Battle-A-Bear: Gear up to defeat the fearsome Black Bear Guai in Black Myth: Wukong

Ah, chosen one, the time has come to face the true form of the Black Wind King in one last battle atop the Black Wind Mountain.

The final hurdle of Chapter 1 in Black Myth: Wukong is the powerful Black Bear Guai boss that will push your skills to the limit. This Yaoguai King is fueled by the power of fire, but do not forget that your power has also grown.

And, of course, I am here to aid you on your journey. Let us hasten our preparations and head into battle!

1. How to beat Black Bear Guai in Black Myth: Wukong?

The Black Bear Guai is a Yaoguai King Boss in Black Myth: Wukong, unleashing a barrage of crushing strikes, devastating charges, and fiery assaults that intensify in the latter stages of the battle.

• His predictability is his most revealing weakness, thanks to his dramatic wind-ups. However, this window of opportunity demands swift reflexes, foresight, and a deep understanding of his patterns.
• Another weakness you can exploit is the Guai’s susceptibility to specific counters: Immobilize breaks his smoke form, while the Fireproof Mantle shields give you the upper hand in battle.

Tap into your martial arts expertise and heroic strengths to overcome this daunting challenge and emerge victorious in the gripping conclusion of Chapter One.

2. Preparing For Battle

Before facing Black Bear Guai at the top of Black Wind Mountain, prepare by defeating optional bosses to acquire essential items and upgrades.

1. Defeat Key Optional Bosses

• Wandering Wight: Defeat this boss to obtain the Spirit attack, a valuable asset for the upcoming fight.
• Guangzhi: Take down Guangzhi to acquire the Red Tides transformation, which will aid in the battle against Black Bear Guai.
• Elder Jinchi: Defeat Elder Jinchi after ringing the three bells to obtain the Fireproof Mantle Vessel, a vital item that negates fire damage.

By defeating Elder Jinchi, you’ll unlock the Bronze armor set, which offers fire resistance. This set will prove invaluable in the fight against Black Bear Guai.

2. Upgrade Your Gear

• Staff Upgrade: Upgrade your staff after defeating the Whiteclad Noble to increase its effectiveness.
• Pilgrim’s Set: Equip the full Pilgrim’s set, which boosts attack damage after sprinting. Take advantage of this bonus damage by sprinting toward the bear when opportunities arise.
• Immobilize Spell: Maximize the Immobilize Spell’s attributes, specifically Crash, Stagnation, and Evanescence, to deal more damage to the boss.

Ensure you have two Focus Points unlocked for heavy attacks and fully upgrade Robust Constitution. Explore earlier areas to level up, unlock abilities, and find Meditation Points if needed. Don’t worry if you don’t complete everything; you can return to this area later.

3. Combat Tactics

With your preparations complete, including Gourd upgrades and strategic Spark Point investments, it’s time to face Black Bear Guai equipped with the Fireproof Mantle. Let’s examine the battle strategy for this two-phase encounter.

1. Phase One Strategy

Black Bear Guai is the final form of the Black Wind King, a powerful boss in the game Black Myth: Wukong. He is a massive, bear-like creature with incredible strength and agility. With his immense power and mastery of fire and cloud magic, Black Bear Guai presents a formidable challenge, requiring strategy and skill to defeat.

• As the final form of Black Wind King, Black Bear Guai retains his cloud-stepping ability, allowing him to transform into a cloud and reappear elsewhere. Be prepared to use your cloud-step ability to counter this.
• Use the Immobilization Spell carefully, as it will fail if cast during Black Bear Guai’s cloud-step or airborne attacks. Wait for the right moment to strike, and be cautious of his combos.
• Black Bear Guai unleashes chain attacks, combining claw swipes, slams, and stomps. Wait for him to finish his combos before striking, and be quick, as the opening is brief.
• One notable opening occurs when Black Bear Guai jumps and body-slams the ground, leaving him vulnerable for a short time. Seize this opportunity to land a full-light attack combo or a charged heavy attack.

2. Phase Two Strategy

As Black Bear Guai’s health falls below 50%, the battle transitions to its second phase. With the Fireproof Mantle activated you’ll gain temporary immunity to fire damage, allowing you to concentrate on evading physical attacks. Seize this opportunity to launch a fierce counterattack, as the mantle’s protection is short-lived.

• Allow Black Bear Guai to complete his complex combos, comprising multiple claw swipes, slams, and stomps. This will create a brief window for you to strike.
• Anticipate and expertly time your dodge to avoid the devastating mist attack, which can deal substantial damage. Black Bear Guai will transform into a mist and rapidly close the distance, making precise timing crucial.
• Utilize the Immobilization Spell to disrupt Black Bear Guai’s cloud form, leaving him momentarily staggered and vulnerable to attack. This presents a prime opportunity to unleash a flurry of strikes.
• Exercise caution when using Immobilization, as its lengthy cooldown demands strategic deployment. Reserve it for critical moments to maximize its impact.

4. Boss Battle Rewards

After defeating Black Bear Guai, you’re rewarded with a cinematic cutscene and an animated sequence that delves into his backstory, marking the completion of Chapter 1 in Black Myth: Wukong. You’ll receive your first Relic, Craving Eyes, which offers three buffs to choose from:

• Opportune Watcher: Increases Focus gained from consecutive light attacks.
• Eagle Eye: Reduces Cloud Step cooldown after landing a critical hit.
• Keen Insight: Boosts critical hit damage.

Select one buff that suits your build and playstyle, as each option provides a valuable advantage.

Additional Rewards

• 1641 XP
• 990 Will
• 1x Flame Ebongold
• 5x Yarn
• 2x Silk
• 1x Stone Spirit
• 1x Yaoguai Core
• 1x Mind Core

With Black Bear Guai defeated and Chapter 1 complete, the journey ahead promises even greater challenges to conquer in the world of Black Myth: Wukong.

5. 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!