5 Black Myth: Wukong Bosses to Put Your Skills to the Ultimate Test

Black Myth: Wukong’s intricate combat system and punishing difficulty have earned it a reputation as one of the most challenging games of the year. But what makes its boss battles truly unforgettable?

Here are the top 5 most notorious bosses in Black Myth: Wukong that undoubtedly make for the most memorable boss fights.

1. Top Five Bosses in Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is renowned for its challenging bosses, each with unique gimmicks and adaptive combat styles. Beating these bosses demands a deep understanding of their tactics, acquired through extensive study of their attack patterns, weaknesses and openings, and persistent practice.

Here are the top five bosses in Black Myth: Wukong, which will surely make you sweat tears.

• Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master
• Scorpion Lord
• Yellow Loong
• The Great Sage’s Broken Shell
• Erlang Shen

5. Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master

The Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master is a returning character from the Journey to the West. As a representative of Daoism, he naturally conflicts with the Buddhist beliefs of Wukong and his companions. In Journey to the West, Wukong defeats the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master with the help of relics and his friends, but the stakes are higher in the game.

In Black Myth: Wukong, the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master serves as the final boss of Chapter 4. This unavoidable fight takes place in the Temple of the Yellow Flower.

• The Daoist Master has two phases, with a single HP bar, and is sometimes immune to magical effects. He relies on poison attacks and unlocks devastating moves in his second phase.
• Players need the Weaver’s Needle, obtained through a side quest, to succeed in the boss’s second phase. Without it, the fight becomes extremely challenging. Conservation of Mana and utilizing Spider Sisters’ help are also crucial strategies.

4. Scorpion Lord

The Scorpion Lord is an optional boss in Chapter 4 of Black Myth: Wukong, residing in the secret area of Purple Cloud Mountain. The Scorpion Lord is considered one of the toughest bosses in the game, apart from the final bosses. His aggressive nature and relentless poisonous attacks make him a troublesome challenge.

You may think, since this is an optional boss, you might as well avoid fighting it. But if players reach the Duskveil’s arena without defeating the Scorpion Lord, he will appear and engage the Duskveil, ultimately dying and depriving players of a valuable reward.

• The Scorpion Lord’s attacks include sweep attacks with his massive tail, dealing both physical and poison damage. What’s worse is his massive pincer that can wipe out a significant chunk of the Destined One’s health.
• Scorpion Lord’s grab attacks can quickly defeat unwary players. His stun attack makes the players vulnerable, and the pools of poison left on the ground by his attacks slow down players, making them more susceptible to damage.

3. Yellow Loong

Another unavoidable optional boss with end-game importance is Yellow Loong, the most formidable of the four Loongs. This powerful enemy resides in Webbed Hollow, Chapter Four. Yellow Loong’s speed and aggression make him one of the hardest bosses in Black Myth: Wukong.

Despite the challenges, defeating Yellow Loong yields substantial rewards, including his transformation form, rare and valuable crafting resources, the Golden Carp curio, and the option to craft the powerful Golden Loong Staff.

• Stalled attacks, long combos, and thunder damage characterize Yellow Loong’s combat style. He can parry and deflect heavy attacks, making him a force to be reckoned with. In the second phase, his attacks become even more deceptive, delaying briefly to trick players into dodging too early.
• To succeed, players must employ patience and strategic thinking. Utilizing the charged thrust stance can help create distance. However, exploiting a charged heavy attack from the Thrust stance can simplify the fight.

2. The Great Sage’s Broken Shell

The Great Sage’s Broken Shell is the final boss of Black Myth: Wukong, located at the end of chapter six at Birthstone. This is the last trial for the Destined One, as the player will notice Sun Wukong’s old presence returning to the stone form, mirroring the player’s abilities.

To succeed, players must conserve resources for the final stage. This cinematic moment showcases the legacy being passed on to a worthy candidate. The player must prove their worth after hours of grinding.

• The Great Sage’s Broken Shell uses the player’s techniques against them, employing amusing animations that mess with the Destined One. This mirror-like combat makes the player feel like they are battling a reflection of themselves.
• The Great Sage’s Broken Shell excels at shutting down the Destined One’s moves and spells. The Shell can prevent healing, even stealing the player’s gourd in a unique animation. Its tactics also include bouncing the player between clones and dealing damage.

1. Erlang Shen

Erlang Shen, a primary character in Journey to the West, is the first boss fight in Black Myth: Wukong and later becomes the secret boss for the game’s true ending. As one of the few capable of standing against Wukong’s immense power, Erlang Shen is entrusted with safeguarding Wukong’s Mind Relic.

The secret ending boss fight occurs in Chapter Three, Mount Mei (Secret area via Great Pagoda), which you can access after the final boss fight. The battle with Erlang Shen intensifies across multiple phases, reaching its pinnacle with his transformation into a colossal lion form, accompanied by the arrival of the Four Heavenly Kings.

• As the true final boss, Erlang Shen boasts counters for every player move, health shielded by a defense bar, and devastating one-strike attacks. Players must focus on breaking his stance to triumph over Erlang Shen.
• Players can employ the Spell Binder, utilize the Plantain Fan acquired at the end of Chapter 5, break Erlang’s deflecting bar to deal damage and seize every opportunity for quick hits between attack combos.

The path to glory is never easy, but with persistence and skill, even the most daunting bosses can fall. So go forth, Destined One, and conquer the world of this incredible RPG.

2. About Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is an action role-playing game set in a fantasy version of ancient China. The game is based on the classic Chinese novel “Journey to the West” and follows the story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King. Players control Wukong as he battles against various enemies and gods from Chinese mythology, using his magical abilities and combat skills. The game features a unique blend of Chinese folklore and dark fantasy elements, with a focus on fast-paced combat and exploration.

Black Myth: Wukong” is developed by Game Science, a Chinese indie studio. The game launches on August 20 for PC (Steam) and later for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Pre-order now for $59.99 and receive in-game resources as a bonus!