Summary
A list of the best weapons for Smash Stance builds inBlack Myth: Wukongcan easily get confusing due to the vast number of picks to consider. Developer Game Science has played well with the game’s RPG aspect, as players have considerable room to choose gear to complement their playstyle. The overall weapon pool inBlack Myth: Wukong, however, is reduced by a considerable chunk if fans understand the different pros and cons and tailor their gameplay around the gear.
The various options available on the journey certainly seem tempting. And yet, the stats’ pros and cons and the need for certain armor set bonuses can make things difficult. Further, some also require specific Curios, Spirits, andTransformations inBlack Myth: Wukongto have the maximum benefit. This can naturally affect gameplay in more ways than apparent. As such, this article covers thebest Smash Stance build weapons inBlack Myth: Wukongthat are actually good in practice.
ThisBlack Myth: Wukongweapons list covers picks from early to late game, and even those obtainable only in New Game+. Availability and ease of getting have also been taken into account, rather than focusing on just raw stats.
7Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff
Rare, Good Stats, And Unique Effect For Early Game
The Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff is one of the best weapons for Smash Stance builds inBlack Myth: Wukongif players are early into the game. Thebiggest benefit is that it becomes available relatively early on in Chapter 2and can easily carry them to Chapter 3. The Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff’s raw stats aren’t impactful in the late game. However, since they don’t have a bunch of good weapon and armor options, or even enough Celestial Medicines inBlack Myth: Wukongthis early on, the stat benefits shouldn’t be left on the table.
This becomes important because almost any staff is better than the starter. Even the earlier obtained Twin Serpents Staff from beatingChapter 1’s Whiteclad Nobleor the Wind Bear Staff fromChapter 1 final boss Black Bear Guaiaren’t as good as the Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff.
6Spikeshaft Staff
Legendary, Decent Attack, Effect Conditional On Reflexes
The Spikeshaft Staff is lower on the list of the best Smash Stance build weapons for a few reasons. For starters, this gear becomes available only after Chapter 3, which is half the game done. Second, it grants only 80 Attack, the sole stat benefit. The third and most important point is that the Unique Effect it comes with is triggered only when theSmash Stance-exclusive Resolute Counterflowand See Through are successfully triggered. This, as Smash Stance fans know, can be tricky. They need ample practice, quick reflexes, and a good understanding of enemy movesets to execute consistently.
Overall, theSpikeshaft Staff is a good weapon for Smash Stance builds inBlack Myth: Wukong, but it’s easily low on the totem pole. If players are quick enough, however, then continuous Resolute Counterflows and Charged Heavy Attacks can make the journey easy.
5Rat Sage Staff
Epic, Good Stats, And Easy-To-Trigger Unique Effect
The Rat Sage Staff gets unlocked after the very difficult final fight of Chapter 2. This is among the bestBlack Myth: Wukongweapons, especially for Smash Stance builds. The stats are fair at this point of the game, but the Unique Effect is what makes it just that bit better. The whirlwind generated is not dependent on connecting hits, so players have some leeway to start the combo early and then engage. Theincreased attack range and damage certainly make fights a bit fairer.
Since the stats aren’t that high, players should hunt and useMortal Medicine formulas inBlack Myth: Wukong, like Tiger Subduing Pellets, to have more impact in fights. Further, Curios like Cat’s Eye Beads and Agate Jar should also help. In this manner, thestaff’s Smash Stance can easily last them all through Chapters 3, 4, and even into 5.
4Bishui Beast Staff
Legendary, High Attack, And Crit Chance Stats
TheBishui Beast Staff becomes available at almost the same time as the Staff of Blazing Karma, but the former makes it to the list of the best weapons for Smash Stance builds inBlack Myth: Wukong. There are two key reasons here: the former’s Crit Chance is a better stat than the latter’s 40 Defense and the latter’s Unique Effect is usually a miss rather than a hit.
The Bishui Beast Staff doesn’t come with a Unique Effect, but it stilloffers a good level of Attack and Crit Chance buffs. Further, it can be used just as well for other stances. This can make things easier for players if they want to switch up their Smash Stance weapon and build on the fly for a particularBlack Myth: Wukongboss.
3Adept-Spine Shooting Fuban Staff
Mythical, High Attack and Crit with Great Unique Effect
The Adept-Spine Shooting Fuban Staff is the first item on this list that can only be obtained in NG+. It is an upgrade to the Chitin Staff and the Spider Celestial Staff. Although it can take a while to get it, it is easily one of the top Smash Stance build weapons inBlack Myth: Wukong. The 120 Attack is all well and good, but the25% Crit Chance is one of its key shining aspects.
There’s one more key factor that earns it a place as one of the best Smash Stance build weapons inBlack Myth: Wukong.The Adept-Spine Shooting Fuban Staff shoots out AoE spines with a Heavy Charged Attack. This deals a lot of damage and also recovers a good chunk of health. Overall, the high damage, Crit Chance, and health recovery help put this staff on the table.
2Dark Iron Staff
Mythical, Increases Attack Based On Total Defense
TheDark Iron Staff is easily the #2 Smash Stance build weapon inBlack Myth: Wukong. The 110 Attack on its own is okay. However, the Unique Effect is where it shines. Since it scales on the total Defense, players can pair it with certain armor sets, like the Bull King’s Armor, to significantly raise the overall Attack. Further, they can use the Gold Spikeplate, one of thebest Curios inBlack Myth: Wukong, to considerably increase Defense, and thereby Attack.
Players are also recommended to strategize with the available Medicines, armor set, Curios, Spirits, Transformations, and Sparks distribution to maximize the stats. The overall effect will be tremendous.Not only will they have very high Defense, but also the highest Attack possible. Although flexible for others as well, this weapon will help more in a Smash Stance build due to increased agility.
Players can obtain the Dark Iron Staff in the first playthrough as well. However, they will have to forgo equipping the entire Bull King’s Armor Set and use 2/4 Bull King’s Horn for the weapon. It is easily one of thebest armor sets inBlack Myth: Wukong, so the choice is difficult.
1Jingubang
Mythical, Lore-Based OP Staff With A Uniquely Crafted Effect
The Jingubang is, almost unequivocally, the best Smash Stance build weapon inBlack Myth: Wukong. That doesn’t mean it’s not good for others - it’s smashing for all of them. Further, the biggest deal here is thatif players beatsecret true ending boss Erlang Shenthree times and equip the Heaven’s Equal Armor Set, they will get the Sun Wukong Stance.
There is another key reason that makes the Jingubang a great weapon. When players build the Focus bar beyond the third point, it doesn’t deplete over time as it does with other staff picks. As such, they don’t have to worry about dealing a Charged Heavy Attack in a rush. This extra Focus and its permanence make a lot of impact in fights; the 135 Attack stat isn’t a small deal either.
