Daoist Mi in Black Myth: Wukong is not only a hidden, “challenging” boss but also the key to unlocking a side quest, hidden storyline, and the extremely valuable Violet Hail transformation spell. Through hands-on experience, this article will go straight into a detailed guide on location, encounter conditions, “precise” tactics, and rewards, helping you quickly defeat this old Daoist.
Location and Important Warning
To find Daoist Mi, you need to go to the secret area of Purple Cloud Mountain. How to activate this area: defeat Venom Daoist twice, once in Webbed Hollow and once in Temple of Yellow Flowers. After you’re done with Venom Daoist, go to the Petalfall Hamlet Shrine. From here, follow the main path, and you will cross a small bridge and go up a few steps. Daoist Mi will be standing on the left, playing a flute. (You can view the attached detailed image/video guide for easy visualization). Extremely important: You must talk to Daoist Mi before confronting The Duskveil. If you accidentally fight The Duskveil first, Daoist Mi will “vanish,” and you will miss the opportunity to receive rewards. When you talk, Daoist Mi will ask you to find Violet Hail, an item dropped by other Daoists in the village. Just defeat the surrounding Daoists until you pick it up. The drop rate is random, so you may have to defeat a few to get it.
Daoist Mi Boss Fight and Guide
The battle with Daoist Mi will take place in two phases, and the good news is that both phases are not too complicated if you understand the attacks and appropriate strategies.
Phase 1: Human Form
Daoist Mi uses fairly basic swordsmanship, but there are a few attacks you need to pay special attention to:
Normal Slashes: Two consecutive slashes, quite easy to parry or dodge.
Wave Slash: He will swing his sword upwards in reverse, creating a wave of energy. You can parry, dodge, or use magic to block it.
Special Combo: Starts with a wave slash, then dashes forward to slash continuously, ending with a spinning slash with a wave of energy. This attack deals considerable damage, so focus on parrying or dodging the entire sequence.
Strategy
- Attack continuously when you have the opportunity, but do not attack for too long, as Daoist Mi could counterattack.
- Use spells that can cause stun or large damage such as Pluck of Many, Immobilize, or Wind Tamer to gain an advantage.
- Parry is an important skill, specifically for normal slashes or waves.
- Because of the health of his is quite large compared to other daoists, you should attack steadily, and try to avoid counterattacks.
Phase 2: Worm Practitioner Form
After being defeated in phase 1, Daoist Mi will transform into a worm form, and his attacks will also change:
Lunge: He will crawl forward and lunge at you with his long proboscis, which can poison you.
Wide-Area Poison Spray: This is the most dangerous attack. He will lean back for a moment, then lunge forward and spray poison everywhere.
Strategy
- Maintain distance, especially since he’s about to use wide-area poison spray.
- If you are poisoned, immediately take an Antimiasma Powder.
- Take advantage of range attacks or spells that can cause widespread damage.
- The attacks in this form are quite slow and easy to recognize, so you should have an easier time dodging or parrying.
- Weak points: Daoist Mi is quite slow, especially in worm form. He is also quite easy to stagger by strong attacks and spells.
After defeating Daoist Mi, you will receive the Violet Hail Transformation Spell – this is the most important reward. This spell allows you to temporarily transform into the worm form like Daoist Mi in phase 2, and more importantly, you will be completely immune to poison damage during the transformation. This is extremely useful when you have to face enemies or areas with poison later on.
Defeating Daoist Mi is not only an exciting challenge but also unlocks a hidden part of the storyline and brings valuable rewards, especially the Violet Hail transformation spell. With a detailed guide on location, conditions, and specific tactics for each phase, I hope you will defeat this old Daoist easily. Don’t forget to use the tips, experiment with different spells, and most importantly, stay calm and focused.
Please share your experience with Daoist Mi in the comments below! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask; I will try my best to assist you. Good luck and have a great time exploring Black Myth: Wukong!