Master Gongshu: Defeating Him in Cloudford - Honkai Star Rail Aetherium Wars Guide

Honkai Star Rail's Aetherium Wars has gamers diving into the intricate and challenging Cloudford district. This district introduces a slew of chests, Aether Spirits, and challenging opponents. One of the formidable adversaries players face is the beloved Master Gongshu, who stands as a guardian in the Cloudford region. In this article, we'll explore the tactics and teams you'll need to conquer Master Gongshu in Cloudford, the second Victory Zone in the Aetherium Wars event.

Master Gongshu's Location and Prerequisites

Before you embark on the battle against Master Gongshu, ensure you have completed the "Corridors of Fading Echoes" chapter and reached the Xianzhou Loufu in the Cloudford region. Guinaifen and Giovanni will greet you, and you will face several encounters before finally encountering Master Gongshu near the Trove of Verdure: South Wing waypoint.

To initiate the battle, interact with Master Gongshu. The game commences the battle immediately, so ensure that you have a well-prepared team before engaging with him.

Team Building Strategy

Master Gongshu deploys a team of four spirits, each with their unique strengths and weaknesses. Understanding these attributes is vital for your success:

• Humanoids: These are weak against Aberrants but strong against Mechanicals.

• Mechanicals: They are weak against Humanoids but strong against Aberrants.

• Aberrants: Weak against Mechanicals but strong against Humanoids.

Master Gongshu's team comprises:

• Entranced Ingenium Illuminated Dragonfish: Mechanical

• Entranced Ingenium Obedient Dracolion: Mechanical

• Aurumaton Gatekeeper: Mechanical

• Abundance Sprite Wooden Lupus: Aberrant

To defeat Master Gongshu, build your team wisely. Here are some recommended spirits to form a potent team:

• Trotterlord: Heals and buffs allies. Consider Saturated Activation and Parallel Enhancement for expansions.

• Silvermane Cannoneer: Buffs allies and launches follow-up attacks for increased damage. Opt for Backstage Enhancement expansion.

• Imaginary Weaver: A DPS-type unit. General Upgrade is a suitable expansion chip for this spirit.

• Silvermane Lieutenant: Provides shields to allies and counters when attacked.

The battle primarily relies on your two Humanoids, which serve as damage dealers. Begin by buffing the Imaginary Weaver for a strong initial attack and follow-up damage. Incorporate healing and shields from the Silvermane Lieutenant and Trotterlord spirits to secure a swift victory against Master Gongshu's team.

Level Up Your Aether Spirits

Before challenging Master Gongshu, make sure your Aether Spirits are leveled up to at least level 3. This will enable them to withstand attacks more effectively, improving your chances of victory.

Mechanical vs. Humanoid Spirits

Master Gongshu predominantly deploys Mechanical Type spirits. Hence, it's wise to bring Humanoid Aether Spirits to counter them effectively. Including one Mechanical Aether Spirit can help deal with the Aberrant Wooden Lupus.