How to get the Smash Stance in Black Myth Wukong

The Smash Stance in Black Myth Wukong is one of the earliest stances we get access to in the title. There are a total of three stances in the game, Smash, Pillar, and the Thrust stance. Switching between these stances makes a ton of difference, and your varied combos in Black Myth Wukong also change majorly depending on the stance you have equipped.

Here, we’ll be talking about the Smash Stance, which is probably the best for dealing damage at close range. This article will explain how to get the Smash Stance in Black Myth Wukong and its best early upgrades. Let’s get into it.

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How players can get the Smash Stance in Black Myth Wukong

Smash Stance is the first one you get access to in Black Myth Wukong (Image via Game Science)

Getting the Smash Stance is as simple as it gets, mainly because you don’t have to do anything for it. You have the Smash Stance equipped as the default when you start your adventure with the Destined One. To use the Smash Stance in Black Myth Wukong, players can simply press the Heavy Attack input.

It is also important to unlock the right skills for the Smash Stance to get the most out of it. This is especially true in the early hours of the game since you’ll have fewer tools to deal with the enemies that are out to get you. Let’s take a look at the best early upgrades for the Smash Stance in Black Myth Wukong.

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Best early upgrades for Smash Stance in Black Myth Wukong

The Smash Stance can carry you through a good part of your time with Black Myth Wukong (Image via Game Science)

To get the most use out of the Smash Stance during the early hours of Black Myth Wukong, you need to maximize damage, mobility, and move variety. Listed below are the best early upgrades for Smash Stance in Black Myth Wukong:

• Force Unbound
• Winding Wind
• Skyfall Strike
• Smashing Force
• Invigoration

Force Unbound is crucial because it allows you to charge up your heavy attacks in Smash Stance while sprinting. This allows you to continue charging your attack even if you have to flee from an enemy.

Winding Wind gives you access to a new Light Attack Combo. To trigger this combo, you need to perform a light attack after seeing through the enemy, which can be done through Resolute Strike. This combo is amazing for adding an extra move to your list and will also help you deal extra damage with Smash Stance in Black Myth Wukong.

Smashing Force is one of the best skills for the Smash Stance

Skyfall Strike is a follow-up attack that can be used after a successful hit with Resolute Strike. This can only be performed if you have a focus point available. When Skyfall Strike is used, the Destined one uses the forward momentum from Resolute Strike to deliver another devastating blow to their enemies.

Smashing Force can be upgraded twice. Each upgrade will increase the amount of damage you deal with Smash Heavy Attacks. Since you’ll be using a ton of these, it is best to put a couple of points into Smashing Force.

Invigoration grants a massive amount of Focus if you’re able to see through the enemy and then follow it up with a resolute strike. This is crucial for quickly building up additional focus for more Smash Heavy Attacks.

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