Death Stranding 2 Golden Chiral Creatures Location (March 2026 Guide)

Updated by Ankit Babal
June 29, 2025
Gaming

If you’re hunting for the elusive Golden Chiral Creatures in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, you’ve come to the right place. These shimmering, Pac-Man-like entities are among the rarest creatures in Kojima Productions’ latest masterpiece, and I’ve spent countless hours tracking them down to bring you this definitive guide. Whether you’re trophy hunting or just want to farm those precious Chiral Crystals, I’ll show you exactly where to find these golden ghosts and how to unlock the coveted “Conqueror of the Golden CC” trophy.

Death Stranding 2: Golden Chiral Creatures at a Glance

Before diving into the details, here’s what you need to know about Golden Chiral Creatures:

Aspect	Details
Rarity	Extremely rare – only found in one location
Location	Near the Architect’s shelter in Eastern Australia
Best Time	Night/Early morning hours
Trophy	“Conqueror of the Golden CC”
Rewards	Large amounts of Chiral Crystals
Appearance	Small, golden Pac-Man ghost-like creatures
Requirements	Complete Order 24, Connect the Architect

Golden Chiral Creatures in Death Stranding 2

Golden Chiral Creatures represent the rarest variant of the new Chiral Creature enemy type introduced in Death Stranding 2. Unlike their standard counterparts that swarm Sam throughout Mexico and Australia, these golden variants are so rare that most players might complete the entire game without ever encountering one. These pesky creatures love to swarm Sam, and come in several different forms. In this guide, however, we’ll be looking at the rarest form: Golden Chiral Creatures.

What makes them special isn’t just their rarity – it’s their unique metallic gold appearance that mirrors the color of Chiral Crystals themselves. The Golden Chiral Creatures are quite small, and look similar to a 3D version of the ghosts from Pac-Man. They have the same metallic gold color as chiral crystals. This visual connection to Chiral Crystals isn’t just aesthetic; these creatures drop substantial amounts of the precious resource when defeated.

Why Hunt Golden Chiral Creatures?

There are several compelling reasons to seek out these elusive entities:

Trophy Achievement: To unlock DS2’s “Conqueror of the Golden CC” trophy, you simply need to shoot and kill a single Golden Chiral Creature.
Chiral Crystal Farming: An added benefit of this trophy is the amount of Chiral Crystals you’ll collect. It appears to be slightly less than the giant BTs.
Completion: For completionists aiming for the platinum trophy, this is a mandatory encounter
Bragging Rights: Their extreme rarity makes finding them a genuine achievement

When to Start Looking for Golden Chiral Creatures

Timing is crucial when hunting Golden Chiral Creatures. Don’t worry about looking for the Golden Chiral Creature until you’re starting to make your way east along the northern edge of Australia. Attempting to find them too early in your journey will only lead to frustration.

The Perfect Time Window

The perfect time to locate the Golden CC is after Order 24, when you are traveling to the Pizza Chef from Heartman’s Lab. As Order 24 is a timed delivery, you’ll definitely want to wait until you complete the order. This timing isn’t arbitrary – it ensures you have:

Access to the eastern regions of Australia
Proper equipment for the journey
The Architect’s location unlocked on your map
Sufficient progress to handle the challenges ahead

Essential Prerequisites

Before embarking on your Golden Chiral Creature hunt, make sure you’ve completed these crucial steps:

Complete Order 24: This timed delivery from Heartman’s Lab to the Pizza Chef opens up the eastern territories
Accept Sub-Order 105: If you check the Pizza Chef’s order list, you’ll find Sub-Order 105, which tasks you with delivering a pizza to the Architect.
Connect the Architect: It’s definitely worth taking on this order, as it’ll take you to your desired location, as well as unlock the Architect and connect the Chiral Network in their region.

Exact Location of Golden Chiral Creatures in DS2

Golden Chiral Creatures are incredibly rare in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. So rare, in fact, that we’ve only managed to find them in a single location. This exclusivity makes knowing the precise location absolutely critical for your hunt.

Finding the Architect’s Shelter

The journey to find Golden Chiral Creatures begins at the Architect’s shelter. After delivering the pizza and connecting this facility to the Chiral Network, you’ll need to explore the surrounding area. Once you are free to explore outside the Architect’s shelter, you won’t have to go far to find the Golden Chiral Creatures.

Navigating to the Tar Pools

From the Architect’s shelter exit, follow these specific directions:

Use Compass View: Activate your compass view for better navigation
Head Southeast: From the exit, use the compass view and head slightly southeast.
Look for Rocky Terrain: You’ll reach the rocky area, and you want to look for small streams of tar floating up towards the sky.
Identify Tar Pools: These mark the two small tar pools in the area.

