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Red, The Mysterious Swordswoman: boss guide

Red is an optional swordswoman on a roof in Mandate Encampment. Game8 and PCGamesN agree that a thread bind is the tell for a follow-up strike. They disagree on the reward: PCGamesN and TechWiser list none, Game8 says the fight advances Daughter of the Dark Sect. Reported · Game8

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Launch guides write Red, The Mysterious Swordswoman. Game8 files her as an optional Perfect Transcension. Steam's achievements do not list this fight. This is not matched to the demo-era Red Wraith name on the boss list. Reported · Game8

At a glance

Red · sources
Where to find the fight
Mandate Encampment. Game8 puts her on the tower by the Dovecote bell; PowerPyx says above the Dovecote as the last step of Daughter of the Dark Sect. PCGamesN only says the roof of a random building, with little room to move.
Reported · Game8
Phases
No numbered phases
Reported · Game8
Reward
No weapon. PCGamesN and TechWiser list none. Game8 says beating her advances Daughter of the Dark Sect; PowerPyx already ends that tale at this fight.
Reported · Game8
Best weapon or Phantom Edge
Updates after unlock
After unlock

How the fight goes

Thread, then a strike

PCGamesN says that after she grabs you with thread, a red attack follows shortly. Game8 agrees that a crimson-thread bind always leads to a gap-closing strike, and that the bind is the telegraph, so you can set a block or parry before it lands. Game8 does not call that follow-up a red attack; PCGamesN does. Both are shown.

Backflips and the air-step slash

Game8 names two unblockable attacks tied to her backflip: a one-two slash that ends in a retreating strike, and a dagger throw that comes out only after she lands, so you delay the dodge a little. It also says she sometimes slashes while walking on air, and that a perfect parry on the last hit of that string opens a counter. PCGamesN does not describe those strings; it only tells you to watch her when she jumps to the spire.

How to beat Red

  • Watch her when she jumps to the spire (PCGamesN).
  • After the thread grab, expect a follow-up; PCGamesN calls it a red attack, Game8 a gap-closer you can block or parry.
  • On the backflip, delay the dodge slightly for the dagger throw (Game8).
  • Parry the last hit of the air-step slash (Game8).
  • The roof is cramped (PCGamesN only).

Blue marks mean parry, red marks mean dodge Reported · TheSixthAxis Reported · TheSixthAxis. The combat guide covers timing and the Sha-Chi meter.

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