CHAPTER 08 / BOSS GUIDE
Night Drifter of the Drunken Palm (8-17)
Clear the adds first and win against “” to limit . Hong Lu takes focused attacks, but his death does not immediately cause defeat here. Bring reserves to recover the fight.
- HP
- 969
- Level
- 53
- Speed
- 3–5 / 10 on the turn after the HP threshold
- Defense Lv.
- 53
- Deployment limit
- 7 Sinners + 5 reserves
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ContentsTotal: 6 entries
3 things to understand first
- Aim for the recommended Level 53 with 7 Sinners and 5 reserves. Consider a borrowed Hong Lu Identity, and bring Slash resistance, , and healing.
- Remove the 3 adds first. Win against “” to consume 3 , limiting healing and upgrades.
- The fight can continue if Hong Lu falls. Below 50% boss HP, the turn ends and a 10 finisher follows; keep healing and powerful skills ready.
GUIDEKeys to the fight
Turn numbers indicate a typical sequence. HP loss and Stagger can change the order, so also check the names of the skills the enemy is using.
Find a response based on how you lost
- Hong Lu cannot survive the focused attacks
- The 3 adds prioritize Hong Lu. Protect him with , Slash resistance, and redirection by faster Sinners, but his death does not immediately end this fight. Bring reserves and avoid ruining the entire team by trying to intercept everything.
- The boss keeps healing despite winning clashes
- can increase on use and heals 3% HP at Turn End with 3+ stacks. Winning a clash against “” consumes 3. Resolving it after other -generating skills is effective.
- “” kills a Sinner with despite a clash win
- At 3+ , all its s become Unbreakable. It also gains Power against targets with substantial . Reduce , or prepare resistance and healing beforehand to survive the remaining hits.
- The turn ended immediately after ing the boss
- Below 50% HP, the boss recovers from and ends the turn, then has 10 next turn. Later healing and follow-up attacks will not resolve; prepare before crossing the threshold.
Before deployment
Prepare Hong Lu and a full reserve team
- Aim for the recommended Level 53 and III or higher, with 7 Sinners and 5 reserves. Hong Lu must deploy initially; this fight also offers borrowed Identities with suitable levels and .
- Choose a Hong Lu Identity with Slash resistance or , and bring HP and SP recovery. Slash damage works well offensively.
- This is a separate encounter from the next family-head examination, where Hong Lu's death causes immediate defeat. Here, reserves can recover the fight after he falls.
Opening
Remove the adds before focusing the boss
- Check attacks targeting Hong Lu and limit damage with , defense skills, and faster Sinners redirecting them. For Sinners with high , also check their remaining HP and how many s they will use.
- Each add has 207 HP and a 1.5 Slash resistance multiplier. Focus one at a time, it, and finish it to reduce enemy actions.
- When the boss readies “”, avoid targeting it with everyone unnecessarily. Limit the gained from the number of attackers, and spend actions on adds or defense instead.
Turns with “Waterfall”
Limit Swig healing and buffs
- “” and “” gain on use. A clash win does not undo that gain; retain someone who can beat “” afterward.
- Winning against “” consumes 3 . If action order can be adjusted, resolve it after -generating skills and aim to leave fewer than 3 stacks at Turn End.
- “” becomes Unbreakable at 3+ . If it cannot be reduced in time, prepare resistance and HP for the hits that remain after a clash win.
Boss below 50% HP
Prepare for the turn ending and Speed 10
- Below 50% HP, the boss clears and ends the turn. Heal before crossing the threshold; do not rely on later actions to recover.
- Next turn's has 10 and substantial on-use buffs. Prepare a powerful or suitable defensive resistance, and check the current clash prediction.
- The listed ending conditions include Hong Lu's death with the boss at 50% HP or lower, plus another HP condition with no specified percentage. If Hong Lu is alive, continue preparing for the finisher; crossing 50% does not necessarily end the encounter immediately.
NOTESUnique effects and cautions
Easy-to-miss details
- Hong Lu is required, but his death does not immediately cause defeat in this encounter. Do not confuse this with 8-20.
- At 3+ , “” still hits after a clash win.
- The turn ends below 50% HP. Later healing may not resolve.
- The scope of 2 boss passives and the alternative ending HP percentage while Hong Lu lives are unclear in the source. Check actual statuses and targeting lines.
Max 5. At 3+, heal 3% HP at Turn End; at 5+, gain 3 and 2 next turn. Losing a clash with “” consumes 3.
wins do not cancel on-use gains; reduce stacks through “” and action order.
