Black Myth: Wukongdeliberately hides some of its toughest bosses from plain sight. Many of these hidden adversaries, like the Green-Capped Martialist, are locked behind obscure quests that require thorough exploration and the completion of specific tasks to reap their valuable rewards.

The Green-Capped Martialist is a secret, optional Yaoguai Chief you encounter at the end of the Treasure Hunter quest. After aiding the Treasure Hunter NPC at two locations during Chapter Three, he reveals his true identity, believing he’s lured you into his trap. But with this guide, you’ll turn the tables, teaching him why it’s not wise to cross a monkey.

The Green-Capped Martialist attacking the Destined One with two blades in Black Myth: Wukong.

How To Find The Green-Capped Martialist

The Green-Capped Martialist boss fight takes place in acave adjacent to the Melon Field Keeper’s Shrinein theValley of Ecstasyzone.

However, to trigger the boss fight, you must progress through theTreasure Hunter’s questlineup to the point where you cancast theRing of Firespell to relieve the NPC of frost.

The Fireproof Mantle in Black Myth: Wukong.

To reach the Melon Field Keeper’s Shrine in the Valley of Ecstasy,start from the Forest of Felicity Keeper’s Shrineandtake the downhill path on the right to a river.

At the end of the river, you’ll spotflaming braziers marking a drop-down. Carefullydescend the rock formation, and you’ll reach theMelon Field Keeper’s Shrine.

The Destined One preparing to avoid Green-Capped Martialist’s attack in Black Myth: Wukong.

Green-Capped Martialist Attack Patterns

The Green-Capped Martialistwields a flaming chakram, using it in acombination of melee and ranged attacksthat keep you guessing. Here’s everything he throws at you and the best ways to counter them:

How To Counter

Fire Beam

The Green-Capped Martialistspins his chakramin front of him,charging up before unleashing a deadly fire beam.

Once the beam is fired, itsummons a ring of flaming projectilesthat home in on the Destined One.

Two flaming wheels during the Green-Capped Martialist boss fight in Black Myth: Wukong

To avoid the fire beam,roll to either side the moment the chakram glows a bright orange.

The projectiles that follow can beevaded by rolling into themas they home in on you.

The Destined One acquiring the Spell Binder ability in Black Myth: Wukong.

Basic Chakram Combo

The Green-Capped Martialist executes astandard close-quarter combo, slashing the Destined Onetwo or three timesin quick succession.

Evade with a rollwhenever he swings his weapon.

Chakram Throw

The Green-Capped Martialisthurls his weapon at the Destined One, dealingcontinuous damage for a brief duration. He mayfollow this with another throworattempt to kick youif you’re within close range.

After the initial throw, he can alsoperform a running rollto retrieve the chakram. After grabbing the weapon, he’llswing it oncebeforesummoning a second chakram to strikewith a wide, sweeping attack.

The continuous damage can hurt a lot, so you shouldquickly roll to the side to avoid it. Avoid the rest of the attacks with dodge rolls.

Chakram Orbit

The Green-Capped Martialistemploys this attack as a standalone moveor aspart of a combo. In a combo, hebegins with a powerful upward slash, follows with apalm strike, andthen swings the chakram againbeforethrowing it. After catching thechakram with his foot, he throws it once more.

To avoid the initial combo,roll through his swingsas they come in quickly. Once he throws the chakram into orbit,simply keep your distanceto avoid the rest of the attack entirely.

Chakram Wheel

When the Green-Capped Martialist is ataround 75 percent health, heblinks in and outto strike you before throwing a larger chakram. Thechakram rolls back and forth five times like a wheel, leaving behind atrail of firebefore the boss reappears.

At50 percent health, he performs amore devastating version of this attack, sending outtwo chakram wheelsthatalternate in their approach. When he reappears, he follows up withtwo powerful cross slashesusing both chakrams.

This movedeals significant damage and applies the Burn Baneeffect. To avoid the chakram wheels,sidestep to the sidesrather than rolling into them, as thefire trail can still inflict damageeven if you roll through it.

Double Chakram Spin

TheGreen-Capped Martialist summons an additional chakramand performs aspinning leap toward you. As he spins, he delivers multiple slashes with both chakrams.

To safely avoid this attack, roll to the left. The bossspins at a left-tilted angle, sorolling right can result in getting caught by the blades.

How To Beat The Green-Capped Martialist

The first half of the Green-Capped Martialist fight is manageable, but you’ll need togear up for the latter halfwhen his attacks become more powerful and imbued with fire.

Green-Capped Martialist Boss Preparations

TheFireproof Mantleshould be top of mind. Vessels are often situational, and this one is no exception. While it may have been gathering dust since Chapter One, it will prove invaluable during this encounter, as itboosts your Burn resistance and grants short-term immunityagainst it.

This level of Burn resistance should be plenty, but if it’s still a concern, consider usingMind Cores to enhance your Burn resistanceorkeep someBody-Cooling Powderhandy. Whilerolling can shake off Burn, these extra measures will keep you standing strong.

Green-Capped Martialist Boss Easy Strategy

When you enter the boss arena, you’ll haveplenty of time to sort out any buffsbefore the Green-Capped Martialist notices your presence. Once he does, however, he’lllead the fight with his Fire Beam attack, so be ready to dodge right away.

While you’ll learn his numbered moves quickly, theboss can also parry your attack with his chakramif you hit him after his palm strike. Hefollows up with a punishing riposte, and to counter it, you’ll either have toreturn the same treatment withRock Solidorroll away to avoidthe hit.

The Green-Capped Martialist’s attacks are easy to dodge, but theypack a punch when they connect. In particular, you’ll want to beextra cautious when he throws the spinning bladetwice in a row because if both land, you’re as good as done.

TheImmobilizespell only works once, and he’llbreak free if you try to use it again. Likewise,A Pluck of Manywon’t help as well.

The boss will always use the Chakram Wheel move to counter it, as he’sinvulnerable to damageand able to quicklydispatch the clonesfrom the spell during the move.

The latter half of the fight begins oncehe’s down at half health. When hethrows two flaming wheelsat you. You’ll want towatch them closely, as theytake turns attacking. From here, hisattacks are powered up, andeach hit applies the Burn Bane.

Reserving the Fireproof Mantle’s abilityfor this stage of the fight is crucial due to the Burn immunity it grants to the Destined One. And once you’re in the final stretch,transform into the Yin TigerwithEbon Flowto finish him off with ease.

Rewards For Defeating The Green-Capped Martialist

Your rewards for beating the Green-Capped Martialist includesome XP, Will, and twoCold Iron Leaves, which, by now, you’re probably tired of collecting.

The real prize, though, is the cutscene that follows. TheGreen-Capped Martialist will run off, and thelittle monk you’ve crossed paths with throughout Chapter Threewill show up, andbestow you with theSpell Binderability. Forcompleting the Treasure Hunter quest, you also get theMarvelous Melon achievement.