How to Use Tempering in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

There are a lot of mechanics to work with in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and if you want to deal more damage, Tempering your weapons is the way to go. However, this isn't just some simple weapon upgrade mechanic. There's more to Tempering than what its name suggests, and players will want to take full advantage of it if they want to survive.

This guide covers the basics of using the Tempering mechanic in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, from how to unlock it to how to actually use it in battle.

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By Dan Amoroso

What is Tempering in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers?

Tempering is a mechanic that lets players temporarily power up their weapons in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. This is unlocked relatively early on in the game, right after players beat Dhutanga in Lightzen Temple.

In order to start Tempering weapons, you need to equip Needles via the Temper menu at any Shrine. Bone Needles grant your weapons major bonuses, such as adding elemental damage to your attacks. Meanwhile, Shadow Stone Needles give you smaller boosts to your stats.

You cannot equip Shadow Stone Needles without equipping a Bone Needle in your first Tempering acupoint slot.

How to Use Tempering in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Wuchang Fallen Feathers Tempering a Longsword

In essence, Tempering is similar to using weapon greases in other Soulslike games — to use it, you need to equip the Temperance item in one of your quick slots. This has one charge by default, and it will recharge every time you dream at a Shrine. Using Temperance will cause Wuchang the slick her weapon against her cursed arm, imbuing it with whatever Needles you have equipped. The effect lasts for a relatively short duration, enough for you to get a few good combos in when fighting a boss.

Not all weapons benefit from Tempering, however. Weapons that already have elemental effects by default cannot be tempered, but anything that deals purely physical damage can. Elemental imbuement effects from Discipline or weapon skills do not override Tempering effects, so feel free to use them together for big damage.

You can unlock additional acupoints for Stone Needles by spending Red Mercury in the Impetus Repository.

Tempering is best used when fighting tough enemies like elites and bosses. Pay attention to what elements your target might be weak against — you'll eventually unlock Bone Needles for each elemental damage type and more, giving you a wide array of options to choose from.

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