Response: To defeat the Yellow Wind Sage in Black Myth: Wukong, follow these detailed steps:

Preparation
1. Unlock Crafting Ability:
– Complete Xu Dog’s initial quest to unlock the crafting ability for medicine. This will allow you to create Celestial Medicines, which can significantly bolster your stats, defense, health, and mana.

2. Obtain Key Items:
– Obtain the Wind Tamer Vessel by completing the Yellow-Robed Squire’s quest and defeating Fuban. This vessel can temporarily stagger the boss and dispel his sandstorm, making the fight much easier, especially in the final phases.

3. Upgrade Your Weapon:
– Consider upgrading your staff by beating optional bosses like Black Loong or Shigandang in Chapter 2. This will help you burst down the boss when his health is low.

4. Master Your Stance:
– Use Thrust Stance to give yourself more range and help land Heavy Attacks, which are crucial for interrupting the boss’s attacks.

Understanding the Yellow Wind Sage’s Moveset
1. Basic Moves:
– The Yellow Wind Sage frequently uses a basic combo where he chains several sweeping strikes from his spear, ending by slamming his weapon into the sand, causing blades to erupt. Dodge to the side or roll through the boss to avoid this sequence.
– He also uses various jump attacks, slashes, and stomps. Stick close to him and dodge left or right to keep pressure up on the boss.

2. Predictable Attacks:
– Watch for his glowing limbs, as these attacks cause shockwaves or end with blades erupting from the sand to impale you.
– Be aware of his staff spin, where he performs a half-circle swing followed by erratic swings and a forceful slam into the sand. Dodge to the side during his swings to avoid damage.
– He can also raise his staff high and drive it into the ground, causing sharp spikes to erupt from the sand ahead. Dodge to the side when you see him lift his staff.

3. Phase Transitions:
– Phase 1: The Yellow Wind Sage will primarily deal with a four-hit spear combo. Stick close to the sage and dodge their spear attacks. If the sage tries to stomp on you or kick you, use your Rock Solid spell to counter.
– Phase 2: At 66% health, the Yellow Wind Sage begins his first transition, spinning his weapon to summon a sandstorm. He will be largely invincible during this phase, so focus exclusively on dodging. He will also summon mirages to attack you; dodge these strikes.
– Phase 3: At ~33-25% health, the Yellow Wind Sage summons a tornado and begins actively using sand mirages. Use the Wind Tamer Vessel to dispel his sandstorm and temporarily stun the boss. This makes the final phases much easier.

Specific Attack Strategies
1. Staff Spin:
– Dodge to the side during his swings to avoid damage.

2. Sand Forks:
– Dodge to the side when you see him lift his staff.

3. Jump Stomp:
– Dodge backward to evade this stomp attack. His feet will come off the ground, providing a clear signal.

4. Disengage:
– Back off when you notice his arm dropping while holding the staff to reset.

5. Charging Combo:
– Observe the rhythm and dodge at the last moment. Staying close allows you to counterattack when the combo concludes.

6. Wind Slash:
– Wait for the projectile to get close to you and either dodge through it or jump over it. Be cautious, as he may unleash three projectiles at once.

7. Storm Spin:
– Dodge through these slow swings when his health drops to about two-thirds.

8. Summoned Echoes:
– Focus on dodging instead of attacking the echoes, which mimic his patterns but perform a single combo before retreating.

9. Return Combo:
– Retreat if your stamina is low or dodge through for a chance to retaliate after the echoes strike.

10. Tornado Summoning:
– Keep your distance and dance around the tornado. It will eventually dissipate. Alternatively, use the Wind Tamer to interrupt him as he is summoning the tornado.

11. Fuban Summoning:
– Dodge right before Fuban impacts the ground to avoid damage. The camera will automatically shift to show you Fuban descending on the arena.

Tips for Success
1. Stay Close:
– Stick close to the Yellow Wind Sage and dodge left, right, or forward to keep the pressure up and punish recovery animations.

2. Use Key Items Strategically:
– Use the Wind Tamer Vessel to dispel his sandstorm and temporarily stun the boss, making the fight much easier, especially in the final phases.

3. Manage Your Resources:
– Save your Mana and other resources until the later phases. This will help you deal more damage effectively.

4. Watch for Patterns:
– Watch the boss closely to anticipate his attacks. This includes watching for glowing limbs, which signal impending shockwaves or blade eruptions.

By following these steps and strategies, you should be able to successfully defeat the Yellow Wind Sage in Black Myth: Wukong.