Guide to Shapeshifting in Black Myth: Wukong

With Black Myth: Wukong, players have the ability to transform into bosses they have already defeated. This guide will provide information on each boss and how to obtain their transformation.

Fans of Journey to the West, the 16th-century novel that served as the inspiration for Black Myth: Wukong, will recognize Sun Wukong’s ability to transform into various creatures. Game Science has skillfully incorporated this fascinating aspect of the story into the game’s mechanics.

In Black Myth: Wukong, there are a total of 91 bosses, such as the challenging Wandering Wight and the exasperating Whiteclad Noble. While not all bosses are capable of shapeshifting, there are some that players can transform into in order to utilize their abilities.

There are two main methods for utilizing this ability: through spells or spirits, both of which are acquired by defeating bosses. As a result, the Destined One can transform into every possible form.

All Spell Transformations in Black Myth: Wukong

Wolf Guai: Red Tides

Red Tides spell transformation — Game Science

This is the only transformation you acquire in Chapter 1.

To unlock the Wolf Guai transformation, defeat Guangzhi and retrieve his fiery dual blade.

Directions: To find Guangzhi’s lair, make your way to Outside the Forest Shrine and ascend the hill through the forest. Once you reach a small bridge, cross it and you will reach Guangzhi’s lair.

One of the initial transformations that you will be able to access is the light attack, Moon Dance. This enables you to unleash a series of slashing attacks while also accumulating Focus.

Alternatively, the powerful move Moon Chase enables you to execute a string of charging attacks. You can also utilize a unique heavy attack upon successfully dodging at maximum Focus.

Rock Band: Azure Dust

Azure Dust transformation in Black Myth Wukong — Game Science

To unlock, you must complete the Man-in-Stone side quest.

After emerging victorious against the King of Flowing Sands and Second Rat Prince in Sandgate Village, make your way across the rope bridge to locate the Squall Hideout Shrine. Continue down the path towards the ravine and you will encounter the Man-in-Stone boss.

The Azure Dust Spell possesses a unique capability that bestows immunity to all four Banes. These status effects are present in the game, and this transformation will provide protection against any of them.

Aside from that, you possess a couple of impressive attacks. Your Light Attack, Earth Shatter, involves three head-on collisions with an enemy. Your Heavy Attack, Mountain Splitter, propels you forward to crush any obstacles in your way.

Additionally, you will receive the powerful spell Rockfall, which can activate when you accumulate a sufficient amount of Focus. This spell will cause you to leap and slam into the ground, unleashing a devastating area-of-effect attack.

Rat Guai: Ashen Slumber

To unlock, simply defeat the Third Rat Prince boss in Chapter Three.

In Chapter Two, head to Sandgate Village and speak with a rat NPC inside a house. They will instruct you to defeat the First and Second Rate Prince bosses. In Chapter Three, complete the prisoner quest and the Great Pagoda Realm wards. Then, locate the Third Rat Prince by traveling through a small tunnel in the same area where you found the prisoner.

The defining feature of this spell is its Rage Burst, which grants a small increase in Scorch damage with each talent level (there are a total of six ranks).

Your Light Attack, Chop Wood, involves slashing your blade in front of you, while your Heavy Attack, Blow Fire, allows you to exhale fire from your mouth by holding down the attack button.

When you acquire Ashen Slumber, you also gain the Spell Fiery Burst, which causes you to burst out of your transformation and inflict massive AoE damage on nearby enemies.

Yin Tiger: Ebon Flow

To unlock, simply defeat the Yin Tiger boss in Chapter Three.

Where to find the Yin Tiger: Upon completing Chen Loong’s side quest, you will gain access to the Painted Realm. Within this realm, you will have the opportunity to battle the Yin Tiger.

The Unique Talent for Ebon Flow provides you with Cold Edge, which effectively reduces the cooldown of all your Alteration Spells. Additionally, your special trait enables you to perform deflection and teleport dash moves.

