Black Myth Wukong Chapter Five: Golden Child, Crimson Blood Guide

Main Objectives and Tasks

Traverse the Flaming Mountains

Navigate the treacherous volcanic landscape filled with fire traps and dangerous enemies.

Defeat Red Boy and Yaksha King

Confront the chapter’s dual bosses in two of the most challenging battles of the game. These bosses require careful timing and strategic use of abilities.

Collect Sacred Relics

Recover Sun Wukong’s fourth sacred relic, which is hidden deep within the Flaming Mountains​.

Boss Battle: Red Boy

Boss Description

Red Boy is a fierce and agile boss who wields fire as his main weapon. His attacks are swift and deal massive damage over a wide area. Red Boy excels in close-quarters combat, but he also uses ranged fire projectiles to keep you on your toes.

Attack Patterns

• Flaming Dash: Red Boy charges across the battlefield in a burst of flames. Dodge sideways to avoid getting hit.
• Fire Tornado: He summons a spiraling vortex of fire that engulfs the arena. Stay at the edges of the arena and time your movements to avoid being caught.
• Blazing Fist Combo: Red Boy delivers a rapid series of punches followed by an explosive final strike.

Recommended Strategy

Focus on dodging Red Boy’s fiery dashes and attacking during his recovery animations. Use water-based weapons or abilities to counter his fire attacks and maximize damage.

Rewards

After defeating Red Boy, you’ll earn 3,000 XP and unlock the “Phoenix Feather,” a powerful item that grants increased fire resistance.

Boss Battle: Yaksha King

Boss Description

Yaksha King is a massive, heavily armored foe who uses brute strength and fire-based attacks. He is slower than Red Boy but deals much heavier damage with his wide-reaching strikes.

Attack Patterns

• Lava Slam: Yaksha King slams his weapon into the ground, causing molten lava to erupt from beneath the player. Dodge-roll away from the impact zone to avoid damage.
• Molten Barrage: He launches a barrage of molten rocks across the battlefield. Use cover and keep moving to stay out of their path.
• Fire Shield: Yaksha King temporarily surrounds himself with a fire shield, reflecting any damage back to the player. Wait for the shield to dissipate before attacking.

Recommended Strategy

Keep your distance and use ranged attacks while waiting for openings in Yaksha King’s defenses. Use ice-based abilities to counter his fire-based attacks and wear him down over time.

Rewards

Defeating Yaksha King grants you 3,500 XP and the fourth relic, representing Sun Wukong’s “heart,” along with a special item that boosts your fire resistance​.

Hidden Elements and Quests

Hidden Lava Caverns

Throughout the Flaming Mountains, you’ll find hidden caverns filled with rare treasures and powerful items like the Molten Core Shield and Flame-Touched Amulet, both of which offer significant defensive boosts.

Optional Bosses

Take on additional mini-bosses such as the Flint Chief and Cloudy Mist, each offering unique rewards that enhance your fire-based abilities​.

Tips and Tricks

Equip Fire-Resistant Gear

Due to the intense heat and fire-based attacks in this chapter, ensure that your gear is optimized for fire resistance to reduce damage from environmental hazards and enemy attacks.

Focus on Mobility

The dual boss fights require quick reactions and constant movement. Keep an eye on both Red Boy and Yaksha King to avoid being overwhelmed.

Use Ice Abilities

Ice-based abilities and transformations are particularly effective against the fire-based bosses and can help mitigate damage during their most powerful attacks​.

Next Steps

Once you have defeated Red Boy and Yaksha King and collected all the relics, you will proceed to Chapter Six: Mount Huaguo, where you will face the final challenges of your journey. Ensure you have explored the entirety of the Flaming Mountains to maximize your resources before moving on.

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