Short Answer

Red Loong is a secret Chapter 1 Loong boss, but you should treat it as a return fight rather than a normal first-pass boss. Get Loong Scales from the Chapter 2 Flowing Sands route, return to the Forest of Wolves waterfall, and enter with Shock-Quelling Powder or another plan for Shock pressure. The safest damage comes after knockdowns or long recoveries, when you can reach the weak point on its back.

When This Guide Helps

Use this guide if you found the waterfall but cannot enter, or if Red Loong’s lightning pressure is deleting you when you try to fight it too early. The boss is placed in Chapter 1 space, but its unlock path points you toward a later return with better tools.

This fight also starts the hidden Loong chain, so it is worth doing deliberately rather than as a curiosity pull.

Route And Unlock Context

Red Loong is hidden behind the waterfall near Forest of Wolves - Outside the Forest. You need Loong Scales before the route opens. The key item comes from the Chapter 2 Flowing Sands cave route after breaking the wall near the Valley of Despair path with First Prince’s charge or, if First Prince is already defeated, Wandering Wight’s Spirit Skill.

Once you have Loong Scales, fast travel back to Chapter 1, interact with the waterfall, and enter Loong Claw Grove. Do not spend serious attempts before this unlock is complete.

Core Mechanics

Red Loong combines large-body melee pressure with Shock. Its front and tail coverage can punish players who try to hug one spot without watching the whole body. The special payoff is the back weak point. After knockdowns or safe openings, reaching the back can produce much better value than swinging at whatever lock-on point is closest.

The fight rewards patient burst. Wait for the body to settle, hit the weak area when available, then leave before lightning pressure or a tail swing clips you.

Moves To Respect

Respect lightning status pressure. If Shock is making each hit too expensive, cleanse or back off instead of pretending it is just chip damage.

Respect claw and tail speed. Red Loong can punish side greed with quick body coverage, so do not spend all stamina trying to circle behind it.

Respect the knockdown window. That is when the back weak point is most realistic. If you arrive late, take a smaller punish and reset.

Fight Plan

  1. Do not attempt the fight seriously until you have Loong Scales.
  2. Bring Shock-Quelling Powder if lightning status is deciding attempts.
  3. Stay mobile at mid range and wait for committed body attacks.
  4. After a knockdown or long recovery, move to the back weak point for burst.
  5. Use Spirit or transformation tools after safe openings, not while Red Loong is actively turning.

Use stronger Chapter 2-era upgrades if you are returning later. Pillar Stance can help reach the back after a knockdown, and a strong Spirit such as Wandering Wight can help create a burst window against a large target.

Rock Solid can help if you are comfortable with its timing, but do not add a counter tool that distracts you from basic Shock and stamina management.

Common Mistakes

  • Looking for Red Loong before obtaining Loong Scales.
  • Fighting it as soon as possible with underdeveloped Chapter 1 tools.
  • Chasing the back weak point while the boss is still turning.
  • Ignoring Shock until the next hit becomes lethal.

Quality Check Before You Move On

You are ready to keep pushing the Loong chain when you can enter the waterfall route intentionally, handle Shock without panic, and reach the back weak point after real openings instead of guessing.

FAQ

How do I unlock Red Loong?

Get Loong Scales from the Chapter 2 Flowing Sands cave route, then return to the Forest of Wolves waterfall in Chapter 1 and interact with it. If First Prince died before breaking the cave wall, use Wandering Wight’s Spirit Skill on the wall.

Is Red Loong a Chapter 1 boss or Chapter 2 return fight?

It is located in Chapter 1, but its unlock asks you to return after Chapter 2 progress.

What does Red Loong reward?

Important rewards include Loong materials such as Thunder Tail and Loong Pearl, plus other upgrade or Curio value tied to the hidden Loong route.

Sources

  • How to Beat Red Loong guide

    Secret waterfall access, Loong Scales unlock, Shock pressure, weak-point advice, and Loong rewards.