The Yellow-Robed Squire is a relatively simple boss encounter in Black Myth: Wukong, found during Chapter 2 as part of the boar’s side questline. While this boss doesn’t pose much of a threat, knowing the exact steps to reach him and the right strategy can make the battle even easier. Here’s a detailed guide to help you defeat the Yellow-Robed Squire.
Location
The Yellow-Robed Squire appears in Chapter 2, but you must first follow a series of steps to trigger his appearance. This is part of the boar’s side questline, so here’s how to progress:
Steps to Trigger the Yellow-Robed Squire
- Fright Cliff > Rockrest Flat: Start by heading to the Rockrest Flat shrine. From there, go straight until you encounter a drunken boar. Speak to him to initiate the questline.
- Yellow Wind Formation > Windrest Bridge: From the Windrest Bridge shrine, cross the bridge and take a left towards the houses. Turn right into a courtyard, and in the left corner of a house, you’ll find a golden glowing keg. Destroy the keg to obtain the “Sobering Stone” key item.
- Return to the Boar: After collecting the Sobering Stone, go back to the drunken boar at Rockrest Flat. Give him the Sobering Stone and exhaust all available dialogue options.
- Crouching Tiger Temple > Temple Entrance: Next, go to the Temple Entrance shrine. From here, go upstairs and take the second path on the right. You’ll find the boar again. Give him 1 Jade Lotus, which can be purchased from the shrine store, and exhaust all dialogue options.
- Return to Rockrest Flat: Finally, return to where you first met the boar at Rockrest Flat. This time, his brother, the Yellow-Robed Squire, will spawn. Get ready for the fight.
Difficulty Rating
The Yellow-Robed Squire is one of the easiest bosses in the game, with a difficulty rating of just 1.5/10. His low health and simple attack patterns make him a quick and straightforward opponent.
How to beat Yellow-Robed Squire in Black Myth: Wukong?
Strategy for Defeating Yellow-Robed Squire
Given the Yellow-Robed Squire’s minimal health, the fight can be over almost as soon as it begins if you use the right strategy.
Preparation
- Stock Up on Spells: Ensure you have your most powerful spells ready to cast. The Immobilize and A Pluck of Many spells are particularly effective against this boss.
- Transformation: Having your Transformation ability ready is essential for delivering heavy damage quickly.
Combat Tactics
- Use Immobilize: Start the fight by casting the Immobilize spell. This will freeze the Yellow-Robed Squire in place, giving you the opportunity to land your strongest attacks.
- Cast A Pluck of Many: Immediately follow up with the A Pluck of Many spell to deal significant damage while the boss is immobilized.
- Activate Transformation: After casting your spells, activate your Transformation ability and use heavy attacks to further weaken the boss.
- Quick-Attack Combos: If the Yellow-Robed Squire is still standing after your initial barrage, finish him off with a series of quick-attack combos. Given his low health, this should end the fight in seconds.
Additional Tip
- Clones for Extra Damage: If you’ve unlocked the ability to create clones, use them during the fight. The additional damage from your clones will help defeat the boss even faster.
Rewards for Defeating Yellow-Robed Squire
Upon defeating the Yellow-Robed Squire, you’ll receive the following rewards:
- 1037 Will: Use this currency to upgrade your character’s abilities and equipment.
- Snout Mask (Headgear Armor): A unique piece of headgear armor that you can equip after the battle.
Post-Fight Event
After defeating the Yellow-Robed Squire, follow him through the gate to receive the Snout Mask headgear as a reward. This item can be useful in future encounters, so be sure to collect it before moving on.
The battle against the Yellow-Robed Squire in Black Myth: Wukong is more of a formality than a challenge, but it’s a necessary step in completing the boar’s side questline. With the right preparation and strategy, you can defeat this boss in seconds and collect your rewards with ease.
