At the start of the fight, Red Loong will either lead with a leaping strike or a tail swipe , depending on your distance. Avoid its opener, then immediately summon your clones using the A Pluck of Many spell, followed by Immobilize .

Below is a comprehensive list of all Gourds available in-game. While information may not be complete at this moment, these items will continue to be updated as all information becomes available. Be sure to check back regularly for more on gourds in Black Myth: Wukong .

You can upgrade or acquire new drinks that ultimately add effects on top of the health restoration afforded with each drink from your gourd. The effects vary depending on what drink is equipped. These special libations include the following:

There are several spirits available in Black Myth: Wukong. They won’t always be along the critical path. You may have to search all corners or alternate paths in an effort to obtain all of these spirits. Below is a comprehensive list of all spirits available in-game including their effects and passive bonuses.

As the name implies, this tree is completely focused on bolstering the Destined One’s combat prowess. These skills are both active and passive. Below are the skills you can expect to obtain under this tree.

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Your initial Gourd can be upgraded with the Shen Monkey vendor in the first region, Black Wind Mountain . When you obtain the proper materials, you can fast-travel to the Marsh of the White Mist rest stop in the Bamboo Grove. The Shen Monkey is just down the path and can upgrade your gourd in exchange for the materials required. For instance, the Old Gourd (which offers 4 uses) can be upgraded to the Medicine Gourd which grants players 5 uses. You’ll need the following item in varying quantities in order to upgrade your gourd.

“Take the form of Fungiwoman. Drift through the air with a mushroom cap and release spores. Upon landing, crash into the foe as the spores rain down to track and strike them. Spores that hit the foe can return and recover Health.”

In one-on-one combat scenarios, the Thrust Stance might be the best option. It focuses powerful attacks with precision. As the name implies, you can employ thrusting maneuvers that pinpoint a specific target. While your attacks may not be rapid like the combo available in Smash Stance, the damage inflicted with each strike is more significant.

“The thunder one belches lightning, the ice one exhales mist, the poison one spews filth, the fire one breathes flame, and the stone one howls and roars. Upon activating this skill, assume the form of a random frog.”

In Black Myth Wukong mounts Myth: Wukong , you’ll cling to your gourd and the healing nectar inside in order to claim victory over the gnarliest foes. Your staff will vanquish enemies , and your armor will offer protection . But the Gourd will ultimately keep you above ground in a pinch. Your gourd has a set amount of uses that can be replenished by absorbing green flame-like souls found throughout the world, or by simply resting at an incense checkpoint. You’ll begin your journey with the Old Gourd which offers you 4 uses that will partially recover your health bar.

“Take the form of Gore-Eye Daoist, who wields a staff topped with a toad whose eyes emit a crimson glow. Stay within the glow and your attack will be enhanced. The staff vanishes on its own after a while.”

This skill tree helps bolster your resilience to the damage enemies can inflict on you. For starters, this is where you can upgrade your health meter. However, you can also bolster your resistance toward any of the four banes (status effects) that some hostiles can wield: burn , poison , chill , and shock damage. There are also skills that help boost the recovery rates of your various meters. Below is a complete listing of these skills under this branch and the costs associated with each.

Monitoring your stamina usage in combat is crucial to not burning out and opening yourself to attack. You’re not a machine who can unflinchingly continue to batter enemies with your staff combos without an exhaustive cost. Enhancing your ability to recover stamina more rapidly or cater to specific attack strategies is in your best interest as you progress in your journey. Below are all the skills that fall under the stamina category as well as their cost.

There are two items that you can assign to your gourds that each offer varying effects. This ultimately provides deeper customization when strategizing your approach toward certain foes. These two items are Drinks and Soaks .

In Black Myth: Wukong , you will be able to collect spirits from specific enemies throughout your journeys. When an enemy dies and a blue flame remains, that means that you can collect their spirit. You can then equip a specific spirit that grants you a specific ability for a brief period. You can transform into these foes and perform a quick action while also obtaining passive bonuses. Using a spirit in combat will cost you Qi .