Summary
Black Myth: Wukongis known for being packed with well-hidden secrets that players must work hard to uncover. From small arenas featuring a single rewarding boss fight to extensive secret levels that can take hours to clear, with multiple tough foes standing in the way, there’s no shortage of hidden content throughout the game’s six chapters. Keep in mind that each secret area’s Keeper’s Shrine has its unique store assortment, offeringrare materials that can’t be found in other shops, so it’s always worth checking out.
While some secret areas and bosses can be discovered naturally through exploration and attention to subtle clues, others are much more challenging to uncover, often requiring multiple steps anddefeating some of the hardest bossesinBlack Myth: Wukongto unlock. Below are the eight secret areas inBlack Myth: Wukong, along with detailed instructions on how to reach them.
1Chapter One: Ancient Guanyin Temple
Boss: Elder Jinchi
The Ancient Guanyin Temple - Grand Chamber is the first secret area players will likely uncover inBlack Myth: Wukong. To access this area, playersneed to ring three hidden bellsscattered across the forests of Chapter One: Black Cloud, Red Fire. Once all three bells are rung, players will automatically be teleported to the secret area.
The Ancient Guanyin Temple is a relatively small location, hosting just oneboss fight against Elder Jinchi, a variant of the Wandering Wight boss players encountered earlier in the game. However, this fight tends to be easier, as players will now have better gear and more experience. Additionally, regular enemies in the arena can be easily slain to recover health, allowing the Destined One to exploit this advantage during the battle.
2Chapter One: Loong Claw Grove
Boss: Red Loong
The Loong Claw Grove is another secret area in Chapter One, though it can only be reached later in the game afteracquiring the Loong Scales key itemin Chapter Two. The Loong Scales allow players to access secret Loong bosses in four different chapters. To find the Loong Scales, players must break a hidden wall in the First Prince of the Flowing Sands boss arena by baiting a Wandering Wight orAzure Dust.
Once the Loong Scales are acquired, players must return to the Outside the Forest Keeper’s Shrine in Chapter One and search for the nearby waterfall. Dispelling it reveals a hidden passage leading to the beautiful Loong Claw Grove, where players will face the Red Loong secret boss.
3Chapter Two: Hidden Loong Cavern
Boss: Black Loong
With the Loong Scales in hand, players can access the first secret area of Chapter Two: Yellow Sand, Desolate Dusk. From the Rockrest Flat Shrine, head to the right and climb the stairs to locate a sandfall. Using the Loong Scales, players can dispel the sandfall, revealing a hidden passage that leads to the Hidden Loong Cavern.
This area is a small arena where players will engage in abattle with the Black Loong boss. While not overly difficult, this boss has a particularly dangerous attack, where he smashes his maces into the ground, sending thunder shockwaves that can be challenging to dodge. A single mistake can stagger the player, often leading to death. To avoid this, players should use a nearby boulder to leap onto it, though the Black Loong can eventually destroy the stones in the arena, requiring players to lure the boss away from the boulders to stay safe.
4Chapter Two: Kingdom Of Sahali
Bosses: Tiger Vanguard; Fuban
The Kingdom of Sahali is the first large secret area inBlack Myth: Wukong, featuring two Keeper’s Shrines (Sandgate Pass and Sandgate Bound) and two challenging boss fights: Tiger Vanguard and the colossal sand beetle Fuban. To access this area, players must follow the Drunken Boar questline in Chapter Two, which involves several steps and key items, such as the Sobering Stone. Be sure toconsult a guide for detailson the quest progression.
Upon entering the Kingdom of Sahali, players will first encounter the Tiger Vanguard boss, a tougher version of the enemy previously faced inside the Crouching Tiger Temple. However, this fight is merely a warm-up for the grand standoff against the colossal Fuban boss. Fortunately, players will receive some unexpected assistance during the Fuban fight, easing the challenge.