The Onslaught Blade, known for its slow yet powerful swipes, allows you to accumulate Focus. When charged, the Rift Cleaver delivers a fierce strike that requires time, but the damage inflicted increases with higher levels of Focus.

The Windwalker spell will transform your Focus into speed, causing any dodges you perform to morph you into a powerful gust of wind. While in the Windwalker state, your Light Attack is known as Stormsurge, enabling you to swiftly approach your target and deliver a devastating strike.

Monk from the Sea: Hoarfrost

To unlock, you must defeat the boss Monk from the Sea.

The boss can be found in the New Thunderclap Temple, located in Chapter Three. Simply walk along the path to your right to reach it.

As your Unique Talent, Snow Veil, has six ranks, each level slightly increases the Frost damage you deal. Additionally, the Trait you receive allows your attacks to inflict the Frost Bane on enemies.

Tentacle Flick is the Light Attack that allows you to strike enemies with your tentacles and accumulate Focus. Tentacle Sweep, your Heavy Attack, is a powerful sweeping strike that also generates Focus.

Your ability, Ice Sheet, requires all of your Focus to form a massive layer of ice around you. This causes anyone standing on it to be afflicted with the Frost Bane. While standing on the ice, you gain access to unique Light and Heavy Attacks, as well as the abilities Snowball Fight and Avalanche.

Macaque Chief: Umbral Abyss

To unlock, all you need to do is finish Chapter Three.

The Unique Talent Red Eyes is possessed by Umbral Abyss. This ability grants a slight increase in attack for an extended period after defeating an enemy, with the potential to stack up to 30 times (available in two ranks). Additionally, the Transformation’s Trait will cause Frost Bane to be inflicted with each attack.

With your Light Attack, you execute rapid slashes with your blade. The last slash inflicts increased damage, providing you with a significant amount of Focus. Your Heavy Attack, on the other hand, is a more powerful strike that may be slower, but still grants you Focus.

The Cold Heart Spell puts you in a state of being Cold-Hearted, enhancing your attacks and granting you the ability to transform into mist when dodging. Additionally, it enables you to swiftly approach an enemy and deliver a powerful strike.

Yellow Loong: Golden Lining

To unlock, Chapter Four’s Yellow Loong must be defeated.

Where to Find the Boss: The boss can be found at the Relief of the Fallen Loong Shrine, but in order to access it, you will need to obtain the Loong Scale. This will require you to defeat the first three Loong bosses.

Your Unique Talent, Lightning Flash, enhances your invincibility duration while also allowing you to see through enemies. Additionally, your Trait bestows the ability to see through enemies and provides immunity to Shock and Thunder Bane attacks.

Lightning Dance is your Light Attack that allows you to swiftly strike your enemies in succession. Meanwhile, Fatal Shadow is your Heavy Attack, which requires you to charge up your strike for a deadly blow against your opponents.

The Heavy Attack, Death Trilogy, will replace Fatal Shadow when executed with at least one Focus Point. This move involves leaping into the air and crashing down on an enemy with your Thunder-infused weapon.

In addition, executing a Heavy Attack after a Light Attack will result in the accumulation of a Focus Point, allowing you to anticipate and counter an enemy’s attack.

Worm Trouble: Violet Hail

Unlocking method: Successfully defeat Daoist Mi in Chapter Four.

Location: To access the secret area on Purple Cloud Mountain, defeat Venom Daoist twice – first in the Pool of Shattered Jade and then in the Temple of Yellow Flowers. You will then encounter Daoist Mi in this location.

Your Unique Talent, Filthy Malice, enhances your Poison damage as you level up (has six ranks). Additionally, your Transformation Trait grants you immunity to Poison, adds Poison Bane to your attacks, and grants you the Self-Torment ability.

While your Light Attack involves slashing your opponent as usual, Self-Torment is your Heavy Attack that requires sacrificing some of your HP to imbue your blade with up to four larvae, which can then be used to inflict damage on your enemies.

