Black Myth Wukong: Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights…

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Summary

Yaoguai Chiefs offer tough fights in Black Myth: Wukong, with great rewards and varying difficulty levels.
Players must strategize and use specific tactics to defeat each Yaoguai Chief mini-boss effectively.
Some Yaoguai Chiefs like Monk from the Sea and Top Takes Bottom present unique challenges and exciting gameplay elements.

The Yaoguai Chiefs in Black Myth: Wukong present some of the hardest fights in the game. They naturally aren’t as tough as the Yaoguai Kings or some of those classified as characters, like blacksmith Yin Tiger in Zodiac Village. However, players may have to go a couple of rounds with them, no matter their Sparks distribution or the stance they use. Further, since they are classified as Chiefs, technically third-string enemies, there are a fair number of them across the game’s campaign.

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Fortunately for players, none of them are really missable if they’re taking the time to explore the game. Black Myth: Wukong’s Yaoguai Chiefs also offer great rewards. Some of them even provide gamers with the best Spirits to use in combat, which is nothing to scoff at. Given their standing in the game’s lore and the rewards, they can naturally be difficult to defeat. With that said, here’s a list of the hardest Yaoguai Chiefs mini-boss fights in Black Myth: Wukong.

10 Wandering Wight

Hits Hard, But Fairly Easy to Dodge

Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights in Black Myth Wukong - Wandering Wight

Location	Watch Out For	Rewards
Chapter 1, Forest of Wolves - Outside the Forest	Multiple sweep attacks Ground slams that do AoE damage Projects light beam, takes away 70% of health	Will Yarn x3 Cat Eye Beads (Curio) Wandering Wight (Spirit)

The Wandering Wight is the first Yaoguai Chief mini-boss in Black Myth: Wukong that players come across. It looks and behaves like a giant baby, especially when dealt a fair bit of damage. This mini-boss has a couple of sweep attacks, along with one where it leaps and smashes the ground. The most devastating, however, is the one where it causes AoE pulse damage from the ground and then throws a severe light beam at players.

The most important point that makes this Yaoguai Chief mini-boss fight difficult is that it’s at the very start of the journey. Ergo, players have almost nothing. Fortunately, this is resolved if they start a New Game+ journey in Black Myth: Wukong.

9 Tiger’s Acolyte

Quick, Slashing Attacks in Limited Area

Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights in Black Myth Wukong - Tiger's Acolyte

Location	Watch Out For	Rewards
Chapter 2, Yellow Wind Formation - Windrest Hamlet	Leap attack thrusting the sword into the ground Multiple-move combo slash attacks Moves quickly in a limited arena	Will Yarn x2 Silk x2 Old Rattle-Drum (Key Item) Blood of the Iron Bull (Material) Tiger’s Acolyte (Spirit)

The Tiger’s Acolyte is a quick and challenging boss that players face on a narrow bridge. Being a Yaoguai Chief mini-boss in Black Myth: Wukong, it doesn’t have a lot of health or a very damaging moveset. However, it leaps from a great distance if players somehow get away.

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The slashing attacks come in pretty quickly and can be a bit difficult to judge in the first run. Aside from that, the narrow bridge limits movement, so players have to depend on dodging and proper use of spells. Using Cloud Step, one of the best defensive spells in Black Myth: Wukong is really beneficial here.

8 Mad Tiger

An Aggressive and Wilder Version of Tiger Vanguard

Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights in Black Myth Wukong - Mad Tiger

Location	Watch Out For	Rewards
Chapter 2, Sandgate Village - Village Entrance	Ground slam attacks Quick-punch moveset like Tiger Vanguard Boulders raining from the roof	Will Stone Spirit x1 Yaoguai Core x1 Blood of the Iron Bull (Material) Mad Tiger (Spirit)

The Mad Tiger Yaoguai Chief mini-boss fight in Black Myth: Wukong is one of the hardest in the game. The third tiger in the game, players can reach it after completing the Old Battle Drum quest early in Chapter 2. The arena and the opening cinematic are definitely more terrifying than the Tiger Vanguard’s, which also reflects this boss’ wild nature.

