The Yellow-Robed Squire is an optional character questline culminating in a boss fight in Chapter 2 of Black Myth Wukong. This guide will help you complete the questline and defeat this formidable opponent.
Locating the Yellow-Robed Squire
- Explore the Fright Cliff region
- Head to the back of Rockrest Flat beyond the Shrine
- Find the large open field past the Spearbone enemy guarding a breakable wooden fence
Questline Steps
- Obtain a Sobering Stone:
- Purchase from Man-in-Stone’s shop
- Find in a glowing pot in Windrest Hamlet (guarded by a Blazebone enemy)
- Collect Jade Lotus from pools of water
- Defeat the First Prince of Flowing Sands in the Valley of Despair for the Arhat Gold Piece
Boss Fight Strategy
The Yellow-Robed Squire uses dust clouds to mask his movements. Key strategies include:
- Be prepared for fast charge attacks after dust throws
- Watch for claw swipe combos followed by jumping attacks
- Dodge or deflect his dashing impaling thrust attack
- Be cautious of his summoned weapons (bladed ring and sand spear)
- Use Thrust Stance’s retreating move to avoid sand and claw swipes
- Counter with heavy thrust attacks at range
Key Attacks to Watch
- Dust throw followed by tusk gore attack
- Claw swipe combo with delayed jump attack
- Dashing impaling thrust
- Summoned bladed ring attacks
- Long-range sand spear throw
Rewards
Defeating the Yellow-Robed Squire grants:
- Snout Mask (head gear affecting attack power based on gourd use)
- 1102 Experience
- 1037 Will
- Access to the Secret Area: The Kingdom of Sahali
Master these strategies to complete this questline and unlock a new secret area in Black Myth Wukong.