The Golden Zone

The tar pools, and the surrounding area, are where the Golden Chiral Creatures like to congregate. This specific habitat seems to be the only place in the entire game world where these creatures spawn, making it a unique and valuable location for both trophy hunters and Chiral Crystal farmers.

Best Time to Find Golden Chiral Creatures

Time of day plays a crucial role in your success rate when hunting Golden Chiral Creatures. Based on extensive testing and player reports, certain times yield much better results than others.

Optimal Hunting Hours

We encountered them very early in the morning, and throughout the night. While we didn’t find them during the day, we can’t necessarily say for certain they are never there. It did seem to us, however, that they were easier to find at night.

For the best chances of encountering Golden Chiral Creatures:

Night Time: Highest spawn rates
Early Morning: Good spawn rates
Daytime: Lowest spawn rates (possibly zero)

Using Rest Mechanics to Your Advantage

Since Golden Chiral Creatures seem to follow a day/night spawn cycle, you can manipulate the game’s time system to improve your odds:

Rest at the Architect’s shelter until nightfall
Exit and search the tar pool area
If none appear, return and rest again
We often find four or more Golden CCs in the area after each rest, making this a great method to quickly collect a large chunk of crystals.

How to Defeat Golden Chiral Creatures?

Once you’ve located these elusive creatures, defeating them is relatively straightforward – but there are some important considerations to maximize your rewards.

Combat Strategy

Golden Chiral Creatures share similar behavior patterns with regular Chiral Creatures but with some key differences:

Small Target Size: Their diminutive stature makes precision important
Golden Coloration: Easy to spot against the dark tar pools
Group Spawning: Often appear in clusters of 4 or more
Quick Movement: Can dart around unpredictably

Recommended Weapons

For efficiently hunting Golden Chiral Creatures, I recommend:

Assault Rifle: High rate of fire for multiple targets
Handgun: Precise shots for individual creatures
Grenades: Area damage for clustered spawns (check out the complete weapons guide for more options)

The Trophy Moment

To unlock DS2’s “Conqueror of the Golden CC” trophy, you simply need to shoot and kill a single Golden Chiral Creature. The moment they are destroyed, the trophy banner will appear. This instant gratification makes the hunt worthwhile, even if you only encounter one creature.

Farming Golden Chiral Creatures for Resources

Beyond the trophy, Golden Chiral Creatures offer substantial rewards for dedicated farmers. Understanding their drop rates and respawn mechanics can turn this rare encounter into a profitable farming route.

Chiral Crystal Yields

An added benefit of this trophy is the amount of Chiral Crystals you’ll collect. It appears to be slightly less than the giant BTs. While not quite matching boss-tier BT rewards, the crystals from Golden CCs are still significant, especially considering:

Multiple creatures spawn together
Fast respawn rates after resting
No dangerous boss fight required
Proximity to a safe shelter

Farming Efficiency Tips

To maximize your Chiral Crystal farming from Golden CCs:

Clear the Area First: Eliminate any regular threats before focusing on Golden CCs
Bring Extra Ammo: You’ll want to clear multiple spawn cycles
Use the Rest System: We often find four or more Golden CCs in the area after each rest
Consider Equipment Weight: Remember that Every 1000cg of Chiral Crystals automatically reduces your overall cargo weight by 1kg.

Is It Worth Farming?

We hesitate to say that this is a good way to farm Chiral Crystals in DS2, simply because of the rarity of the creatures. But if you need a couple thousand quickly, this is a great way to get them. For players who need quick bursts of Chiral Crystals for specific upgrades, this method can be valuable, though other farming methods might be more consistent for long-term resource gathering.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

During my extensive hunting sessions, I’ve identified several pitfalls that can waste your time or cause you to miss these rare creatures entirely:

Timing Errors

Searching Too Early: Attempting to find them before connecting the Architect
Wrong Time of Day: Focusing searches during daylight hours
Impatience: Not utilizing the rest mechanic to cycle spawn times

Location Mistakes

Wrong Area: Searching random tar pools instead of the specific location
Too Far from Architect: Venturing beyond the immediate vicinity
Missing Visual Cues: Not looking for the telltale tar streams rising skyward

Combat Errors

Wrong Equipment: Using slow weapons that can’t track small, fast targets
Wasting Resources: Using expensive ammunition on regular Chiral Creatures
Not Preparing: Arriving without sufficient ammo for multiple encounters

Alternative Chiral Crystal Farming Methods

While Golden Chiral Creatures offer a unique farming opportunity, they shouldn’t be your only source of Chiral Crystals. For comparison, here are other reliable farming methods (detailed in our Chiral Crystal farming guide):

Tar Swamp Farming

If you only need a few more Chiral Crystals to complete an upgrade, check out the area underneath the monorail north of West Fort Knot. The monorail is located above a tar swamp with a ton of Chiral Crystals for you to collect.

