Welcome to the detailed guide on defeating the Supreme Celestial Inspector, a powerful Yaoguai King and the first main boss you must face at the Foothills in Chapter 6 of Black Myth: Wukong. With its annoying flight capabilities, deadly wings, and a combination of Thunder and Fire elements, this is a lengthy battle requiring thorough preparation and sound tactics (if you collected enough Purple Talismans in Chapter 4, you might have already encountered him). Let’s dive into how to overcome this challenge and claim the extremely valuable reward: the Somersault Cloud.
How to find Supreme Celestial Inspector
You will officially confront the Supreme Celestial Inspector in the Foothills area of Chapter 6. From the first Keeper’s Shrine you encounter in this chapter, head straight up the slope into the open area filled with iron chains in the middle. Proceed to the center, a cutscene will play, and the battle will commence. It’s a fairly linear path, so finding him isn’t difficult.
However, there’s an important note: if you found all 4 Purple Talismans scattered throughout Chapter 4, you will encounter him earlier at the Temple of Yellow Flowers, specifically in the Court of Illumination area after removing the final talisman. Don’t worry too much; this confrontation will be quickly interrupted after you deal a certain amount of damage to him, and you will meet him again in Chapter 6 as mentioned.
Supreme Celestial Inspector Boss Fight and Guide
The fight against the Supreme Celestial Inspector can be divided into three main phases, based on his remaining health and changes in his moveset.
Phase 1: Thunder and Physical Attacks (Approx. 100% – 66% HP)
Wing Attacks: He will use his wings like arms to deliver powerful punches or sweeps. Observe carefully to dodge at the right moment.
Sword Combo (Thunder): A sequence of slashes with his single thunder-infused sword, often ending with a surprise foot grab or a heavy slash. You can try to parry or actively dodge.
Charge Attack: He flies low to the ground and charges quickly towards you. The sign is quite obvious; dodge sideways.
Shockwaves: Inspector flies up, spins, and shoots out bolts of lightning that radiate in multiple directions. You can weave between the waves or use dodge to pass through them.
Aerial Attacks: When flying high and out of reach, he often shoots continuous projectiles (looking like feathers). This is where the Plantain Fan comes in handy: use it to instantly pull him down to the ground, causing a slight stun and creating a prime attack opportunity.
Golden Wings: Occasionally, his wings will turn golden, significantly reducing the damage he takes. Bajie will remind you to wait, but you can still deal a little damage or use the time to heal/use support skills. Strategy: Make full use of Bajie’s support. Focus on learning the Inspector’s attack rhythm. Prioritize using Immobilize and the Plantain Fan to keep him grounded as much as possible.
Phase 2: Addition of Fire and the Wheel (Approx. 66% – 33% HP)
When his health drops below two-thirds, the Inspector becomes more aggressive with longer combos and adds the Fire element along with a new, extremely dangerous mechanic:
Fiery Unicycle: This is the highlight of this phase. He will summon a flaming wheel and use it in various ways:
- Kicking the wheel towards you as an independent attack.
- Riding the wheel and charging at high speed, inflicting the Burn status.
- The most dangerous move: He spins on the wheel around the arena, creating multiple duplicates of the wheel that attack in crisscrossing patterns continuously, then finishes with a powerful stomp. This attack covers a wide area and is very difficult to dodge completely.
Fire Sword: He can enhance his sword with red fire, increasing the damage of his attacks.
Strategy: The top priority is dodging the attacks from the Fiery Unicycle, especially the spinning move that creates multiple duplicates. Maintain a reasonable distance to have enough reaction time. Continue using Immobilize and the Plantain Fan if opportunities arise. (Small note: Some sources suggest this phase might be skipped if you dodge the first wheel throw when he transitions phases, but this needs further verification).
Phase 3: Combined Thunder & Fire, Dual Swords, Arena Shrinks (Approx. <33% HP)
The Inspector will create a Red Haze that covers the area, significantly shrinking your combat space. Simultaneously, he draws his second sword (Dual Swords), making his attacks faster and more unpredictable.
Critical Strategy: As soon as you see the Red Haze appear, use the Plantain Fan immediately! It will create a strong gust of wind that not only dispels the red haze but also continuously stuns the Supreme Celestial Inspector, rendering him nearly immobile for a considerable time.
This is your golden opportunity to unleash all your damage. Focus on attacking relentlessly while he is continuously stunned to end the fight quickly.
After overcoming this difficult challenge and defeating the Supreme Celestial Inspector, you will receive well-deserved rewards, the most important being the new means of travel:
- Wukong’s Somersault Cloud: This is the core reward. From this point on, you will unlock the ability to use the Somersault Cloud to travel quickly between discovered locations, an extremely useful tool for the rest of your journey.
- Ascension Powder Formula: A crafting formula for an item that makes all actions cost no Stamina for a short period.
In summary, the Supreme Celestial Inspector is a lengthy and complex challenge requiring patience, thorough preparation with Thunder/Fire resistance items, and mastery of key tools like Immobilize to pin him down and especially the Plantain Fan to deal with aerial attacks and clear the final phase. Focus on learning attack cues, managing Stamina effectively, and seizing every counter-attack opportunity, especially when he is stunned. Don’t be discouraged by failure; master the tactics, and you will conquer this Yaoguai King, earning the worthy reward of the Somersault Cloud.