PARTYRecommended teams and preparation
What to prepare first
- Aim for Level 53 with 7 Sinners and 5 reserves. Bring Slash resistance, , and HP/SP recovery.
- Use Slash damage to remove adds and retain powerful skills for the boss's finisher.
Hong Lu's defenses and healing
Limit focused damage and buy time to remove the adds.
Slash damage
Remove the 207-HP adds first to reduce enemy actions.
Waterfall and finisher handlers
Limit buildup and prepare for the 10 attack.
One ally can fill several roles. First choose a main fighter who can win Clashes, then assign responsibilities for dangerous attacks and special mechanics.
STATUSBasic stats
Stats for 8-17. Deployment limit: 7 Sinners, with 5 reserves in a Chain Battle. The regular 8-17 story encounter. Hong Lu must deploy initially; bring 7 Sinners and 5 reserves. The boss's entry lists both 60% and 588, which do not agree at 969 HP; neither is treated as a measured threshold. Two boss passives have footnotes restricting them to the Canto VIII dungeon; their uncertain applicability is retained in the responses.
Night Drifter of the Drunken PalmPart: Body
- HP
- 969
- Level
- 53
- Speed
- 3–5 / 10 on the turn after the HP threshold
- Defense Lv.
- 53
- Stagger Thresholds
- 60% / 0% (listed as 588 / 0)
Physical resistances
Slash- ×1.25
Pierce- ×1.0
Blunt- ×0.5
Sin Nullification
- Wrath
- ×1.0
- Lust
- ×1.0
- Sloth
- ×1.0
- Gluttony
- ×1.0
- Gloom
- ×1.0
- Pride
- ×1.0
- Envy
- ×1.0
- Weak to Slash. Heals at 3+ ; at 5, gains offensive buffs and next turn.
- Deals more damage as HP falls. Prepare before the finisher below 50% HP.
Large Podao AssailantPart: Body · 3 enemies
- HP
- 207 each
- Level
- 53
- Speed
- 3〜5
- Defense Lv.
- 53
- Stagger Thresholds
- 70% / 0% (144 / 0)
Physical resistances
- Slash
- ×1.5
- Pierce
- ×1.0
- Blunt
- ×0.75
Sin Nullification
- Wrath
- ×1.0
- Lust
- ×1.0
- Sloth
- ×1.0
- Gluttony
- ×1.0
- Gloom
- ×1.0
- Pride
- ×1.0
- Envy
- ×1.0
- Prioritize Hong Lu. them with Slash and defeat them one at a time.
- The second s of “” and “” are Unbreakable. Do not leave low-HP adds unattended.
SKILLSSkills and how to respond
Use the tabs to switch skills. Displayed Power excludes unique buffs and adjustments from Offense Level differences.
7 boss skills and 5 add skills. “” gains s only at 3+ . gains further and Power on use. Ordinary s and able s are distinguished. The listed ending conditions are Hong Lu's death with the boss at 50% HP or lower, or another HP condition whose percentage is unspecified.
Night Drifter of the Drunken Palm
Frontal Swirl
LustSlash- Displayed Power
- 5〜12
- Base Power
- 5
- Coin Power
- +7
- No. of Coins
- 1
- AttackLevel
- 53Enemy Lv. +0
- Attack Weight
- 1
On Use If the target has 5+ , Base Power +1
On Use Gain 1
ⅠOn Hit Inflict 5 .
How to respond
Gains 1 on use. Winning does not prevent that gain, but prevents the hit that inflicts 5 . Base Power increases against targets with high .
Way of the Open-throat Chugging
GluttonySlash- Displayed Power
- 5〜13
- Base Power
- 5
- Coin Power
- +4
- No. of Coins
- 2
- AttackLevel
- 53Enemy Lv. +0
- Attack Weight
- 1
On Use Base Power +1 for every 5 on the target (max 2)
On Use Gain 1
ⅠOn Hit Increase Count by 2.
ⅡOn Hit Increase Count by 2.
How to respond
Gains 1 on use. Stop both Count-increasing hits, and retain someone to beat “” afterward.
Waterfall
SlothSlash- Displayed Power
- 5〜14
- Base Power
- 5
- Coin Power
- +3
- No. of Coins
- 3
- AttackLevel
- 54Enemy Lv. +1
- Attack Weight
- 1
On Use If the target has at least 5 , Power +1.
On Clash Lose Consume 3
ⅠOn Hit Inflict 5 .
ⅡOn Hit Inflict 5 .
