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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a new action-soulslike game from Team Ninja, the developers of Ninja Gaiden and Nioh. Set during the Later Han Dynasty of the Three Kingdoms, players will create their own military soldier battling within a great war, trying to survive and repel the Yellow Turban rebellion. Inspired by ancient Chinese mythology and history, players will learn to master various weapons and magic spells as they face legendary soldiers and powerful and monstrous beasts on their quest. To even out the difficulty, players can choose to face foes at their level for a more careful path or face greater foes for even greater rewards.

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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Action RPG
7/10
Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 77%
Released
March 3, 2023
ESRB
Rated M for Mature for Blood & Gore and Violence.
Developer(s)
Team Ninja
Publisher(s)
Koei Tecmo
Engine
Proprietary Engine

Platform(s)
PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
How Long To Beat
27 Hours

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Key art from Nioh, Wo Long, and Nioh 2.
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With Wo Long marking Team Ninja's third Soulslike release, the game has drawn comparisons to the studio's previous work on the Nioh series.

A light-armored player character swings dual swords at a large, heavy-armored boss in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's Best Armor To Get First

Enemies in Wo Long don’t pull any punches, so a good defense is vital. These are some of the best armor sets to find in the early game.

On a snowy hillside, a player character draws back a bow in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Update Greatly Improves Bow Builds

Bow builds in Wo Long used to be more of a hassle, but a simple mechanic added in a recent patch makes upkeep of these stealth weapons easier.

A collage incorporating images of the respective protagonists of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and Nioh in battle.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s Difficulty Compared To Other Soulslike Games

Wo Long follows two crushingly difficult Team Ninja games: Nioh and Nioh 2. How its difficulty compares to other Soulslikes is a complicated question.

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How To Beat Demon Lu Bu in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Players encounter Lu Bu as a boss in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty twice, with the second fight being against his far more versatile two phase Demon form.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan Companions and Optional Boss Fight Near the End of the Game
How To Beat Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan In Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

The Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan optional boss fight in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demands players adapt to a variety of attack patterns from two enemies.

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How To Find Dragon Essence In Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

The 15 Dragon Vein Essences used to upgrade the Dragon's Cure Pot are found in both main and sub-missions in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty The Blindfolded Boy True Final Boss in Epilogue Story Mission at End of Game
How To Beat The Blindfolded Boy In Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

The final boss of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's epilogue chapter, The Blindfolded Boy, gives players their toughest challenge yet to complete the story.

Three player characters, one wielding a bow, one a polearm, and another a sword, face off against a large, red-eyed beastlike boss in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
How Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Co-Op Multiplayer Progression Actually Works

One great way to overcome Wo Long’s toughest challenges is by playing with friends, but the game doesn’t make it clear how progression carries over.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Spell Being Used Against Enemies, Unlocked Through Phase Level Rank and Virtue Prerequisite
The Best Spells to Get First in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Spells tied to the five Phases are unlocked by players of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, with the best ones to get first having strong effects early on.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Battle Flag in the Valley of Crying Wraiths Level
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - All Valley Of Crying Wraiths Flag Locations

Flags in the Valley of Crying Wraiths level of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty give players a place to restore their health or rest before tougher fights.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Using Early Game Sabre Weapon to Take Down Enemy Through Depletion of Their Spirit Gauge
The Best Weapons to Get First in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Some weapons are best to get first in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, as they give players a starting advantage against the game's first enemies and bosses.

The player character delivers an upswing with the Polearm Podao against an undead woman enemy in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s Best Early Game Weapons (& Where To Get Them)

Getting accustomed to Wo Long’s enemies can be tough, but with some of the best early game weapons in hand, its difficult combat becomes a cinch.

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty main character exploring the world with a yellow armor
Wo Long : Fallen Dynasty - Beginners Guide (Tips, Tricks, & Strategies)

Mastering the basics of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will go a long way toward building a character that can master all the trials before them.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Battle Flag From Demon Fort of Yellow Heaven Mission Found From the Spawn Location
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - All Demon Fort Of The Yellow Heaven Flag Locations

When players find Flags in the Demon Fort of the Yellow Heaven mission of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, they gain access to spots for health restoration.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Battle Flag Resting Spot in Village of Calamity First Level
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - All Village Of Calamity Flag Locations

A number of Battle and Marking Flags are found in the Village of Calamity level of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty for players to restore their health.

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Main Character Fighting Enemy and Seemingly Dealing Finishing Blow
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - How to Increase Dragon Cure Pot Capacity

The capacity of the Dragon Cure Pot in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty can be increased, leading players to have more chances to heal during various battles.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Protagonist Vs One of Several Boss Characters or Against Invader Through Multiplayer Mode
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Multiplayer Guide - How to Play With Friends

Players are able to tackle objectives, dungeons, and bosses in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty with friends in multiplayer after beating parts of the game.

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty's first boss, Zhang Liang, locks swords with the playable character and smirks.
Why Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's First Boss Is So Hard To Beat

Zhang Liang, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s first boss, is a threat that can be somewhat of a challenge to beat. Here's why he's so difficult to face.

Two character players battling a Boss in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Best PC Settings

Using the best PC settings for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty can make all the difference when battling tough bosses that require precision and concentration

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