While fully exploring Chapter Two, you may have stumbled upon a peculiar object. The Old Rattle-Drum is an item dropped by a field boss in Black Myth: Wukong, and it’s the key to unlock a hidden secret.
The Old Rattle-Drum is a Legendary Key Item rewarded by defeating the Tiger’s Acolyte boss in Chapter Two of Black Myth: Wukong. You’ll find him guarding a bridge just beyond the Windrest Hamlet. Explore the region until you discover the hamlet in the Yellow Wind Formation area.
The Tiger’s Acolyte won’t give up the drum without a good scrap. He’s fast, agile, and attacks with a barrage of multi-hit combos using his sword and a claw weapon. The bridge you’re on is also narrow for a boss arena, giving you little room to escape. Your best bet is to use the Immobilize spell to stop his movements and wail on him for a bit. A Pluck of Many is ideal if you have it, as that many monkeys quickly overwhelm the Acolyte.
On defeat, the Tiger’s Acolyte drops Yarn, Silk, Will, Blood of the Iron Bull, his Spirit, and, of course, the Old Rattle-Drum. But what do you do with it?
Where to use the Old Rattle-Drum in Black Myth: Wukong
There are three places in Chapter Two where you can use the Old Rattle-Drum. If you’ve explored the region thoroughly, getting to each area should be quick via the Keeper’s Shrine teleport. But, even if you haven’t, the first location to use the drum is near the Acolyte’s bridge in the Windrest Hamlet.
Windrest Hamlet
Return to the hamlet from the bridge or use the Keeper’s Shrine to teleport to the Yellow Wind Formation – Windrest Hamlet shrine. Return to the gate where you fought the three, red-cloaked Rat Imperial Guard enemies. Here’s a reminder:
While approaching the gate from the front, look for a path on the right leading to some houses. You’ll know you’re in the right spot to activate the Old Rattle-Drum when the world gets blurry and a dark filter is placed on the camera. You should also hear the voice of a boy asking you to use the drum.
Approach the skeletons near the houses and press the ‘Use’ button when prompted. Fight off the enemies and return to a Keeper’s Shrine.
Sandgate Village
Warp to the Valley of Despair shrine in the Sandgate Village for the next locations. You should recall that this is where you first fought the rat king and prince. You should also have the Sterness of Stone and Keeness of Tiger items by this point. If so, proceed through the large door nearby, using the aforementioned items to unlock it — if you haven’t already.
Take a sharp right at the bottom of the stairs and look for the houses just beyond. When you reach the clearing, the boy will speak to you again. Use the Old Rattle-Drum near the group of houses and prepare for another short battle.
The final location for the drum is also in the Sandgate Village. Return to the gate and enter the village. Head right after the gate and follow the path up the hill that goes around the back side of the village.
Take a left at the top of the hill and proceed down the path sidelined with the two houses near another gate. Enter the gate and cross the field beyond. There is typically a wolf boss in the area, but you should be able to avoid it if it’s still alive.
To the right of the town gate is a gap in the wall with a short, wooden fence. Go through it, and you will find the final place to use the Old Rattle-Drum.
Using the drum begins a short cutscene where a boy beckons you to hop into a well. Obviously, we’re going to do what the ghost child wants.
Secret boss fight: Mad Tiger
Finding all the places to use the Old Rattle-Drum in Black Myth: Wukong unlocks a secret boss fight against Mad Tiger. This is the brother of Tiger Vanguard, stuck below the village for many years. Needless to say, he’s got a bit of a chip on his shoulder.
Unlike his older brother, Mad Tiger doesn’t wield weapons. He uses his mitts instead, and some rocks for good measure. Mad Tiger attacks slowly but he hits hard. Some of his attacks are delayed, which may cause you to try and dodge prematurely. Stay patient and wait for his attacks. He usually pauses after a combo, letting you deal some damage or heal.
After losing around 30% health, Mad Tiger goes into his second phase. His roar will hurt you and rocks fall from the ceiling, so keep your distance when he’s powering up. When you see him leave one or two arms in the ground after a combo, be prepared for a follow-up attack. With both arms, he’ll rip up the ground around him for an area-of-effect (AoE) attack. If he digs one arm into the ground, he’ll pull off an uppercut that flings rocks for a long-range attack.
When Mad Tiger is defeated, he drops Yarn, Silk, Will, and his Spirit. On its use, the Spirit allows you to transform into the Mad Tiger for a rushing AoE attack. It’s a fast move, allowing you to carve out some damage when charged. Equipping it does have an effect, mind. It’ll increase your Attack, but reduce your max health.
Chapter Two of Black Myth: Wukong is full of even more secrets. Check out our guides on how to unlock medicine crafting, how to help the Drunken Pig, and how you can save the man trapped in the rock.
Published: Aug 27, 2024 04:59 pm