Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet is the main boss you will encounter during the Whitecrown City campaign in the Hexi region. The former Tang general guards the desert checkpoint and fights relentlessly to defend his territory. Once you investigate the old military site, the actual encounter begins.
This boss fight can feel chaotic for players who prefer rush attacks or don’t know the mechanics tied to how he relies on spear combos, summoned soldiers, and ranged pressure. This guide explains how you can win against Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet.
Where You Encounter Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet
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The encounter with the main boss takes place during the Whitecrown City campaign quest in the Hexi region. Before reaching the arena, the quest requires you to complete several objectives around Jade Gate Pass.
These steps include collecting military flags, clearing enemies, rebuilding pathways, and navigating memory sections inside the city. After placing the flags and clearing the final area, Guo Xin will challenge you directly inside the arena. He is a level 95 Boss, so it is recommended to bring upgraded weapons, enough healing items, and reliable parry skills.
Core Mechanics That Define the Fight
The battle against Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet has two phases. The first phase focuses on slower spear attacks and summoned soldiers, while the second phase introduces faster attacks and ranged pressure.
The key to defeat Guo Xin requires patience, most of his attacks leave short damage windows after clean parries or dodges. Players who try to deal rush damage can usually get caught by his follow-up attacks.
Summoned soldiers also play an important role in the fight, Parrying their attacks can damage the boss indirectly and help to create safer openings.
Phase 1: Grand Protector of the Anxi
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The first phase of Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet focuses on controlled spear combat and summon mechanics. His attacks are slower during this stage, which gives you time to read his patterns and react accordingly with parries or dodges.
Important Attack Patterns
- Spear Throw Opening: The fight often begins with a spear throw followed by a leap toward your position. Move sideways or stay near the edge of the arena to avoid the attack.
- Basic Spear Combo: Guo Xin performs a short combo with two strikes that end with a heavier swing. A well-timed parry after the final strike gives you a safe damage window.
- Charging Strike: When Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet lowers his stance and charges forward, blocking will not work. Dodge sideways before he reaches you.
- Summoned Tang Soldier: At times he summons a soldier to assist him. Do not ignore the summon. Parrying the soldier helps reduce pressure and weakens Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet at the same time.
- Wide Sweep Combo: Guo Xin performs several sweeping strikes with his banner weapon. Each swing has a noticeable wind-up, which makes them ideal for parrying once you learn the rhythm.
When the first health bar drops below half, ranged support may appear in the arena. Maintain movement and keep the boss in view.
Phase 2: Iron-Blooded Prince
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After you empty the first health bar, Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet transforms into the Iron-Blooded Prince. This phase is faster, more aggressive, and introduces ranged pressure. The safest way to handle this phase is to stay patient and counter only after his full attack chains finish.
Important Attack Patterns
- Jump Slam: Guo Xin leaps into the air and slams his spear into the ground. Dodge when he rises into the air because the impact area is large.
- Extended Spear Combo: The standard combo becomes longer during this phase. Wait for the final swing before attempting to counterattack.
- Arrow Volley: In this phase Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet sometimes follows melee attacks with arrows. If he jumps into the air, expect several arrows. When he stays on the ground, he usually fires two quick shots.
- Lightning Strike: The most dangerous move occurs when Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet rises into the air while lightning strikes the arena. Focus on survival instead of attacking during this sequence.
Once the lightning attack ends, the boss becomes vulnerable again. You can then follow the same strategy used in Phase 1.
After defeating Guo Xin in Where Winds Meet, the Whitecrown City storyline continues and the Hexi campaign progresses. The encounter marks the end of the major boss battle in this section of the region.
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