10 Hidden Secrets in Black Myth: Wukong

10 Hidden Secrets In Black Myth: Wukong

Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re going over our picks for the coolest secrets hidden in Black Myth: Wukong. Be warned, there will be major spoilers ahead.

Scorpionlord

During chapter 4, players can unlock the secret area “Purple Cloud Mountain”, home to one of the most frustratingly epic bosses in the game - the Scorpionlord. Between his giant claw and his long, poisonous stinger, the Destined One will have to be completely focused to beat this boss. If successful, they are rewarded with weapon and armor materials, but most importantly they will receive the Stained Jade Gourd, which gives a giant boost to your drinking speed. Make sure not to shy away from this Yaoguai, as killing a later boss, Duskveil, will make him disappear entirely.

Yellow Loong

Throughout the game, players can encounter a total of four secret loong bosses after obtaining the Loong Scale in Chapter 2. The final of these mythical dragons is the Yellow Loong, and he is without a doubt the coolest and most difficult of the bunch. Found in Chapter 4 in Webbed Hollow, he appears after defeating the other three, and he is one hell of a match for the Destined One. From his spinning combos to his powerful flying attacks, players will need to bring their A-game to beat this optional boss. Once successful, players are rewarded with the Loong Staff Weapon alongside the amazing Golden Lining Transformation Spell, allowing you to turn into a Loong yourself.

Secret Spear Moveset

All players will be familiar with the standard staff moveset, however, did you know a separate weapon type exists, with its own move-set? These are spear-type weapons, and the first can be unlocked in Chapter 3 after completing the prisoner quest line and defeating the four Captains of the chapter. Other than this, the Tri-Point Double-Edged Spear can also be acquired, but needs you to unlock the game’s secret ending. Spear weapon types have an entirely new light attack combo, alongside additional thrust attack damage, so if you’re looking to spice up your attacks this is the perfect weapon choice!

Upgraded Pilgrim Set

The Pilgrim set is one of the first armor sets players will find in the game. With initially poor defense stats, a lot of players will brush it to one side, however, if upgraded to mythical rarity it can be one of the best sets in the game. In its standard form, it provides increased sprint speed, allows using the gourd while sprinting, and grants an additional 100% damage boost if running for 10 seconds straight. Its mythical form is even better, and gains focus when sprinting, making it one of the most powerful armor sets in the game. Its initially poor defense makes it easy to ignore, but this set is worth upgrading to its max.

Fuban/Kingdom of Sahali

Chapter 2’s secret area is one of the most exciting in the game, featuring an amazingly fun fight with the Tiger Vanguard, and then an even more incredible boss fight with Fuban, the giant scarab Yaoguai King. It’s a wonderfully animated and dynamic fight, with one of the largest bosses and arenas in the game. Its second phase is even more epic, as the original Yellow Wind Sage decides to jump to your aid, with a goosebump-inducing cutscene leading into one of the most fun second phases in the game.

The Zodiac Village

The Zodiac Village is the primary NPC hub in Black Myth, but despite its importance, it's completely hidden. Players need to complete a quest for Chen Loong in Chapter 3, after which they will receive a scroll that allows them to instantly travel to this almost essential zone. The most crucial NPCs can be found here. Some of these, such as the Yin Tiger, are especially vital, since he allows the upgrading of weapons and armor, alongside selling some scarce materials that will be necessary to max out all your gear.

Yin Tiger

Not only does the Yin Tiger strengthen your gear, but he can also be challenged to a duel. If players try this when they first meet him, they’ll be in for one of the toughest boss fights of the game. Alternatively, he can be ignored until later on in the game, which will make him significantly easier. Successfully beating this absolutely brutal tiger will provide players with exceptional rewards, like the legendary Iron Armor Set, his monstrous greatsword, and the Ebon Flow transformation, which lets you transform into the Yin Tiger yourself.

Final Boss Yeets Your Gourd

Some players were initially disappointed at not playing as Sun Wukong, since he was shattered into six relics within the first 10 minutes of the game. Instead, they play as the substantially less cheeky and charismatic Destined One, a stereotypically silent protagonist. The final boss sees players fighting the Great Sage’s Broken Shell, and despite being an empty husk of the great Monkey King, that doesn’t stop him from monkeying around. During the fight, he will immobilize you when using your gourd, and sip it himself, stealing your health straight from you. Other flexes include him grabbing your staff and slamming you into the ground, making Sun Wukong’s broken shell the most disrespectful boss in the game.

Wukong Stance

Upon completing the game three times with the true ending, max out all six relics, equip the Monkey King armor set, then use a heavy attack with all four focus points to unlock this stance for roughly a minute. This is the stance used by Sun Wukong in the tutorial fight against Erlang Shen, and unlocking it completely cements the Destined One as the Great Sage Equal to Heaven reincarnated. It features some amazingly impressive heavy attacks and combos, which can’t be performed in other stances. Unfortunately, it’s an absolute challenge to unlock, making it one of the game's best-kept secrets, but it’s incredibly rewarding to acquire.

Erlang Shen

If players complete the secret areas of all chapters, and make it to the Melon Fields in Chapter 3, then defeat the Great Sage’s Broken Shell, the game’s true final boss - heaven’s greatest warrior god Erlang Shen - can be found at the Great Pagoda. Upon successfully beating him, Shen recognizes you as the Great Sage reincarnated, and requests you both get drunk in heaven before continuing the amazingly impressive fight. This will provide players with the game’s true ending, with the Destined One finally reaching the power of Wukong once more, but this time he avoids heaven’s headband, and becomes Wukong reborn, but now he’s completely and entirely free.

Were there any secrets you found on your adventures not mentioned here? Swing on down to the comments section, and let us know!