Embark on an epic journey through the mythical world of Black Myth: Wukong with our comprehensive walkthrough guide. Whether you’re just starting your adventure as the Destined One or seeking to conquer the most challenging bosses, this guide provides a detailed, chapter-by-chapter walkthrough to ensure you experience everything this action-packed title has to offer. Dive into each location, master combat strategies, and uncover hidden secrets as we lead you through every step of your quest in Black Myth: Wukong.
Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire Walkthrough
Forest of Wolves
Prologue
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Front Hills
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Outside the Forest
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Guanyin Temple
Bamboo Grove
Back Hills
Snake Trail
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Marsh of the White Mist
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Blackwind Cave
Cave Interior
Outside the Cave
Bodhi Peak
Ancient Guanyin Temple
Grand Chamber
Chapter 2: Yellow Sand, Desolate Dusk Walkthrough
Sandgate Village Walkthrough
Village Entrance Guide
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Bottom of the Well
Valley of Despair Guide
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Crouching Tiger Temple Walkthrough
Temple Entrance Guide
Cellar Guide
Fright Cliff Walkthrough
Squall Hideout Guide
Rockrest Flat Guide
Hidden Loong Cavern Guide
Rock Crash Platform Guide
Yellow Wind Formations Walkthrough
Windrest Bridge Guide
Windrest Hamlet Guide
Windseal Gate Guide
Kingdom of Sahali Walkthrough
Sandgate Pass
Sandgate Bound
Chapter 3: White Snow, Ice Cold Walkthrough
Snowhill Path Walkthrough
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Frost-Clad Path Guide
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Mirrormere Guide
Pagoda Realm Walkthrough
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This area introduces Lantern Wardens, enemies that halve your Max HP. When your screen distorts, either wait for the effect to pass to heal back to full, or defeat the Lantern Wardens.
Defeating Lantern Wardens grants significant EXP and Will. Defeating all of them rewards you with the Auspicious Lantern Curio!
Lower Pagoda Guide
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Upper Pagoda Guide
Mani Wheel Guide
Outside the Wheel Guide
Snow-Veiled Trail Guide
The Great Pagoda Guide
Unless you’ve completed the game, there is nothing to do here besides unlocking the Shrine.
Later, after completing the game and unlocking all 6 murals by completing every chapter, an NPC will appear at the middle wall to lead you to the Secret Area, Mount Mei.
Warding Temple Guide
Bitter Lake Walkthrough
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South Shore of the Bitter Lake Guide
This area is reached by sliding down from the Warding Temple. Currently, there’s nothing to do here besides unlocking the Shrine. To get here, follow the path mentioned in the Warding Temple Guide.
Turtle Island Guide
North Shore of the Bitter Lake Guide
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Precept Corridor Guide
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Valley of Ecstasy Walkthrough
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Mindfulness Cliff Guide
Forest of Felicity Guide
Melon Field Guide
This is an optional area part of the Treasure Hunter Quest. Unless you’ve encountered and spoken to the Treasure Hunter in all locations he appears, you won’t be able to do anything here.
Brook of Bliss Guide
This is an optional area not essential for the main story. However, it contains items, collectibles, and the Non-Able boss, making it worth visiting.
Towers of Karma Guide
Another optional area not necessary for the main story. It contains items and collectibles, especially relevant if you’re completing the Treasure Hunter quest.
Longevity Road Guide
New Thunderclap Temple Walkthrough
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Temple Entrance Guide
Mahavira Hall Guide
Floating Scuplture Guide
The Floating Sculpture Upper and Lower Level travel locations are not Shrines but teleport points acting as failsafes if you die during the Yellowbrow boss gauntlet.
This allows you to teleport back to these checkpoints if you leave using the Incense Trail Talisman to change equipment and spells at a Shrine.
Mount Mei Walkthrough
Complete Chapter 6
Travel to The Great Pagoda
Explore Mount Mei
Defeat Erlang
Chapter 4: Rosy Cheeks, Gray Hair Walkthrough
Village of Lanxi Walkthrough
Estate of the Zhu Guide
Webbed Hollow Walkthrough
Upper Hallow
Pool of Shattered Jade Guide
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The Verdure Bridge Guide
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Middle Hallow Guide
Bonevault Guide
Cliff of Oblivion Guide
Relief of the Fallen Loong Guide
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Lower Hallow Guide
Hut of Immortality Guide
The Purifying Spring Guide
The Gathering Cave Guide
Temple of Yellow Flowers Walkthrough
Mountain Trail
Forest of Ferocity Guide
Temple Entrance Guide
Court of Illumination Guide
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Purple Cloud Mountain Walkthrough
Valley of Blooms
Bounds of Deity’s Abode
Petalfall Hamlet
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Cloudnest Peak
Chapter 5: Golden Child, Crimson Blood Walkthrough
Woods of Ember Walkthrough
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Ashen Pass I Guide
Camp of Seasons
Height of Ember
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Ashen Pass II
Furnace Valley Walkthrough
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Valley Entrance Guide
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Rakshasa Palace Guide
The Emerald Hall Guide
Field of Fire Walkthrough
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Ashen Pass III Guide
Cooling Slope Guide
Fallen Furnace Crater Guide
Bishui Cave Walkthrough
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Purge Pit Guide
Cave Depths Guide
Corridor of Fire and Ice Guide
Chapter 6: Unfinished Walkthrough
Foothills Walkthrough
Verdant Path
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Rhino Watch Slope
Deer Sight Forest
Mantis-Catching Swamp
Water Curtain Cave
Return Path
Peak of Innocence
Birthstone
Heart of Birthstone
Endings Walkthroughs
How to Get the First Ending
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| Complete Chapter 6 |
How to Get the Secret Ending
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| Complete the Loong Quest Series Beat the Game and Unlock the First Ending Defeat the Secret Area Bosses in Chapter 3 Beat the Game a Second Time |
Area Walkthroughs
All Secret Areas
Every chapter except the last has a secret area with optional bosses and rewards. These are important to find as the reward for beating the secret area’s final boss is an item that’s extremely useful in beating their respective chapter’s final boss!
Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire
Chapter 2: Yellow Sand, Desolate Dusk
Chapter 3: White Snow, Ice Cold
Chapter 4: Rosy Cheeks, Gray Hair
Chapter 5: Golden Child, Crimson Blood
Quest Walkthroughs
Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire
Chapter 2: Yellow Sand, Desolate Dusk
Chapter 3: White Snow, Ice Cold
Chapter 4: Rosy Cheeks, Gray Hair
Chapter 5: Golden Child, Crimson Blood
Other Quests
Main Story Synopsis
Based on Journey to the West
Inspired by the classic Chinese novel, Journey to the West, you play as the Destined One, tasked with exploring a vast world and overcoming formidable enemies. Unravel the hidden truths behind a glorious legend of the past.
How Long to Beat?
15 Hours of Play Time to Complete the Story
Black Myth: Wukong features expansive levels, numerous bosses, and engaging questlines. Focusing solely on the main story and defeating the final boss will take approximately 15 hours for a playthrough.
20 to 25 Hours for All Bosses and Collectibles
The game boasts many bosses and collectibles, some optional and hidden. To defeat all bosses, gather every collectible, and achieve full completion, you may need an additional 5 to 10 hours, bringing total playtime to around 25 hours.
If you haven’t dedicated much time to leveling up, some bosses may prove particularly challenging, potentially extending your overall playtime to complete the game.
Black Myth: Wukong Related Guides
