So, you’ve made it to the Purple Cloud Mountain. It’s gorgeous, right? But if you’re hunting for the True Ending or just trying to 100% your journal, there is one specific NPC that causes more headaches than the actual bosses. Daoist Mi. He’s that suspicious-looking fellow in the yellow robes hanging out near the Petalfall Hamlet.
Most players stumble upon him, listen to his weird rambling about "the egg," and then accidentally lock themselves out of his questline forever.
It’s frustrating.
Black Myth: Wukong doesn't hold your hand. There are no quest markers on your map. If you kill the main boss of this secret area—the Duskveil—before finishing Daoist Mi’s request, he simply vanishes. Poof. Gone. Along with him goes one of the coolest transformations in the game. Honestly, it’s one of those classic "Souls-like" design choices that feels a bit mean-spirited if you aren't paying attention.
Finding Daoist Mi and Why He’s Creepy
You’ll find him standing near a stone fence in the Petalfall Hamlet area of the Mount Mei secret zone. To even get here, you had to follow the Venomous Armguard’s questline in Chapter 4, which is a whole other ordeal.
When you first talk to him, he’s obsessed. He wants a specific item called the Violet Hail.
He claims he needs it to reach "immortality" or some other Daoist nonsense. If you look closely at his character model, he’s already looking a bit... bug-like. The game does a fantastic job of environmental storytelling here. The way his voice fluctuates and the frantic nature of his dialogue should be your first hint that this guy isn't exactly a saint.
How to get the Violet Hail
This is where the grind starts. You don't find this item in a chest. You have to farm it.
Look for the other enemies in the immediate area who look exactly like him—the guys in the yellow robes. These are the "disciples" or "monks" of the mountain. The drop rate isn't abysmal, but it isn't guaranteed either.
- Kill the monks near the shrine.
- Rest at the shrine to reset them.
- Repeat until the item drops.
I’ve seen some players get it on the first kill; others have been stuck there for twenty minutes. If you’re struggling, make sure you have any gear equipped that increases your drop rate (the "Luck" stat, essentially). Once you have that purple glowing object in your inventory, head back to him.
The Boss Fight: Turning Into a Monster
Once you hand over the Violet Hail, the "miracle" he was hoping for goes sideways. He doesn't become a god; he becomes a hideous, bloated insectoid mess. This triggers a boss fight right then and there.
He isn't the hardest fight in the game, but he’s fast. He uses a lot of poison-based attacks and lunges that can catch you off guard if you’re just standing there admiring the scenery.
Pro tip: Use the Immobilize spell immediately. He has relatively low poise compared to the heavy hitters like Yin Tiger. If you can burst him down quickly, the fight is over in under sixty seconds.
The real reward for beating him isn't just the satisfaction of putting him out of his misery. It’s the Violet Hail Transformation. This allows the Destined One to transform into a worm-like creature that can inflict poison and, more importantly, sacrifice its own health to deal massive AoE (Area of Effect) damage. It’s niche, but in the right builds, it’s devastating.
The Common Mistake: The Point of No Return
Let’s talk about the mistake that ruins playthroughs. Daoist Mi is tied strictly to the Mount Mei / Purple Cloud Mountain timeline.
In every chapter of Black Myth: Wukong, there is usually a "point of no return." For the secret area in Chapter 4, that point is the Duskveil.
The Duskveil is the massive, feathered bird-beast at the top of the mountain. It’s a spectacular fight with two phases. However, if you enter that arena and defeat the Duskveil before you give the item to Daoist Mi, he despawns.
Why? Because narratively, the influence of the Duskveil is what was keeping these monks in their specific state. Once the "source" is gone, the quest is failed. There is no way to bring him back. You’ll have to wait until New Game Plus (NG+) to get that transformation and the corresponding entry in your journal.
Is the Violet Hail Transformation Actually Good?
Honestly, it depends on your playstyle.
Most people stick with Red Tides or the Ebon Flow because they are reliable. The Violet Hail transformation is weird. You essentially become a maggot. You can spray poison, which is great for bosses that are susceptible to status effects.
The coolest mechanic, though, is the "Final Blast." When your transformation meter is about to run out, you can explode. This does massive damage but leaves you vulnerable right after. It's high-risk, high-reward. If you’re building a character around poison damage (using the Centipede armor set, for example), then Daoist Mi’s reward is actually a core part of your kit.
Why his story matters for the Lore
Daoist Mi isn't just a random NPC. He represents the corruption of Daoism that is a recurring theme in Journey to the West and, by extension, Black Myth: Wukong. These are men so desperate for eternal life that they are willing to consume "pills" and "essences" that clearly turn them into demons.
He’s a mirror to the Destined One.
Both are seeking power. Both are collecting "spirits."
The difference is that the Destined One maintains his form (mostly), while characters like Daoist Mi lose their humanity—or whatever was left of it—in the pursuit of a shortcut to divinity.
Essential Steps for Success
To make sure you don't miss a thing, follow this exact flow when you reach the secret area:
- Enter Purple Cloud Mountain via the mural in the Webbed Hollow.
- Follow the path until you reach the Petalfall Hamlet shrine.
- Talk to Daoist Mi immediately. Do not go up the mountain further yet.
- Farm the monks in yellow robes right next to him until you get the Violet Hail.
- Give it to him, beat his boss form, and claim your transformation.
- Only after he is dead and his journal entry is unlocked should you go kill the Duskveil.
If you follow that order, you’re golden.
Missing out on content in this game hurts because the bosses are so well-designed. Daoist Mi might be a "minor" boss, but the transformation he provides is one of the most unique in the game's arsenal. Plus, if you're going for the "Platinum" trophy or all achievements, you literally cannot skip him.
Actionable Next Steps:
- Check your Inventory: If you’ve already cleared Chapter 4 but don't have the Violet Hail transformation, check your Journal. If the entry for Daoist Mi is missing, you likely killed the Duskveil too early.
- Equip for the Farm: Use the Gold Flora Cord or any curios that boost item drop rates before farming the monks. It saves a lot of time.
- Poison Build Synergy: If you got the transformation, look into crafting the Centipede Set. The set bonus significantly increases your attack power when you are poisoned, which creates a massive damage loop when using Daoist Mi's abilities.