5 best armor sets in Black Myth Wukong, ranked

Black Myth Wukong has a plethora of bosses, some of whom can be frustratingly challenging. Naturally, these fights necessitate using the Destined One's skills, spells, and healing items. Another effective way of ensuring self-preservation is by using one of the many armor sets you can collect and craft in the game.

Each armor set in Black Myth Wukong has unique characteristics and advantages. Moreover, there are some that cater to a specific playstyle and can even enhance your build. With that in mind, here is our ranking of the five best armor sets in Black Myth Wukong, with the best one mentioned last.

Note: This article is subjective, and reflects the author's opinions.

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Ranking the five best armor sets in Black Myth Wukong

5) Galeguard Set

The Galeguard armor set in Black Myth Wukong(Image via Game Science)

The Galeguard armor set may not be the most resilient in the game, but it can help you gain focus quicker than normal. Each Perfect Dodge you execute will fill up your focus bar, giving you an immense advantage in intense battles.

Additionally, having the entire set equipped will slightly decrease the time taken to cast spells, while upgrading it to the Mythic rarity will reward you with a small Mana boost upon completing three successful Perfect Dodges.

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4) Pilgrim Set

The Pilgrim armor set in Black Myth Wukong(Image via Game Science)

Unlocked in the early game, the Pilgrim armor set is a great choice if you want something balanced. The biggest benefit of this set is its unique ability to increase damage by sprinting, which can be stacked for up to 10 seconds, dealing a powerful blow to an unsuspecting enemy.

Should you choose to upgrade the set to Mythic rarity, you will be rewarded with a small increase in Focus earned while sprinting. Given how early you can obtain this armor set and the bonuses it provides, make it a great choice for all play styles.

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3) Yaksha Set

The Yaksha armor set in Black Myth Wukong(Image via Game Science)

You can obtain the legendary Yaksha armor set towards the end of the campaign, after Chapter 5. While the biggest benefit of this set is the increase in damage dealt when your HP is low, it also has a disadvantage since you take increased damage from enemies.

Moreover, acquiring the armor set is also quite difficult, since you have to defeat the Yaksha King - one of the most challenging bosses in the whole game.

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2) Bull King Set

The Bull King armor set in Black Myth Wukong(Image via Game Science)

The mythical Bull King armor set is obtained in Chapter 5 of Black Myth Wukong and is the strongest set in the entire game. It allows players to sustain an increased amount of damage in every battle. However, do note that you cannot get the entire set in a single playthrough of the game.

The complete set rewards the player by increasing their stagger resistance when the health bar is depleted by half. Additionally, Focus is gained upon taking damage from enemy attacks and hits. This is not ranked first due to the requirement of having to complete a mandatory New Game+ playthrough to obtain it.

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1) Monkey King Set

The Monkey King armor set in Black Myth Wukong(Image via Game Science)

Bearing the popular name of Sun Wukong from the ancient book Journey to the West, the Monkey King Armor is only obtainable towards the end of the game. This four-piece set can be paired with the mythic Jingubang weapon to get a reduced cooldown time on all usable spells upon the completion of a successful Critical Hit.

Furthermore, the 3-piece set also provides players with an increased chance of achieving a Critical Hit after using a spell. Considering the powerful bonuses, the set is truly worthy of bearing the name of the game's protagonist - a popular mythic figure from ancient China.

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