In Chapter 5 of Black Myth: Wukong, you’ll find the Five Element Carts quest. This quest starts in the Woods of Ember and takes you through various locations in the Flaming Mountains.
Completing it unlocks Bishui Cave a secret area with unique challenges and valuable rewards. Here’s how to complete the Five Element Carts quest and access the hidden treasure in Black Myth: Wukong.
To begin your quest you need to find the Pale-Axe Stalwart in the Woods of Ember.
Head to the Ashen Pass I shrine and follow the path to the left. You’ll spot a group of bulls and undead soldiers fighting. Defeat the Pale-Axe Stalwart miniboss that appears here.
After the battle, chat with him until he repeats himself. This kicks off your hunt for the Five Element Carts.
This is the first cart you’ll face. It’s right up the stairs from where you fought the Pale-Axe Stalwart in Ashen Pass I. You can’t miss it as it blocks the main path.
Make your way to the Height of Ember area. After beating the Father of Stones, open the gate and go through the cave.
Keep following the main path and you’ll run into this cart. Like the first one, it’s blocking your way forward.
Your journey takes you to the Furnace Valley next.
In the Emerald Hall area, you’ll automatically encounter this cart as part of the story. It’s waiting for you at the top of some stairs.
From the Valley Entrance shrine head down the path and look for a lava lake on your right. In the corner, you’ll spot a cart stuck in the lava surrounded by enemies.
Pull the string hanging from the front to talk to the horse inside. Don’t worry if it keeps repeating itself – that’s normal.
The final cart is in the Field of Fire. Here’s how to reach it:
If the Rusty-Gold Cart doesn’t show up make sure you’ve talked to the Pale-Axe Stalwart in both locations:
Then head back to Cooling Slope and the final cart should trigger a cutscene.
After defeating the Rusty-Gold Cart look for the Ox NPC (Pale-Axe Stalwart) to the right of the frozen gate. Chat with him then interact with the gate itself.
Follow the path beyond until you get a cutscene that whisks you away to Bishui Cave the secret Chapter 5 area.
The Five Element Carts are tough bosses. Make sure you’re well-prepared before taking them on. Stock up on health potions and upgrade your gear if possible. Each cart has its own fighting style so be ready to adapt your tactics.
Remember to exhaust all dialogue options with the Pale-Axe Stalwart. This ensures you trigger all the necessary events to complete the quest.
Finishing the Five Element Carts quest unlocks Bishui Cave, a secret Chapter 5 area packed with new challenges and rewards.
Inside, you’ll face two more bosses: Baw-Lang-Lang and the Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast. These fights are tough but beating them nets you valuable crafting materials and powerful gear.
The Five Element Carts quest in Black Myth Wukong is your ticket to a secret area packed with content.
By defeating four cart bosses and following the steps above you’ll unlock Bishui Cave. This hidden zone offers fresh challenges exciting boss fights and rewards that’ll boost your character’s power.
Don’t miss out on this Black Myth: Wukong side quest as you journey through Chapter 5!