Nine Sols: Beat Eigong (True Ending)

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How to Beat The Final Boss (True Ending Path)

Walkthrough

1
From the open room, hack the console to read the Personal Diary.
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Continue left through rooms with mutant enemies until you find chests containing money.
3
Before going up the staircase, go left to your Shanhai 9000. After a scene, kill the mutant that emerges and pick up the Friend Photo. This grants the 'Found You' trophy.
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Go up the staircases to the main floor. Head to the upper-left door (requires full Qi) to find Chiyou. After a scene, promise to take care of his brother.
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Enter the nearby room for a boss fight against Xingtian.
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After defeating Xingtian, exit the area via the left path, jumping into a box to reach the Central Transport Hub.
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Take the elevator up and follow the path back to the Pavilion. Head right to Ruyi.
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After the scenes, return through the Pavilion and talk to Kuafu.
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During the conversation with Kuafu, select the dialogue option: 'I've thought it through... I want to help the Apemen survive.' This is crucial for the True Ending.
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After more scenes with Shuanshuan, you will receive the Rhizomatic Arrow.
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Head to the New Kunlun Control Hub (west of the Pavilion, entrance to the root tree).
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Take the first elevator up to the Sols' meeting room. Hack the console on the left to watch the Council Proceedings (3 parts).
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Take the other elevator up and check the console to get the Root Core Monitoring Device.
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Check the Root Node to the right (under the red screen) to save your game and rest.
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Head right to the next area to trigger scenes and the final boss fight against Eigong.

Boss Fight: Eigong

Stats / Weaknesses:

Eigong is fast and hits very hard, representing a significant difficulty spike.
The fight has multiple phases, with the True Ending path including an additional phase.
Abundant Qi is available throughout the fight, making Qi Blasts and Talismans effective.

Phases:

Phase 1: Eigong uses sweeping sword strikes (slow), pokes (fast), teleports, and dashes. Watch for her two types of 'Sword Dash Swipes' (normal and with afterimages). She also uses 'crimson-type' attacks: a talisman throw (green dash attack, jump and kick off her) and a crimson circle (use Unbound Counter to stun).
Phase 2: Introduces the 'Crimson Slash' phase (charge, two normal slashes, final Crimson Slash). Can be countered by dashing behind or using Unbound Counter. Combinations of Crimson Attacks and previous phase moves are common.
Phase 3: Begins with 'Screen-Wide Sword Slashes' (horizontal or vertical). Horizontal slashes can be parried; vertical ones require dodging left or right. Eigong continues using moves from Phase 2, with the addition of screen-wide attacks.

Strategy:

Jade Setups: Hedgehog Jade (for parrying), Quick Dose, and combinations like 'Iron Skin / Reciprocation' or 'Swift Blade / Breather / Qi Blade' are recommended. A defensive approach focusing on parrying green attacks and using Unbound Counter is effective.
Qi Management: Utilize the abundant Qi for Qi Blasts (normal Qi Blast refills Azure Sand for Cloudburst Arrows to stun Eigong) and Talismans. Water Style Qi Blast is good for not needing to charge.
Parrying: Precise parrying is essential, especially with Hedgehog Jade.
Unbound Counter: Crucial for countering specific crimson attacks and stunning Eigong, creating attack windows.
Talisman Use: Use Talismans strategically, especially after parrying certain attacks or to interrupt Eigong's healing attempts (if applicable in earlier fights).
Adaptability: Be prepared for Eigong to mix up moves and combinations, especially in Phase 2 and 3.
Persistence: This fight is brutal and may require many attempts.

Rhizomatic Arrow (after dialogue choice).
'Fight Through Hardship' trophy for finishing on Standard Mode.

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How to Beat The Final Boss (True Ending Path)