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InBlack Myth: Wukong, the Destined One will cross paths with numerous distressed characters, many of whom will become valuable allies. These encounters provide aid that proves essential on the journey ahead. One such character you’ll meet later in Chapter Three is the Yin Tiger, a blacksmith with the ability to upgrade armor.
But the Yin Tiger isn’t just hammering away; he’s also up for a friendly bout if you’re eager to test your limits and see how far you’ve come. Don’t be mistaken though, as challenging the Yin Tiger reveals one of the toughest, most thrilling, and rewarding boss fights in Black Myth: Wukong.
How To Find The Yin Tiger
The Yin Tiger can be found in theZodiac Villagewithin theRuyi Scroll Painted Realm, a secluded sanctuary where the Zodiac Deities seek refuge.
To reach this area, you’ll first need to smack some sense intoChen Loongin theBitter Lakeand complete his simplerequest for resurrection pills. These can be acquired fromXu Dog, who’s stationed near theCellar Keeper’s Shrineat the Crouching Tiger Temple.
Once you’ve got the medicine in hand, return to Chen Loong, who willteleport you to the Painted Realm via the Ruyi Scrollitem. Upon your arrival, the Zodiac Deities—Shen Monkey, Xu Dog, and Chen Loong - will have already relocated to this area.
To locate the Yin Tiger,head left of Chen Loongand pass through the torii gate. You’ll find him hard at work at his forge, and you canspeak to himto challenge him.
The Yin Tiger Attack Patterns
Expectheavy hitsthat pack a punch, but don’t worry, as the Yin Tiger doesn’t keep all his cards close to his chest. The Yin Tiger is generous enough togive away his moves with catchphrases and noticeable movements.
How To Counter
Whirlwind Slash
The Yin Tigerholds his massive sword over his back, and performs aclockwise spinning slash. After a slight delay, he follows withthree quick slashesin a row.
After the phase transition, he addstwo more swingsat the end.
Dodge right to avoid the first slash, andwait for the delaybefore you dodge through the rest of his swings.
Sweeping Gust
The Yin Tigerruns toward the Destined Oneand performstwo horizontal spinning slashes.
Two empowered spinning strikesare added at theend of the comboafter the phase change.
His wide swings areeasily avoided with dodgerolls.
Roaring Slam
After unleashing an empowering roar, theYin Tiger leaps towards the Destined Onewith a powerful slam, immediately following up with a360-degree slash.
Dodgethe moment he’s about to land, andrun awayto avoid the slash.
Into The Leaves
When the Yin Tiger calls out his"Into The Leaves"catchphrase, hevanishes into thin airbefore reappearing to strike the Destined One. This sequence occurs three times: the first reappearance features aslam attack followed by a sweep, thesecond is marked by a rapid reappearance and a swift slash, and the third concludes withtwo empowered downward strikes. Thefinal slam has an aftershockthat causes the ground to erupt.
The strikes from the first two blinks are relativelyeasy to avoid with a well-timed dodge. However, for the final vanish, where he executes his powerful downward strikes, you’ll need toroll four times to either the right or leftto avoid the aftershock.
Tempest Spins
The Yin Tigercrouches low and holds his sword forward, thenunleashes a spinning slash, immediately followed by another. After abrief five-second pause, hewinds up for another spin, finishing with anempowered uppercut.
While executing the uppercut, theblade glows with an orange tinge. This powerful strike can send you skyward if it connects, leaving you incapacitated.
To avoid the Yin Tiger’s spinning sweeps,roll out of the wayas he spins. Timing is crucial, but the real challenge comes withdodging his uppercut. For this,Cloud Stepis your safest bet, as he will target the decoy.
Gale Force Barrage
The Yin Tiger begins with anempowered slash, followed by aforceful shove, anupward stroke, apowerful slam, and asweeping strikethat unleashes adamaging wind wave.
For the final sweeping attack,roll directly into the Yin Tigerto avoid the damaging wind wave. For the rest of the strikes in this barrage, you candodge roll in any directionto safely avoid them.
