How to Beat Pale-Axe Stalwart

Pale-Axe Stalwart is a Character boss enemy found at the Woods of Ember during Chapter 5 in Black Myth: Wukong. Read on to know more about Pale-Axe Stalwart, its location, rewards, as well as a detailed strategy on how to beat it.

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Pale-Axe Stalwart Location Guide

Boss Overview

Enemy Information
Pale-Axe Stalwart
Type	Character
Chapter	Chapter 5
Location	Woods of Ember, Ashen Pass I

Found at Woods of Ember, Ashen Pass I

Pale-Axe Stalwart can be encountered at Woods of Ember, Ashen Pass I area of Chapter 5 near one of the cart bosses.

Chapter 5 Walkthrough Guide

How to Beat Pale-Axe Stalwart

Pale-Axe Stalwart Strategy
Dodge Axe Swings and Charge Attacks Boss Fight Stops Around 60% Health

Dodge Axe Swings and Charge Attacks

Pale-Axe Stewart deals heavy damage with its charge attacks and axe swings, so make sure to dodge them as needed.

Use staff combos to deal damage and fill up the gauge, along with spells like Cloud Step for a movement buff, and Immobilize for stopping aggression.

List of All Spells

Boss Fight Stops Around 60% Health

Dropping the boss's health around 60% to 70% ends the fight and the Pale-Axe Stewart will start talking to Wukong.

To avoid being interrupted, defeat enemies within the area first before talking to the boss and opening the chests beside it to claim rewards.

Pale-Axe Stalwart Rewards

Rewards After Defeating Pale-Axe Stalwart

Rewards	Description
Cold Iron Leaves General Armor Material	Slabs of leaf-shaped iron, wrested from the armor of a Yaoguai King, gleam with a cold radiance and resonate with harsh sounds. They can be used in crafting armor.
Gold Tree Core General Weapon Material	Upon the golden hill there grows the trees with hearts of gold, which can be used in crafting weapons.

Take note that the boss does not drop these items, but these are rewards that are claimed by opening the two chests beside the boss.

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