The Spell Hive Mind enables you to detonate all of your larvae, causing immediate damage and restoring some of your depleted health. You can also trigger the explosion of your larvae by reversing their transformation.

Horse Trouble: Dark Thunder

To unlock: Save Horse Guai in Chapters One through Five.

The Transformation Trait for Dark Thunder provides immunity to Thunder, and causes all of your attacks to inflict the Thunder Bane status effect.

Lightning Lashes is your Light Attack that strikes the enemy in front of you, allowing you to accumulate Focus. As for Thunderbolt Sweep, the Heavy Attack, it involves lashing multiple enemies in succession, granting you even greater amounts of Focus.

With the use of your Lightning Infusion Spell, your whip will be infused with Thunder, causing you to enter the Thrilled State. In this state, your Light and Heavy Attacks will transform into Thunder Flurry and Thunder Dominion, respectively.

Thunder Dominion creates a Thunder Formation that intermittently strikes enemies within your reach, while Thunder Flurry makes each lash whip call forth a lightning strike.

Stone Monkey: Azure Dome

To unlock, one must discover the hidden ending and successfully defeat the final boss, the Stone Monkey.

Your Unique Talent, Indestructible, significantly enhances your ability to resist the four Banes. Additionally, your Trait provides immunity to Shock and Poison, and allows you to convert Frost and Scorch to further empower yourself.

Your Light Attack, Primal Punch, involves unleashing a series of punches to generate Focus. As for your Heavy Attack, Earthshatter Slam, it allows you to jump and land on your opponent, simultaneously replenishing some of your health.

In addition, you will receive the Spell Monkey Mind feature, enabling you to cast spells from your equipped arsenal. This includes the abilities Rock Slide and Cloud Step, as well as A Pluck of Many. Furthermore, when deciding between Immobilize or Ring of Fire, you have the option to infuse your fists with either Ice or Fire.

All Spirit Transformations

Spearbone spirit in Black Myth: Wukong — Game Science

Spearbone spirit can be collected by defeating the boss in Yellow Wind Ridge.

Spirits are short-lived transformations that grant the ability to use an attack from the defeated boss. Once the transformation expires, the Spirit disappears. You can only have one Spirit equipped at a time, and it will provide a passive effect that remains active even when you are not transformed.

After defeating specific bosses, players can acquire spirits. These spirits can be absorbed by using the Blessed Gourd, which becomes available for use after talking to the wise master located on the Snake Trail in the Bamboo Grove.

Chapter One Spirits

Black Myth Wukong Chapter 2 area — dexerto

Spirit	Location	Ability	Effect
Guangmou	In the Bamboo Grove, find him at the end of the Snake Trail.	Summons snakes that spit venom on foes to inflict Poison damage.	Moderly increases Poison damage and Poison resistance.
Wandering Wight	Nearby the Outside the Forest Shrine in a clearing.	Ram into foes with your bronze skill for massive damage.	Considerably increases defense.
Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang	In the river near Snake Trail Shrine.	Lash at foes using the frog’s tongue to inflict great damage.	Moderately reduces stamina cost of jumps and jump attacks.
Wolf Assassin	Outside of Black Wind Cave, find him surrounded by archers.	Throw knives to far-away enemies.	Slightly increases Critical Hit chance.

