Black Myth: Wukong – Every Boss In Chapter One

Black Myth: Wukong has cemented itself as one of 2024’s best games. With labyrinthine storytelling and stunning gameplay, the Game Science title follows the anthropomorphic monkey, known as the Destined One, on a journey to retrieve his senses. Black Myth: Wukong explores what it means to be separated from the core devices that make someone whole, especially regarding punishment.

The bosses within Black Myth: Wukong can give the title a bit of a soulslike experience, with each of them requiring some attention to the fighting styles being thrown the player’s way. From bull-headed guards to creepier wandering entities, there is no shortage of enemies around the first chapter of Black Myth: Wukong for players to fall into an intense love-hate relationship with.

11 Bullguard

The Bullguard is the first boss that players come across in Black Myth: Wukong after completing the prologue. This fight eases players into the mechanics while letting them get used to the dodging skill essential to surviving later bosses. This slow-moving giant wields a polearm that makes quick movements compared to the boss, so players fighting Bullguard should use this as an opportunity to perfect that dodge.

This fight is where players learn the first of Black Myth Wukong‘s spells, the Immobilize spell. Although he is not difficult to find or defeat, this practice run sets players up well for later bosses, especially some of the intense secret bosses later in the chapter. From here the real adventure begins.

10 Wandering Wight

As a sort of secret mini-boss, Wandering Wight isn’t listed in the journal that includes the Yaoguai and is technically an offshoot of a later boss, Elder Jinchi. This boss is fairly difficult for players just coming out of the Bullguard experience, but with some dedication, the unmissable entity can be felled efficiently. To have this boss patrolling the starting area sets players’ expectations for what lies ahead of them, even if it is quite grim.

For players not wanting as much of a challenge starting off, this boss can be easily bypassed by running through the area Wandering Wight patrols, as those far-reaching magic spells and devastating physical attacks can be deadly for an unsuspecting player. Sometimes, the best thing to do is run away and come back with better gear and more experience.

9 Guangzhi

Another mini-boss, Guangzhi is a fiery cyclone that presents a decent challenge for players. Whirling around the arena with his flaming double-sided spear, Guangzhi is determined not to let the Destined One catch their breath during the fight. The mechanics of this fight include flaming spears hurled at the player which are then summoned back for round two, so this is the perfect time to test those skills that Bullguard introduced.

Defeating Guangzhi relies on using the Immobilize spell, so making sure to keep that and dodges perfectly timed is an important aspect here. Black Myth: Wukong‘s mini-bosses are a testament to the dedication that the game wants every player to have; no punches were pulled in the making of this game.

8 Lingxuzi

This is the first Yaoguai King boss fight, and Lingxuzi comes out with a powerful punch. This Wolf Demon is introduced as he springs into the arena from the rooftops of Guanyin Temple, which sits in the Forest of Wolves. Exceedingly agile and a bit relentless, Lingxuzi can be easily defeated as long as players stay aware of their surroundings and keep an eye on their health, as some of the swipes can be deadly if not attended to.

This boss marks the end of the initial area, but it does not throw players completely to the wolves, as each of Lingxuzi’s attacks is telegraphed to allow for dodging. The biggest problem players might face here, though, is the short openings for counter-attacks. With enough patience, the big bad Lingxuzi is slain, allowing the Destined One to move on to bigger and badder enemies.

7 Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang

Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang is a trap of a boss, as the area around the boss lulls players into a false sense of security. With minor frog enemies and an unassuming clear space within the Bamboo Grove area, Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang is not the most difficult boss, but he does bring in an element of surprise that is not seen with some of the other bosses that are encountered within the first chapter of Black Myth: Wukong.

Completely unarmed, Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang does not sport any fancy fire spears or elemental accouterment, but his physical attacks are surprisingly strong for a giant frog. Dodging the occasional stomps, kicks, and strikes makes this boss a breeze compared to some of the other bosses encountered in this area.

6 Guangmou

Not far away from the giant frog, Guangmou is a poisonous foe that utilizes ranged attacks and homing projectiles to force the player into heavily defensive positions. This is one of the trickiest fights so far, as the teleportation and poison-spitting threats put the player at a severe disadvantage for getting big damage bursts.

Although not technically a snake, his placement within the snake-patrolled Bamboo Grove gives him an incredibly eerie feeling alongside the ghostly projectile. Be sure to use the Immobilize and Spirit Attacks, as beating Guangmou in Black Myth: Wukong gives players a nifty ability to summon their own venomous snakes to terrorize enemies.

5 Whiteclad Noble

The Whiteclad Noble is a boss that is not listed in the journal, but is just as difficult as a Yaoguai King. This dual-phased boss is required to continue the story, with elements of his attacks being echoes of previous bosses in the list, such as the spear mechanic that Guangzhi used.

With lunging attacks, wave pools, and some nasty spear techniques, Whiteclad Noble is a snake-like boss that does actually turn serpentine this time. The snake form of this boss is a fundamental mechanic to watch out for, as it fully regenerates his health and adopts more slippery attacks. This test of will requires well-timed Spirit Attacks and some aggressive tactics to defeat.

4 Black Wind King

The Black Wind King is the self-proclaimed King of the Black Wind Mountain, and the multi-formed Yaoguai King is not to be taken lightly. As more of a prequel to the Black Bear Guai later in the chapter, the wide-range spear attacks and intense elemental attacks make it hard to get a proper combo of attacks on him without specific timings.

The aggressive Black Wind King boss fight involves the foe using teleportation, but after his defeat, he leaves behind some of the Black Wind and a threat to meet him at the top of the mountain. While many would not recommend going after an aggressive self-proclaimed king, there is nothing more here to do than keep pushing through.

3 Black Bear Guai

The final story boss of Chapter 1, Black Bear Guai is the second form of the Black Wind King. Now that he is in the form of a giant bear, the slightly adorable yet terrifying boss is not to be trifled with, as his erratic movements can be hard to anticipate.

Most of this fight is based upon choosing well-timed strategic movements and perfect dodging in all directions, but it doesn’t end there. The second phase of the Black Bear Guai boss features intense flames and lots of rolling, so it may take some time to perfect.

2 Elder Jinchi

As one of Black Myth: Wukong‘s secret bosses, Elder Jinchi is an optional Yaoguai King boss that requires players to ring three bells dotted around the area to unlock him. They can be unlocked in any order, so players can head to Elder Jinchi after defeating the Whiteclad Noble if they have already rung the other bells near Guangmou and Guangzhi. Players should consider fighting this boss before Black Bear Guai, as Elder Jinchi drops the Fireproof Mantle Vessel, a powerful item that gives extra defense against fire-wielding foes.

This fight shares similar moves to the Wandering Wight, except for an interesting new mechanic: the bronze corpses. When hit, these corpses can heal the Destined One, but as a double-edged sword, they also have the ability to heal Elder Jinchi. Players should use the same caution for fighting Elder Jinchi as they did the Wandering Wight, but be aware that this is one of the easiest secret boss encounters compared to later ones.

1 Red Loong

Although Red Loong is the final secret Yaoguai King of this chapter, players actually need to complete the first region of Chapter 2 to unlock the item that unlocks the Reed Loong boss fight. After acquiring the Loong Scale, players can venture to the waterfall in the Forest of Wolves and challenge the dragon-like boss behind it.

Red Loong might be waiting within the Chapter 1 area, but he requires skills that are only available to be learned in Chapter 2. The lightning-riddled boss is scaled to the power level of Chapter 2 as well, but as long as enough damage is done to the vessels on his back, the Black Myth: Wukong boss fight is eventually achievable.

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