Black Myth: Wukong— How to Reach and Beat Erlang Shen (Secret Boss)

For most players, fighting the Great Sage's Broken Shell would be a tiresome job, but there is a fierce opponent in Black Myth: Wukong. This individual is none other than Erlang Shen, who is involved in the opening fight of the game.

Erlang Shen is cleverly hidden away on Mount Mei, which is accessible for the majority of the playthrough. Locating and beating Erlang Shen can be cumbersome, so instead of toiling away for hours, Black Myth: Wukong players can consult this guide.

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How To Reach Erlang Shen In Black Myth: Wukong

The Great Pagoda Keeper's Shrine can be accessed from a bridge near the Snow-Veiled Trail Keeper's Shrine. Once near the shrine, take a left and keep going until you see a bridge. Cross it and turn left. As you move forward, you will notice a wall. Interact with it to reach the Great Pagoda Keeper's Shrine. Walk up the stairs, and a cutscene will play. As a result, players will end up on Mount Mei, where they will fight Erlang Shen.

How To Beat Erlang Shen In Black Myth: Wukong

The first thing that players will notice when fighting Erlang Shen is the other meter over his HP bar. This denotes his stance, and as long as it is active, Erlang Shen won't take too much damage. So, players need to break it before they can actually deal some damage to this boss.

Around 70% HP, Erlang Shen will replenish his stance bar, and his moveset will also become diverse. He will start using a massive ax in combination with his other weapons. Once players bring down Erlang Shen's HP to 50%, he will repeat the process of replenishing his stance gauge. He will also add powerful lightning attacks to his arsenal, which are represented by a reddish color.

Be Mindful Of His Thunder Attacks

Erlang's attacks are infused with Thunder, which means getting hit by them can cause players to catch the Shock status ailment. If players are affected by Shock they will take extra damage. To counter this problem, make sure to equip the

Shock-Quelling Powder .

Erlang Shen can also use Thunder attacks that resemble a laser beam. Getting hit by them can significantly increase the odds of becoming shocked.

How To Approach The Fight

The strategy is to dodge the first combo and then Immobilize Erlang Shen. Take this time to deal damage to him and use Wandering Wight's spirit to significantly lower his stagger gauge. Deplete the rest of the gauge with a combination of Light and Heavy Attacks. For the second phase, keep dodging his attacks and getting a hit in every now and then. At 50% HP, he will create a clone, and they will start shooting beams. Dodge all of the attacks.

After the clone is gone, players should use the

Plantain Fan to trap Erlang Shen inside the vortex. Use this opportunity to destroy his stance bar and start pummeling him. This should help players get Erlang Shen to around 30% HP. For the rest of the fight, players can use Rock Solid to deflect strikes and launch counterattack.

Following these tips will ensure that Black Myth: Wukong players beat Erlang Shen, the secret boss without too much difficulty.