#against-the-flow
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Against the Flow bosses: Jagged Steel and Peng Meng
Chapter 1 has two bosses and one dependency that decides a fight a chapter later: Peng Meng's Dread Axe is the only practical way to break Jing Ye's shield.
Last updated: 10/30/2026
bosses
Jagged Steel boss guide: the fight that teaches the Sha-Chi race
Jagged Steel is a tutorial boss in a wall of muscle. Spin attacks end in a parryable third hit, upward slash combos end in a dodge, and blocking him is cheap.
Last updated: 10/30/2026
bosses
Peng Meng boss guide: the Dread Axe fight that unlocks Jing Ye
Peng Meng is the first boss with black-aura attacks you cannot block. Bleed him with Jagged Steel, stay close, and parry the Brutal Move after every upward swing.
Last updated: 10/30/2026