Black Myth: Wukong is a game packed with discovery. Its narrative unfolds across chapters filled with distinct moments and hidden corners that reward curiosity. As players advance, they encounter small side quests, puzzles, and concealed nooks cleverly tucked into various locations. This guide walks through every chapter, unpacking the secrets that might otherwise be missed during playthrough.
Hidden Spot: Ancient Guanyin Temple
The core secret in the opening chapter centers on locating the Ancient Guanyin Temple. It requires confronting three formidable bosses. They appear after triggering hidden spots on Black Wind Mountain and ringing the bells scattered around. This guide provides exact details on where to find those bells.
After meeting this condition, players are drawn into a secret boss encounter inside the Ancient Guanyin Temple. Victory yields a Fire-Resistant Robe, a unique piece of equipment that significantly eases the final clash with the chapter’s main antagonist.
This guide also offers a complete catalog of Black Myth: Wukong artifacts, helping players track every collectible and upgrade material encountered along the way.
First Transformation Spell
In the course of the journey, the very first transformation spell can slip by unnoticed since it isn’t granted before the story boss fight. To acquire it, players must defeat Guangzhi. The location is Forest of Wolves, near the Bull Guard battlefield. Cross the small bridge and enter a narrow arch between the wooded hills.
Defeating Guangzhi grants the weapon to unlock the transformation spell, allowing a temporary shift into a Guaya wolf and a fearsome sequence of fiery attacks.
Guidance on Guangzhi’s fight is summarized in a separate guide within this collection.
How to Find the Secret “Horse Guai”
After defeating the first major boss, Lin Xuzi, descend the stairs to the left into an alcove. There, a friendly Horse Guai, also known as My Tianba, awaits. He warns about the King of the Black Wind before departing. A special quest is issued, rewarding a change in the Black thunder conditions as you progress through later chapters.
In Chapter 2, Guai appears tied to a wooden frame in Sand Gate Village. To reach him, head to the boss arena named Second Prince of Quicksand and turn left. Fight the enemies and defeat Aardwolf, who guards the horse. Speak to the prisoner to continue the quest.
In Chapter 3, Horse Guai is located on the west side of New Thunder Temple, atop the building’s left-hand edge. Three blind monks stand nearby; ascend the stairs, turn left, and Guai will be waiting just outside the door.
In Chapter 4, the horse’s voice is heard while he’s imprisoned within a column. After slaying the boss Centipede, strike the pillar to free him, then speak with Guai to move the quest forward.
The final encounter with the horse happens in Chapter 5, found among one of the elemental carts just before the cloud battle. Move to the right, defeat the winged monkey, interact with the cord, and access a secret area. Defeat the Guardian of the Burning Mountain and free the horse’s soul. He dies, preventing any rescue, and completing the quest yields one of the game’s most powerful transformations.
Secret Items: Fragrant Luojia Mountain Vine and Awakened Wine Worms
These two items are essential for upgrading the health potion and its container. The Awakened Wine Worms are first obtained at Bamboo Grove: Swamp of White Mist. Early on, players will notice a small niche to the left. The Fragrant Vine from Luojia Mountain can be found in a glowing pot inside the cave beneath the King of the Black Wind.
Red Moon Behind the Waterfall
Red Moon is the most challenging secret of the opening chapter. To unlock the secret battle, players must first acquire Scales Moon in Chapter 2. In Sandgate Village, activate the Shrine of the Guardian of the Valley of Despair, then confront the boss. A red wall adorned with carved patterns hides a chest with the scale. Let the boss strike the wall so it collapses. Once obtained, return to the Forest Sanctuary and turn left. Proceed straight to a massive waterfall and break it using the scales. Step forward to face a gripping boss fight.
End note: the journey through these chapters reveals many hidden mechanics and encounters that enrich the overall experience, rewarding exploration and strategic combat approaches.