Summary
- Wuchang Fallen Feathers is a Soulslike title set during the final years of the Chinese Ming Dynasty.
- There are several combat and progression mechanics that aren't explained well during the playthrough.
- This beginner's guide aims to help new players with some helpful tips and tricks to get a good bearing on the game as they embark on their adventure.
Wuchang Fallen Feathers is a Soulslike title set during the fall of the Ming Dynasty in China. The game features a dark atmosphere with dangerous enemies lurking around every corner, aiming to stop Wuchang in her tracks. To be better prepared, here is a list of some of the best beginner tips and tricks to help you have the best possible start. Most of the tips mentioned below aren't really explained in the game, but they're crucial to know for players who want to progress smoothly through the game, without getting stuck in an area or a boss.
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1 Don't Forget to Give the Boss Artifacts to Tao Qing
They Aren't Just Trophies
From every major boss fight, starting from the first one with Master Raider - Man-Eating Dhutanga, you'll receive artifacts from them that seemingly have no use in Wuchang Fallen Feathers. However, they aren't just boss trophies for you to collect, but serve a functional purpose in the game.
After dealing with every major boss, make sure to return to Tao Qing, whom you first encounter in the Revenant Temple and then later inside the Shu Sanctum. Handing over the boss artifacts to Tao Qing will unlock exclusive boss armor sets and weapons that can be purchased with Red Mercury.
2 Check the Donation Box for Missed Items
No Items Left Behind
The purpose of the Donation Box isn't to help players claim their pre-order and deluxe edition items at the beginning. It also stores all the unclaimed items that enemies drop as you make your way through various areas of the game. If you forgot to pick something up, it'll show up inside the Donation Box for you to retrieve.
So, make sure to frequently check the donation box for any valuable consumables or throwables that will benefit you in the tougher sections of Wuchang Fallen Feathers.
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3 Switch to the Classic Camera Perspective
Whatever Feels Comfortable
By default, the game's camera perspective is selected as Stand-Off. While this is a cool, cinematic way to experience the combat in Wuchang Fallen Feathers, soulslike veterans may have some trouble adjusting to this shift in perspective.
If the auto-rotating camera is bugging you, and you need a more accurate and static view of the enemies when you lock on, switch to the Classic Perspective. It does not constantly move the camera and keeps it centered, preventing players from getting disoriented, especially during boss fights.
4 Only Use Red Mercury Consumables When Level Up Is Confirmed
Hope You're Good at Math
Along the journey through the in-game areas, you'll receive Red Mercury consumable items like Red Mercury Sprouts, Shoots, Growing Red Mercury, and Full-Grown Red Mercury. Using these items will grant a set number of Red Mercury to Wuchang, to either invest in the skill tree or use it to purchase items from merchants.
However, since your character will lose her Red Mercury at death, it's important to only consume these items next to a shrine. In addition to that, make sure to know how much Red Mercury you need for the next level, and confirm if consuming the Red Mercury items in your inventory will help you get there. If you have enough Red Mercury items to get you to the next level, feel free to consume them; otherwise, save them for later.
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5 Use Madness to Your Advantage
Double-Edged Sword
Madness is one of the major combat mechanics in Wuchang Fallen Feathers, as it increases your damage output in exchange for more damage received. While it's a double-edged sword, you can use this mechanic to your advantage.
Make sure to practice the surprisingly forgiving evasion mechanic in the game, so you don't receive any hits from enemies, but deal additional damage. It encourages a more glass-cannon playstyle, which can be appealing to some players.
However, if you want to farm consumable items like healing pills, you can simply claim them from the Invoke menu to raise Madness to the max. Once your madness is max, quickly die from an enemy, and either beat or get defeated by the madness demon that spawns on top of your dropped Red Mercury. This will reset the Madness gauge, allowing you to claim more items from the invoke menu and do this all over again.
6 Add Temperance to the Item Quick Use Slot
Get an Upper Hand in Fights
Tempering is another core mechanic in Wuchang Fallen Feathers that allows you to add additional effects to your weapon strikes. It's a great mechanic to use, especially when taking on harder bosses. You can insert different needles with various effects into the acupoint slots in the Temper menu. However, they don't activate passively.
To activate the Tempering, you'll need to head into the quick slot menu and equip the Temperance item. This item will be replenished every time you visit a shrine and will allow you to activate the effects of the selected Tempering needle.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 76 /100 Critics Rec: 70%
- Released
- July 24, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Leenzee
- Publisher(s)
- 505 Games
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- July 24, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- July 24, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- July 24, 2025
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Soulslike, Hack and Slash
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- File Size Xbox Series
- 60.06 GB
