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Introduction
Black Myth: Wukong is an ambitious action-RPG based on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West. With brutal combat, mystical storytelling, and a sprawling world, it challenges players in design and skill. This guide will unravel how to navigate every major phase—from the first steps to late‑game mastery. Each section is structured chronologically and thematically, with practical tips, lists, and subheadings for clarity.
1. Early Preparation: Choosing Your Preferred Form and Style
Black Myth doesn’t offer traditional classes—instead, you adopt an initial form, each with unique combat mechanics.
Choosing a Form
Your form should complement your playstyle:
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Monkey King: fast, agile, staff-based combos.
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Earth Immortal: heavy, tank-like, slower but powerful.
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Mist Walker: stealthy and magic-heavy.
Try each during the tutorial area. Monkey King is balanced for beginners.
Why it Matters
Your form affects:
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Combat pacing and rhythm
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Evasion and mobility mechanics
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Spell and Qi usage
Setting the Tone
Once you settle on a form, begin with:
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Personal goal setting—e.g., “master parries by level 5.”
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Basic keybind setup—camera, dodge, weapon swaps, menus.
2. First Exploration: Navigating Your First Region
After character setup, you're plunged into the first region, with vertical terrain, enemies, and collectibles.
Map Awareness
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Look for poles or ledges you can grapple.
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Identify shortcuts (ropes, quick-zones).
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Recognize environmental hazards (spikes, traps).
NPCs & Side Quests
Talk to villagers, monks, forest dwellers:
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Accept fetch quests! They yield spells, XP, and lore.
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Some quests add new forms or inter-region fast-travel.
3. Combat Fundamentals: Stamina, Parry, and Chains
Combat is soulslike: stamina management, parries, and combo chains are paramount.
Stamina vs. Qi
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Stamina = dodge + basic attacks
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Qi = spells, special forms, magic combos
Keep bars visible. Avoid running both dry simultaneously.
Parrying and Counters
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Learn enemy animation tells.
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Timed parry = brief enemy stun + critical window.
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Practice parries with smaller mobs before using on heavily-armored foes.
Combo Building
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Light attack x3 → heavy finisher
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Ranged spell interwoven with hits
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Cancelling combos with dodge reset for safer repositioning
4. Spell Acquisition and Utilization
Spells raise your versatility. They add CC, burst potential, AoE, or utility.
How to Unlock
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Complete elemental shrines
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Defeat mini-bosses
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Collect scrolls hidden in optional areas
Smart Spell Use
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Freeze/slow spells for crowd control
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Fire AoE for groups, lightning for single-target burst
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Oil/fire combo for powerful synergy
5. Traversal Tactics: Climbing, Gliding, Forms
Mobility is critical: vertical movement and traversal aid both combat and discovery.
Climbing & Gliding
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Use poles and ledges to reach spiritual vantage points
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Jump from vertical clinches and glide forward to cross gaps
Transformation Forms
Some shrines or quests award new forms (e.g., Red-Pheasant, Lion Form).
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Practice form transition in safe zones
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Each form gives unique traversal mechanics and movement bonuses
6. Gathering Materials and Crafting/Upgrading
Progression requires smart use of resources.
Resource Types
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Common: wood, cloth—for early crafting
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Rare: ores, divinity crystals—for high-tier upgrades
Blacksmith Shrines
Only at these shrines can you:
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Upgrade weapons and armor
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Infuse elemental attributes and affinities
Tip: Save rare materials for gear you intend to specialize in—avoid upgrading everything.
7. Boss Tactics: Strategy and Adaptation
Boss fights are dramatic, multi-phase, and demand pattern recognition.
Preparation
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Fully upgrade equipment
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Equip appropriate relics and accessories
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Maximize your spell loadout for the specific boss
Fight Execution
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Observe attack cues
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Dodge rather than block heavy hits
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Use parry when windows appear
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Use terrain (pillars, platforms) to avoid AoE
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Stagger phases with rapid light combos or hard-hitting spells
8. Stealth, Puzzles, and Optional Challenges
Beyond combat, the world is full of sneaky secrets and environmental brainteasers.
Stealth Strategy
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Use Mist Walker or other stealth-based forms
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Avoid guard lines and searchlights
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Perform silent takedowns to minimize alert radius
Puzzle Solving
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Pay attention to NPC dialogue for hints
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Use elemental powers—water to fill canals, fire to light braziers
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Some puzzles require rhythm—listen for audio patterns
Optional shrines or areas behind puzzles often give rare upgrades or spells.
9. Progression and Builds: Relics, Stat Focus, and Loadouts
Building a character tailored to your playstyle is essential.
Relic Types
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Qi regen boosters
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Stamina recovery enhancers
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Spell power accelerators
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Hybrid or full-form power-ups
Crafting Builds
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Speed build: Monkey form + stamina regen relics
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Magic build: Mist Walker + potent spell relics
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Tank build: Earth Immortal + HP/sturdiness relics
Respecs are possible but costly. Plan loadouts for boss vs. exploration differently.
10. Endgame and New Game Plus Preparation
After main story, the world expands with NG+, challenge dungeons, and tougher game modes.
Shrine Trials & Post-Game Dungeons
These trials test mastery of combos, spells, and forms.
Completion yields legendary equipment and skins.
Preparing for NG+
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Accumulate rare resources
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Max out your core relic loadout
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Complete all shrine trials for early advantage
Be aware: NG+ resets gear but boosts rebirth level and unlockable stats.
Conclusion
From your first form choice to endgame trials and NG+, Black Myth: Wukong offers a layered journey of skill, strategy, and discovery. Prioritize form experimentation, smart combat choices, traversal mastery, and spiritual artifact synergy. With patience, observation, and deliberate preparation, you'll transform from a wandering monkey to a world‑class legend worthy of the epic myth.
