Short Answer

The second Venom Daoist fight appears near the Court of Illumination route after you have beaten him at Pool of Shattered Jade. Defeat him here, interact with the painting that appears, and you unlock Purple Cloud Mountain. Fight him like the first encounter, but prioritize a clean kill and route completion over the back-arm reward.

Route And Unlock Context

Start from Court of Illumination, turn back toward the opposite path and work toward the Fungiwoman side route. Drop into the open area where Venom Daoist appears for the second fight. He will not show up here unless the Pool of Shattered Jade encounter is already complete.

After you defeat him, return to the mural/painting in the arena and interact with it to enter Purple Cloud Mountain. This unlock is important for Scorpionlord, Daoist Mi, and Duskveil, including the Weaver’s Needle route later in the secret area.

Fight Plan

The second fight keeps Venom Daoist’s mobility and dash pressure, so do not assume the secret-area reward is free. Stay at a range where you can see the dash tells, then dodge late and punish the recovery. When he jumps and drives his weapon into the ground, step in for your best damage window.

Because the arm-break reward belongs to the first fight, the second fight can be more direct. Use Immobilize, Wind Tamer, or a strong Spirit once he is committed, then finish the health bar before he drags you across the arena. Save enough healing for the secret area that follows.

Moves To Respect

  • Fast dash strings: dodge with stamina in reserve, then punish only after the final movement.
  • Stuck-weapon thrust: this is the cleanest window for Focus, Spirit, or Immobilize.
  • Sudden reposition: keep the camera centered and do not cast long animations when he is mobile.
  • Route fatigue: players often reach this fight after exploring. Refill before the drop.

Bring the same tools that worked in the first fight: Immobilize, a stagger Spirit, and Cloud Step or Rock Solid depending on your comfort. Wind Tamer is a strong panic button if you need to stop his movement long enough to finish the fight.

Keep poison cures if you are continuing into Purple Cloud Mountain. Even if this fight itself goes well, Daoist Mi and Scorpionlord can punish you later if you arrive understocked.

Common Mistakes

  • Looking for the second fight before clearing Pool of Shattered Jade.
  • Defeating Venom Daoist and leaving without interacting with the painting.
  • Spending every gourd and entering Purple Cloud Mountain unprepared.
  • Treating dash attacks as single hits when the sequence can continue.

Quality Check Before You Move On

You are ready to proceed when Venom Daoist is defeated, the mural portal has been used, and you know the next secret-area priority: Scorpionlord and Daoist Mi before Duskveil.

FAQ

Where is the second Venom Daoist fight?

It is near the Court of Illumination route in Temple of Yellow Flowers after the first Venom Daoist fight is complete.

What does the second fight unlock?

It opens the mural portal to Purple Cloud Mountain, Chapter 4’s secret area.

Do I need to break the arms again?

The important arm-break reward is tied to the first fight. In the second fight, focus on a clean kill and secret-area access.

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