Red Boy serves as one of the last two bosses of Chapter 5 in Black Myth Wukong. Although Red Boy is mentioned several times throughout the game, he does not appear until the end of the game. Red Boy bears a pretty menacing outlook in the game, and practically, he is truly of overwhelming power and very hard to deal with.

Red Boy can not be skipped for his identity as an unoptional boss. Therefore, players need to prepare in advance for this tough battle. This guide will detail how to deal with Red Boy and his strategies.

The Identity of Red Boy

Red Boy was born when Princess Rakshasi was forced to drink the water from River of Child-bearing after making the decision to join hands with Sun Wukong. Though Red Boy kept a close relationship with his mother, he never truly considered Bull King as his father after Bull King have submitted to Celestial Court without regard to the suffering of his wife.

When Wukong’s party makes a request for his mother’s fan to continue their journey to West, Red Boy adamantly refuses and without any doubt being attacked by Wukong later.

After the defeat, Red Boy served as a disciple for Bodhisattva Guanyin. But soon he chose to leave and returned to his hometown, intending to take his revenge on his defeat from Wukong through The Destined One.

The Location Of Red Boy

Red Boy resides near Fallen Furnace Crater Keeper’s Shrine, which can be discovered in Field of Fire area. Players can arrive there by sticking to the main path and following Bull King’s “daughter.” Upon reaching the arena, a cutscene will be triggered to disclose the truth about the so-called daughter. 

The Truth is that Red Boy has disguised himself as Bull King’s daughter. The fight will immediately begin before the cutscene comes to an end.

The Way To Defeat Red Boy

From his appearance, Red Boy may not be as sturdy and large as most bosses. Therefore, Red Boy is very agile and can perform several attacks persistently without any break, leaving players with limited options to choose. Most attacks of Red Boy are accompanied by fire, so players need to dodge in time to avoid being burned.

Aerial Attacks

One of his most troublesome attacks refers to his clones. Especially under the circumstance that he creates several clones in the air and then attacks the player in a wide range. Players are advised to master the specific time to dodge timely, avoiding being hit since every attack of him is equipped with huge damage potential. 

It is best to choose to retreat so that you can expand your vision angle and avoid being attacked because of prior restrictions. Once these clones start moving, be very careful because it represents a signal of attack as well as the clue for you to get ready to dodge.

Fire Blasts

In addition, Red Boy has a very troublesome skill, fire blast. The damage caused by fire is very serious, and if you are not well prepared, you may even be killed in one blow. Therefore, it is best for players to prepare some Black Myth Wukong Items to counteract it in advance to avoid or treat this kind of damage.

Red Boy will primarily employ his staff to deal damage. He mixes of a variety of combos, some of which concluding with the releasing streaks of fire. 

Considering the fact that the way Red Boy utilizes fire in combat, Fireproof Mantle can be counted as the most suitable choices to deal with this fight. Because it brings a performance that can make players immune to Burn for a while. This significant item can be embraced by defeating Elder Jinchi, the secret boss of Chapter 1.

In addition, Body-Cooling Powder should be equipped for this battle for the reason that it will increase the player’s resistance to Burn. After defeating Red Boy, players are set to launch a fight with Yaksha King.

When you are unlucky enough to be Burned, the best way to deal with it is to keep rolling around until it dissipates to extinguish the fire.

Dash Attacks

Another thing to pay attention to is his dash attack. First, he will move sideways and then launch a dash attack, so when you see him preparing to move sideways, you must dodge in time or use Rock Solid to counter it.

The above is the sharing of the boss Red Boy in Black Myth Wukong. As the game enters the end, the strength of the bosses you encounter will undoubtedly increase, so you must be patient and take it step by step during this period. Thanks for reading.

In Black Myth Wukong, based on the classic Chinese mythology Journey to the West, you’ll be on a long and arduous journey as Destined One through some very spectacular landscapes with powerful opponents to find some truth finally. While some bosses in the game are obstacles to your quest, there are some challenging and fun bosses that are often hidden behind your side quests. For example, there are several hidden bosses in Yellow Wind Ridge in Chapter 2, and the most popular one is Mad Tiger.

This already crazy beast lurks at the bottom of a well you passed by early on. If you don’t have a detailed guide, you can easily overlook this well. This guide will give you an explanation of Mad Tiger’s location, moves, and how to defeat it.

Mad Tiger’s Location

To access Mad Tiger’s hideout, you need to first collect a key Black Myth Wukong Item called Old Rattle-Drum from the optional boss Tiger’s Acolyte near Windrest Hamlet. After you collect the instrument, you begin Old Rattle-Drum quest, and a child’s voice will call you to play it in three locations.

Windrest Hamlet

After you get the key item, you need to return to the small settlement behind Windrest Hamlet Keeper’s Shrine and play your Rattle Drum in the left area surrounded by Withered Corpses.

