How to Beat Macaque Chief

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

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Macaque Chief Location Guide

Boss Overview

Enemy Information
Macaque Chief
Type	Yaoguai Chief
Chapter	Chapter 3
Location	Snowhill Path, Frost-Clad Path

First Encounter in Snowhill Path

The first encounter with the Macaque Chief occurs in the Snowhill Path area of Chapter 3. You can find him further uphill from the Frost-Clad Path Keeper's Shrine. After a brief battle, the Macaque Chief will escape, leading to another encounter later in the chapter.

Second Encounter in Pagoda Realm

The Macaque Chief reappears in the Pagoda Realm area of Chapter 3, where you'll fight him again as you enter the Warding Temple. Like before, he will flee after being defeated.

Pagoda Realm Walkthrough

Fought in the Yellowbrow Boss Fight

The final showdown with the Macaque Chief happens during the second phase of the Yellowbrow boss fight at the end of Chapter 3. After defeating Yellowbrow in your first encounter, the fight will transition into a battle against the Macaque Chief.

How to Beat Yellowbrow

How to Beat Macaque Chief

Macaque Chief Strategy
Use an Upgraded A Pluck of Many Don't Fall for the Fake Surrender Inflict Scorch and Poison

Use an Upgraded A Pluck of Many

A Pluck of Many is a powerful offensive spell that you can acquire in Chapter 2. At the start of the fight with the Macaque Chief, cast this spell to summon clones that can deal significant damage. Combine it with spells like Immobilize or Cloud Step to stop the Macaque Chief in its tracks.

The full duration of A Pluck of Many, along with your other spells and attacks, should take down about half of the boss's health.

Don't Fall for the Fake Surrender

The Macaque Chief is a devious opponent who will attempt to trick you by pretending to surrender mid-fight. If it kneels and appears to give up, be prepared for a quick slashing attack. Dodge to the side to avoid getting caught off guard by this deceptive move.

Inflict Scorch and Poison

The Scorch and Poison status ailments are effective ways to significantly reduce any boss's health. You can use the Guangzhi transformation and the Guangmo Spirit Skill to apply Scorch and Poison, respectively.

Watch Out for Its Upgraded Moves for Each Encounter

With each encounter, the Macaque Chief's moveset becomes more dangerous. In the second fight, it begins to enchant its weapon with frost, inflicting the Frost status effect and boosting the power of its slashing attacks.

In the third fight, the Macaque Chief grows wings, becoming significantly more agile and incorporating more acrobatic maneuvers, making its attacks harder to predict and dodge. Be mindful of these enhancements and adjust your strategy accordingly.

Macaque Chief Rewards

Rewards For Defeating Macaque Chief

Rewards	Description
Ring of Fire Spell Second Encounter	A fiery circle drawn by the staff can provide parid recovery from within
Umbral Abyss Transformation Third Encounter	Transform into the Macaque Chief, immune to Frost, wielding a longsword that unleashes Frost Bane. Focus built up before transformation can be converted for use afterward.
Yaoguai Core General Weapon Material Third Encounter	Used for crafting weapons
Refined Iron Sand General Weapon Material Third Encounter	Used for crafting weapons

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