This Yaoguai Chief mini-boss doesn’t have a vast moveset, but it hits hard. The leaps and punches come in multiples, and so do the AoE attacks. When he gets enraged and screams, boulders also fall from the cave’s ceiling. This adds to the things players have to be mindful about.

7 Non-White

Less Damaging Boss, but with a Shield Bar

Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights in Black Myth Wukong - Non-White

Location	Watch Out For	Rewards
Chapter 3, Valley of Ecstasy - Mindfulness Cliff	Quick slash attacks that deal Freeze (1st phase) and Poison (2nd phase) status Dodges quickly and dual-wields in the second phase Teleports mid-attack to avoid damage	Will Yaoguai Core x2 Refined Iron Sand x1

Non-White, even though just a Yaoguai Chief and not a major boss in Black Myth: Wukong, comes with a shield bar that players must crack before truly dealing damage. He can be hurt without completely running it out, but the damage dealt is much less. There are also “2.5 phases” to this fight. Fortunately, there’s no real trouble.

In the first phase of this fight, Non-White has an ice staff and deals slash attacks. At 60-70% health bar, he teleports to another location with full health. There, he again starts off with Freeze-giving slash attacks, before changing to dual-wielding Poison-inducing blades. He also mixes teleportation into his attacks, so that’s something to watch out for.

6 Non-Void

Fun Fight with a Mist Moveset

Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights in Black Myth Wukong - Non-Void

Location	Watch Out For	Rewards
Chapter 3, New Thunderclap Temple - Temple Entrance (Fox form)	Turns into mist to dodge attacks Frequently teleports away Creates a whirlpool of prayer pages to obstruct vision	Will Tonifying Decoction x1 Cold Iron Leaves x2 Blood of the Iron Bull x1 Non-Void (Spirit)

Non-Void doesn’t present a very difficult boss fight, but it’s certainly interesting. Players encounter this Yaoguai Chief mini-boss after completing the Snow Fox quest in Black Myth: Wukong Chapter 3. The old monk uses a bit of light magic and martial arts to deal damage. Fortunately, none of the moves are too damaging.

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Non-Void sends of light-based homing projectiles that players need to dodge. Aside from that, during one or two key moments, he also creates a storm of the prayer pages lying around in the temple, heavily obscuring vision. A key point to note here is that this Yaoguai Chief mini-boss also uses a Cloud Step-type move, becoming “mist” and easily passing through attacks. It also, from time to time, teleports away from players.

5 Monk from the Sea

Far-Reaching Moves, Freeze a Hindrance

Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights in Black Myth Wukong - Monk from the Sea

Location	Watch Out For	Rewards
Chapter 3, New Thunderclap Temple - Temple Entrance	Wide AoE tentacle hits Causes Freeze status and actually freezes Destined One in place Fast attacks that hit hard	Hoarfrost (Transformation)

The Monk from the Sea offers a challenging Yaoguai Chief mini-boss fight, especially satisfying since it gives one of the best Transformations in Black Myth: Wukong - Hoarfrost. While that is certainly good, the boss also uses it against players in the first: getting frozen and getting the ailment makes them much more vulnerable to attacks.

Aside from freezing, the Monk from the Sea is a pretty agile boss and leaps from one place to another. One tentacle move is sweeping the floor from two sides, which has quite a wide reach. The monk also hits straight with tentacles from his abdomen. This can be very quick to dodge successfully every time.

4 Rusty-Gold Cart

Causes a Lot of Fire Damage, A bit Tanky

Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights in Black Myth Wukong - Rusty-Gold Cart

Location	Watch Out For	Rewards
Chapter 5, Field of Fire - Fallen Furnace Crater	Flamethrower attacks from the mouth and body Smash attacks that also deal Burn status Ground slam attacks	Will Cold Iron Leaves x2 Fine Gold Thread x1 Flame Orb (Curio)

The Rusty-Gold Cart is one of the bosses in Black Myth: Wukong Chapter 5 where players are better off using Fireproof Mantle, the first Vessel obtained in the game. This Yaoguai Chief mini-boss is also part of the secret area, with the Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast as the final enemy. It naturally doesn’t hit as hard as the latter, but it’s no slouch either.

