5 best combat tips for Black Myth Wukong 

Black Myth Wukong is an action RPG from Chinese developers, Game Science. The title is filled to the brim with exciting encounters and tons of combat. Throughout your adventures, you will face off against many beasts, including several creatures from Chinese Mythology. The enemy variety in this game isn’t just for show. All enemies hit hard, and many require different approaches to efficiently take them down.

Black Myth Wukong also has a ton of soulslike elements, which only adds to the challenge. If you’re new to the genre, you might struggle to put up a fair fight. But, we’ve got you covered. This article will give you five of the best combat tips for Black Myth Wukong. Let’s get into it.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and rely on the writer's opinion

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Here are the five best combat tips for Black Myth Wukong

1) Be careful with the Dodge button

Spamming Dodge can lead to a quick death in this title (Image via GameScience)

Dodging is the most efficient way of avoiding enemy attacks in Black Myth Wukong. You can dodge pretty much every attack in the game, and it is recommended that you try to do so. However, it is quite easy to get into the habit of spamming the dodge button, which can be a massive misstep.

After three consecutive dodges, your speed drops significantly, and it also takes a toll on your Stamina bar. This will leave you vulnerable to enemy attacks, so it is best to take it slow and try to master the correct time to dodge. Dodging right before an enemy attack lands will result in a perfect dodge, which will allow you to efficiently counter enemies. Hence, instead of spamming the dodge button, you should always try to dodge right before attacks hit to execute a perfect dodge.

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2) Manage your Mana

Always be careful with your Mana (Image via GameScience)

Unlike your Health and Stamina, Mana in Black Myth Wukong cannot be restored using consumables. One of the few ways to get your Mana back is to rest at a Keeper’s Shrine. However, the world of Black Myth Wukong is filled with enemies, so you will have to face quite a few obstacles while traveling from one Keeper’s Shrine to the next.

Now, it is important to not waste any Mana on enemies that you can defeat without spells. There is always a chance that you’ll have to take on a difficult enemy down the road and not having the Mana to do so is not ideal. So, you must never spam spells and preserve your Mana for stronger opponents.

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3) Don’t be afraid to try new Stances

There are three stances to choose from in this title (Image via GameScience)

The Destined One has access to three different stances in Black Myth Wukong: Smash, Pillar, and the Thrust Stance. Each Stance will change your varied combos and Heavy Attacks. This will also change the reach and fluidity of your attacks. Now, if you ever hit a roadblock, you can always redistribute your Sparks to try a different stance.

More often than not, changing stances can help you have an easier time against different enemies. If you ever feel like your attacks are not efficient against a particular boss or enemy, try switching things up with a different stance. This might just give you the edge required to win the fight.

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4) Get creative with your spells

You can find some truly imaginative ways to use spells in this title (Image via GameScience)

The Destined One has plenty of spells in their arsenal to overcome the various enemies in Black Myth Wukong. You can use the Immobilize Spell to freeze an enemy in place, or the Rock Solid spell to protect yourself from most attacks. However, just using your spells to get off damage won’t be enough to overcome everything that Black Myth Wukong has in store for you.

It is important to get creative with how you use your spells. Finding it hard to dodge a certain move? Use Cloud Step to disappear and counter your enemy. Going up against someone with a ton of mobility? Freeze them in place with the Immobilize spell and go to town with your staff. Facing an enemy that’s weak against fire? Use the Red Tides transformation spell to deal fire damage.

There are many similar situations where wise use of your spells can be the difference between life and death.

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5) Make full use of your kit

You need to use your full kit to maximize your chances of success in this title (Image via GameScience)

Black Myth Wukong offers you plenty of options to overcome enemies. You can use your staff to land different combos, you can use your spells to turn the tide of battle, and you can use medicines to gain buffs or boost your resistance to certain effects. Last but not least, you can also use Spirits to transform into a different creature and land some hard-hitting attacks.

To be successful, you will have to make use of everything that the game has given you. You can even use all your different tools in tandem to quickly eliminate the toughest enemies that Black Myth Wukong has to throw at you. Efficiently using all the tools at your disposal is the best way to put up a good fight in Black Myth Wukong.

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