Summary
Black Myth: Wukongis surprisingly difficult for a non-soulslike. It has tons of boss fights, and sometimes it might take hours to vanquish a single one. When players complete the main story and beat the Great Sage’s Broken Shell, they have two options.
Either they can continue their journey or they can start New Game+. In the latter, players will get the chance to play through the story once again and try different builds.Black Myth: Wukongplayers will also have the opportunity to craft new weapons and try them out. One thing to remember is that New Game+ is significantly tougher, so players must have the best armor to survive the grueling battles.
The Yaksha armor has not been included as it increases damage taken, which is not ideal for New Game+, especially in NG+2 and beyond.
7Iron Armor Set
Best For Using Rock Solid Spell
The Iron Armor Set may be the last choice on the list, but that doesn’t mean it is actively bad. It grants benefits only if players use the Rock Solid spell.
Equipping any two of the armor pieces massively increases the Focus gained by performing a successful Rock Solid deflection. Putting on the entire set will reduce the cooldown of the Rock Solid spell significantly as long as players execute a deflection successfully.
6Galeguard Armor Set
Ideal For Perfect Dodging
The Galeguard Armor Set is meant for players who have mastered the art of perfect dodging. After gathering theGaleguard Beast Mask,Galeguard Beastmaw Armor,Galeguard Bracers, andGaleguard Greaves, players will be able to exploit the armor’s power. Like most armor inBlack Myth: Wukong, players will have to craft all four pieces to maximize the power of the set.
The armor set will grant additional Focus as long as two pieces are equipped. to take things to the next level, players must use all four. This will cause perfect dodges to reduce the cooldown of all spells. The armor will make boss fights shorter, which is much-needed in New Game+.
5Insect Armor Set
Prolongs The Effects Of Medicine
Black Myth: Wukongplayers will unlock the art of crafting medicines in Chapter 2 after they meet Xu Dog. Given how there are four very annoying status ailments in the game,medicines are extremely important. They can make defeating enemies a lot simpler.
The Insect Armor Set takes the effects of medicine to the next level by granting players two solid bonuses. The two-piece bonus grants players extra Focus whenever they use medicine. The complete set increases the duration of all medicinal effects. Being able to extend the duration of medicine, likeLoong Aura Amplification Pellets,Body-Fleeting Powder, andEnhanced Tiger Subduing Pelletsis an underrated skill. Combining this effect with other spells, weapons, and Spirits can be a game changer.
4Bronze Armor Set
Perfect For Players Who Use Immobilize
When players craft the Bronze Armor Set, they might be put off by its rarity. But this problem is solved when players travel to the Zodiac Villageand meet Yin Tiger. Entering this secret area requires players to complete Chen Loong’s side quest. Talking to Yin Tiger will allow players to upgrade their armor. As the Bronze Armor Set is not of the highest rarity, players can upgrade it.
With enough resources, the Bronze Armor Set can become a Mythical armor that has respectable stats. The armor’s main attraction is the dual bonuses. The two piece bonus allows players to deal extra damage upon breaking an enemy’s immobilization. The full set bonus drastically reduces the cooldown of the Immobilize Spell.
3Centipede Armor Set
A Must-Have For Poison Builds
The Centipede Armor Set consists of theCentipede Hat of Transcendence,Centipede Qiang-Jin Armor,Centipede Gaiters of Transcendence, andCentipede Spiked Armguard. Players will be able to unlock this armor set fairly late into the first playthrough. The Centipede Armor Set is excellent for players whoare fond of Poison builds. When gamers have two pieces from this set, it will grant significant damage reduction from continuous poison.
Upon equipping the full set, players will gain a significant attack bonus if they are in a poisoned state. While the idea is extremely appealing, being poisoned all the time is not a good idea, especially in New Game+.
2Bull King’s Armor Set
Grants Tenacity And High Defense
The Bull King’s Armor Set is indubitably one of thebest armor sets inBlack Myth: Wukong. The entire set is focused on improving defense, allowing the Destined One to withstand more blows. This quality in itself makes it a fantastic addition to any build.
What makes it better are the two unique abilities that it provides. The first one being a moderate defense upon taking damage. Players will be hit occasionally by enemy strikes, as there is no real option to parry attacks. The second bonus activates when all four pieces have been equipped. It disables Perfect Dodges but grants Tenacity instead. When Tenacity is active, players won’t be staggered by enemy hits, which means they can continue combos without interruptions. This armor set works best with the Dark Iron Staff.
1Monkey King Set
Great For Speed Runs
The Monkey King Set is obtained in the final chapter of the game. It is tied to the story, making it impossible to miss.After getting all four pieces of armor, players can claim the Jingubang. Even though the Jingubang Staff is a weapon, it counts as the fifth and final piece of the puzzle.
The Monkey King Set revolves around speed and Critical Hits. The two-piece bonus increases the Critical Hit Chance, while the five-piece bonus reduces the cooldown of all spells whenever players land a Critical Hit.