Chapter Two Spirits

Spirit	Location	Ability	Effect
Swift Bat	Head through a narrow pathway leading to the Swift Bat boss after beating the First Prince of Flowing Sands.	Unfurl your wings and stir up gravel to strike oncoming foes.	Moderately increases stamina recovery.
Earth Wolf	Fight the Earth Wolf in front of a gate near Sandgate Village.	Charge at your foes to make them stumble.	Grants a small amount of additional Focus on hit.
Rat Archer	First defeat the Earth Wolf, then take down the Rat Archers after opening the gate. Defeat the strongest archer for this Spirit.	Load and shoot arrows several times in succession.	Moderately reduces stamina cost of Staff Spin.
Spearbone	From Rockrest Flat Keeper’s Shrine in Yellow Wind Ridge, take the staircase to the right to reach a platform where Spearbone will be waiting for you.	Ward off attacks with a shield, then bash enemies and smash the ground with your shield.	Slightly increases damage reduction.
Rat Governor	Just nearby the Stone Vanguard who is in Rockrest Flat.	Leap up and shoot lightning from your staff to deal Thunder damage.	Moderately increases Thunder damage.
Poisestone	Head through the tunnel near Rockrest Flat.	Leap up and kick your foe in the chest. Then slam the ground to damage nearby foes.	Moderately increases damage of light jump attacks and reduces stamina cost of sprinting.
Gore-Eye Daoist	Head left from the Windseal Gate Shrine.	Emit a crimson glow, and stay within the radius to enhance your attack.	Moderately increases maximum Mana.
Civet Sergeant	Walk downstairs after defeating the Tiger Vanguard.	Juggle twin blades and hurl them at a foe’s chest.	Slightly increases attack.
Rat Imperial Guard	Head up the path before you once you defeat the Tiger Vanguard, and fight an onslaught of rats. One of them in the strongest guard.	Nimbly circle your target and slice them.	Moderately increases Focus gained from perfect dodges.
Tiger’s Acolyte	Walk across the stone bridge near Windrest Hamlet, and you’ll see them guarding the bridge.	Draw near the foe in a flash and hack them with your sword.	Moderately increases Critical damage.
Mad Tiger	Beat the Old-Rattle Drum obtained from Tiger Acolyte in three different areas (they appear grey when you enter them). Fight the Mad Tiger in the secret area you’ve gained access to.	Roar with a terrifying might to shock nearby does and deal Damage in front of you.	Moderately increases attack, but massively reduces maximum Health.

Chapter Three: Spirits

Spirit	Location	Ability	Effect
Mountain Patroller	Walk up the steps once you defeat Macaque Chief and then turn left.	Leap up and let a flurry of slashes rain down.	Slightly increases Critical Hit Chance of jumping Heavy Attacks.
Blade Monk	Drop down some ledges on the cliffside near where you defeated Captain Wise-Voice in the Pagoda Realm.	Swing your blade twice before cleaving forcefully downward on your foe	Moderately increases attack for a short duration after defeating an enemy.
Fungiman	Find him inside one of the lower cells in the Pagoda Realm.	Wield a staff that spins charge into your foes.	Moderately increases recovery speed of Might.
Falcon Hermit	They’ll be waiting near the Warding Temple in a snow field.	Summon a wind gust that deals Frost damage along its path, or freezes enemies in place.	Moderately increases Frost damage.
Enslaved Yaksha	Claim all four souls of the captains in the Pagoda Realm to unseal its wards, then find this Spirit inside a cell that’s now open.	Swing your blade to stab an enemy in the heart, staggering them.	Grants moderate amount of Focus when hit.
Apramana Bat	At the North Shore of the Bitter Lake Shrine, walk along the beach on the right until you find a snowfield with large snake bones.	Leap into the air to evade attacks, then send two freezing gusts to deal Frost damage. Target can freeze in place if Frost gauge is maxed.	–
Non-White	You’ll stumble upon them while exploring the cave once you meet the Child Buddha and interacting with the four statues.	Spin and leap to the target and sprout thorns over your body to stab them.	Moderately increases Poison and Frost damage.
Red-Haired Yaksha	Walk past the Precept Corridor Shrine and you’ll find this Spirit.	Shoot an arrow imbued with exceptional power at your enemy, staggering them.	Moderately increases Heavy Attack damage.
Crow Diviner	In the river nearby Brook of Bliss Shrine.	Scatter a field of Frigid Dust from an incense burner, stacking Frost Bane on you and your enemies.	Moderately increases Chill resistance.
Non-Able	Head to the snowy clearing by the Brook of Bliss Shrine.	Let loose a flurry of punches and kicks. Different phases of your Light Attack enable different moves.	Slightly increases attack, Critical Hit Chance, and Critical damage, but massively reduces maximum Mana.
Old Ginseng Trouble	Spawn the enemy by harvesting a plant on the ground near the Towers of Karma Shrine.	Call forth one or more Ginsenglings that strike at your foe.	Moderately increases Health of summoned minions.
Clay Vajra	Guarding the main entrance to the New Thunderclap Temple.	Spew flames to burn nearby enemies.	Moderately increases Burn resistance.
Non-Void	Start the Fox Form side quest by transforming into a Fox as per a dead NPC’s request. Make it to the New Thunderclap Temple and keep left to find Non-Void.	Stride back in a sweep and turn into a waving after-image.	Recovers moderate amount of Stamina when hit.
Non-Pure	Enter the building on the right of the New Thunderclap Temple’s main hall.	Brandish a monk’s spade back and forth, striking foes repeatedly.	Moderately improves Damage Reduction for a short direction after casting Rock Solid.

