Lu Wu

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**Lu Wu** is the first boss in *Gunfire Reborn*. The player faces against Lu Wu in the Eternal Palace at the end of the Longling Tomb. Beating Lu Wu five times will unlock Golem as an alternative boss to the Longling Tomb.

If Golem has been unlocked the boss is randomly chosen each run, making it a 50% chance for Lu Wu and 50% chance for Golem.

## Battle

The  Star Devourer and other  Lightning? weapons are very good against him when he has  Shields?, particularly if aimed at Lu Wu's weak spot.

As he takes damage, he will periodically jump up to the mountain at the far end of the arena and roar, causing his entire shield to start recovering while summoning groups of Horned Beetles and all types of Bombers. Because he stands still during this, he can be fired upon to destroy the recovering shield.

* At low difficulties, only Horned Beetles can spawn.
* At high difficulties, Bombers may also appear randomly if Lu Wu has low health.

2 pillars exist in the room, each with an explosive barrel next to it. These pillars can block attacks if it is in the way, making it easier to avoid said attacks. However the pillars will only take a limited amount of damage, after which they will break and can no longer be used for cover.

### Reincarnation 9

On Reincarnation level 9, Lu Wu will constantly summon Bombers into the battle, forcing players to always watch their back (or the minimap) in case one gets too close and self-destructs. While Lu Wu is recharging his Shield he gains massive damage reduction, making it almost completely ineffective to attack him during it. This time should be used to focus on the increased number of Bomber enemies instead.

### Attacks

Fireball

Lu Wu will shoot a fast fireball at the player. This attack can be avoided by dashing to the left or right as soon as the projectile is fired.

At low health, Lu Wu will shoot 3 fireballs in quick succession, making it much harder to dodge all of them. Since he aims down at you, jumping can help avoid getting hit by the fireball area of effect when it strikes the ground.

Boulder Toss

Lu Wu will summon a boulder before hurling it at a highlighted area, creating a large explosion. This attack has a large telegraph and can be avoided by dashing out of the target zone.

Leap

Lu Wu will leap into the air in an attempt to slam down on top of the player. This attack can be avoided by moving to the sides.

Running under him is not recommended, since his leap can halt in mid-air, causing him to land on top of you. Freezing him will cause him to drop down when he breaks free, instead of continuing forward.

At low health, Lu Wu may attempt several leaps in quick succession.

Ground Pound

If the player gets close enough to Lu Wu he will raise his fist in the air and hit the ground dealing massive damage to the surrounding area. The best way to avoid this attack is to dash backwards from him when he raises his fist in the air.

## Unlocks

Lu Wu will unlock the following items:

* Illusion: when killed once.
* Reinforced Eggshell: when killed once on elite or higher difficulty.
* Advanced Depot: when killed twice on elite or higher difficulty.
* Phantom Skin: when killed 3 times on elite or higher difficulty.

## Update History

* 12/22/2023 update:
	+ Shield cap bonus reduced from 200% to 100% on Reincarnation 9.
	+ Increased interval between summoning Bombers on Reincarnation 9.