Alright guys, as you approach the end of Chapter 5: Golden Child, Crimson Blood in Black Myth: Wukong, you will face Rusty-Gold Cart, a Yaoguai Chief (powerful mini-boss) and the last cart of the Five Element Carts created by Red Boy. Located in the Cooling Slope area (within the Field of Fire), this is the most aggressive cart, combining old attacks with unpredictable new moves. Defeating it is crucial as it will open the way to the secret Bishui Cave area and is directly related to Pale-Axe Stalwart’s quest, so prepare yourselves!
How to find Rusty-Gold Cart
To find Rusty-Gold Cart, you need to start after overcoming the challenge with the extremely annoying rolling golden ball in Ashen Pass III (a section within the Field of Fire). Once you are safe, follow these steps:
- Turn back to the main path that the ball just rolled through. You will see that the fire wall that was there before has disappeared (thanks to Zhu Bajie and Pingping if you have done their related quests).
- Go straight into that newly opened path, which leads to the Cooling Slope area.
- Continue straight down this slope, and you will pass by a Cooling Slope Keeper’s Shrine (a save and recovery point).
- Keep going straight past that Shrine for a short distance, then look to your right.
- You will see a quite distinctive icy archway and an open area right in front of it.
- Head towards that icy archway, carefully passing through the scattered Scorching-Fire stones (hot stones that deal fire damage upon contact).
- Rusty-Gold Cart is waiting for you in the open area in front of the icy archway.
A small note: Rusty-Gold Cart will only appear if you have met and spoken to Pale-Axe Stalwart in all the relevant locations related to the Five Element Carts earlier in Chapter 5. If you arrive and don’t see it, try checking Pale-Axe Stalwart’s quest progress.
Rusty-Gold Cart Boss Fight and Guide
Rusty-Gold Cart is an extremely dynamic and aggressive opponent. It will constantly try to close the distance, attacking relentlessly with both physical and fire magic attacks. The annoying thing is that it combines the skill set of all three previous carts (Brown-Iron, Gray-Bronze, Crimson-Silver Cart) and adds new variations, requiring you to maintain high concentration at all times. Don’t expect much downtime in this fight.
Mastering how to dodge its attacks is crucial for survival.
Lunge/Swipe: The cart will lunge forward quickly and perform a powerful hand swing or horizontal sweep. The trick here is to roll towards it or sideways right as it lunges. If timed correctly, you can slip under the cart or narrowly dodge to the side, completely avoiding the attack. Quick reflexes are key.
Grab: This is a rather dangerous attack. The cart will try to grab you. Pay attention to the signs of an incoming grab (usually a distinctive reaching motion) and dodge very quickly. Getting grabbed will result in significant health loss and make you vulnerable to the next combo.
Spinning Fire Spew: The cart will start spinning in place while continuously spewing a stream of fire from its front, creating a circle of fire. Don’t panic and move far away. Instead, get close to the center of its rotation and move in the same direction as the fire stream. By doing this, you will always be behind the fire and have opportunities to attack its side or rear continuously. If you happen to get caught in the fire, the Fireproof Mantle will significantly reduce the damage.
Fireball Spit: It will aim and shoot fireballs towards you. This attack is relatively predictable. Just observe the direction it’s aiming and perform a dash to the side to completely avoid it.
Defeating Rusty-Gold Cart not only brings a sense of satisfaction but also specific rewards and opens up a new path:
- Flame Orb, Fine Gold Thread, Mind Core, Cold Iron Leaves x2.
- Most importantly: Defeating Rusty-Gold Cart is a prerequisite to opening the large gate nearby, leading to Bishui Cave, a highly explorable secret area in Chapter 5. You can interact with the gate after the battle.
- Side Quest Completion: This battle also marks the end of Pale-Axe Stalwart’s storyline. After you win, this character will take his last breath, revealing a little more about the secrets of Red Boy and Bull King before passing away.
Congratulations on successfully defeating Rusty-Gold Cart, the last cart in the Five Element Carts! This victory not only demonstrates your strength but also unlocks the most important reward: the gate to the secret Bishui Cave area. Collect your spoils, prepare to explore the mysteries of Red Boy and the Flaming Mountains that await, and continue your challenging journey in the world of Black Myth: Wukong!