Wukong Chapter One, Ranked By Difficulty

After its release in August 2024, Black Myth: Wukong quickly established itself as one of the best games of the year. Although its intricate storytelling and top-notch gameplay are a large part of this, the boss fights are also a standout aspect of the game.

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Divided into a total of six chapters, Black Myth: Wukong doesn’t waste any time dropping you into boss fight after boss fight as soon as it starts. In the first chapter alone, there are more than ten bosses of varying difficulties, both compulsory and optional.

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Bullguard

The Destined One battles the Bullguard boss in Black Myth: Wukong.

The very first boss fight of the game, it comes as no surprise that it would be the easiest of all. Armed with a poleaxe, the Bullguard tries his very best not to let you go any further, whirling his weapon around and attempting to cleave you in two with it.

More of an introductory tutorial type of fight, the Keeper (aka the tiny old man with the staff) intercedes midway, using it to teach the Immobilise spell to you. The boss is easily dealt with after this short cutscene, allowing you to proceed to harder, infinitely more difficult foes.

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Baw Li Guhh Lang

The Destined One is facing off against Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang.

At first, everything seemed fine. You’re exploring what the Bamboo Grove area has to offer, deciding to walk along the river. You come across an open-space area and deal with several minor frog enemies – nothing out of the ordinary. Then curiosity consumes you, and you decide to tread further, only for a gigantic frog to come leaping out of nowhere.

Baw Li Guhh Lang is not the most difficult of bosses. He doesn’t wield any lightning or fire like the other bosses on this list, mainly relying on physical attacks. Aside from dodging the occasional stomps, swipes and leg kicks, this frog boss is a walk in the park compared to the others.

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Guangzhi

Guangzhi holding his flaming spear weapon as he looks back at The Destined One.

The first boss fought in the reveal trailer, Guangzhi is fast, a cyclone of fiery doom that wields his dual-bladed spear with deadly effect. Not only do his attacks seem endless, but Guangzhi seems determined not to give you time to recover.

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The boss cartwheels around the arena, even flinging his spear at you, only to summon it back. And worst of all, he zips around dealing considerable damage if you don’t dodge fast enough. The game certainly isn’t pulling any punches, even when it comes to mini-bosses.

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Guangmou

The Destined One fights against Guangmou in Black Myth: Wukong.

Located not far from the Snake Trail in Bamboo Grove, Guangmou lies at the end of dozens of snake-like skeletal enemies that bug you to no end. This boss is the king of spamming projectile attacks, wielding his fan to send some your way or simply migrating from one corner to another.

What’s worse, Guangmou summons snakes from the ground to spew more projectiles your way, so you’re forced to dodge as much as your Stamina bar allows to avoid getting hit. Thankfully, this boss staggers easy, so dealing even light attacks or immobilising him before he can attack and following up with a heavy hit would do the job.

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Wandering Wight

The Destined One faces off against the Wandering Wight in Black Myth: Wukong.

Encountered in the very first area in the Forest of Wolves, the Wandering Wight is a hard boss to miss, his overly large head catching your eye instantly. The boss lumbers aimlessly about from one corner to the next, only to turn deadly as soon as he sees you.

Use the pillars to slow him down briefly. Stand behind one and he’ll charge at it, which will result in the boss staggering.

A master of delayed attacks that deplete your health massively, you will initially face difficulty trumping this boss. Not only are his hits far-reaching, but his magic attacks can kill you in one hit if you’re not careful. A frustrating boss fight to have at the start of the game, it merely serves as a sign of things to come.

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Ling Xu Zi

Lingxuzi crawls over rooftop overlooking Wukong during intro cutscene before fight in Black Myth: Wukong.

As menacing as he was depicted in the reveal trailer, Ling Xu Zi can be found at the Guanyin Temple in the Forest of Wolves. Agile and relentless with his attacks, this lupine terror hits like a tank, rolling about in an attempt to squash you.

The Wolf Demon leaps from one roof to the next, before lunging in your direction to rend you in two with his massive claws. Fast and aggressive, it will take all the patience you possess to defeat him.

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Elder Jinchi

The image shows Elder Jinchi, during his boss intro.

Located in the Ancient Guanyin Temple, Elder Jinchi is another hidden boss that can only be accessed once you ring three bells scattered across the Black Wind Mountain. However, this boss fight is not as challenging as expected for a secret boss.

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Zombie-like husks are dotted around the boss arena, and you can kill them to regain your health. Elder Jinchi can also use them to heal, but killing them fast enough before the boss absorbs them solves that issue. Overall, his attacks become predictable after dealing with the Wandering Wight since their movesets are so similar.

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Black Wind King

The Black Wind King boss shows himself to the Destined One in Black Myth: Wukong.

The Black Wind King is the penultimate boss fight in Chapter One and is essentially a taster for the boss fight with Black Bear Guai. Located in the Cave Interior at Black Wind Cave, this boss inflicts wide-ranging spear attacks and even spits fire from his mouth.

This boss is a difficult foe to pin down, as he tends to disappear and reappear, transforming into a blue-black mist to evade as well as deal damage. However, once you face the Black Wind King’s second form, you’ll be begging to return to this boss.

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Black Bear Guai

Black Bear Guai reveals himself as the final boss of Chapter One in Black Myth: Wukong.

The final boss of Chapter One, the Black Bear Guai is the second form of the Black Wind King and a continuation of that fight. The Black Bear Guai cuts an intimidating figure with its red eyes and gigantic form, and his attacks are extremely aggressive, barely giving you a moment to breathe or heal.

The Fireproof Mantle is a great tool to use midway through the fight. Just be sure to defeat Elder Jinchi beforehand to get it.

Midway through the fight, the boss shifts into a fiery mist that zips through the boss arena, inflicting damage along the way. Not only do you have to evade the flames spewing all over the place, but you also have to dodge the punches, stomps and rolls this overgrown bear has in store.

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Whiteclad Noble

The White Clad Noble glares at Wukong following his defeat at the end of their battle in Black Myth: Wukong.

This white-haired, snake-eyed boss made the last seem tame in comparison. Found guarding an entryway in the Bamboo Grove, the Whiteclad Noble swiftly lets you know he’s not messing around with each jab and lunge of his spear.

But the worst is yet to come. A second phase ensues, and you’re treated to a cutscene of the boss shifting the lower half of his body to that of a serpent. Using the open-water environment to his advantage, the Whiteclad Noble is scarily agile and fast. You’ll be throwing your controller across the room before you know it.

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Red Loong

The Destined One facing the Red Loong in Black Myth: Wukong.

This is the hardest boss to find in Chapter One, and as such, is easy to miss. Located in the Outside the Forest area at the Forest of Wolves, the Red Loong can be found behind a waterfall not too far from Guangzhi’s boss arena. The game doesn’t make it too easy for you, however, as you’ll have to reach Chapter Two to obtain Loong Scales before circling back to access this boss.

Wielding lightning and regularly inflicting sweeping AoE attacks, the Red Loong is a challenging foe to subdue. Paired with a spinning, bladed tail, this boss presents a blood-pumping fight from beginning to end.