Pozhu Yuan — Gauntlets Brawler Complete Guide
Tianzhi Chuixiang (Gauntlets) + Qianji Suotian (Rope Dart) — Stack 4 Tianzhi then charge-punch, every hit lands heavy
1. Playstyle Overview & Core Mechanics
1.2 Stack Tianzhi → Charged Punch
Pozhu Yuan combines Tianzhi Chuixiang (Gauntlets) + Qianji Suotian (Rope Dart), a close-combat brawler build. The core mechanic is the "Tianzhi" system — rapidly stack Tianzhi layers through Gauntlet light attacks and Falcon Pursuit, then at 4 layers unleash R Charged Heavy (蓄意轰拳) for massive burst damage. The combat feel is visceral and rhythmic — every punch lands heavy.
1.2 Core Mechanic: Tianzhi System & Falcon Pursuit
1.3 Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ STRENGTHS
- • Charged punch deals extreme damage — high burst
- • Visceral, satisfying combat feel — every punch hits heavy
- • Simple intuitive cycle (stack Tianzhi → charged punch)
- • Weapon Swap acceleration makes Tianzhi stacking efficient
- • Hantian Set perfectly matches core mechanic
❌ WEAKNESSES
- • Extremely short attack range — must be point-blank
- • Charged heavy is stationary — easily interrupted by boss
- • T2 build — overall DPS below T0 builds
- • High positioning demands, low margin for error
2. Skill Point Allocation (Lv 1-30)
2.1 Gauntlets + Rope Dart Skill Priority
Prioritize maxing Gauntlet charged heavy and Falcon Pursuit skills. For Rope Dart, unlock buff and special skills. Secret Arts support Tianzhi stacking and DPS fill.
| Level Range | Skill Name | Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 1-5 | Tianzhi · R Charged Heavy | ★★★★★ | Core burst — at 4 Tianzhi unleash the charged punch for massive damage, max first |
| Lv 1-5 | Tianzhi · Light Attack 6th Hit | ★★★★★ | Triggers Falcon Pursuit for Tianzhi recovery — core stacking tool, max first |
| Lv 5-10 | Qianji · Special Skill | ★★★★☆ | Rope Dart buff applicator, use before swapping to Gauntlets |
| Lv 10-15 | Qianji · Martial Skill | ★★★★☆ | Rope Dart martial skill, stack buffs then swap to Gauntlets |
| Lv 15-20 | Tianzhi · Weapon Swap Skill | ★★★★★ | Key skill! After swapping to Gauntlets, starts from 3rd light hit — drastically accelerates Tianzhi stacking |
| Lv 20-25 | Secret Art · Shenlong Fire Breath | ★★★☆☆ | CD filler, supplement DPS during charged punch cooldown |
| Lv 25-30 | Secret Art · Dragon Rider's Strike | ★★★☆☆ | Weapon swap chain, use when switching Gauntlets ↔ Rope Dart |
2.2 Attribute Point Allocation
3. Early Game Gear Recommendations
Pozhu Yuan gear centers on Hantian (Sky Shaker) + Shangyi (Righteous) Set combo, maximizing charged heavy damage. Transition from Feisun or Douyi Set early to Hantian + Shangyi for graduation.
