Essential Missable Bosses and Quests in Black Myth: Wukong

If players of Black Myth: Wukong aren’t vigilant enough, they might easily overlook certain bosses and quests without even realizing it. This oversight can prevent them from experiencing key elements of the game in their current playthrough, especially if they have passed crucial points of no return.

As the Destined One levels up and advances through each chapter, players encounter specific moments in the game where they can miss significant boss battles, quests, and special unlockables such as Transformations.

To ensure you experience everything that Black Myth: Wukong has to offer, we’ll highlight all the potential missable content throughout the game.

Complete List of Missables in Black Myth: Wukong

A screenshot of the headless monk's final form in Black Myth: Wukong chapter 2 — Game Science

There are numerous items you can miss in Black Myth: Wukong.

Below is the complete list of everything you can miss during your adventure in Black Myth: Wukong:

Wandering Wight Spirit
Second Rat Prince Spirit
Auspicious Lantern
Apramana Bat Spirit
Venomous Armguard
The Scorpionlord Boss Fight
Daoist Mi Boss Fight
Purple Talisman Quest
Horse Trouble Quest
Old Man’s Quest

All Missables in Chapter One

In Chapter One, there’s a sneaky missable boss. Players can entirely overlook the Wandering Wight if they ignore him and proceed into the Chapter One secret area to defeat the boss Elder Jinchi.

The Ancient Guanyin Temple becomes accessible only after ringing three bells, each guarded by an enemy. Make sure to ring all three bells before taking down the Wandering Wight, or he will vanish permanently.

All Missables in Chapter Two

Black Myth Wukong Rat Prince and King — dexerto

In this chapter, you can miss out on a Spirit transformation known as the Second Rat Prince Spirit if you don’t defeat the King of Flowing Sands first during their duo boss battle.

When battling these two in Sandgate Village, prioritize defeating the King to obtain the Spirit of the Prince upon his defeat.

All Missables in Chapter Three

Another Spirit you can easily miss is the Apramana Bat Spirit. This can happen if you unlock the Shrine that appears after encountering Zhu Bajie before dealing with the Apramana Bat.

Additionally, on the North Shore of the Bitter Lake, players can overlook a unique Soak item called Turtle Tear if they don’t interact with the snake bones following the battle with the Apramana Bat. The giant turtle will produce a tear that players can collect and utilize with their Gourd.

You can also miss the Auspicious Lantern, a Rare Curio, if you eliminate Captain Wise-Voice in the Pagoda Realm before defeating the nine Lantern Wardens.

All Missables in Chapter Four

Black Myth Wukong Scorpionlord — dexerto

Chapter Four has several items you can miss if you’re not attentive. Avoid fighting the Duskveil boss of this chapter’s secret area, Purple Cloud Mountain, until you have defeated the Scorpionlord and Daoist Mi first.

Failing to do this will result in missing out on both boss fights, the Stained Jade Gourd from the Scorpionlord, the Violet Hail Transformation from Daoist Mi, and an important Journal Entry.

Furthermore, when contending with the Venom Daoist, ensure you break all its extra arms, or you’ll miss acquiring the Venomous Armguard. If you don’t succeed on your first attempt, you’ll need to play through again in New Game +.

All Missables Chapter Five

In the final chapter of Black Myth: Wukong, players can miss out on a valuable Transformation known as Dark Thunder if they choose to defeat the Keeper of Flaming Mountains prior to speaking with the Horse Guai.

This friendly NPC, Ma Tianba, can be located throughout all five chapters of the game. Engaging with Horse Guai and completing his extensive side quests will ultimately lead you to acquire this Transformation in Chapter Five. Here’s where you can find Horse Guai in every chapter:

Inside a cave in Black Hills Keeper’s Shrine
Under a gazebo near the Earth Wolf Arena
Inside a building by the Temple Entrance Keeper’s Shrine
Within a cocoon on the path to the Cliff of Oblivion Keeper’s Shrine
Inside a card just past the Valley Entrance Keeper’s Shrine

You must exhaust all dialogues from Horse Guai to progress the quest.

Old Man’s Quest

Additionally, you’ll encounter the Old Man in Chapter 1, who reappears in all subsequent chapters. Be sure to find him, engage in conversation, and exhaust his dialogues before moving on in later chapters.

These are all the easily missed bosses, quests, and items in Black Myth: Wukong. For players who aspire to unlock every feature in the game, keep an eye on all achievements available.

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