Brave warrior, even though you have emerged triumphant against the mighty Stone Monkey, your journey is far from over as a formidable foe awaits your arrival, ensuring that your legend will continue to grow.
Erlang Shen is first encountered as an adversary in the opening of Black Myth: Wukong. As you continue your journey, you will come across his presence on Mount Mei, a location accessible to most. However, it is important to note, young warrior, that locating and conquering him may prove to be a challenging and lengthy task.
Consult this guide for its wisdom, and you will prevail in this battle without needless conflict.
1. How to Defeat Erlang Shen in Black Myth: Wukong
In Black Myth: Wukong, players must complete the game in order to access the Secret Area of Mount Mei, where they will encounter the powerful two-phase boss, Erlang Shen.
In the Pagoda Realm of Chapter 3, you can interact with Bodhisattva Maitreya to discover a concealed passageway to the Secret Mount Mei region. There, you will face off against Erlang, The Sacred Divinity. After defeating him, you will then engage in a battle against the Four Heavenly Kings. Upon emerging victorious, you will encounter Erlang Shen once more, this time in his lion form.
In order to defeat Erlang Shen, we must first reach the battlefield and then overcome his second form. Let us now delve into the route to victory against him.
2. Boss Fight Location
To gain access to Erlang Shen, one must complete all secret areas in every chapter except 3 and 6, successfully complete the Treasure Hunter’s Quest in Chapter 3, and defeat the Final Boss.
To reach the Great Pagoda Keeper’s Shrine, first make your way to the Snow-Veiled Trail Keeper’s Shrine and then cross the adjacent bridge. Upon reaching the bridge, turn left and keep going until you come to a wall. Interact with the wall to gain entrance to the shrine.
Ascend the stairs to activate a cutscene, which will transport you to Mount Mei for the ultimate showdown with Erlang Shen.
Combat Tactics
The initial stage requires damaging the stance bar located above his HP bar.
- Attack him continuously to deplete the bar, causing him to stagger and become vulnerable to multiple hits.
- Utilize the A Pluck of Many spell to create clones, which can help land enough hits to stagger the boss and deliver critical damage.
- Although the Transform spell may seem like a useful choice, it is important to note that Erlang has the ability to dispel it, causing you to return to your original form.
As Erlang’s health decreases to 70%, he will recover his stance bar and incorporate a larger axe and lightning attacks into his moveset.
- One can minimize the risk of taking increased damage from Erlang’s Thunder-infused attacks by equipping Shock-Quelling Powder. This powder is effective in mitigating the potential shock caused by these attacks.
- As Erlang rises into the air, he will unleash a barrage of swords. Quickly press the deflect button to deflect the attack, maintaining your stance and preventing any damage.
- Dodge and weave to avoid attacks and counterattacks after his moves finish and study his attack patterns to land hits effectively.
When Erlang’s HP reaches 50%, a clone will be created and they will begin shooting beams.
- Dodge all attacks and wait for the clone to disappear, then use the Plantain Fan to trap Erlang Shen inside the vortex.
- Disrupt his stance bar and try to reduce his HP to approximately 30%. Utilize Cloud Step and Rock Solid techniques to block attacks and retaliate with counterattacks.
Once the first phase is completed, a lengthy cutscene will ensue, leading to the confrontation with the Four Heavenly Kings.
After defeating the Four Heavenly Kings, the rematch with Erlang Shen takes place, during which he transforms into a formidable lion and you transform into the Stone Monkey.
- This unscripted battle demands adaptability, as a single misstep can lead to defeat and a restart.
- Luckily, by transforming into a stone monkey for this battle, you are able to utilize his abilities to counter Erlang’s attacks and ultimately come out on top.
Battle Rewards
| Rewards | Description |
| Tri-Point Double-Edged SpearMythical Weapon | Erlang Shen’s weapon |
| Azure DomeTransformation | Transform into Stone Monkey |
| Meet the MatchTrophy Unlocked | “Let go of him, and you let go of all.” |
Therefore, courageous explorer, the journey towards conquering Erlang Shen awaits you. May your abilities reach their peak and your fame be immortalized in the annals of time!
About Black Myth: Wukong
“Black Myth: Wukong”is a fast-paced action role-playing game that takes place in a fantastical rendition of ancient China. Inspired by the renowned Chinese novel “Journey to the West,”the game centers around the epic tale of Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King. As players take control of Wukong, they must utilize his mystical powers and mastery of combat to face off against a variety of foes and deities from Chinese mythology. The game seamlessly blends together elements of Chinese folklore and dark fantasy, creating a truly unique and immersive gaming experience.
“Developed by Chinese indie studio Game Science, “Black Myth: Wukong”will be released on August 20 for PC (Steam) and at a later date for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Pre-order now for $59.99 and receive bonus in-game resources!”
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