Players in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty take on the role of a powerful martial artist attempting to restore the honor of their fallen dynasty in ancient China. It features martial arts moves and fighting styles, which players can master to customize their fighting style and create their unique approach to combat.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty provides martial arts skills obtained via melee weapons that cater to various play styles. Weapons of higher quality will have two Martial Arts skills, while weapons of lower quality will only have one. The game's intricate combat system requires players to use their skills to defeat opponents strategically, intensifying its already engaging gameplay.
11 Blossom Stream
The Blossom Stream skill is obtained from dual swords. The spinning motion of the dual swords can hit multiple enemies in the area, while the final strike significantly damages a target. It is also an excellent skill for building up Ki (stamina) quickly, which helps the player perform other powerful moves or evade enemy attacks.
The number of slashes can be increased by repeatedly pressing the sword button, resulting in more damage to enemies. However, the skill requires proper timing and positioning to execute effectively. It may take practice to master.
10 Antelope Horn
The Antelope Horn is executed by holding down the Arts button while wielding a glaive, spear, staff, or slashing spear in combat. When activated, the user spins their weapon to build power.
The Art button then unleashes a final, powerful attack that damages opponents. This technique requires competence and agility, as the user must maintain control of their weapon throughout the spinning motion.
9 The Gouging Star
The Gouging Star Skill involves spinning a sword or saber in one hand while charging the enemy. As the weapon is spinning, the user can use it to block the enemy's attacks to guard themselves from damage.
When the attack is unleashed, momentum from spinning adds to its force. Since it requires coordinated weapon and body movements, this skill requires a lot of practice and footwork to pull off correctly.
8 Heaven Reversal
Heaven Reversal is performed with hammers and poleaxes. Slamming the weapon against the ground behind the user sends a shockwave toward the opponent. The shockwave's momentum lets the user change direction and attack from the front.
It takes strength to perform this skill, but it can surprise opponents, giving the player a moentary advantage in battle.
7 Increscent Slash
The Increscent Slash uses curved sabers. Holding the Arts button puts the character in a stance, activating the skill. With the right timing, the player can release a powerful attack. It's not an easy trick to execute, as this method requires timing and skill.
Players must time their attacks to maximize damage and effectiveness. The use of curved sabers also adds an extra layer of complexity to the skill, requiring players to master the use to utilize Increscent Slash fully.
6 Marching Dragon
The Marching Dragon Skill involves advancing while sweeping enemies in front of the player using weapons like Halberds, Glaives, Spears, and Slashing Spears. This sweeping attack clears a path and leaves enemies stunned, allowing the player to follow up with a powerful finishing blow.
The player can instantly execute a devastating strike by pressing the Arts button to unleash the sweeping attack. This offensive-defensive martial art skill will benefit players in any combat situation.
5 Mountain Strike
Players can use hammers or poleaxes perform the Mountain Strike. First, the user thrusts their weapon into the ground as a springboard. The weapon's recoil propels them forward, delivering a devastating kick.
The user must use their weapon's force to launch themselves into the air while maintaining balance and timing. This technique is powerful, allowing users to quickly close the gap between themselves and their enemy, and deal heavy damage.
4 Phoenix Wings
The Phoenix Wings martial art skill is found on Glaives. This skill slices through the ground upward, releasing a powerful energy wave toward the enemy. If used offensively or defensively, this energy wave can severely damage any enemies it encounters.
Due to its range and strength, the Phoenix Wings skill can damage a single target or decapitate many enemies at once. However, it is challenging to master because it calls for precise timing and positioning.
3 Horn Strike
Horn Strike is one of the simpler martial arts skills in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, but it's no less effective than the others listed here. It involves stabbing an opponent's feet with a halberd, glaive, spear, or slashing spear and pulling it upward to damage them.
To execute this skill, the player should create an opening and press the art button to use the Horn Strike against an opponent. With basic timing, it can do decent damage to enemies.
2 Wyvern Claw
Wyvern Claw uses a halberd to catch and pull an enemy toward the player. This tactic is used to draw an opponent in for a better attack or to gain control over a fight. As the enemy approaches, the halberd's sharp end strikes.
Wyvern Claw requires speed and accuracy to aim and strike. However, if the technique fails or the enemy counters, it leaves the user vulnerable. It's high risk, but high reward.
1 Meteor Shower
With the Meteor Shower technique, a straight saber or sword is thrust rapidly The practitioner thrusts the weapon rapidly to strike their opponent multiple times, dealing damage in quick succession.
Meteor Shower requires speed, precision, and endurance. To avoid counterattacks, timing and control are also essential. It may take some practice, but it's a highly effective skill.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is available on Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox X/S.