Black Myth: Wukong - Spells

Spells are the foundation for a person's destiny and survival. Choosing the right moment to use spells can have a miraculous effect on changing the tide of battle.

"How many spells can be cultivated for immortality, and how vast are the transformations learned?"

— Wu Cheng'en, Journey to the West

Spells are divided into four categories:

• Strange Techniques
• Body Techniques
• Hair Techniques
• Transformation

Spells can be prepared and adjusted at the Land Temple.

 

Strange Techniques

Binding Technique

The Binding Technique is a strange spell that can immobilize a targeted monster in place.

Spell Cost: 60

Spell Cooldown: 30

Type: Active Spell

Description

Once the destined person has the golden character "Bind" inscribed in their palm, they can directly learn this strange technique.

By simply pointing a finger and focusing on the incantation, they can freeze their opponent in place, rendering them unable to move.

However, a powerful opponent with great magical abilities can break free from the binding more quickly, so caution is advised.

In the heat of battle, if the opponent is fierce and aggressive, it may be difficult to keep them immobilized for long, yielding little advantage.

The best time to use this technique is when the opponent is standing still, knocked down, or weakened.

Key Insight

When the opponent is stationary, downed, or weakened, it may be the perfect opportunity to cast the Binding Technique.

 

Safety Technique

The Safety Technique is a strange spell that can create a magic circle to block small monsters and enhance drinking. The inspiration comes from Chapter 50 of the original text, "Safety Spell."

Spell Cost: 60

Spell Cooldown: 90

Type: Active Spell

Description

This life-saving technique was fortuitously learned by the destined person in a cold and harsh environment.

By simply taking a stick and drawing a circle on the ground, they can keep warm, rest, and prepare for enemies.

Standing within the circle allows for a continuous increase in stick power and accelerates recovery of energy; if warm wine is consumed during this time, the effects are even more remarkable.

The fire circle lasts for a considerable time; even if one steps out to fight for a moment, they can return to the circle at any time to seek another opportunity.

Once the time limit is reached, the circle will naturally dissipate.

Key Insight

After casting the Safety Technique, the circle will remain until the spell dissipates.

During this time, if one leaves the circle and returns, they will still benefit from its effects.

Additionally, if a monster approaches, casting this spell can cause it to fall.

Against the Red-Butt Monkey, it can instill fear, causing it to remain frozen in place.

 

Body Techniques

Copper Head, Iron Arm

The Copper Head, Iron Arm technique is an active spell that can instantly become as hard as black iron, capable of withstanding physical attacks.

Spell Cost: 30

Spell Cooldown: 10

Type: Active Spell

Description

This defensive technique is learned by the destined person through extraordinary encounters and experiences.

By shrugging their shoulders and straightening their back, they transform into a solid rock. If the opponent strikes this "rock," it will cause pain in their hands.

If the opponent is knocked back unexpectedly, it presents a perfect opportunity to pursue and attack.

Though this technique may seem clumsy, it requires precise timing to be effective; using it too early or too late will not yield results.

Some opponents, being strong and fierce, may have attacks powerful enough to break through the Copper Head, Iron Arm.

This technique can eliminate the accumulation of poison attribute debuffs but cannot remove lightning attribute debuffs.

Key Insight

A few strong and large opponents may pose a threat to the Copper Head, Iron Arm with their fierce attacks.

 

Gathering Form, Scattering Qi

The Gathering Form, Scattering Qi technique is an active spell that allows one to transform into white smoke and escape, seeking opportunities to attack again.

Spell Cost: 30

Spell Cooldown: 35

Type: Active Spell

Description

This movement technique is naturally comprehended by the destined person through absorbing the essence of demons and monsters.

After performing a hand gesture and reciting an incantation, they leave behind a false body while swiftly dispersing into clear air, moving lightly and swiftly like smoke.

This allows them to evade the opponent's attacks and can also lure the enemy in, creating opportunities for maneuvering.

When they reassemble, they can launch a flying kick or charge up for a powerful strike. If the opponent is unprepared, they may catch them off guard.

Escaping in a dispersed state already recoups the cost; if a counterattack succeeds, it yields additional benefits.

Key Insight

While the hidden strike in a dispersed state is powerful, if not executed at the right moment, it can easily miss.

 

External Body Technique

The External Body Technique is a Hair Technique, an active spell that can summon multiple clones to assist in battle.

Spell Cost: 130

Spell Cooldown: 60

Type: Active Spell

Description

This spell is cast by the destined person using their body hair.

