Black Myth Wukong Weapons Guide: Unlocking Methods

Since it dropped, Black Myth: Wukong has been all the rage, thanks to its killer combat system and stellar art design. Being an action game, it’s packed with a bunch of unique weapons. In this game, your weapon is key because how much damage you deal really depends on it. Each weapon comes with its own special way to unlock and its own set of features. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the different weapons in Black Myth: Wukong, talk about their stats, and show you how to get your hands on them.

1. Flying Dragon Staff

• Attack: 108
• Description: The Flying Dragon Staff pairs well with specific skills, but some players consider it the “weakest divine weapon” due to its relatively low stats. It moderately increases the damage of all vertical staff moves. When performing the third or fourth charged vertical staff move, it summons a celestial dragon that strikes down with lightning.
• Unlock Method: Defeat either the Greenback Dragon or the Little Yellow Dragon boss to unlock the recipe.

2. Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden-Hooped Rod)

• Attack: 135
• Critical Rate: 6%
• Description: The Ruyi Jingu Bang is highly regarded as a key weapon and is considered “divine, the key to becoming the Great Sage.” However, some players feel it needs improvement, especially in critical hit rate and the performance of its four-segment staff stance.
• Unlock Method: Collect the four-piece Great Sage armor set in Chapter 6 and reach the Water Curtain Cave.

3. Trident Halberd

• Attack: 135
• Critical Rate: 6%
• Description: The Trident Halberd is dubbed the “true divine weapon” by players due to its powerful piercing and range capabilities. It’s highly praised for making boss fights easier and has a great feel to it. It incorporates spear techniques into light staff combos and increases the damage of all thrust staff moves. When performing a range attack, it can also shoot out flying swords.
• Unlock Method: Reward for defeating the hidden bosses Erlang Shen, the Four Heavenly Kings, and the True Lord Erlang.

4. Kun Staff – Tongtian

• Description: The Kun Staff – Tongtian is considered the core equipment for critical hit builds and is highly praised. Players find its high critical rate suitable for high-level playthroughs and specific set combinations, performing excellently overall. When a charged attack hits an enemy, each segment of the staff consumed restores a small amount of health and deals spike damage to surrounding enemies.
• Unlock Method: Unlock the recipe in the second playthrough.

5. Heavenly Dragon Staff

• Attack: 140
• Critical Rate: 9%
• Description: The Heavenly Dragon Staff is hailed as the “divine among divines,” best used with the Yaksha set. Players commend its high output, especially when combined with the Thunder Strike staff move, although some mention its fragility. When charged, it summons lightning; while in a thunder state, all staff moves gain additional lightning damage.
• Unlock Method: Unlock the recipe in the second playthrough. Requires 9 Dragon Balls, with each playthrough only offering 5 Dragon Balls.

6. Mixed Iron Staff

• Attack: 110
• Cold Resistance: 5
• Fire Resistance: 5
• Description: The Mixed Iron Staff performs excellently in high-level playthroughs and is considered the “strongest staff.” It not only excels in defense and damage but also has a visually striking appearance. It increases the damage dealt based on a certain proportion of defense.
• Unlock Method: Unlock the recipe in the second playthrough by entering the hidden area in Chapter 5. Requires two Great Iron Horns, which must be collected in a single playthrough.

7. Beast Staff – Bear Weapon

• Attack: 50
• Critical Rate: 4%
• Description: Moderately increases the critical rate of the Shapeshift Dissipation Hidden Strike.

8. Beast Staff – Mink

• Attack: 66
• Critical Rate: 7%
• Description: The fourth light staff move and the staff flower step can stir up sandstorms, increasing attack range and damage.

9. Kun Staff – Hundred Eyes

• Attack: 90
• Critical Rate: 10%
• Description: When a charged attack hits an enemy, each segment of the staff consumed restores a small amount of health. If the enemy is poisoned, the healing effect is greatly enhanced.

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