Shaolin Shuffle 6th Rat Symbol fix?

Trying to help a friend do the Shaolin easter egg and we get to the rat symbol step. We've made two attempts in a row where the 6th rat king symbol for the eye step does not spawn. Checked all 13 spots from the proper angles, jumping and all, no dice.

Was there ever a consistent fix found or is it just now forever RNG whether or not the game screws you at this point?

We're both on Series X/S, and I've got director's cut. We also do the skullbuster easter egg so he has the perma perks.