In Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's initial tutorial level, players will eventually get taught how to perform a Deflect to block an enemy's Critical Blow. Right after that guard is done for, there's a shack on the left side of the path that houses a chest with players' first alternate weapon: the Polearm Podao. This is considered a melee weapon in Wo Long, and players can equip two of them simultaneously, and they can be switched on the fly, even during combat and boss scenarios.
How to Equip Other Weapons in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Once Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty players have acquired a new melee weapon, go ahead and open the menu with the pause button. Tab over to the Equipment section, which is the one on the far left next to Inventory. Players should immediately see a red exclamation mark over the melee weapon slots, signifying a new weapon is available to equip. Choose the second slot and equip the new polearm (or any other weapon you want on your person).
How to Switch Equipped Melee Weapon
For Wo Long players wondering how to go about switching between the two weapons in combat, there are two ways to do so. The first way is to simply hold RT or R2 and then press the up/down d-pad button.
The other way to change weapons is a little more involved but helps players deflect an attack while delivering a powerful blow. By pressing RB (R1) and the deflect button (B or O), players can perform a Deflect Counterattack.
Not only does the move quickly change the equipped melee weapon, but it can recover players' negative spirit if timed to match up with an incoming attack from an enemy. Of course, pulling off deflects will take some getting used to, just like other Souls-like games.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty players will eventually meet the Blacksmith that can upgrade weapons and armor; however, they'll require resources from the player to do so.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
