Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang is a hidden boss in the Bamboo Grove area of Chapter 1 in Black Myth: Wukong. You’ll find this giant frog Yaoguai Chief lurking in a marshy area off the beaten path.
Defeating Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang rewards you with its Spirit Summon which lets you perform a tongue sweep attack against groups of enemies. It’s a great way to power up early in the game so let’s get into how to find and defeat Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang in Black Myth: Wukong.
To reach this boss start at the Snake Trail shrine in the Bamboo Grove. From here you’ve got two choices:
Both ways lead to a stream. Follow this stream upriver and keep to the left.
You’ll end up in a marshy spot with white reed flowers. This is where Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang will jump out to fight you.
Before you take on this big frog it’s a good idea to prepare for battle:
Now let’s talk about how to beat this big frog. Here are Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang’s main attacks to watch out for:
Boss Attack | Description | Counter |
Jump Attack | Leaps towards you, often at the start of the fight | Dodge to the side as it lands |
Arm Swipes | Series of swings with both arms moving forward | Dodge sideways to avoid the first swipe |
Belly Slam | Pauses, lowers arms, then lunges belly-first | Quickly dodge to the side |
Frog Leg Kick | Kicks out with back legs when you’re behind it | Stay alert when behind the boss; dodge backwards |
Tongue Attack | Stay alert when behind the boss; dodge backward | Dodge back and forth or use Immobilize |
Here are some strategies to help you beat Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang:
Defeating Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang will grant you the following rewards:
The Spirit is the big prize here. It lets you transform and use a tongue attack against groups of enemies. Pretty cool right?
You might be wondering why bother with this optional boss. Taking on this boss is worth it because:
Remember Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang is just the first of six frog bosses. Beat them all to fully upgrade your new Spirit and get a special achievement.
So there you have it! that’s everything you need to know about finding and beating Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang in Black Myth: Wukong. Good luck and happy frog hunting!