Taming the Tempest – How to Defeat the Yellow Wind Sage in Black Myth: Wukong

I am feeling a shift in the winds of destiny. Are you certain, chosen one, that you wish to endure this tempest?

The final challenge in Black Myth: Wukong, the Yellow Wind Sage will truly put your skills to the test. This Yaoguai King is armed with a formidable trident and a shield crafted from a statue’s head. With his expertise in wind magic, he has the ability to swiftly shift the course of a battle.

Do not be afraid, for I am here to share with you the secrets of the wind and the tactics to achieve victory. Together, we will prepare you for the upcoming battle so that you can overcome this enemy and move on to Chapter 3.

1. How to Defeat the Yellow Wind Sage in Black Myth: Wukong

The Yellow Wind Sage, featured in Black Myth: Wukong, serves as the formidable Yaoguai King boss in Chapter 2, serving as a major obstacle to overcome in order to advance to Chapter 3.

The boss starts off as a formidable enemy with high health, but his straightforward attacks and clear signals make him relatively effortless to battle against. Utilize your Transformation spell, Evil Repelling Medicine, Immobilize, Pluck of Many, and Spirit Skill to emerge victorious against the Yellow Wind Sage in the intense final minutes.

2. Boss Fight Location

In order to access the Yellow Wind Sage Boss Fight, you need to make your way to the Yellow Wind Formation area. This area can be reached from either the Windseal Gate or The Cellar shrines. It is important to defeat both the Tiger Vanguard and Stone Vanguard before attempting to enter the boss arena, as their essences are required to unlock the gates.

After entering the sandstorm, a cutscene will start the battle. If you’re struggling to defeat the Yellow Wind Sage, you may want to rest at The Cellar Shrine, which provides a quicker way back to the boss arena.

3. Preparing for War

Preparing for Battle | Source: In-game footage

Unlike other bosses, the Yellow Wind Sage cannot be avoided and fought at a later time. However, you can postpone the battle by prioritizing upgrades and preparations. Here are some steps to follow:

Use Xu Dog to unlock the ability to craft Celestial Medicines, which enhance statistics such as defense, stamina, health, and mana.
In order to successfully face this challenge, it is essential to complete Tiger Vanguard’s quest and obtain the Rock Solid spell. This spell enables you to deflect incoming attacks, making it a crucial ability for the upcoming fight. Additionally, it is recommended to upgrade this spell and redistribute any Spark points previously allocated to the Cloud Step skill.
Prioritize investing skill points into reducing the cooldown of Rock Solid and regaining mana after a parry. Improve Smash Stance to utilize Skyfall Strike and accumulate up to two Focus points.
By completing Pig’s side quest, you will gain access to a secret area and boss. As a reward, you will receive the Wind Tamer Vessel and the superior Insect armor set.

4. Boss Attack Patterns

To overcome the Yellow Wind Sage, it is crucial to understand the right moments to evade and strike. Here is a breakdown of his attacks and the appropriate responses to each of them.

Attack	Description	Counter
Trident Spin	Swings trident in a half-circle	Dodge around the boss’s side
Sand Forks	Slams the trident into the sand, summoning forks	Dodge to the side
Jumping Stomp	Jumps and slams his foot down	Dodge back when feet leave the ground
Disengage	Swings trident down while jumping away	Back away with a dodge
Charging Combo	Series of attacks with the trident	Dodge each attack, watching the trident movement
Wind Slash	Sends line of damaging wind	Dodge through or jump over
Storm Spin	Slow, sweeping attacks summoning a storm	Dodge through attacks
Summoned Echoes	Echoes attack with combos	Focus on dodging, watching staff and feet
Return Combo	Delayed stomp after echoes attack	Back away or dodge through
Punt Grab	Devastating grab with a subtle tell	Dodge, when seeing kick-out motion
Headless Spear Combo	Faster combos with staff	Keep an eye on staff to time dodges
Beetle Summon	Massive sand beetle body slams	Dodge early to avoid
Tornado Summon	Summons storm, making arena treacherous	Beat down the boss before the storm
Final Combo	Sweeping attacks in storm	Time dodges through glowing spins
Final Summons	Powerful echo combos in storm	Look for the glow of sticks to dodge

Yellow Wind Sage Attack Patterns

5. Combat Tactics

The boss fight against the Yellow Wind Sage consists of three distinct phases.