Windseal Gate

It is important to note that you can do both side quests and main quests in Black Myth Wukong and they do not conflict. So you can use Keeness of Tiger and Sterness of Stone obtained after defeating Tiger Vanguard and Stone Vanguard to unlock the door outside Valley of Despair. After opening the door, turn right and go through the hanging part at the bottom of the stairs to find the second Rattle Drum location.

Sandgate Village

The final Rattle Drum location is actually near the well where Mad Tiger hides. After your fight with Earth Wolf boss there, you will find the location to the left. When you play, the spirit of the little boy will reappear and invite you to enter the hidden Bottom of the Well area. When you follow him to the well, you will experience a very beautiful cutscene. Then your fight with Mad Tiger boss begins.

Mad Tiger’s Attacks

Unlike his brother Tiger Vanguard, who likes to use elaborate martial arts combinations, Mad Tiger will fight you with pure brute force. This means that his punches are very powerful and can shake the ground under his feet. But if you think he is not agile because of his size, you are wrong. Mad Tiger is more explosive and aggressive than Tiger Vanguard. Here are his major attacks and how to deal with them.

Double Claw Slash

Double Claw Slash is Mad Tiger’s basic combo, which includes a delayed but very damaging double paw swing. Its right paw swings from bottom to top, while its left paw swings from top to bottom. The trick to defeat this skill is also very simple. You need to roll relative to the swing delay to avoid its swing attack.

Rapid Claw Slash

Rapid Claw Slash is performed after two Double Claw Slashes, and ends with an outward cross. To counter this skill, you still need to choose a good time to avoid the first Double Claw Slashes, and then immediately roll again to avoid the last faster cross.

Somersault Slam

After you do the cross, Mad Tiger will start to somersault and slam to the ground when you land. As mentioned above, its slam is very powerful, so when it starts to somersault, you can immediately move away from it, preferably behind it. Then, when it lands, immediately dodge to the side.

AOE Roar

After you dodge all the slams, you’ll get to its next move - AOE Roar. Mad Tiger will herald the start of this phase with a roar that shakes the entire arena. After the roar, a lot of boulders will fall from the ceiling of the cave. However, in some actual explorations, many players did not experience the boulders falling, but were hurt by a basic combo. Your best strategy for dealing with the roar, falling rocks, and basic combos is to run away, otherwise you will be hurt unpredictably.

Stomp And Slam

After the roar, Mad Tiger will start stomping, then rush at you and kick you. If you are hit by it, you will also receive a very heavy swing, which will send you flying into the air, and then Mad Tiger will perform a powerful slam on you.

This series of moves will cause your health to drop significantly. If you don’t want to be defeated by Mad Tiger too early, you can use the corresponding Black Myth Wukong Items at some Keeper’s Shrines to increase your maximum health and create some stronger armor. When facing these attacks, you need to know that stomping will not cause you any damage, but you still need to roll to avoid the remaining damage.

Rock Slam

If you persist here and have not been defeated by Mad Tiger, Mad Tiger will dig a huge rock out of the ground, jump into the air, and use this rock to attack you. What you need to do at this time is run! Run in the opposite direction.

Grab Attack

In addition, Mad Tiger has a Grab Attack that is combined with the previous attacks. It will first jump at you and then grab you with its left arm. Once you are grabbed by Mad Tiger, you will be thrown into control and hit three times. So obviously, the only way to break Grab Attack is to dodge as much as possible.

What To Do Before Fighting Mad Tiger?

With the aforementioned attacks, it’s important to bring some good gear, most importantly Black Myth Wukong Items that provide you with defensive abilities. Here are some good choices:

• Evil Repelling Medicament
• Back Scratcher and Agate Jar Curios
• Gale Guardian Armor Set
• Wind Tamer Vessel
• Wandering Wight’s Spirit

If you’ve already defeated Fuban, the incomplete Insect set might be a better choice, but the complete Gale Guardian set increases Focus buffs and reduces spell cooldowns on every Perfect Dodge.

In addition, Wind Tamer Vessel and Wandering Wight Spirit will further increase your defense, and Spirit’s headbutt can also deal with significant damage and stun Mad Tiger, allowing you to punish him.

Battle Strategy

In your fight with Mad Tiger, playing it safe is key. In addition, you need to pay close attention to its grab attack, roar, and earthquake move, because the attack direction of these moves is unpredictable.

In terms of spell selection, you can give priority to Rock Solid, because it can help to resist Mad Tiger’s attack in time, especially in some special moments. In addition, A Pluck of Many can also allow you to summon your clone to attract Mad Tiger’s attention so that you can cause more damage to it. Mad Tiger is also very afraid of Burn Bane, so you can use Red Tides transformation more often, which will be more threatening to it. Most importantly, be sure to arrange the timing of each combo, such as after its combo ends. This way you can maximize the damage to it.

After you defeat Mad Tiger using the right strategy, you will get one Blood Of The Iron Bull, two Yarn, and two pieces of Silk. Then you can explore other areas. Have fun playing this beautifully crafted game!