Boss Overview
The King of Flowing Sands and Second Rat Prince are a required Yaoguai Chief miniboss duo encountered in Chapter 2 of Black Myth Wukong. They block the path leading out of Sandgate Village.
Boss Location
Found in Yellow Sand Ridge, Chapter 2:
- From Sandgate Village Entrance Shrine, head up and right.
- Pass the sealed town gate to find a valley guarded by enemies.
- Open the large door on the right to trigger the boss fight.
Rewards
- Pungent Flesh Chunk
- Second Rat Prince Spirit (only if you defeat the empowered version)
- Blood of the Iron Bull
- Yaoguai Core x2
- Silk x2
- Stone Spirit x1
- 1102 Experience
- 1014 Will
Boss Fight Strategy
Phase 1: Both Bosses Active
- The King will avoid direct combat, often burrowing underground or climbing pillars to throw rocks.
- Focus on the Second Rat Prince, who uses a spiked mace for close-range attacks.
- Lure the Prince near pillars to make him accidentally knock down the King.
- The King has low health and can be defeated quickly if exposed.
Phase 2: Empowered Second Rat Prince
If you defeat the King first:
- The Prince becomes enraged, gaining massive damage and new attacks.
- Watch for fissures erupting from his weapon strikes.
- His attacks become faster and often hit twice in quick succession.
- New moves include a jumping slam creating a ring of fissures and a weapon toss followed by a leaping dive attack.
Key Strategies
- You can end the fight by defeating only the Second Rat Prince.
- Defeating the empowered Prince grants his Spirit, which is otherwise unobtainable.
- Consider lowering the Prince’s health before killing the King to make the empowered phase shorter.
- Use the Prince as a shield against the King’s rock throws.
Conclusion
This boss fight offers a strategic choice: defeat only the Prince for an easier fight, or risk facing his empowered form for a greater reward. Your decision will impact both the difficulty of the battle and the rewards you receive.