Phase One Strategy

In the initial phase, Yellow Wind Sage utilizes devastating trident combinations that demand accurate evasion. Be mindful of his final attacks, such as a broad side-to-side strike or a downward slam with a spectral trident trail that inflicts significant harm. To efficiently advance in this stage:

Utilize Immobilize during one of his attacks, then follow it up with a light attack combination to generate focus (save mana by only casting the spell once).
If you have Wandering Wight’s spirit, make use of the transformation to stun him once more.
Create two points of focus through perfect dodging and then perform a combination, concluding with a powerful Resolute Strike. Follow this with a Skyfall Strike to stun the opponent and inflict extra damage.

During this phase, it is not recommended to use Rock Solid to parry as the enemy’s unpredictable swings could render the spell ineffective. Additionally, keep in mind that the Yellow Wind Sage may retreat between attacks, which could result in your Skyfall Strike missing its target.

2. Phase Two Strategy

When Yellow Wind Sage’s health decreases to two-thirds, he will shift into his second phase, which is signaled by a foot stomp and four trident swings resembling tornadoes, with an increased range. To avoid taking damage, it is best to move away and take note of the deteriorating visibility caused by the strong winds.

Rock Solid should be utilized for parrying ground attacks, but it is not recommended for countering jump attacks.
Using Immobilize is allowed, but make sure to save enough mana for parrying.
Avoid the colossal insect, Dodge Fuban, as it descends from the sky.

Remain watchful and adjust to the heightened aggression and fresh attacks in this phase.

3. Phase Three Strategy

When Yellow Wind Sage’s health reaches its final third, his third phase will commence, unleashing a powerful tornado that not only causes damage but also lifts you into the air. This phase incorporates his previous attacks while also requiring you to navigate the chaotic effects of the tornado.

The Wind Tamer Vessel can be utilized to scatter the wind and tornado, briefly immobilizing the Yellow Wind Sage and providing a temporary increase in defense.
Take advantage of the improved visibility to evade his usual attacks and quickly move in for a combo and focus-heavy strike.

If you have saved your transformation, this is the perfect opportunity to utilize it. The alternate forms have their own health bars, which will enable you to preserve your health. This strategy will aid you in defeating the Yellow Wind Sage and achieving victory.

Chapter 6: Boss Fight Rewards

Upon defeating the Yellow Wind Sage, you will be rewarded with your second Relic, Fuming Ears. This powerful item offers one of three boons as a reward.

All Ears: Increased the duration of invincibility for a variety of combo starters.
Resonating Ring: The time frame for executing Rock Solid parries has been reduced.
Whistling Wind: Provides a temporary increase in attack power upon successfully executing a perfect dodge.

Additionally, you will be able to obtain in-game rewards, such as:

2583 XP
1944 Will
1x Samadhi Wind Agate
2x Yaoguai Core
1x Refined Iron Sand
2x Cold Iron Leaves
5x Silk
1x Mind Core

Concluding Chapter 2 of Black Myth: Wukong is an accomplishment worth celebrating! Overcoming the Yellow Wind Sage may not be simple, but with determination and effective tactics, you will emerge triumphant.

Moving on to Chapter 3, we will encounter new challenges!

7. About Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is an action role-playing game that takes place in a fantastical rendition of ancient China. Drawing inspiration from the renowned Chinese novel “Journey to the West,”the game follows the journey of Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King. Through controlling Wukong, players engage in battles against a variety of foes and deities from Chinese mythology, utilizing his mystical powers and martial prowess. This game seamlessly combines elements of Chinese legends with elements of dark fantasy, emphasizing rapid combat and discovery.

“Developed by Chinese indie studio Game Science, “Black Myth: Wukong”will be released on August 20 for PC (Steam) and will subsequently become available for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Secure your pre-order now for $59.99 and receive bonus in-game resources!”