ⅢOn Hit Inflict 5
On Hit After Clash Win Count +3
How to respond
An important skill: winning against it consumes 3 . Resolving it after other on-use gains helps suppress Turn End healing and buffs.
Drunklaim
WrathSlash- Displayed Power
- 5〜17
- Base Power
- 5
- Coin Power
- +4
- No. of Coins
- 3
- AttackLevel
- 55Enemy Lv. +2
- Attack Weight
- 1
On Use Power +1 for every 5 on the target (max 2)
On Use At 3+ , all s of this skill become s
ⅠOn Hit Increase Count by 2.
ⅡOn Hit Inflict 5 .
ⅢDeal +1% damage for every 1 ( + Count) on the target (max 20%)
On Hit At 3+ on self, reuse this once (once per skill)
How to respond
At 3+ , all 3 s become Unbreakable and the last is reused. Hits remain after a clash win; prepare Slash and Wrath resistance and sufficient HP, and check whether “” can reduce first.
Drunken Returning Strike
WrathCounter(Slash)- Displayed Power
- 5〜15
- Base Power
- 5
- Coin Power
- +5
- No. of Coins
- 2
- AttackLevel
- 53Enemy Lv. +0
- Attack Weight
- 1
Clashable Counter
On Use If the target has 5+ , Base Power +1
ⅠOn Hit Inflict 4 .
On Hit Inflict 4 next turn
ⅡOn Hit Inflict and 5 next turn
How to respond
A able . Base Power increases against targets with high . Win to prevent next turn's 4 and Offense/ debuffs.
True Decapitation Deathblow
PrideSlash- Displayed Power
- 10〜30
- Base Power
- 10
- Coin Power
- +20
- No. of Coins
- 1
- AttackLevel
- 58Enemy Lv. +5
- Attack Weight
- 1
Combat Start HP cannot fall below 0 until this skill ends
On Use Gain 10
On Use Gain 5
On Use Gain 10
ⅠOn Hit Deal +1% damage for every 1 ( + Count) on the target (max 100%)
On Hit Gain 5
How to respond
The base 10 + 20 also gains 10 and 5 on use. Do not choose a clash based only on its unmodified maximum of 30; prepare high-Base-Power , healing beforehand, and resistance.
Intoxicated Leaning
- Displayed Power
- 10〜20
- Base Power
- 10
- Coin Power
- +10
- No. of Coins
- 1
- DefenseLevel
- 53Enemy Lv. +0
- Attack Weight
- 1
On Use Gain 5 Shield for every 1 on self (max 25)
On Use Gain equal to the number of enemies targeting self
How to respond
A defense skill that gains for each enemy targeting the boss. Avoid unnecessary focused attacks on it; handle adds or defend instead. Offset it when possible to prevent its use altogether.
Large Podao Assailant
Parrying Slash
GluttonySlash- Displayed Power
- 4〜11
- Base Power
- 4
- Coin Power
- +7
- No. of Coins
- 1
- AttackLevel
- 53Enemy Lv. +0
- Attack Weight
- 1
On Use If the target has 8+ , Power +1
ⅠOn Hit Inflict 4 .
How to respond
Stronger against high- targets. Stop it with a winning regular skill and limit on Hong Lu.
Pressuring Slash
SlothSlash- Displayed Power
- 6〜14
- Base Power
- 6
- Coin Power
- +4
- No. of Coins
- 2
- AttackLevel
- 53Enemy Lv. +0
- Attack Weight
- 1
On Use If the target has 5+ , Power +1
On Hit Increase Count by 2.
ⅡOn Hit Increase Count by 2.
How to respond
A 2- skill that increases Count. Use a faster Sinner to redirect it away from low-HP or high- allies.
Waveslash
WrathSlash- Displayed Power
- 6〜18
- Base Power
- 6
- Coin Power
- +3
- No. of Coins
- 4
- AttackLevel
- 53Enemy Lv. +0
- Attack Weight
- 1
On Use Power +1 for every 5 on the target (max 2)
ⅠOn Hit Increase Count by 2.
Ⅱ.
Deal +1% damage for every 1 ( + Count) on the target (max 20%)
ⅢOn Hit Inflict 5
How to respond
The second of 4 s is Unbreakable, so a clash win still leaves a hit. also strengthens its s; choose the defender based on current statuses and resistance.
Becalming of a Bewildered Steed
PrideSlash- Displayed Power
- 5〜15
- Base Power
- 5
- Coin Power
- +5
- No. of Coins
- 2
- AttackLevel
- 56Enemy Lv. +3
- Attack Weight
- 1
On Use Power +1 for every 5 on the target (max 3)
ⅠOn Hit Inflict 5 and increase Count by 3
Ⅱ.