BT Boss Farming

Defeating BTs is one of the best ways to get Chiral Crystals. These ghostly creatures leave crystals behind after elimination. This is especially true for boss BTs that you’ll encounter throughout the main story.

Mine Exploration

Mines are particularly great spots for farming since they’re soaked in tar material. You can find mines all across Australia in Death Stranding 2.

Tips for First-Time Hunters

If this is your first attempt at finding Golden Chiral Creatures, these tips will significantly improve your chances:

Preparation Checklist

Before heading out:

✓ Complete Order 24 and Sub-Order 105
✓ Stock up on ammunition (at least 300 rounds)
✓ Bring healing items for potential combat
✓ Clear your inventory for Chiral Crystal storage
✓ Save your game before the hunt

Visual Identification

Golden Chiral Creatures are unmistakable once you know what to look for:

Bright golden coloration matching Chiral Crystals
Small size (about knee-height to Sam)
Pac-Man ghost-like appearance
Tend to hover and dart around tar pools
Often appear in groups of 4-6

Patience is Key

Remember that these are the rarest creatures in Death Stranding 2. Don’t get discouraged if they don’t appear immediately. Use the rest mechanic, explore thoroughly, and maintain patience. The trophy and rewards are worth the effort.

The Lore Behind Golden Chiral Creatures

While primarily valuable for gameplay rewards, Golden Chiral Creatures also contribute to Death Stranding 2’s rich lore about the Beach and Chiral phenomena. Their golden appearance directly connects to the game’s themes about the value and danger of Chiral materials.

The fact that they only appear near tar pools – areas where the Beach bleeds into reality – reinforces the game’s central mythology. These creatures represent a concentrated form of Chiral energy, explaining both their rarity and their valuable crystal drops.

Post-Trophy Considerations

After unlocking the “Conqueror of the Golden CC” trophy, you might wonder if there’s any reason to continue hunting these creatures. Here are some considerations:

Continued Farming Value

Quick Crystal Bursts: When you need 2000-3000 crystals fast
Unique Challenge: Testing different weapons and strategies
Screenshot Opportunities: Their golden appearance makes for stunning photos
Completion Stats: Some players track total Golden CCs defeated

Integration with Other Activities

The Architect’s location makes this farming spot convenient for several other activities:

Completing Architect deliveries for connection levels (see our connection rewards guide)
Accessing eastern Australia for other missions
Testing new weapons from nearby facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I find Golden Chiral Creatures anywhere else in the game?

A: So rare, in fact, that we’ve only managed to find them in a single location. All evidence points to the Architect’s tar pools being the exclusive spawn location.

Q: Do I need special equipment to see them?

A: No special equipment required. They’re visible to the naked eye with their distinctive golden glow.

Q: What happens if I die while hunting them?

A: As with all Death Stranding 2 content, dying won’t prevent you from returning to hunt again. However, you may trigger a voidout if caught by BTs in the area (learn more in our voidout guide).

Q: Can other players in my world hunt them too?

A: Death Stranding 2’s asynchronous multiplayer doesn’t share creature spawns. Your Golden CCs are unique to your game world.

Q: Is there a New Game+ where I can hunt them again?

A: Currently, Death Stranding 2 doesn’t feature New Game+. Make the most of your encounters in your single playthrough (check our post-game guide for more details).

Conclusion

Finding Golden Chiral Creatures in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach represents one of the game’s most rewarding optional challenges. While their extreme rarity might frustrate some players, the combination of a unique trophy, valuable Chiral Crystals, and the thrill of the hunt makes seeking them out worthwhile.

Remember the key points: wait until after Order 24, connect the Architect, search the nearby tar pools at night, and be patient. With persistence and the strategies outlined in this guide, you’ll soon add the “Conqueror of the Golden CC” trophy to your collection.

Whether you’re a trophy hunter, a resource farmer, or simply someone who wants to experience everything Death Stranding 2 has to offer, tracking down these golden ghosts provides a memorable highlight in Sam’s journey across Australia. Now grab your weapons, set your alarm for nightfall, and happy hunting!