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

I sense a change in the winds of fate. Destined one, are you sure you want to weather this storm?

The Yellow Wind Sage will be the ultimate test of your skills in Black Myth: Wukong. This Yaoguai King wields a powerful trident and a shield made from a statue’s head. His mastery of wind spells can instantly turn the tide of battle.

Fear not, for I come bearing the secrets of the wind and the strategies to emerge victorious. Together, we shall ready you for the battle ahead so you may triumph over this foe and proceed to Chapter 3.

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

In Black Myth: Wukong, the Yellow Wind Sage stands as the powerful Yaoguai King boss of Chapter 2, presenting a significant hurdle to overcome before progressing to Chapter 3.

While the Yellow Wind Sage’s attacks are predictable, the fight is long and challenging due to its multiple phases and intense final stage. As the storm surrounding the arena intensifies, the boss summons mini tornadoes, making it difficult to avoid getting caught and killed. To overcome this, perfect your strategy for the first two sections of the fight, saving your resources for the third phase.

Initially, the boss is just a tough opponent with a lot of health, but his simple move set and obvious tells make him easy to fight. Use your Transformation spell, Evil Repelling Medicine, Immobilize, Pluck of Many, and Spirit Skill to defeat the Yellow Wind Sage in the frantic final moments.

2. Boss Fight Location

To reach the Yellow Wind Sage Boss Fight, you must head to the Yellow Wind Formation area, accessible from either the Windseal Gate or The Cellar shrines. Ensure you’ve defeated the Tiger Vanguard and Stone Vanguard beforehand, as their essences are necessary to unlock the gates leading to the boss arena.

Once you enter the sandstorm, a cutscene will initiate the battle. If you’re having trouble defeating the Yellow Wind Sage, consider resting at The Cellar Shrine, as it offers a shorter return route to the boss arena.

3. Preparing for Battle

Unlike other bosses, you can’t avoid the Yellow Wind Sage and return later. However, you can delay the fight by focusing on upgrades and preparation. Here’s what to do:

• Unlock medicine crafting with Xu Dog to create Celestial Medicines, which boost stats like defense, stamina, health, and mana.
• Complete Tiger Vanguard’s quest to unlock the Rock Solid spell, which allows you to parry attacks and is crucial for this fight. Upgrade this spell and reallocate Spark points from Cloud Step.
• Focus on skill points that reduce Rock Solid’s cooldown and recover mana upon a successful parry. Upgrade Smash Stance to use Skyfall Strike and build up to two Focus points.
• Complete Pig’s side quest to access the secret area and boss, rewarding you with the Wind Tamer Vessel and the superior Insect armor set.

4. Boss Attack Patterns

To defeat the Yellow Wind Sage, you must know when to dodge and when to attack. Here’s a breakdown of his moveset and their respective counters:

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

5. Combat Tactics

The Yellow Wind Sage boss fight is divided into three phases.

1. Phase One Strategy

Yellow Wind Sage unleashes powerful trident combos in the first phase that require precise dodging. Be cautious of his finishing moves, including a wide horizontal swing or vertical slam accompanied by a phantom trident trail that deals huge damage. To quickly progress through this phase:

• Use Immobilize during one of his attacks, followed by a light attack combo to build focus (conserve mana by using the spell only once).
• If equipped with Wandering Wight’s spirit, utilize the transformation to stun him again.
• Build two focus points (perfect dodging also raises focus) and execute a combo ending with a heavy Resolute Strike, followed by a Skyfall Strike to stun him and deal additional damage.

Note: Avoid using Rock Solid to parry during this phase, as his erratic swings may cause the spell to go to waste. Also, be aware that Yellow Wind Sage may backstep away between attacks, potentially causing your Skyfall Strike to miss.

2. Phase Two Strategy

When Yellow Wind Sage’s health drops to two-thirds, he enters his second phase. The transition is marked by a foot stomp and four tornado-like trident swings, increasing in range. Back away to avoid damage and note the worsening visibility due to strong winds.

• Use Rock Solid to parry ground attacks, but avoid using it against jump attacks.
• Immobilize can be used, but conserve mana for parrying.
• Dodge Fuban, the giant insect, as it drops from the air.

Stay vigilant and adapt to this phase’s increased aggression and new attacks.

3. Phase Three Strategy

When Yellow Wind Sage’s health drops to the final third, his third phase begins, introducing a tornado that damages and lifts you into the air. This phase combines previous attacks with the added challenge of navigating the tornado’s effects.

• Use the Wind Tamer Vessel to disperse the wind and tornado, stun Yellow Wind Sage momentarily, and grant a temporary defense boost.
• Take advantage of the clearer visibility to dodge his regular attacks and rush in for a free combo and focus-heavy attack.

If you’ve been saving your transformation, now’s the time to use it, as the alternate forms have their own health bars, allowing you to conserve your health. This will help you finally defeat the Yellow Wind Sage and emerge victorious.

6. Boss Fight Rewards

As a reward for defeating the Yellow Wind Sage, you’ll receive your second Relic, Fuming Ears, which grants one of three boons:

• All Ears: Extended invincibility duration for varied combo starters.
• Sounds as a Bell: Narrowed window for Rock Solid parries.
• Whistling Wind: Temporary attack boost after a perfect dodge.

You’ll also receive 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

And that’s a wrap on Chapter 2 of Black Myth: Wukong! Defeating the Yellow Wind Sage is no easy feat, but you’ll emerge victorious with persistence and the right strategies.

On to Chapter 3, where new challenges await!

7. About Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is an action role-playing game set in a fantasy version of ancient China. The game is based on the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West” and follows the story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King. Players control Wukong as he battles against various enemies and gods from Chinese mythology, using his magical abilities and combat skills. The game features a unique blend of Chinese folklore and dark fantasy elements, with a focus on fast-paced combat and exploration.

Black Myth: Wukong” is developed by Game Science, a Chinese indie studio. The game launches on August 20 for PC (Steam) and later for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Pre-order now for $59.99 and receive in-game resources as a bonus!