Key Takeaways
- Black Myth: Wukong’s bosses have deep lore ties from Journey to the West, adding to the story.
- Boss fights in the game showcase characters’ strength and interplay with the Destined One.
- Each boss in Black Myth: Wukong presents unique challenges and acts as a test for the player.
As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the roster of formidable foes in Black Myth: Wukong is nothing short of extraordinary. Among these titans, three stand out as the cream of the crop.
In the game Black Myth: Wukong, the bosses are intricately designed, with complex mechanics and rich backstories. Many of these characters are familiar to fans of the classic Journey to the West tale, as the game’s narrative unfolds after the events depicted in that story.
Due to this, numerous adversaries that the Chosen One will encounter during their quest to gather Wukong’s relics are familiar faces from previous stories. Consequently, let’s delve deeper into some of the most formidable bosses found in Black Myth: Wukong, exploring their backstories and assessing how challenging they are to overcome within the game.
10 Black Wind King
Chapter 1
The Black Wind King or Black Bear Guai is the final boss of Black Myth: Wukong’s first chapter and is overall not all that powerful. In fact, most of the events the Black Wind King actually participates in between the end of Journey to the West and Black Myth: Wukong are simply for the sake of reviving his old friends, Elder Jinchi and Lingxuzi (presumably using the relic of Wukong that he came into possessing).
In terms of battle prowess, the Black Wind King appears quite formidable for a Guai. Interestingly, he managed to defeat Wukong in the classic “Journey to the West,” but this was at an early stage of Wukong’s journey. At that time, Wukong was significantly weaker compared to his peak strength towards the end of the journey. Nevertheless, among all the Yaoguais on Black Wind Mountain, he is the strongest.
9 Fuban
Chapter 2
Following is Fuban, who embodies chaos rather than a typical character, serving as retribution for the citizens of the Kingdom of Sahali for their insufficient faith. In actuality, by forbidding Buddhism, the King of this kingdom incurred Fuban’s wrath, leading to the destruction of his people and the kingdom itself. In the game Black Myth: Wukong, players meet Fuban during the Yellow-Robed Squire’s questline, where he stands as the ultimate obstacle that hinders players from acquiring the Wind Tamer Vessel.
Compared to the Destined One as currently encountered, Fuban appears more powerful due to the Destined One needing assistance from the Yellow Wind King to defeat him. However, when measured against other prominent bosses within this game, Fuban seems less formidable.
8 Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master
Chapter 4
In the narrative of “Journey to the West,” the enigmatic character known as the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master makes another appearance. This figure serves as a clear indication to readers of the ongoing tension between Buddhism and Daoism within the story’s context. As our protagonists, Monkey King (Wukong) and his companions adhere to Buddhism, while the Hundred-Eyed Centipede Guai follows Daoism. Given their contrasting beliefs, it’s only natural that they find themselves in conflict, much like the celestial deities of these two philosophies often do in the Heavenly Court itself.
In the classic tale Journey to the West, Monkey (Wukong) successfully battles the Hundred-Eyed Centipede Guai, but he relies on assistance. He uses a magical artifact called the Weaver’s Needle to weaken the Yaoguai and employs Pigsy (Zhu Bajie) as a diversion against the Spider Guais. In the modern game Black Myth: Wukong, time has passed, and Wukong now possesses one of his relics. As a result, the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master has grown incredibly powerful and serves as the final boss in Chapter 4, given that he is at the pinnacle of his abilities.
7 Yellow Wind Sage
Chapter 2
Coming next is the Yellow Wind Sage, a recurring figure from “Journey to the West” who leaves Monkey King in a tough spot during their initial encounter. This is due to the powerful wind that the Sage commands, making it challenging for the monkey to deploy his clones effectively and leaving him somewhat disoriented throughout most of their first battle. In this fight, the monkey eventually requires Bodhisattva Lingji’s assistance. Interestingly, even with Lingji’s enlightenment, he manages to overpower the Yellow Wind Sage almost single-handedly in the end.
In the game Black Myth: Wukong, a recurring motif emerges as many events happen twice. Towards the end of the protagonist’s battle with the Sage, Lingji lends aid. However, in this second encounter, the Yellow Wind Sage is more powerful than ever depicted in Journey to the West. Consequently, overcoming him again becomes a greater achievement for Wukong’s potential reincarnation.