How to get: Unlocked via Tianzhi Chuixiang, Hundred Trades shop or dungeon drops
Key stats: Physical ATK, Crit Rate
How to get: Unlocked via Qianji Suotian, Hundred Trades shop or dungeon drops
Key stats: Physical ATK, Power
How to get: Advanced Hexi dungeons or Hundred Trades shop
Key stats: Physical ATK, Charged Damage
How to get: Hexi region world boss drops
Key stats: Move Speed, Physical ATK
How to get: Advanced exploration chests or Hundred Trades shop
Key stats: Min/Max Physical ATK
4. Inner Art Recommendations
| Inner Art | Style | Effect | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuyao Zhishang (Soaring Ascendant) | Pozhu Yuan | Core inner art — massively boosts Tianzhi gain rate and charged heavy damage. Without it, Tianzhi stacking is too slow | Must-have |
| Yishui Song | Universal | Universal damage boost, core for early game | Must-have |
| Weimeng Song (Fierce Ode) | Universal | Universal damage boost, raises overall output | Recommended |
| Duanshi (Stone Breaker) | Universal | Early-mid game transition inner art, paired in rotation | Recommended |
| Jile Qixue (Bliss Weeping Blood) | Universal | Damage amplifier, mid-late game pairing | Recommended |
| Wangchuan (River of Forgetfulness) | Universal | Replaces Duanshi in late game, higher-tier damage boost | Late game |
5. Core Combo Guide
5.1 Standard PvE DPS Rotation
Rope Dart Opener Buffs:
Rope Dart Special → Martial Skill → Full buffs → Weapon Swap to Gauntlets
Gauntlet Tianzhi Stacking:
Weapon Swap Skill (starts at 3rd hit) → Light 3→4→5→6 (Falcon Pursuit) → Tianzhi +1
Charged Burst:
Repeat stacking to 4 layers → R Charged Heavy (Charged Punch) → Loop
5.2 Weapon Swap Speed Tianzhi Loop
Weapon Swap Speed Stacking:
Rope Dart buffs → Weapon Swap to Gauntlets (starts at 3rd hit) → Hit through to 6th for Falcon → Tianzhi +1 → Repeat → 4 layers → Charged punch
Key: Without Weapon Swap you need all 6 hits; with it, only 3-4 — doubles efficiency
5.3 Secret Art Filler Loop
CD Filler:
Shenlong Fire Breath → Dragon Rider's Strike → Rope Dart refresh buffs → Weapon Swap back → Resume Tianzhi stacking
Emergency reposition:
Gauntlets have short range — after boss moves, quickly close distance before restarting cycle
6. Dungeon Guide — Pozhu Yuan Role
Pozhu Yuan serves as melee DPS in dungeons. Your core duty is landing charged punch bursts during safe windows. Gauntlets have extremely short range — you need to be in the boss's face, demanding strong positioning and timing.
Jinming Pool — Sleeping Daoist: Key Points
Point-blank risk: Gauntlet range is extremely short — must be point-blank. Vine Prison and add phases are the most dangerous moments. Keep distance, don't get surrounded. You're especially vulnerable during charged heavy.
Boss recovery is your window: After boss leap, there are seconds of recovery — the perfect charged heavy window. Pre-stack Tianzhi to 4, then R charged punch during the recovery.
Use adds to stack Tianzhi: Add phases let you safely complete all 6 light hits for Falcon Pursuit to stack Tianzhi. Charged punch is also effective at clearing dense add clusters.
Jinming Pool — Rong Yuan: Key Points
Good add clear with charged punch: Gauntlets have average mobility, but one charged punch clears clustered mobs near barrels efficiently. Stack Tianzhi while carrying.
Shield phase charged burst: Pre-stack 4 Tianzhi — the instant the shield spawns, dump charged punch. Hantian Set charged damage works on shields too.
Point-blank danger during triple line: Gauntlets already require point-blank range, making you vulnerable to barrel explosions. Maintain distance, don't greed DPS.
7. Advanced Tips & Common Mistakes
1. Weapon Swap Skill is the speed key
Without Weapon Swap, you need all 6 light hits to trigger Falcon Pursuit — too slow. After Rope Dart buffs, swap to Gauntlets — Weapon Swap starts from 3rd hit, needing only 3-4 hits for Falcon Pursuit, doubling Tianzhi stacking speed.
2. Find safe windows for charged punches
R charged heavy requires stationary charging — can't move. Gauntlets are melee, so face-to-face charging is risky. Wait for boss post-skill recovery windows before charging — don't greed and get interrupted.
3. Gauntlets have extremely short range
Gauntlet attack range is among the shortest in the game — you must be point-blank. Positioning demands are high; slightly too far and skills whiff. Use Rope Dart skills to close distance.
4. Don't waste Tianzhi
At 4 layers, use the charged heavy immediately — don't overstack. Tianzhi past 4 is wasted resource that should be converted to damage right away.
5. Hantian Set is the optimal pick
Hantian Set directly boosts charged heavy damage, perfectly matching Pozhu Yuan's core mechanic. Feisun Set works but has a lower ceiling. Prioritize Hantian pieces when available.