lightning |
| Lightning Strike Combo |  A multi-hit combo that ends with a lightning strike |
| Lightning Strike |  Summons lightning to strike down a specific area |
| Lightning Wave Combo |  Sends forth waves of lightning |
| Spear Combo |  Multi-hit combo of spear attacks |
| Spin Combo |  Slashes with his spear multiple times |
| Step Back Lightning Waves |  Steps backward and unleashes a wave of lightning |
| Thrust Combo |  A combo of thrusting spears |
| Thunder Crash |  Leaps into the air and comes crashing down |
Recommended Build for Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear
| Weapon | ・Fiend Saws ・Outlaw Warblade |
| Phantom Edge | ・Dread Axe ・Wolfjaw |
| Medicine | ・Healing Gourd - Restores 40% HP ・Green Serpent Brew - Removes all status effects, increases status resistance by 75%, and gradually restores 20% HP over 15 seconds |
| Accessories | ・Hunter's Insight - Increases damage dealt and Sha-Chi depletion against attacking enemies by 7% ・Shenji's Ring - Blocking attacks reduces Sha-Chi consumption by 20% ・Resonance Talisman - Increases Sha-Chi by 15% ・Cavalrybane - Increases damage dealt to mounted enemies by 25% ・Token of Pursuit - Increases damage dealt to Guard-Broken enemies by 7% |
How to Beat Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear
[1] Play Defensively
Chang Hong can unleash devastating multi-hit combo strings that can easily deplete your HP to zero if you're not careful. Familiarize yourself with his moveset first and try to look for opportunities where you can safely dish out damage.
[2] Pour Damage during Stagger
Similar to the first point, take advantage of the stagger window to deal massive damage to Chang Hong. You can also build a stagger-focused build and playstyle to keep creating these windows, as well as perfectly parrying his moves.
[3] Watch Out for Lightning
Chang Hong can both summon lightning and coat his spear with it, causing stacks of Paralysis to accumulate upon hit. This is extremely dangerous, as reaching full stacks will paralyze you, leaving you completely open to a devastating attack.
Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear Rewards
Chang Hong, the Thunder Spear drops the following rewards upon defeat:
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