Black Myth: Wukong— Early Game Build

Best Early Game Build In Black Myth: Wukong

Depending on whether players bought the regular or the deluxe version, they will have different starting weapons. But it shouldn't make too much difference. To simplify things, the build guide has been divided into different sections, so everything can be explained fully. The main focus will be on these things:

• Weapons
• Armor
• Curios
• Unlocked Skills
• Transformation
• Spirit
• Vessel

Best Weapon For Early Build

The best weapon that players can have in the first chapter is the Bronze Cloud Staff . However, it cannot be obtained unless players have paid for the Deluxe Edition of the game or bought the separate add-on. So, the Willow Wood StaffWillow Wood Staff will be the go-to weapon for most people. The weapon has an Attack stat of 30, and it doesn't have any unique effects.

The first major weapon upgrade is unlocked after beating Black Bear Guai .

Best Armor For Early Build

The armor constitutes headgear, chest, arms, and leg pieces. In the early stages of the game, players will have to make do with what they can get. Starting with headgear, players can equip the Gray Wolf Mask , which is obtained after beating Lingxuzi inside Ancient Guanyin Temple. For the rest, players can craft the Serpentscale Armor. It is a brilliant set that can be a real lifesaver in the early stages of the game.

The Serpentscale Armor's chest piece has a Defense stat of 18. Furthermore, it can recover a small amount of health when low. If players are on water, this effect is enhanced. The Serpentscale Bracers have a Defense of 7, and they improve the Poison resistance by 3. Finally, the Serpentscale Gaiters offer 11 Defense and add 2 to the overall poison resistance. Having all three equipped at the same time will reduce the stamina cost significantly while on water.

Best Curious For Early Game

Players can equip two Curios at any given time (the limit is increased to 3 in later chapters). Having the right Curios can actually be life-saving. In the early stages, players should equip the Back Scratcher , as it increases overall stamina. Cat's Eye Beads is another useful Curio that players can put into the other slot. This Curio slightly increases the Critical Hit chance.

Best Skills For Early Game

There are many skills in the game, so it can be rather confusing which ones to unlock. As the bosses are tough, players should focus on increasing their health, as it will enable them to withstand more hits. So, players need to unlock a skill known as Robust Constitution .

After receiving the Immobilize spell, players will be able to unlock other upgrades for it. Stagnation is the first one that they should work on. This skill increases the duration of the next Immobilize spell if the enemy is hit with Light Attacks. Stagnation can stack up to five times, making it a great option in prolonged fights.

Simian Agility is yet another skill that is not just important for the early game but for the rest of it as well. What this skill does is reduce the stamina cost whenever players are dodging. This is immensely invaluable considering there is no option to Parry attacks except for using Rock Solid . Deft Evasion is another skill that players should utilize regardless of their build. The skill increases the distance of dodging, making it easier to avoid long-range attacks.

Best Transformation For Early Game

Players will unlock the first transformation fairly early in Chapter 1. All they need to do is beat Guangzhi, and they will obtain the power to morph into the beast. This transformation is splendid in more ways than one. Players don't lose too much speed, and their attacks deal a truckload of damage. Moreover, it causes Burn build-up which leads to enemies losing HP continuously. This, combined with the Cat's Eye Beads can make the early game bosses a lot easier.

Best Spirit For Early Game

Wandering Wight is one of the earliest bosses in Black Myth: Wukong, but its Spirit offers one of the best moves. Whenever players use Wandering Wight in combat, it will deal a decent amount of damage to the enemy and also stun them for a short time. This could come in handy in situations where players have their backs against the wall.

Best Vessel For Early Game

While there is no definitive best vessel in the game, the Fireproof Mantle is a solid pick for at least the first chapter, mainly because it makes the Destined One immune to Burn damage.

Fireproof Mantle can be obtained by beating Elder Jinchi.