However, Red Loong isn’t as tough as he seems once you realize you can easily bring him to his knees. Staying aggressive and consistently landing hard-hitting attacks will cause the boss to fall onto its side , exposing the censers on its back, its weak point, open to your flurry of attacks.
After performing Tactical Retreat, Forceful Thrust, or a charged Heavy Attack, hold Light Attack to unleash Whirling Thrusts. The Destined One leaps forward to engage the enemy head-on, besetting them with barrage of staff strikes.
Switching to Pillar Stance allows the Destined One to support himself with his staff and ascend to its top by holding Heavy Attack, avoiding ground attacks in the process. The more Focus Point he builds, the higher he perches.
There are all sorts of bosses that you will encounter in Black Myth: Wukong . You won’t find any secret bosses until you have completed a few prerequisites. Completing a few simple tasks like finding specific key items will be all you need to unlock them.
This attack can be avoided by dodging to the sides . The charge has a fairly short range but deals a ton of damage if you get caught by it. You can also sprint away from the boss when you see him charging.
This attack is only troublesome because the shockwave doesn’t come out sometimes, and you miss out on the opportunity to get in some hits. The shockwave itself is easy to avoid by dodging or moving away as it only travels in a straight line at a slow speed.
Performing Heavy Attack during Light Attack Combo with a Focus Point consumed, allows the Destined One to execute Resolute Strike. During Resolute Strike, the Destined One can see through the incoming enemy attacks and nullify their damage. Enemies that have been seen through are easier to Stagger.
From the get-go, you’ll have access to the Smash Stance. This stance prioritizes speed and power. The basic combo enables players to unleash quick, successive attacks that end in a significant final blow. Because of this, it is ideal when there are more than one foe to contend with. Players can bounce between targets mid-combo making it a prime choice for crowd control. Below are the skills available under this stree.
After performing Tactical Retreat, Forceful Thrust, or a charged Heavy Attack, hold Light Attack to unleash Whirling Thrusts. The Destined One leaps forward to engage the enemy head-on, besetting them with barrage of staff strikes.
Following Light Attack with Heavy Attack performs Tactical Retreat. The Destined One hops backward and hones his defenses while preparing for another fierce attack. Following Tactical Retreat with another Heavy Attack that consumes a Focus Point unleashes Forceful Thrust.
Enemies are often the best sources for crafting materials that help you upgrade your armor and weaponry. If you find yourself lacking in any of these items, grind an area with easily defeated foes so that you can collect the materials necessary. Below is a list of all crafting materials available.
The basic strategy for this boss battle revolves around your taking control of the fight. If you give the boss a lot of room to attack and use his combos, he’ll most likely kill you because his attacks deal a lot of damage. Tiger’s Acolyte doesn’t have that much HP so if you keep rushing him down , you’ll be able to defeat him easily.
In Black Myth: Wukong , you’ll inevitably need to craft armor and weapon upgrades. As your foes become faster and stronger, you’ll need better equipment. Often, the materials you need to collect in order to craft these updates can be obtained from common foes, elites, or treasure chests. Furthermore, you’ll want to forage the flora as you make your way through each world. These are often ingredients that can be used in crafting medicines with varying effects and protections.
There are a ton of optional bosses that you can face off against in chapter 2 of Black Myth: Wukong . Some of these bosses are so far away from the main bosses that you probably wouldn’t come across them unless you knew where to look.
The Heart of Stone crafting material enables you to create the Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff , which is the best weapon that you can craft till Chapter 2. The staff increases your attack by 60 and your defense by 30, while also moderately increasing the damage of your charged heavy attacks from the Smash Stance .
Ingredients for medicine can often be foraged. They’re fairly noticeable as you traverse the terrain. The game highlights objects that can be foraged with glimmer effects. Below is a list of all ingredients available in-game.
Each chapter of Black Myth: Wukong pits the Destined One against many bosses, some of which are tucked away in hidden locations. Reaching these secret adversaries requires more than just following a straight path, and taking them down will demand far More Bonuses than just base skills.
Defeating Tiger’s Acolyte rewards the Destined One with his Spirit Summon . The Spirit Summon allows the player to unleash a single slash, dealing considerable damage to the enemy. The passive effect of the Spirit Summon increases your Critical Damage moderately.