Seven Things to Know Before Playing the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Demo

We know you’re eager to get your hands on Wo Long: Fallen DynastyGame Pass launches on March 3rd, day 1. But before Team Ninja’s latest action RPG arrives, we’re dropping a new two-chapter demo today on the Xbox Store that showcases the thrilling combat and intense fighting of a demon-plagued, dark fantasy-infused Three Kingdoms.

Here you’ll be tasked to defy the odds using a mix of magic and Chinese martial arts as an anonymous militia soldier, battling your way through waves of monsters and enemy soldiers in this Later Han Dynasty epic. It’s a great opportunity to see what the game has in store, and best of all your saved data from the Wo Long: Demonstration of the Fallen DynastyThis will be carried over to the complete game, which starts March 3. If you manage to complete the first chapter, you’ll even be rewarded with the Crouching Dragon Helmet to equip in-game.

But before you get into the action I want to share seven tips to help you find your inner strength and be able to play the entire game.

Morale for the Story

The first thing you’ll need to understand about the game is Morale Rank. Morale Rank is a growth element used during missions that is different from your character’s level. The higher your Morale Rank, the less damage you’ll receive from enemies and the more battle elements are made available. You can earn Morale points by defeating enemies, landing Martial Arts strikes, Spirit attacks or a fatal strike. The maximum Morale Rank you can attain is 25.

Your Morale

In the UI, enemies’ Morale Ranks can be seen above their heads. The higher your Morale Rank is compared to the enemy’s, the greater the damage they will deal. The color of their Morale Rank icon also indicates the threat level. Green Morale Ranks are lower than your own character. Yellow Morale Ranks are 1-4 points higher and red 5+. You might consider raising your level before you fight an enemy who has a red Morale rank.

Spirit Squad

Beyond Morale, you’ll also need to keep an eye on your Spirit Gauge. Spirit is the strength of an individual’s willpower during battle and can be used to strike down enemies using Martial Arts, Wizardry Spells, and Spirit attacks. Your Spirit Gauge can be increased by landing standard attacks or deflecting an attack from enemies. But, being hit by enemies could decrease your Spirit and make it vulnerable against the more powerful soldiers and monsters. 

Deflect! Deflect! Deflect!

While you’re able to block most attacks, the key to making enemies miss or even stagger, while setting them up for even bigger blows, is the ability to Deflect. Allow your opponent time to prepare for attack. SimplyYou can Deflect any attack by pressing B at the perfect time. This will allow you to prepare for your next move. Remember, deflects can also increase your spirit!

Wizards and Warriors

The wizardry spells can be used to align your skills with the five phases. For combat, you can create up to four Wizardry Spells. By targeting the enemy’s weak elements and status effects, you can gain the upper hand in battle. Successful use of Wizardry Spells can nullify an enemy’s elemental attack. An enemy may create a Flame area of the Fire Phase, which can then be destroyed by a Water Phase spell.

Death from Above

Check for enemies while climbing on cliffs. To perform a Fatal Strike on an enemy soldier or demon, press Y and jump down. By sneaking up on your enemy, you can perform Fatal strikes from behind. The lock-on marker will turn red if it’s possible to perform a Fatal Strike on a target.

Part Destruction

Demons possess hardened bodies that are easily destroyed. You can destroy the hardened part by attacking it or by deflecting an enemy’s Critical Blow. Part destruction means that the enemy can no longer use this part to launch Critical Blows or any other attacks. Part destruction also reduces the enemy’s maximum Spirit limit, which will then increase your chance to launch a Fatal Strike.

These tips only scratch the surface of the many possibilities. Wo Lang’s gameplay. From Divine Beasts to the various weapon types and Chinese martial arts, there are layers upon layers upon layers to learn, and this demo will give you a taste of what’s to come when the game launches March 3 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, and will be available day one with Game Pass on console and PC.

Download the demo now to find out how many demons can you defeat. And don’t forget to check out the exciting new launch trailer released today, showcasing just some of the famous faces from the Three Kingdoms you’ll encounter along the way.