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As you make your way through Chapter 1 ofBlack Myth: Wukong, you’ll come face-to-face with the Whiteclad Noble, a half-serpent, half-human creature wearing a white robe. Even though he is not listed as a Yaoguai King or Chief, the Whiteclad Noble is considered one of the hardest bosses to face in the early game.
With two health bars, quick movements, and the ability to manipulate water, Whiteclad Noble is a lethal boss that truly challenges your combat skills, especially inthe early gamewhere you only have limited resources on hand to survive. Here’s everything you need to do to prepare for the two-phase boss fight and defeat Whiteclad Noble.
As a required boss, you can’t miss running into the Whiteclad Noble when exploring theBlack Wind Mountainin Chapter 1. You’ll find him in theBamboo Grovearea, guarding the end of theMarsh of White MistKeeper’s Shrine. This is close to the area where you meet Shen Monkey, an NPC that can helpupgrade your Gourd inBlack Myth: Wukong.
Before you take on this challenging boss, you need to make sure you’re well-equipped for the fight. Here are a few things you can do to prepare for your fight with the Whiteclad Noble.
Invest In The Immobilize Spell
Since Whiteclad Noble has quick movements, you’ll need to rely on theImmobilizecontrol spell, which freezes him in place and gives you an opening to get a few attacks in. As such,invest as many Sparksas you can into theImmobilizespell. Consider investing points in theStagnationMysticism, as it can extend the duration of your immobilizing spell and give you more time to attack the Whiteclad Noble.
Upgrade Your Stances
Before your fight with Whiteclad Noble, ensure to upgrade thePillar Stanceas it can be incredibly useful against this boss’ water-based attacks. ThePillar Stanceallows you to balance on top of your staff and avoid taking damage from the Whiteclad’s grounding attacks. Plus, it gives you a vantage point from which you’re able to launch powerful overhead attacks.
Another useful option is theSmash Stance,which lets you charge heavy attacks while moving. This can help you quickly close the distance between you and the Whiteclad Noble, setting up for a critical hit.
Get Spirits And Transformations
By the time you encounter the Whiteclad Noble, you should hopefully have theWandering WightorGuangmou’s Spiritsand a Transformation spell fromdefeatingGuangzhi.
Wandering WightSpirit excels at heavy attacks that can flatten opponents, while Guangmou’s Spirit gives you the ability to summon venom-spitting snakes. Both spirits havehigh Qi costsbut can help you deal massive damage to the Whiteclad Noble, slowly chipping away at his health bars.
TheRed Tidestransformation spell lets you transform into Guangzhi, a Wolf Guai that deals lethal fire damage to his opponents with every attack. This transformation also gives you a secondary health bar that can help you survive longer in battle with Whiteclad Noble.
Since Whiteclad Noble has two forms (half serpent, half human), this boss fight is divided into two distinct phases. Each phase has its own unique attack patterns and changes in behavior, challenging you to adapt your tactics accordingly. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect from the Whiteclad Noble in both phases and how to effectively beat him.
The fight begins with Whiteclad Noble leaping in the air and lunging his spear at you. His main attacks in Phase 1 involve rapid spear thrusts, charged spear attacks, and water manipulation. He frequently uses his spear to create a powerful AoE water swipe, and you’ll need to dodge carefully with thePillar Stanceto avoid taking significant damage.
The problem is, Whiteclad Noble rapidly moves around the arena and can strike from any direction. To counter this, you need to stay alert andbe prepared to dodge attacksat a moment’s notice. Keep a close eye on his quick movements to anticipate where he will strike next. He might even use his spear to launch himself at you, either by sticking it into the ground and swinging off it or by simply swinging it towards you, so be on guard.
If youImmobilizehim at the right moment, you’re able to stagger Whiteclad Noble and hit him repeatedly till you can charge a Heavy Attack to drain his health. With the right timing and quick reflexes, you can dodge most of his attacks and turn the tide of the battle.
After you drain his health bar, a cutscene triggers Phase 2 of the fight where the Whiteclad Noble reveals his true serpent form. This transformation makes him even more agile and dangerous, plus gives hima whole new health bar.
The Whiteclad Noble’s Phase 2 sees him retain many of his previous attack patterns, but with some key changes. His water-wave projectiles are now more targeted towards you, though less frequent than before. He still uses his jumping charge thrust, but now his snake body powers his leap. Put simply, he is more powerful and his attacks have a long reach, making them difficult to dodge.
You can still use the Pillar Stance to your advantage, but Phase 2 is the time touse your SpiritsandRed Tidesspell.Combine theImmobilizespell with the Wandering Wight Spiritto perform a combo that drains up to 30% of the Whiteclad Noble’s health. When the opportunity arises, use theRed Tide spellto transform and deal maximum damage to finish off the boss.
Once the Whiteclad Noble is defeated, you will be rewarded with1049 XP,which is enough tolevel you upand get another Spark. Additionally, you’ll receive699 Will, threeYarn, andJade Fang. The Jade Fang is a special crafting material used in crafting weapons.
Pay attention to the Whiteclad Noble’s dialogues after you defeat him, as he’ll hint atthree bells in the Black Wind Mountains, which you can ring if you want to find a secret boss and progress inBlack Myth: Wukong.
