Black Myth: Wukong: Best Staffs, Ranked

Key Takeaways

Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff: A solid early-game weapon with modest boosts and ease of use.
Chu-Bai Spear: Great mid-game weapon that changes attack combos; ideal for Thrust Stance users.
Chitin Staff: Mid-game survival option, can evolve into a powerful end-game weapon with unique effects.

As a seasoned adventurer who’s spent countless hours exploring the mystical realms of this game, I can confidently say that two weapons have left an indelible mark on my journey – the Divine Scepter and the Jingubang, Ao Guang’s Destined Gift.

Experiencing Black Myth: Wukong, I find myself squaring off against an array of ancient foes that leap from the timeless pages of the Chinese classic, all eager to test my mettle as the Destined One.

However, it’s not wise to attack your adversaries with any random stick found in the forest. Fortunately, the Chosen One possesses a diverse selection of weapons during his quest to retrieve Sun Wukong’s misplaced Treasures.

How do these items differ from one another, considering their potency, special abilities, and overall utility during a typical first playthrough? The comparison will be based on these aspects.

Warning: Spoilers!

8 Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff

A Great Early Game Weapon

Rarity	Rare
Attack	60
Defense	30
Unique Effect	Moderately increases the Damage executed by charged Smash Heavy Attacks.

Although it may not showcase extraordinary strength or possess an eye-catching special ability, this weapon is excellent for the early stages of gameplay due to its user-friendly nature and providing a slight increase in both offensive and defensive capabilities.

This weapon becomes exceptionally powerful when you adopt the Smash stance, a style I find both beginner-friendly and dependable in the early stages of gameplay.

In tense situations, many players tend to circle around as they build up power for their heavy Smash attacks. Therefore, it would be imprudent not to utilize this weapon if you’re yet to fully grasp the combat mechanics of this game.

But getting this weapon might take some effort. You’ll need to go around Chapter 2, find the six Buddha eyeballs, and beat the secret S boss. Doing all these steps unlocks this staff for you to craft. Not only that, you’ll be on the path to unlocking a powerful weapon later in this list.

7 Chu-Bai Spear

Stab, Stab, Stab

Rarity	Epic
Attack	75
Unique Effect	Integrate spear techniques into Light Attack Combo and increases the Damage dealt by Thrust Stance moves.

Although it may seem unremarkable, acquiring this item can prove beneficial during the mid-game stage as it significantly alters your light attack sequences due to its distinctive ability.

Among the few javelin-like items in this game, this one stands out as exceptionally impactful, earning its place on our list.

Although the spear provides diverse options for attack sequences, it lacks additional features beyond that, with its main advantage being a solid attack power.

Still, it’s a solid mid-game pick, especially when you’re starting to get the hang of using the Thrust Stance.

6 Chitin Staff

Small Health Steal

Rarity	Epic
Attack	80
Critical Hit Chance	5%
Unique Effect	Upon a successful hit with charged Heavy Attack, each Focus Point cost slightly recovers Health.

An expert in the game ‘Black Myth Wukong’ understands the importance of forging superior equipment to enhance their character builds. Certain items progress through an upgrade system, where related weapons form part of a family or share specific attributes. Consider these advancements as stages of evolution that culminate in significantly stronger weapons.

One type of weapon, characterized by its insect theme, is relatively easy to acquire without needing much effort. Ideal during the middle stage of gameplay, this weapon proves beneficial for players seeking enhanced survivability due to its distinctive advantageous feature.

Avoid overlooking this weapon, as its development could result in one of the strongest weapons within this game.

5 Golden Loong Staff

Call Upon Draconic Might

Rarity	Mythical
Attack	108
Unique Effect	Moderately increases the Damage dealt by all Pillar Stance moves. A loong can be summoned to execute Thunder at the enemy at Pillar Stance Heavy Attacks that cost 3 or 4 Focus points.

As a devotee of the Pillar Stance, I’m thrilled to share that this weapon is tailor-made for us! With a powerful base attack of 108, it truly shines when wielded in the Pillar Stance.

Using your staff as a platform, if you concentrate for three or more Focus points, you’ll call forth a magnificent Loong, adding an impressive punch to your attack with its ensuing impact. Moreover, this summon is quite dramatic and eye-catching.

