How to Beat Old Ginseng Guai

Old Ginseng Guai is one of the optional Yaoguai Chief boss enemies found in the Valley of Ecstasy in Black Myth: Wukong. Read on to know more about Old Ginseng Guai, its location, rewards, as well as a detailed strategy on how to beat it.

Old Ginseng Guai Location Guide

Boss Overview

Enemy Information
Old Ginseng Guai
Type	Yaoguai Chief
Chapter	Chapter 3
Location	Valley of Ecstasy, Towers of Karma

Found in Valley of Ecstasy

Old Ginseng Guai is located in a small area filled with aged ginseng in the Valley of Ecstasy, near the Towers of Karma Keeper's Shrine in Chapter 3.

To find it, start at the Keeper's Shrine and follow the path opposite the stairway. At the end, you'll discover a stone altar surrounded by aged ginseng, many of which are actually Ginseng Guais. Among them is the Old Ginseng Guai boss.

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How to Beat Old Ginseng Guai

Old Ginseng Guai Strategy
Get Rid of the Smaller Ginseng Summons Inflict the Scorch Status Effect

Get Rid of the Smaller Ginseng Summons

The Old Ginseng Guai can summon smaller ginseng guais to assist it in battle. It's best to eliminate these smaller enemies first to avoid distractions and interruptions while focusing on the main boss.

Inflict the Scorch Status Effect

The Old Ginseng Guai is vulnerable to fire damage. Inflicting the Scorch status effect, particularly through the Guangzhi transformation, can significantly increase the damage you deal to this boss.

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Old Ginseng Guai Rewards

Rewards After Defeating Old Ginseng Guai

Rewards	Description
Ginseng Cape Chest Armor	Def: 48, Chill Res: 8 For a short duration after using the guord, moderately increases Maximum Stamina.
Old Ginseng Guai Spirit	Take root to call forth one or more Ginsenglings that strike at the foe. Equipped Effect: Moderately increases the Maximum Health of summoned minions.
Millenium Ginseng Seed Seeds	When entrusted to a gardening enthusiast, it may yield Millenium Ginseng or Old Mountain Ginseng.
Blood of the Iron Bull Rare Material	Spirit Cultivation upgrade material
Silk General Armor Material	Used in armor crafting
Cold Iron Leaves General Armor Material	Used in armor crafting

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