6 Yellowbrow
Chapter 3
In the epic “Journey to the West,” Yellowbrow stands out as a significant adversary, serving directly under the childlike Buddha, Maitreya, whom players encounter sporadically in Chapter 3. Maitreya also has another disciple named Jianchanzi, who is represented in the story by Tang Sanzang, often referred to as the embodiment or reincarnation of Maitreya’s teachings. Throughout the narrative, Yellowbrow and Tang Sanzang clash, as they hold starkly different perspectives on the world.
Yellowbrow is an incredibly powerful guai or Yaoguai King, and this can be seen in Black Myth: Wukong very clearly by his multi-phase boss fight. Outside of that, there’s not a ton to say about Yellowbrow’s combat skills, as a lot of his time on screen has more to do with his thoughts on the world and his methods.
5 The Four Heavenly Kings
Chapter 6
In this context, let me clarify that although the Four Heavenly Kings are involved in Erlang Shen’s battle, we won’t delve deeply into their details here. They symbolize celestial entities, each associated with one of the four cardinal directions and additional concepts as well.
- North: Ruler of rain, chief of the Four Heavenly Kings, uses an umbrella to fight.
- South: Ruler of the wind, uses an umbrella to fight.
- East: God of music, fights with a pipa instrument.
- West: Ruler of sight, eye in the sky of sorts, fights with a snake/dragon depending on the depiction.
During their clash, the Destined One and Erlang Shen undergo massive transformations, only to be defeated by the Destined One shortly after. This suggests that these four entities might not be as formidable as one would expect, since they are all vanquished relatively quickly in succession. However, they represent celestial concepts of great magnitude, implying that despite their defeat, they are significantly more powerful than most Yaoguai that exist.
4 Stone Monkey
Chapter 6
In Chapter 6 of Black Myth: Wukong, The Stone Monkey symbolizes many aspects, allowing for numerous interpretations. Essentially, it serves as an embodiment of Wukong devoid of his defining artifacts, which give him his unique identity.
Furthermore, some believe that Wukong’s monstrous form prior to Journey to the West symbolizes his role as a money-hoarding king during his peak semi-mortal power. While he was extremely powerful, certainly more so than most, his level of power didn’t reach its peak. That level of immense power is more comparable to the third and fourth phases of the boss fight, popularly known as the Great Sage’s Broken Shell.
3 Red Boy/Yaksha King
Chapter 5
In another life, the Yaksha Prince, once ruler of a fallen kingdom destroyed by the Celestial Court, is born anew as Red Boy. This new identity is bestowed upon him by the first wife of the Bull Demon King, Rakshasi. As such, he possesses immense power as a Guai. He’s nurtured not only by his adoptive family but also the Keeper of the Flaming Mountains. In the game “Black Myth: Wukong”, he stands as one of the formidable characters that the Destined One encounters during their battles.
In the realm of gaming, I can attest that Wukong’s Samadhi Fire technique is no joke – it’s one of the few things that even he, the mighty Monkey King, seems to genuinely fear. This power, capable of slaying Celestials, may be the very reason the Yaksha met their demise in the epic tale of Journey to the West and in the game Black Myth: Wukong. Among the strong characters in this lore, Red Boy certainly holds his ground, earning a spot among the most formidable and quickly becoming a favorite boss fight within the game’s community.
2 Erlang Shen
Chapter 6
Erlang Shen is a highly recognized character, starring in “the Journey to the West,” and serving as the initial boss battle in “Blade Myth: Wukong.” When it comes to overall strength, few could match Wukong at his peak, but Erlang Shen is one of the exceptions.
In the game Black Myth: Wukong, even Erlang Shen couldn’t completely vanquish Wukong, as evident when players engage him during his secret boss battle. This is because Wukong was essentially immortal before the happenings of Journey to the West. Since those events, it would have been almost impossible to destroy him entirely. This is why Wukong places his trust in Shen to guard his Mind Relic, and this fight is one of the most challenging encounters in the game overall.
1 The Great Sage’s Broken Shell
Chapter 6
In essence, the Great Sage’s Cracked Vessel appears to be Wukong himself at his maximum strength, acting as the last obstacle preventing The Destined One from fully claiming Wukong in the game Black Myth: Wukong. This boss fight serves as the ultimate challenge for players, and it seems that it is suppressing a significant portion of its power during battle.
Considering the incredible abilities that Wukong displays by the end of “Journey to the West” and in the opening scene of “Black Myth: Wukong”, it seems unlikely that The Destined One would stand a chance against him. In terms of powerful characters within the game’s lore and in general, the Great Sage’s Broken Shell is unparalleled at its highest level.
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2024-09-28 10:24