Puppeteer – Curtain Call stands as one of Where Winds Meet’s most mechanically demanding world bosses. This shadow puppeteer controls threads of dark energy, summoning puppet soldiers and disappearing into smoke screens while testing your mastery of parrying, dodging, and phase management.
Where Winds Meet Boss Overview & Location
Curtain Call awaits on a small island at the northwest border of Sundara Land in Qinghe. The arena features crooked trees that mark his training ground, where he practices his deadly puppet arts haunted by memories of fallen comrades.
| Boss Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Small island, northwest Sundara Land |
| Recommended Level | 40+ |
| Boss Type | World Boss (PvE) |
| Phases | 2 distinct phases |
| Energy Cost | 40 Stamina |
| Key Mechanic | Shadow Curtain with puppet soldiers |
| Best Companion | Elder Gongsun (stagger/stun) |
Phase One: Traditional Puppetry
The opening phase mirrors Puppeteer Sheng Wu’s moveset. Focus on parrying his three-hit combos to drain his Qi gauge quickly. Watch for weapon color telegraphs—golden glows indicate unblockable attacks requiring dodges, while red glows demand precise parries timed exactly when the attack connects.
Critical Attacks:
- Triple Strike Combo: Parry all three hits to maximize Qi damage
- Golden Dive: Dodge sideways when he charges and leaps
- Red Overhead Slam: Perfect parry timing rewards stunning openings
Save healing items for phase two. Elder Gongsun companion provides excellent crowd control during this phase, creating extended damage windows through stagger locks.
Phase Two: The Shadow Curtain
This phase transforms the fight entirely. Curtain Call vanishes into shadows, summoning invincible puppet soldiers while attacking from darkness. Large black ink clouds telegraph his strikes from the shadow realm—parry immediately when ink touches his silhouette.
Shadow Survival Strategy:
- Puppet soldiers cannot be damaged—dodge through gaps in their formation
- Watch for ink cloud formations signaling boss attacks
- All shadow attacks can be parried for Qi damage
- Companions die during this segment—rely on solo mechanics
The puppet soldiers leave openings at formation edges. Time your dodges to slip through unscathed while maintaining camera awareness of the real Puppeteer’s position.
Winning Tactics
Deplete the Qi gauge completely during both phases to trigger exhaustion windows. Execute finishers immediately when he’s stunned for massive burst damage. Mystic Arts like Meridian Touch can interrupt certain attacks and maintain offensive pressure.
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Defeating Curtain Call rewards Internal Arts materials and exploration XP crucial for Sundara Land progression. Learn more about Where Winds Meet on Steam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I survive the puppet soldier attacks in phase two?
A: The puppet soldiers move in tight formations with predictable patterns. Watch their approach and identify the gaps at the top or bottom of their squad formation. Execute a well-timed dodge roll through these openings while they’re recovering from a swing. Never try to block or parry them—they’re invincible projections. Keep your camera positioned to track both the soldiers and Curtain Call’s shadow attacks simultaneously.
Q: What’s the best weapon type for this boss fight?
A: Faster weapons like dual blades or swords excel against Curtain Call due to his combo-heavy moveset requiring frequent parries. Slower weapons risk missing parry windows during his three-hit chains. However, if you prefer heavy weapons, focus on dodging rather than parrying his combos, then punish during exhaustion windows when his Qi depletes. Upgrade your chosen weapon with Buddha’s Tear Root before attempting this level 40 encounter.