Stunning Roar
TheYin Tiger vanishes into thin air, only to reappear with anincapacitating roarthatdisorients the Destined One. A grab attack of sort, he follows up bycleaving his massive swordinto them, then drags the blade across, inflicting significant damage.
Expect this move when theYin Tiger retreatswithout blurting any catchphrase. The timing can be tricky, but once he reappears,immediately roll in any directionto avoid being caught by his incapacitating roar.
Ride With The Gale!
This catchphrase signals one of the Yin Tiger’s most relentless assaults. Heblinks in and out four times, reappearing each time with adifferent attack. On the first return, heexecutes a jumping slam. The nexttwo appearances involve rapid, precise slashes. For the final reappearance, hecharges forward with a powerful slash, thenfinishes with a sweeping strike.
For the initial jumping slam,spam the dodge buttonin a forward direction. Dodge through thetwo quick slashesthat follow, and after the final vanish, you’ll need to time your dodge rolls to evade the last attack. However, usingCloud Step will give you the edgein avoiding the powerful sweep.
The Yin Tigerleaps high and plummets downwith a devastating slam.
Roll to either sideswhen he comes crashing down.
How To Beat The Yin Tiger Boss
The Yin Tiger comes at you wielding amassive greatswordfresh from the forge, and if yourprevious encounters with the tiger family at Yellow Wind Ridgetaught you anything, it’s that a tiger is not one to take lightly.
The Yin Tiger Boss Preparations
As a Zodiac Deity, the Yin Tiger means business. Forget aboutcheap tricks like Immobilize, as they’ll barely make a dent in this imposing boss. He expects a fair fight, so taking him onrequires serious preparation.
To stand a chance,raise your base defenseas much as possible, andwield your most powerful staff. Ensuring the following equipment can make all the difference:
You canupgrade your armorbefore challenging the Yin Tiger.
Consuming the properCelestial Medicineis also key, as these providepermanent increasestoHealth,Defense, andStaminauntil your next reset. Every bit of extra toughness counts against the Yin Tiger.
For abilities, considerPunishing Downpourto add a lightning element to your attacks, andComposureto maintain your combo after dodging. If you’re confident with parrying, theRock Solidspell is a solid choice. If not, opt forCloud Stepto counter his empowered strikes.
Summoning clones with theA Pluck of Manyspell might seem tempting, but the Yin Tiger quickly wipes them out with area-clearing attacks. Luckily, like many furry foes, the Yin Tiger is vulnerable toBurn, which can be inflicted through yourRed TidesTransformation.
Keep these tips in mind, andyou’ll be well-preparedfor this challenging encounter.
The Yin Tiger Boss Easy Strategy
Unfortunately, there’sno shortcutwhen it comes to challenging the Yin Tiger. Spells like Immobilize have little to no effect, and using themprovokes the Yin Tiger to retaliateharder. If you summon duplicates, theywon’t last long either, as theYin Tiger quickly dispatches them with eruptions.
Unlike some other bosses, theYin Tiger doesn’t follow a strict attack pattern, making him harder to predict. However, be on guard after hisstunning roar, where he undergoes a phase change. From this point on, he addsunpredictable swings to his combos, and some of those strikes are empowered.
Yourbest chance to deal damageis right after he finishes a combo. Watch foropenings in his long, winding sweeps, where you can sneak in a hit or two. It’s vital to have atfour focus points, so you can inflict maximum damage with your staff stances. TheSmash StanceandThrust Stancework wonders here.
When the fight starts, the Yin Tiger sharpens his blade, and you should take advantage of this brief moment toland a powerful opening charged attack. After that, it’s all about playing it safe and patiently whittling down his health.
Rewards For The Yin Tiger Boss Fight
Defeating the Yin Tigerunlocks some incredible rewards. You’ll gain access to craft theIron Set, a legendary armor set with exceptionally high stats. Additionally, the Yin Tiger hands over hispowerful greatsword, which unlocks theEbon Flowtransformation. This allows you to transform into the formidable Yin Tiger himself.
Speaking to the Yin Tiger after the fight also grants you an extraCurios slot, making these rewards truly worthwhile for any future challenges. TheRoaring Slash achievementis also unlocked afterwards.