Rusty-Gold Cart has a few smash attacks that deal a lot of damage, along with adding Burn status ailment. It also spits fire from its mouth in a wide circle. Things may not be as simple if players choose to attack it from behind - its entire body spits flames. It also throws fireballs from time to time, although they’re much easier to dodge.

3 Top Takes Bottom, Bottom Takes Top

Dual Boss Fight with Shields and AoE Moves

Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights in Black Myth Wukong - Top Takes Bottom, Bottom Takes Top

Location	Watch Out For	Rewards
Chapter 5, secret area Bishui Cave - Purge Pit	Smash attacks from the air Better to attack from the non-shield side Most attacks give Burn status	Will Refined Iron Sand x1 Gold Tree Core x1 Top Takes Bottom, Bottom Takes Top (Spirit)

This is one of the few double-boss fights in Black Myth: Wukong. Marked together as the Yaoguai Chief mini-boss, the brothers offer a fair bit of challenge. The shields that they hold are quite tough, and players should rather move around instead of going through the protection. This can be a bit tricky, but skipping this will prolong the fight by a great deal. The Weaver’s Needle Vessel can be very helpful here.

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One of the strongest moves is when the two join and become a spiked ball, dashing at players. There are a few ground slam attacks that deal a lot of damage. The brothers also have slash attacks with their swords, as well as half-shield smash attacks. Players should dodge all these or equip the Fireproof Mantle to ward off Burn status ailment.

2 Cloudtreading Deer

Multiple Ramming and AoE Attacks, Status Ailments to Boot

Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights in Black Myth Wukong - Cloudtreading Deer

Location	Watch Out For	Rewards
Chapter 6, Foothills - Deer Sight Forest	Tornadoes AoE attack that gives Freeze status Blood pool and attacks that give Poison status (2nd phase)	Will Lotus Silk Cloudtreaders (Mythical Leg Armor) Cold Iron Leaves Fine Gold Thread x1 Mind Core x1

Cloudtreading Deer is one Yaoguai Chief boss fight in Black Myth: Wukong where the Wind Tamer Vessel can be handy. The Damage Reduction it grants is great, but the negating wind attacks feature is very helpful in the first phase. As fans may know, the Cloudtreading Deer has two phases with full health bars. The fight itself isn’t too difficult, but it can certainly get tricky with dodges.

Cloudtreading Deer’s first phase has multiple tornadoes. Aside from that, the Yaoguai Chief has other wind-based attacks as well. There’s a wide AoE circle attack that afflicts Freeze ailment. In the second phase, things get bloody. This Black Myth: Wukong mini-boss throws blood balls as well. There are also attacks that spread blood on the ground, dealing immense Poison damage.

1 Gold Armored Rhino

Tanky Boss with a Neat Trick

Hardest Yaoguai Chiefs Mini-Boss Fights in Black Myth Wukong - Gold Armored Rhino

Location	Watch Out For	Rewards
Chapter 6, Foothills - Rhino Watch Slope	Ramming and kick attacks AoE lightning damage Standard hits deal almost no damage, breaking the horn first is crucial	Will Gold Suozi Armor (Mythical Chest Armor) Cold Iron Leaves x3 Fine Gold Thread x1 Mind Core x1

Gold Armored Rhino is a Yaoguai Chief mini-boss fight in Black Myth: Wukong that players will need to pay some attention to. It is quite tanky and has ram and smash attacks in its moveset. The key thing to note here is that they need to reposition themselves and focus on breaking their horns first. If they don’t, the damage they deal will be really minuscule, stretching out the fight quite a bit.

Players should also note that this Yaoguai Chief mini-boss has a couple of AoE lightning moves as well, especially when its horn is regenerated again. Aside from the horn trick, the Gold Armored Rhino is like any fast-paced standard mini-boss fight in Black Myth: Wukong.

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