This attack is easy to recognize. The stomp can be avoided by dodging in any direction . If you manage to dodge the smash, you’ll automatically avoid the shockwave. If you’re at a distance, try to dodge exactly when the boss smashes the ground to avoid the shockwave.
Tiger Vanguard is one of the mandatory bosses that you will encounter in Chapter 2. It is one of the most challenging bosses to deal with and uses a varied set of attacks that keep the Destined One on their toes. It might take a few tries to fully understand the boss' moveset.
The trick to avoiding this move is to wait for the boss to appear again. Just as you see him reappear, press dodge and you’ll avoid this attack . Be wary that once you’ve avoided this attack, the boss will likely follow it up with a Quick Slash .
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:
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.
This is the earliest spell that you'll obtain in Black Myth Wukong story guide Myth: Wukong. This spell enables you to stop and freeze your enemies in their tracks for a brief period. You can then use this time to either heal or inflict enough damage on your foe that the spell "crashes" and they become mobile again. Keep in mind, some more powerful enemies can nullify the spell's effects. When it comes to more imposing hostiles, it's best to use this spell when they are staggered or exhausted.
This spell is more offensive in nature. When used Spell Binder enhances the player's attack power for a period. Each of the skills also offer boosts, healing effects, or reduced stamina benefits during this period.
If you dodge the initial Slam, you’ll also avoid getting hit by the shockwave. If you’re out of the slam’s range, then you’ll have to watch the shockwave and dodge it at the precise time. Avoiding this attack leaves the boss open for you to deal some damage.
In Black Myth: Wukong , your staff is everything when it comes to melee combat. Quite literally, the staff is the only weapon type in the game. However, that doesn't mean there isn't any room for strategy and deeper melee options. There are 3 different combat stances you can utilize during your journey. They are as follows:
To fight Shigandang, you have to defeat Stone Vanguard and collect six Buddha Eyes scattered across Chapter 2. Once you’ve collected all six Buddha Eyes, you can head to the location where you fought the Stone Vanguard and deliver the eyes to the strange rock in the middle of the field .
This spell provides a layer of defensive cover. As its name implies, Ring of Fire conjures a circle of flame on the ground that can not only harm foes but provide boosts while the player is inside the circle. This spell will become available in Chapter 3 once you defeat Macaque Chief in the temple courtyard.
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.
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 .
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.
Switching to Thrust Stance allows the Destined One to charge by holding Heavy Attack while remaining stationary. Upon releasing Heavy Attack, the Destined One can execute a swift thrust attack at a distant enemy.