5Chapter Three: Zodiac Village
Boss: Yin Tiger
Zodiac Villageisn’t a traditional secret areabut rather a friendly NPC hub, offering useful features, such asgrowing plants from collected seedsand upgrading armor at the blacksmith. However, it’s a missable location, so it’s worth mentioning. To reach the Zodiac Village, players must obtain the Ruyi Scroll by completing the questline thatstarts after defeating Chen Loongat the North Shore of Bitter Lake in Chapter Three: White Snow, Ice Cold.
Once in the Zodiac Village, players canchallenge Yin Tiger to a friendly boss battle. This fight is quite difficult, especially at this stage of the game. However, it is entirely optional, and players can return to it later when the Destined One has grown stronger and acquired better equipment.
6Chapter Four: Purple Cloud Mountain
Bosses: The Scorpionlord; Daoist Mi; The Duskveil
The Purple Cloud Mountain is the largest and most fascinating secret area inBlack Myth: Wukong, featuring four Keeper’s Shrines (Valley of Blooms, Bounds of Deity’s Abode, Petalfall Hamlet, and Cloudnest Peak), as well asseveral questsand three notable boss encounters: the Scorpionlord, Daoist Mi, and the Duskveil. Players must be cautious, as defeating the final boss, the Duskveil, locks out the other boss fights, preventing access to their unique rewards.
To access Purple Cloud Mountain in Chapter Four: Rosy Cheeks, Gray Hair, players must firstdefeat the Venom Daoist in two separate boss fights, which occur in the Webbed Hollow and the Temple of the Yellow Flower. During the first battle, players can obtain the unique Venomous Armguard by breaking all of the Venom Daoist’s extra arms before defeating him. After the second fight, a portal will open, granting access to this secret area.
7Chapter Five: Bishui Cave
Bosses: Baw-Lang-Lang; Top Takes Bottom, Bottom Takes Top; Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast
Chapter Five: Golden Child, Crimson Blood houses the expansive secret area of Bishui Cave, featuring three unique boss fights and valuable rewards. The cave contains three Keeper’s Shrines (Purge Pit, Cave Depths, and Corridor of Fire and Ice) and mostly follows a linear progression through its bosses. However, players can easily miss the Baw-Lang-Lang boss located near the start of the area, though it can still be fought later.
Interestingly, some players speculate that a few bosses may have been cut from this area. After defeating the Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast, two additional large, empty arenas remain, which lack any bosses. Another curious detail is that playerscannot acquire the full Bull King Setin a single playthrough, as there aren’t enough Bull King’s Iron Horns dropped by the Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast. While this could be intentional due to the set’s power, the unexplained empty arenas still seem odd.
To access Bishui Cave, playersneed to complete the Five Elemental Carts questline, which involves the Pale-Axe Stalwart NPC. This secret area can be unlocked near the end of Chapter Five and offers numerous valuable items for players to collect.
8Chapter Three: Mount Mei
Boss: Erlang, The Sacred Divinity
Mount Mei - Mei-Jian Peak is the final secret area inBlack Myth: Wukong,accessible only near the end of the game. To unlock this area, players mustdefeat several hidden bosses, including Elder Jinchi, Fuban, all four secret Loong bosses,Green-Capped Martialist, Duskveil, and Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast. Contrary to popular belief, reaching Mount Mei doesn’t require players to defeat the game’s default final boss first, The Great Sage’s Broken Shell. Instead, players must simply gather the full Monkey King Set along with the Jingubang staff. Once obtained, they can travel to the Great Pagoda in Chapter Three, where a specific NPC will unlock the portal to Mei-Jian Peak.
Mount Mei is a small secret area that serves as the arena for thegame’s true final boss, Erlang, the Sacred Divinity. This is likely the most difficult encounter in the entire game, but it is well worth the effort. What follows after the battle is one of the most cinematic and memorable moments inBlack Myth: Wukong, an episode players definitely won’t want to miss.
