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Black Myth: Wukong - Ending, Explained

  • Leland Butz
  • Saturday, 22 November 2025, 6:04 PM
  • 5 min read

There is, however, one thing the Destined One doesn’t inherit: the Golden Headband . This head accessory simply falls to the ground, but it is picked up by the elder monkey from the beginning of the game, and he places it on the head of the Destined

The purpose of the Golden Headband is more explicitly revealed during the True ending, but fans of Journey to the West would already know its purpose. In essence, it prevents Wukong from defying the heavens , turning him into less of a threat to the status

As the story in Black Myth: Wukong revolves around the Destined One's journey to retrieve all six of Sun Wukong's Relics, this is where the six senses of Buddhism are realized in gameplay form. With the completion of each chapter, players acquire a Relic with various gameplay benefits inspired by these six senses that can be a tremendous help in Black Myth: Wukong 's unforgiving boss fights . This is just one of the many ways Game Science has brought the spiritual elements of Journey to the West and Chinese Buddhism to life in the world of Black Myth: Wuko

Centuries later, monkeys gather around the rock that holds the remnants of Wukong, an elder telling the story of how their King died. The player then takes control of one of the listening monkeys, a silent protagonist that journeys to find the six Senses of the Great Sage , gaining many of Wukong’s trademark powers on the

Now, when the game ends, it seems to do so abruptly, with many players wondering what it was all about. Well, for those wondering what that thing on Wukong’s head was all about, and if there are any other endings, you’ll find your answers here. We delve into the true ending of Black Myth: Wukong, explaining what it all me

This time, however, it seems that Wukong did nothing wrong, and was simply considered a threat due to his unwillingness to remain in heaven. Instead of capturing the monkey again, the forces of heaven kill him , dividing his six essences among the ones that helped bring him d

Wukong originates from Journey to the West , a Chinese novel from the 16th century. In it, a Buddhist monk (called Tang Monk in the game) needs to search for several Buddhist scriptures. He is aided by three protectors , Wukong among t

The only weapon type available in Black Myth: Wukong is the staff. However, you can obtain more potent staves, some with unique passive effects, that'll help you with progression in the game's largely linear questline. Some staves can simply be upgraded with the right materials. Other times, rare weapons or materials for crafting weapons can be obtained through secret side questlines such as the case of collecting Buddha's eyes from statues in Chapter 2 .

As well as the buff to damage from charged heavy attacks you get from this staff, you'll also get a chunky boost to The Destined One's defence which is massively appreciated with how tough a lot of the hidden bosses are around this point in the g

In the words of Teddy Roosevelt, "speak softly and carry a big stick; and you will go far." While that quote references a broader view of global geopolitics and foreign policy, it's literal form uniquely encapsulates the Destined One's intimate journey. Your staff is your best friend and will see you through the most grueling fights in Black Myth: Wukong . While spells and spirits can aid you in conflict, it'll be the repeated blows and strategic strikes with your staff that'll bring down the toughest combatants.

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The weapon has a standard six percent bonus to critical chance. Still, it also has an armor set bonus (unlike any other weapon) which fits in with the Gold Suozi armor set that reduces spell cooldown after pulling off a critical

Getting Started Beginner Tips Combat Tips How To Access DLC Items Best Skills To Unlock First Cannot Absorb Spirits Without Guidance, Explained Meditate Location Guide Loong Scales Location All Celestial Jade Lotus Pill Locations All Celestial Taiyi Pill Locations Kun Steel Location All Skandha Locations All Transformation Locations All Curios Locations All Awaken Wine Worm Locations All Luojia Fragrant Vine Locations All Spell Locations All Formulas Locations All Celestial Nonary Pill Locations All Gourd Locations How To Craft Celestial Medicine How To Respec How To Get Refined Iron Sand How To Find Fine Gold Thread How To Open The Purple Prison Cells In The Pagoda How To Unlock More Curios Slots How To Get The Elder Amourworm Spirit How To Unlock The Secret Ending How To Get The Ashen Slumber Transformation Who Is Wukong? Who Is Zhu Bajie? Where Is Sha Wujing? Every Animated Cutscene, Explained Endings, Expla

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