The God of Avarice represents one of Where Winds Meet’s most challenging story bosses, testing not just your combat skills but your self-control. This Chapter 2 finale boss in Kaifeng City tempts players with Echo Jade rewards that leave you vulnerable to devastating attacks. Master the three-phase encounter with this comprehensive strategy guide.
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Where Winds Meet Boss Fight Quick Reference
| Phase | Key Mechanics | Priority Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Projectile attacks, slow strikes | Parry projectiles, deplete Qi bar, maintain distance |
| Phase 2 | Dual blade combos, gold layers | Resist greed, parry normal attacks, dodge golden strikes |
| Phase 3 | Red orb, zombies, laser attacks | Shoot orb 4 times, dodge projectiles, avoid lasers |
Recommended Build for Success
Speed and damage output determine victory against the God of Avarice. The Strategic Sword’s bleed and poison build offers optimal damage-over-time effects that chip away at the boss’s massive health pool while you focus on mechanics.
Alternative weapon builds work if sufficiently upgraded, but prioritize equipment that allows aggressive burst damage windows between defensive phases. For comprehensive build optimization, check our Where Winds Meet character builds.
Phase 1: Distance and Patience
The opening phase requires defensive precision and positioning awareness. Maintain distance from the boss and focus on these key strategies:
Parry Projectiles: Each successful parry reduces the boss’s Qi bar—your ticket to stunning the God of Avarice for safe damage windows. Only commit to close-range attacks after depleting Qi and securing the stun.
Three-Strike Pattern: The boss performs three telegraphed slow strikes perfect for parrying. Between successful parries, weave in weapon skill combos for consistent damage without overcommitting.
Arena Mechanics: When the boss floats to the arena center, immediately create distance and keep moving. Standing still results in devastating stun effects that open you to follow-up attacks.
Phase 2: Greed Is Your Enemy
Phase 2 introduces the signature temptation mechanic alongside increased damage output and stunlock potential. Success requires balancing aggression with restraint.
Dual Blade Assault: The boss switches to dual blade attacks with two distinct types—parry the normal strikes but dodge the golden-glowing attacks that break through parries.
Gold Layer Trap: Scattered gold appears throughout the arena, offering Echo Jade rewards when collected. Resist the urge to grab every piece. A status ailment bar appears above your character as you collect gold—let it fill completely and you’ll become vulnerable to stunlocks.
Special Bar Mechanic: A new gauge appears above the boss’s health. Aggressive attacks and successful parries deplete this bar, triggering a stun state for maximum damage windows.
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Phase 3: The Final Test
The climactic phase introduces zombies, projectiles, and instant-death laser attacks. Focus and precision determine success.
Red Orb Priority: The boss summons a glowing red orb periodically—shoot it immediately. Landing four successful hits on this orb ends the entire encounter regardless of remaining health, making it your primary objective.
Zombie Management: Summoned zombies swarm the arena throughout Phase 3. Dodge around them rather than engaging—they’re distractions designed to interrupt your orb shots.
Laser Death Zones: Watch for laser attack telegraphs. These attacks deal instant-kill damage, making evasion non-negotiable. Unlike Phase 1, do not attempt to parry projectiles in this phase—pure dodging keeps you alive.
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Post-Victory Rewards
Defeating the God of Avarice completes a major Chapter 2 milestone and unlocks the campaign challenge version of this boss fight, offering superior rewards and increased difficulty for those seeking the ultimate test.
FAQs
What’s the best weapon for fighting the God of Avarice in Where Winds Meet?
The Strategic Sword with a bleed and poison build offers optimal sustained damage against the God of Avarice’s large health pool. The damage-over-time effects work while you focus on mechanics like parrying and dodging, creating consistent pressure without requiring constant aggressive engagement. Any fully upgraded weapon works, but prioritize those with burst damage potential.
Should I collect the gold during Phase 2 against the God of Avarice?
Only collect one or two gold pieces maximum during Phase 2. A status ailment bar appears as you collect gold—if it fills completely, you become vulnerable to the boss’s stunlock combos that can end your run instantly. The Echo Jade rewards aren’t worth the risk. Focus on depleting the special bar above the boss’s health through attacks and parries instead.
