Tiger Vanguard is a difficult boss because he hits hard and has a huge variety of different attacks. However, most of his attacks follow a simple pattern. Once you’ve figured out how to dodge and recognize each attack, you can easily defeat him.

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.

The attack is fairly easy to avoid by dodging . The boss raises one of its arms into mid-air as he sweeps it to the side. It only uses this move when the player is either on one of his sides so you can see it coming.

In Black Myth: Wukong , there are plenty of skills to apply your beloved Sparks (skill points) towards. The Mysticism category contains three spells with skills for each. These three spells are as follows:

This is the earliest spell that you'll obtain in Black 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.

The boss may assume a martial arts stance, and rush at you for a 4-hit combo . The initial strike is just a kick, followed by two punches . The boss will then jump into the air and smash the ground with his fist to finish the combo.

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.

Predicting the roar is difficult, but if you see the boss getting on all fours, be wary of this attack. It can be avoided by dodging at the correct time. The follow-up punch is very linear and slow , so you can easily avoid it by dodging or simply moving out of the way .


The opening of the Destined One's journey is relatively humble in Chapter One of Black Myth: Wukong , as he begins his progress through the forests of Black Wind Mountain . A small old man called the Keeper of Black Wind Mountain aids him in this chapter, instructing the inexperienced warrior and explaining the region to him. Here, the Black Wind King tried to reclaim his place on the mountain with somewhat failed attempts at reviving past comrades, all of whom prove to be obstacles that the Destined One has to surmount to claim the spirit of Wukong's e

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.


Beyond black myth Wukong missions Wind Mountain, the Destined One comes to the Yellow Wind Ridge, a desert area where he's greeted by a mysterious headless monk character who plays the sanxian, a traditional Chinese lute. The ultimate villain of Yellow Wind Ridge is the Yellow Wind Sage, an overgrown rodent who came across the spirit of Wukong's ears and stole a Bodhisattva's head to contain the powerful spirit. When the Destined One defeats the Yellow Wind Sage, the headless monk reveals himself as the Bodhisattva , reclaims his head, and deems the Destined One worthy of receiving the spirit of Wukong's e

Stance switching is instantaneous in Black Myth: Wukong , allowing you to quickly shift if you need access to a different heavy attack or variable combo. That said, knowing when to use each stance and how each stance performs against different types of opponent is the key to success, so here's a breakdown of every Stance in an effort to answer the question: "Which Stance is Best?"

Immobilization spell is going to be your best friend in this fight. The spell will hold Tiger Vanguard in one place so that you can deal enough damage. Avoid casting Immobilization while the boss is jumping around as he’ll freeze midair, and you won’t be able to attack him properly.


The Destined One and Bajie then ascend a mountain to find and enter the stone that's said to hold Wukong's body. Within, the two are ferried on a boat ride by an aging monkey, who tells them that the Destined One possesses the spirit of Wukong's mind. The Destined One has to fight the physical form of Wukong to take his rightful place , a challenging final confrontation that he ultimately triumphs over. In turn, he takes Wukong's place in the st

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.