Where Winds Meet: Pojun Decisive Battle Night Watchman Boss Guide

To defeat the Night Watchman in the Pojun Decisive Battle challenge in Where Winds Meet, focus on parrying his chained bronze bell swings to drain his posture gauge rather than chipping away at his health pool with raw weapon attacks. Standard light attacks rarely interrupt his momentum due to his elevated poise in this difficulty tier, while mistimed parries inflict chip damage through your guard.

Attack Patterns and Counters

The Night Watchman fights using an ignited patrol lantern in one hand and a heavy bronze bell on an iron chain in the other. He coordinates attacks with distinct audio cues, such as clapper chimes and the sound of dragging metal.

Attack Tell	Danger Profile	Counter Action
Low bell drag across the ground	Wide 180-degree horizontal sweep; heavy guard damage	Stand firm and deflect at the swing's apex; do not dodge backward
Clapper double-tap into overhead slam	Two chime strikes followed by a ground shockwave	Deflect the two chimes, then jump or sidestep the descending bell
Lantern sweep and ground flame arc	Fire burst that leaves burning oil on the floor	Dodge backward out of the impact zone to reset at mid-range
Spinning chain flail	Continuous multi-hit cyclone covering close range	Disengage immediately, or hold block while tapping timed parries

Deflection Sequence and Stagger Mechanics

Depleting the boss's posture bar creates critical damage opportunities while conserving stamina that dodge rolls would otherwise consume.

Track the acoustic cadence: When the boss raises his clapper striker, tap deflect exactly when the striker strikes the bell rim.
Deflect the combo follow-ups: Wait a half-second beat after the initial chime to deflect the subsequent swing. Deflecting the third consecutive strike induces a micro-stumble that halts his chain and exposes him to counterattacks.
Sidestep unblockable attacks: When the boss initiates an overhead fiery lantern slam indicated by a red visual aura, evade sideways or jump over the strike. This attack cannot be parried.
Execute burst martial arts: Once the posture meter fills white to trigger a full stagger, unleash high-damage burst martial arts immediately before the boss recovers.

Positioning and Arena Movement

Managing the encounter requires strict positioning to avoid arena corners and ground hazards:

Circle toward the lantern side: The boss sweeps his chained bell wide from his right side, while his lantern strikes travel along tighter, more linear paths that are easier to evade.
Maintain mid-range spacing: Standing just outside point-blank range prevents unpredictable grab attempts while keeping you close enough to capitalize on recovery animations.
Punish leaping crashes: When the Night Watchman leaps into the air with the bell, sprint laterally rather than backward. Landing behind his impact point grants a three-to-four-second opening while he recovers his footing and retrieves the chain.

Weapon Pairings and Offensive Discipline

Pairing a primary weapon like the Nameless Sword with a secondary reach weapon, such as a spear or dual blades, allows you to match both his extended chain flails and brief stagger windows.

Rely strictly on single-strike counters after successful deflections during neutral play. Avoid committing to full offensive strings when the Night Watchman has more than half of his poise remaining, as long attack animations leave you vulnerable to his spinning chain flail. Save extended damage sequences exclusively for full posture staggers.

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