The first Long Pillar challenge restricts when you can deal damage: Sean Martin’s walkthrough describes openings after a parry or perfect dodge, or when the boss’s Sha-Chi breaks. This is a particular challenge, not a universal rule for every Gold-Masked One duel.[1]
At a glance
Create and use the opening
- Counter
The report describes parrying blue attacks and perfect-dodging red attacks to create an opening.[1]
- Pressure
Use the resulting opening to reduce Sha-Chi, then attack during the break window.[1]
- Return later
If the fight is too drawn out, the author suggests returning after further progression and upgrades.[1]
Reported reward
The guide names Counterstrike Bracers as the reward and reports a 20% damage bonus for two seconds after a parry. Confirm the current item description before planning a build around that value.[1]
What this guide does not prove
Sources & verification
Facts last checked Oct 31, 2026. Checking a source does not change the page’s update date.
- How to beat The Gold-Masked One Sean Martin / PC Gamer · reference · Published 2026-10-29 · Checked Oct 31, 2026
Attributed walkthrough reporting. The rules described apply to the first Long Pillar challenge, not every encounter with this character.
Original language: en
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