Deal +1% damage for every 2 ( + Count) on the target (max 50%)
How to respond
The second is Unbreakable, with substantial bonuses from the target's . the user first, or win with a strong skill and survive the remaining hit through resistance and healing.
Counter
LustCounter(Slash)- Displayed Power
- 3〜9
- Base Power
- 3
- Coin Power
- +3
- No. of Coins
- 2
- AttackLevel
- 53Enemy Lv. +0
- Attack Weight
- 1
On Use If the target has at least 6 , Base Power +1.
ⅠOn Hit Inflict 4 .
On Hit Inflict 2 next turn
ⅡOn Hit Inflict and 3 next turn
How to respond
An ordinary . Weak attacks into it invite and next-turn and offensive/defensive debuffs. Commit enough damage to finish the enemy; avoid careless attacks by low-HP Sinners.
PASSIVESPassives
Night Drifter of the Drunken Palm
Well, well... Hic. This won't do
Condition: Enemy below 50% HP
When HP falls below 50%, recover from and end the turn.
is fixed at 10 next turn.
Impact on the fight
clears, the turn ends, and next turn's is 10. Do not assume later healing or follow-up attacks will resolve.
Panic Recovery
Condition: Turn End while ked
If ked at Turn End, reset SP to 0.
Impact on the fight
Recheck predictions rather than assuming the enemy remains ked next turn.
Fixed Panic
Condition: Effects that change type
When gaining a buff that changes Type, Type stays unchanged. Apply the effects intended for targets without SP instead.
Impact on the fight
Use winning clashes and HP recovery rather than relying on replacing its type.
Target - Jia Baoyu
Condition: Priority targeting of Hong Lu (check the boss passive's stated scope)
Prioritizes Hong Lu
Impact on the fight
The adds focus Hong Lu. The boss's same-named passive has a footnote restricting it to the Canto VIII dungeon; check the actual targeting lines in 8-17.
Damage Taken
Condition: Taking damage / losing a clash
When taking damage during combat, deal +20% damage for the rest of the turn.
On Lose during combat, take +15% damage from that skill.
Impact on the fight
An enemy hit earlier deals more damage that turn. Check whether an early attack can it, and avoid spreading damage without a purpose.
Plastered Training
Condition: Boss losing HP
Deal +2% damage for every 1% HP lost (max 100%)
Impact on the fight
Its damage rises as HP falls. Clear the adds before concentrating damage on the boss.
Clear Target
Condition: Source footnote: Canto VIII dungeon only; applicability to 8-17 unconfirmed
At Turn End, if at 70%+ HP and no skill hit Hong Lu, gain 3 next turn.
At Turn End, if below 70% HP and no skill hit Hong Lu, gain 6 next turn.
Impact on the fight
Next-turn changes based on 70% HP and whether Hong Lu was hit. Do not assume it applies when calculating 8-17 clashes; check actual buff displays.
Large Podao Assailant
Panic Recovery
Condition: Turn End while ked
If ked at Turn End, reset SP to 0.
Impact on the fight
Recheck predictions rather than assuming the enemy remains ked next turn.
Damage Taken
Condition: Taking damage / losing a clash
When taking damage during combat, deal +10% damage for the rest of the turn.
On Lose during combat, take +20% damage from that skill.
Impact on the fight
An enemy hit earlier deals more damage that turn. Check whether an early attack can it, and avoid spreading damage without a purpose.
Target - Jia Baoyu
Condition: Priority targeting of Hong Lu (check the boss passive's stated scope)
Prioritizes Hong Lu
Impact on the fight
The adds focus Hong Lu. The boss's same-named passive has a footnote restricting it to the Canto VIII dungeon; check the actual targeting lines in 8-17.
Mission Progress
Condition: Adds losing HP
Deal +0.5% damage for every 1% HP lost (max 50%)
Impact on the fight
Damage rises at low HP. Finish adds after ing them rather than leaving several partly damaged.
Honing in on Target
Condition: 70% HP / hitting Hong Lu that turn
At Turn End, if at 70%+ HP and no skill hit Hong Lu, gain 1 next turn.
At Turn End, if below 70% HP and no skill hit Hong Lu, gain 1 next turn.
- Inflict +1 and Count next turn.
Impact on the fight
Below 70% HP, Attack Power and application can increase. Protecting Hong Lu does not always weaken the enemy.