Chapter Four: Spirits

Spirit	Location	Ability	Effect
Lantern Holder	Return to the boss arena where you fought the Second Sister after exploring the entire area first.	Wave a lantern to summon will-o’-the-wisps that chase foes.	Moderately increases Will gained.
Beetle Captain	Walk past the Upper Hollow Shrine until you reach a clearing with a cave on your right. Head through to find this enemy.	Soar into the air to evade attacks, then dive down to hack at the foe.	Moderately increases maximum Stamina.
Scorpion Prince	He’ll be guarding the center of the village past Verdure Bridge Shrine.	Pierce enemies with your tail and inject venom into the ground for Poison damage.	Moderately increases Poison damage.
Puppet Spider	Destroy the spider sacs below the village by Verdure Bridge and you’ll find a small room with this enemy.	Repeatedly claw at the foe with your fangs.	Moderately slows Might decay when transformed.
Elder Amourworm	After defeating Elder Amourworm by Verdure Bridge, head to the Painted Realm and you should see a garden where you can grow the Proto Amourworm. You’ll acquire the Spirit once you feed it three Rice Cocoons found in egg sacs throughout the Webbed Hollow.	Spray venom from your tail which forms poisonous pools on the ground, inflicting Poison Bane on enemies.	Moderately increases Critical Hit Chance while in Poisoned state.
Centipede Trouble	Find them in the Bonevault deep within the Webbed Hollow.	Curl your body into a giant ball and collide into nearby enemies.	Slightly increases movement speed.
Dragonfly Trouble	The proceeding battle after defeating the boss in the Purifying Spring.	Shoot Poison arrows from your bow.	Slightly increases Qi gained from hits, but significantly reduces maximum Health, Stamina, and Mana.
Puppet Tick	Walk past the Relief of the Fallen Loong Shrine accessible by crossing the rope bridge after beating Buddha’s Right Hand and getting through the array of egg sacs. You’ll find them near the back to the right.	Shake the staff and screech to summon small Stone Spiders to bite foes. When the spiders die, their venom bursts out, poisoning nearby enemies.	Considerably reduces Mana cost of A Pluck of Many.
Commander Beetle	Found outside the Temple Entrance Shrine.	Spin the twin blades to hack at the enemy. The spinning edges pulse, striking all nearby foes and dealing AoE damage.	Moderately increases Poison damage.
Fungiwoman	Go through the path to the left of the Temple Entrance Shrine. Then, follow through the tunnel once you make it to a snake yaoguai enemy. Harvest a mushroom here to reveal the Fungiwoman.	Drift in the air with a mushroom cap and release spores. Crash into your foe upon landing, as the spores rain down to strike them. Spores that hit the foe can recover your Health.	Considerably increases maximum Health, but moderately decreases maximum Stamina.
Snake Sheriff	Head right once you walk through the gate past the Temple Entrance Shrine.	Extend your neck to roar, shaking all nearby yaoguais.	Moderately increases attack, but considerably decreases defense.
Verdant Glow	Found in the Purple Cloud Mountain secret area, inside the forest near the Valley of Blooms Shrine.	Absorb nature’s essence to recover Health continuously. The healing effect is enhanced when in water.	Slowly recovers a bit of Health.
Snake Herbalist	Guarding a gate in the Purple Cloud Mountain secret area.	Smash venom on the ground to form poisonous pools. Foes will receive stacked Poison Bane upon stepping in pools.	Recovers a bit of Health when consuming medicines.

