Black Myth: Wukong – How to Beat Elder Amourworm (Boss Guide)

Elder Amourworm is an optional boss in Chapter Four of Black Myth: Wukong. Just beyond Verdure Bridge, one of the Webbed Hollow’s many poisonous chiefs lurks on a cocoon-infested cliff. Although not the toughest of enemies, it’s more than meets the eye with the boss. Elder Amourworm is also tied to these Rice cocoons secret quest.

This action cannot strike much fear into the heart of the destined one. But it’s worth the completionist gamer’s time, as the spirit of Elder Amourworm must be collected to earn Fickle forms trophy. Usually, after defeating a boss, the monkey can expect to receive a spirit from Yoguai. In this case, there are additional steps that involve a Separate seed-planter in Zodiac Village, Chen Loong.

Elder Amourworm Location: Verdure Bridge

Follow the side path to treasure and a giant worm

In Chapter Four, once you’ve followed Bajie into the Webbed Hollow, you’ll inevitably reach Verdure Bridge Shrine. How many checkpoints in Black Myth: WukongThere are multiple paths to explore from Verdure Bridge. There are two ways to reach Elder Amourworm from this location. One is direct and one is guarded by spider cocoons. To reach Elder Amourworm directly, follow the left side path across a bridge Which leads to an immediate archway. Before you enter the archway, a cut scene will play where one of the seven sisters warns of danger ahead. Go through the archway.

Hey look, free treasure! in the tree, There are five unguarded golden chests. Open each of them to collect special items. Now, about that “danger” The sister talked about. Surprise, it’s Elder Amourworm. The other side of the archway leads outside the Webbed Hollow to a cliffside boss arena. fall to the lower level and Get ready to face Elder Amourworm. There are two ways I suggest preparing for this fight. First, boost the monkey’s poison resistance, if you haven’t already done so. Second, make sure the portion is full. The action itself will be explained in the next section.

Elder Amourworm Fight: Boost poison resistance and cast spells

Don’t let the big sound bar fool you, it’s still just a worm

It is likely that the destined one previously fought fewer amourworms before reaching Verdure bridge. Older amourworm only differs from its weaker counterparts in a couple of ways: A great health bar and a special mug. Apart from these two aspects, the worm’s move-set is not really different from other amourworms. The special attack, Foul Spray, launches poison at the monkey and leaves behind large pools of poison on the ground. That’s something to watch out for, like Poison status will quickly build up.

The foul spray attack can be Stopped before it ever happens. Start the action by casting Immobilize

. While the boss is paralyzed, deploy A lot of many

. Then use a status-inflicting transformation, as long as the status is not poison ( Red tides

will do). At this point, Elder Amourworm is significantly weakened and overwhelmed. When the transformation expires, activate your spirit.

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During the whole of my first journey. If the Elder Amorworm has any action left in it after the barrage, use it Cloud step

To dodge poison pools and Give a final, critical blow.

Deliver the Proto-Amourworm to Chen Loong

Feed rice cocoons to a baby worm to claim elder amorworm spirit

Interestingly, the Elder Amorworm does not drop its spirit once defeated. Instead, the destined one is left with a seemingly useless number: Proto-Amourworm

. However, the proto-amourworm will pay off once the monkey returns to Zodiac Village using these Ruyi Scroll

. There, talk to Chen Loong and the first menu option is to Deliver the proto-amour to the dragon deity. After relaxing at the shrine and returning to Chen Loong, it appears that nothing has happened. This is because the next part is Easy to miss.

near the factory harvest area, A baby amourworm will appear in a basket. Interacting with the insect will cause the monkey to feed rice cocoons to the baby bug. Rice Cocoons can be found in Webed Hollow. If you have destroyed cocoons over the webbed hollow, rice cocoons are likely already in possession before facing the adult amourworm. After feeding the friendly worm three times, rest once more. Return to the baby worm place to collect these Senior Amourworm

Spirit. Equip the spirit to increase critical hit chance when poisoned, which is a useful tool for the poison area in Chapter Four of Black Myth: Wukong.

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