How to Beat You Loong, the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader

You Loong, the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader Summary

You Loong, the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader, is an optional boss in Meigu Lake. Beating him rewards Soul with the Loong Trident, a powerful Phantom Edge, and unlocks the Turning the Tide trophy.

Quest	Chapter 8: The Four Serpent Houses
Location	Meigu Lake
Recommended Weapon	Wild Oriole Sword, Sundering Dual Axes, Flying Dagger, Thunder Spear

How to Find You Loong, the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader

You Loong, the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader mpa location

The second and final encounter against You Loong is near the Blackwater Crew Dock in Meigu Lake.

You Loong, the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader Attack Patterns

The following table lists each attack You Loong uses.

Attack	Description
Surprise Jump Attack
Water Strike Combo
Red-flash Jump Attack
Double Swing
Jump Stab Combo
Minion Attacks
Blue-flash Stab Combo
Summon Whirlpools
Red-flash Spear Slam

Recommended Build for You Loong, the Frenzied Blackwater Crew Leader

Weapon	・Wild Oriole Sword ・Sundering Dual Axes
Phantom Edge	・Flying Dagger ・Thunder Spear
Medicine	・Kuye Dew - Reduces damage taken by 20% for 15 seconds and restores 40% HP over 10 seconds. ・Vessel Restorative - Restores 70% HP and increases natural Sha-Chi recovery speed by 50% for 5 seconds.
Accessories	・Lingran's Pendant ・Seal of Dugu ・Quick Hand Pair ・Crimson Resolve

[1] Use abilities to attack from a distance.

use range

Weapons and abilities that let you deal damage from afar are great for maintaining aggression. Do not hesitate to throw what you have when he is resting away from you.

[2] Utilize fast weapons when fighting up-close.

dual axes

Fast weapons like the Sundering Dual Axes, which also give you ranged attacks, are great when facing him head-on. You can deal great damage with quick attacks without leaving yourself vulnerable for too long.

[3] Position better with Ghoststep.

ghoststep

Dodge with Ghoststep to instantly get behind him. This leaves him vulnerable for a while and is great for depleting his Sha-Chi meter until he is completely staggered.