Obtaining this weapon isn’t a walk in the park; to craft it, you must conquer each of the secret Loong bosses hidden within the game first, and let me tell you, the final boss among them is renowned as one of the most challenging adversaries in the entire game.

4 Tri-Point Double-Edged Spear

Locked Behind An Impossible Boss

Rarity	Mythical
Attack	135
Critical Hit Chance	6%
Unique Effect	Integrate spear techniques into Light Attack Combo and increases the Damage dealt by Thrust Stance moves; Upon performing Forceful Thrust shoots swords from the staff to attack.

Amongst the two spears available, acquiring the last one could prove to be the most challenging due to it being secured behind the toughest opponent in the game. Trust me, he’s not a walk in the park. He’s as formidable as they come.

Just as the Spear transforms your fundamental attacks into spear maneuvers, making it an ideal choice for players fond of the Thrust Stance style.

Considering all the factors, one could ponder if this spear is a good investment. In my opinion, it is. While it may not be the top-tier choice, it boasts a robust base attack stat, provides a decent critical hit chance, and sports an eye-catching unique effect.

Careful though–your frames-per-second can take a hit from the swords.

3 Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff

A Prickly Pulverizer

Rarity	Mythical
Attack	120
Critical Hit Chance	25%
Unique Effect	Upon a successful hit with charged Heavy Attack, each Focus point cost slightly recovers Health, attacking enemies nearby with spines shooting from the staff.

This list’s initial mythical-grade weapon is generally considered one of the finest in the game, and with valid justification.

This staff is named after the colossal secret beetle boss found in Chapter 2; it’s perfect for end-game content and beyond due to its bug-inspired design.

This staff boasts the top critical hit rate among all weapons. It offers enhanced survivability when Focus points are used and also provides a small area-of-effect (AOE) capability during powerful attacks.

This particular weapon can only be obtained if you’ve already completed the game once. It’s available exclusively in New Game+ mode.

After completing the task, make sure to defeat hidden bosses successfully. If you have built up sufficient strength, overcoming them should pose no challenge.

2 Dark Iron Staff

The best Offense Is Good Defense

Rarity	Mythical
Attack	110
Chill Resistance	5
Burn Resistance	5
Unique Effect	Considerably increases attack based on Defense.

The is another end-game weapon that is pretty expensive to craft, but it’s well worth it.

Although it may not appear so initially, this item holds immense power for those donning the Bull King armor suite, boasting the maximum Defense score among all available armors. Furthermore, it bolsters Defense further when under attack. Essentially, the armor and equipment seem tailor-made for one another.

Keep an eye out for the following armor pieces:

As a seasoned gamer, let me share some advice from my recent experience: Hold onto your scarce currencies, be it coins or points, throughout your gaming journey. I’ve learned the hard way by squandering them on unnecessary purchases, only to realize I needed them for rare items in subsequent playthroughs. Don’t make the same mistake I did!

By merging both defenses and additional defense enhancements such as and, you create an incredibly powerful attack capability. This combination makes you almost invincible on the brink, while also delivering blows with the force of a runaway train.

This weapon comes with two significant issues: it lacks critical hit chance, and it can only be used in New Game Plus mode. Remember to conquer the main game first, gather sufficient resources as well.

1 Jingubang

Ao Guang’s Destined Gift

Rarity	Mythical
Attack	135
Critical Hit Chance	6%
Unique Effect	The gauge of the 4th Focus Point no longer depletes over time.

Here it is – Wukong’s iconic weapon, the Ruyi Jingu Bang. When equipped with the full Wukong armor set, you’ll tap into a small portion of his mighty strength. Yet, a tiny slice of that power can prove to be quite formidable.

This special weapon perpetually stores your fourth concentration point. Without it, the concentration lasts merely for ten seconds before gradually fading away.

Now, all you need to do is wait and find the perfect moment to unleash a powerful attack.

Remember that the Jingubang cannot reach its fullest potential without the armor set and vice versa. Rest assured, acquiring all five items is part of the main story in Chapter 6, so there’s no way you’ll miss them. Here are the armor pieces you’ll collect:

The max armor bonuses are also amazing; any crit cools down your Spells, and casting Spells increases your Crit rate. Wukong is just built different.

Trivia: Interestingly, the Jingubang has identical attributes as Erlang’s Spear, symbolizing the equal strength between Wukong and Erlang, who are constant adversaries in the traditional tale, portraying an eternal rivalry.

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