Chapter Five: Spirits

Spirit	Location	Ability	Effect
Father of Stones	Awaiting you nearby the Heart of Ember Shrine.	Release two powerful roars that shake and damage nearby foes.	Slightly increases Critical Hit Chance and Critical Hit damage.
Charface	Find them just before fighting the Gray-Bronze Cart.	Smash lava-forged blade on the ground, causing magma to burst out and damage nearby foes.	Moderately increases charging speed.
Turtle Treasure	From the Valley Entrance Shrine in Furnace Valley, walk along the river of lava to your right until you see this enemy guarding a chest.	Ride a mallet and land to crush your foe to the ground.	Moderately increase damage dealt by heavy attacks which cost three or more Focus Points.
Flint Chief	You’ll find the Flint Chief from the Furnace Valley Shrine by walking along the left-most path until you reach a flowing lava pool. Jump down, and it’ll form itself.	Take the form of a rock upon the enemy’s strike to deflect them.	Slightly increases four Banes resistance.
Earth Rakshasa	Head up the slope from where you came from after fighting the Flint Chief, then continue along the original path until you face a foe with a shield guarding a chest.	Thrust a shield to smash the ground and damage nearby foes. Then plant the shield to block attacks.	Moderately improves damage reduction for a short duration when hit.
Misty Cloud, Cloudy Mist	This duo is guarding the exit of the lava cave you’re in.	Wield an incense bunch to whip your foe, then unleash three beams of light to bash them.	Moderately reduces Mana cost of Cloud Step.
Flint Vanguard	From Ashen Pass III, continue along the path until you see Pingping. She’ll open up a new area for you where Flint Vanguard will be.	Pummel your foe with stone fists, stacking Scorch Bane. If enemy ignites, they’ll suffer Burn damage over time.	Moderately increases Scorch damage and Burn resistance.
Mother of Flamlings	You’ll find a glowing spot on the ground you can interact with nearby the Flint Vanguard, which will spawn this enemy.	Summon Flamlings that breathe fire and burns nearby foes.	Moderately reduces all Spells’ cooldowns.
Nine-Capped Linzhi Guai	Walk behind the Ashen Pass III Shrine and pick up one of the mushrooms. Instead, it will reveal this foe.	Wear the Earth Spirit Cap and lingzhi will sprout and explode to deal Poison damage to nearby enemies.	Moderately reduces Mana cost of Mysticism Spells.
Top Takes Bottom, Bottom Takes Top	After watching a cutscene at the end of the stage, head back to the Emerald Hall Shrine. Walk down the pathway left of the throne and you can get the Spirit.	Turn into an iron ball to bounce and slam into enemies.	Significantly increases defense, but moderately reduces attack.
Bull Governor	Find the secret Bishui Cave area through the Pale-Axe Stalwart’s quest. From Cave Depths Shrine, follow the path ahead until you reach this enemy.	Charge at your foe to cleave them with your halberd, thrusting it into the ground for Scorch damage.	Moderately increases Scorch damage.

Having learned how to obtain each Spell and Spirit Shapeshift in Black Myth: Wukong, make sure to check out our additional guides on fast leveling and the most beneficial skills to unlock from the skill tree.