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on December 9, 2025
The term "Soulslike" has been thrown around a lot lately, perhaps too much, as more and more games borrow elements of FromSoftware's signature formula without wholly devoting themselves to it. However, there are several, very specific features a game must possess to be a true Soulslike , so it's not as common as it may seem. Black Myth: Wukong is one of gaming's latest titles to be called a Soulslike by many onlookers, but it may not have what it takes to live up to the la
As it is based on the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West , Game Science's action RPG Black Myth: Wukong is filled to the brim with Eastern mythology. At the heart of its mythological world are the yaoguai, a class of creatures known for their supernatural abilities and often bizarre, otherworldly appearances. As players make their way through the elaborate world of Black Myth: Wukong , they will encounter dozens of yaoguais, some of whom will help the game's protagonist, the Destined One, but many of whom will be his enemies. There are yaoguais around every corner of different sizes, forms, and strengths, and they all find their origins and inspiration in the soil of Chinese mythology, folk tales, and literat
For those who want a Curio that will give them direct combat benefits, Maitreya's Orb is one of the best options to equip. Using this Curio allows you to avoid the next fatal blow from an enemy after landing a sufficient number of successful hits upon t
This is largely the story for the major yaoguais in Black Myth: Wukong , as each one has been adapted from the novel to become a highly formidable foe and give players a brief and often frustrating glimpse into what the legendary Sun Wukong 's legendary battles might have been like. Many of Black Myth: Wukong 's lesser yaoguais have also been inspired by the whole of Eastern mythology, although some are direct references to those Sun Wukong encounters in Journey to the West . Each of these yaoguais is modeled after their descriptions that have been passed down for thousands of years, and now Game Science has brought them to life in a video game unlike many others availa
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In Chapter 2 of Black Myth Zhong Kui Myth: Wukong we visit the Yellow Wind Ridge, where the second of the "Senses of the Great Sage" can be found. As we explore Yellow Wind Ridge we can potentially acquire seven more soaks to use in our healing drinks, so here's a full list with locations (whenever possible, as one or two of these are obtained by random chance.)
Not every yaoguai in Black Myth: Wukong is pulled straight from Journey to the West , as some were simply inspired by the rich tapestry of Eastern mythology that the game relies on to fill in the holes left by the 500-year time gap between it and the novel. However, almost every major boss in the game is one of the yaoguais that Sun Wukong originally encountered in Journey to the West , and Black Myth: Wukong 's artistic recreation of those yaoguais realizes them in a way that has never been done before. In their appearances, personalities, and skills, each yaoguai boss in Black Myth: Wukong gives players a firsthand look at what it might have been like for Sun Wukong in Journey to the We
Though Black Bear Guai is the Black Wind King's final form, their fighting styles are a bit different, so there are a few things you need to watch out for. He can still cloud step, although you can now do it as well. Use this to stay at a safe range from him until you're ready to att
Fast-travel to the 'Outside the Forest' Keeper's Shrine and follow the path, making a left by the two wolf enemies. Continue up this path until you see it split, with one way leading to a wooden bridge and the other veering left. Following the left path, continue past two wolves wielding swords until you reach a lake with a waterfa
Many of Black Myth: Wukong 's Yaoguai Chiefs are the game's mini-bosses, so they put up much more of a fight than Lesser Yaoguais. Others may appear in the game but don't technically serve as a boss fight, like the Feng-Tail General. Furthermore, not all of Black Myth: Wukong 's Yaoguai Chiefs are mentioned in Journey to the West , like the Flint Chief and Commander Beetle, and are instead products of Game Science's approach to Eastern mythology. The following make up the majority of Black Myth: Wukong 's 55 Yaoguai Chi
The effects of the Mantle don't last forever, but they should last long enough to get some good hits before you return to a more defensive playstyle. One other thing to watch out for is an attack you'll remember from your fight against the Black Wind King. This attack, where he turns to mist and charges you, can only be dodged. That is, unless you Immobilize
The Steel Ginseng Soak grants you focus whenever you take a sip, helping you to pull out variable combos and heavy attacks more frequently. That said, you're pretty unlikely to need this in most situations since the Destined One gains focus pretty quickly anyway, as long as you're dodging with good timing and landing some light combos.