Elder Jinchi Boss Guide: Defeat the Secret Boss in Black Myth Wukong
Elder Jinchi Overview
Elder Jinchi is a secret, optional boss in Black Myth: Wukong found in Chapter 1. He is known as a Yaoguai King and can be encountered in a hidden realm accessed by ringing three bells scattered throughout the level. This powerful boss resides in the Ancient Guanyin Temple, where he poses a substantial challenge to players. Elder Jinchi is a more formidable version of the Wandering Wight mini-boss, sharing some attack patterns but also introducing new, more dangerous abilities. Players must be well-prepared and strategic to take him down.
Elder Jinchi Attack Patterns
Understanding Elder Jinchi’s attack patterns is crucial for planning your approach:
Ground Slam
Description: Elder Jinchi slams the ground, creating a shockwave that damages all players within range.
Weakness: Maintain a safe distance and dodge when you see him raise his arms for a slam.
Arm Swing Combo
Description: A series of swift arm swings that can knock players off their feet.
Weakness: Dodge to the side to avoid the combo and attack when there’s an opening.
Stomping Attack
Description: Jinchi stomps the ground repeatedly, causing minor earthquakes.
Weakness: Keep moving to avoid being caught by the stomps, and attack when he pauses.
Summoning Zombies
Description: Elder Jinchi calls upon a swarm of zombie disciples to attack players.
Weakness: Take out the zombies quickly to prevent them from overwhelming you and to avoid Elder Jinchi from healing when he is in a praying state.
Praying State
Description: A defensive stance where Elder Jinchi attempts to heal by absorbing energy from the zombies.
Weakness: Eliminate all zombies around him to prevent him from regenerating health.
Elder Jinchi Battle Strategy
To defeat Elder Jinchi, players must focus on maintaining distance and exploiting his weaknesses. Here are the best strategies to ensure victory:
Recommended Skills
Equip skills that allow you to maintain distance and dodge effectively, such as Immobilize Spell to temporarily stop Elder Jinchi in his tracks and Guangzhi Fire Attacks for high damage output. The Guangmou Spirit Form is also useful for deploying poison damage over time.
Recommended Equipment
Use armor that boosts defense against Area of Effect (AOE) damage, as many of Elder Jinchi’s attacks cover wide areas. Weapons that deal poison or fire damage are effective against him.
Tactics
Phase 1
Focus on dodging his AOE attacks and maintaining a safe distance. Use your ranged abilities and wait for clear windows to attack. Take advantage of the Immobilize Spell to freeze him temporarily and deal maximum damage.
Phase 2
In the second phase, Jinchi will call on zombie disciples. Quickly dispatch them to prevent them from aiding him in healing. When Jinchi is praying, ensure all zombies are eliminated to stop his health regeneration. Utilize the Guangzhi Fire Attack to deal significant damage in this phase.
Elder Jinchi Video Walkthrough
For a visual guide on how to defeat Elder Jinchi, watch the video below. This walkthrough covers the entire boss fight, showing the precise moments to dodge, counter, and use your abilities effectively.
Watch the Elder Jinchi Boss Fight Video
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