By plucking a handful of hair, chewing it, and then spitting it into the air, they can transform into several Hair Monkeys.

These Hair Monkeys are agile and capable of both attacking and fleeing, just like the destined person.

When they see an opponent bullying their master, they will rush in to engage, allowing the master to catch their breath or escape.

However, the lives of the Hair Monkeys are not sturdy; against powerful opponents, they risk being quickly extinguished.

Key Insight

The clones created from the hair are not very durable and may be quickly defeated by strong opponents.

 

Transformation Spells

Crimson Tide

Crimson Tide is a transformation spell that allows the caster to transform into a wolf demon.

Spell Cooldown: Unknown

Active Spell: Unknown

Spell Interface Screenshot

Description

Upon use, the caster transforms into a wolf demon, igniting a fire within themselves.

The flames surge, scorching and overwhelming. Attacks can inflict fire damage over time.

During the transformation, the caster enters a fire-resistant state.

Acquisition Method

Defeat the boss Guangzhi (Knife Wolf Trainer) in the Black Wind Mountain level to obtain this spell.

Skills

Crescent Moon (Light Attack)

A light attack that makes the flames on the blade dance like a full moon, continuously slashing at the opponent.

Chasing the Moon (Heavy Attack)

A heavy attack that moves as swiftly as fire, like a meteor chasing the moon.

After dodging in different directions, follow up with a heavy attack to evolve into a new move.

Breaking the Moon (Passive Ability)

For a short time after dodging, attack power is significantly increased.

 

Lotus Hail

Lotus Hail is a transformation spell that allows the caster to transform into an insect demon.

Spell Cost: Unknown

Spell Cooldown: Unknown

Type: Active Spell

Acquisition Interface Screenshot

Description

Upon use, the caster transforms into an insect demon, gaining poison resistance.

The poison is insidious and harmful, affecting both the caster and the target. Attacks can inflict poison damage over time.

During the transformation, the caster enters a poison-resistant state.

Acquisition Method

Obtain this spell by defeating the related boss Mi Dao Ren in the Falling Flowers Manor on Ziyun Mountain.

Skills

Destruction (Light Attack)

A light attack that swings a sharp blade to injure the opponent.

Self-Torture (Heavy Attack)

A heavy attack that injures the caster, attaching insect eggs to the blade. After charging, it can stack up to four layers.

Each subsequent light attack that hits the opponent will consume one layer of insect eggs, which will hatch into larvae that lie dormant in the opponent's wounds and die after a certain period.

Accomplishment (Spell)

When the opponent is infested with parasitic insects, command them to explode collectively.

This can inflict severe damage on the opponent while partially returning some of the insects to the caster, healing a portion of their health.

Retreat (Restoration Technique)

The caster explodes completely, causing area damage.

When restoring their true form, they can also trigger Accomplishment to detonate any remaining parasitic insects on the opponent.

 

Azure Dust

Azure Dust is a transformation spell that allows the caster to transform into a stone spirit.

Spell Cost: Unknown

Spell Cooldown: Unknown

Type: Active Spell

Description

Upon use, the caster transforms into a stone spirit, gaining resistance to fire, cold, lightning, and poison.

They become hard and heavy, using defense as offense. During the transformation, they can accumulate momentum when struck.

There are known variations of stone spirits, such as Stone Phosphor and Stone Cangcang, each with different forms and skills.

Acquisition Method

Defeat the Stone Man in the Soul-Dragging Cliff level to obtain this spell.

Skills

Stone Phosphor Form

Pressing Down (Skill)

Release when fully charged to deal significant area damage.

Restoration

Restore true form and knock down nearby opponents.

Stone Cangcang Form

First appeared in the 8-minute exclusive gameplay video of "Black Myth: Wukong" by Nvidia in 2022.

 

Mountain Ape

Mountain Ape is a transformation spell that allows the caster to transform into a giant ape.

Spell Cost: Unknown

Spell Cooldown: Unknown

Type: Active Spell

Description

First appeared in the 13-minute gameplay demonstration of the new game "Black Myth: Wukong" by Game Science.

Upon use, the destined person transforms into a giant ape, gaining increased height and speed, and will knock back all nearby enemies during the transformation. Duration: 30 seconds.

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Skills

Claw Strike (Light Attack)

A light attack consisting of four strikes: right claw, left claw, a forward charge, right claw, and left claw slamming down.

Hammer Strike (Heavy Attack)

A heavy attack consisting of four strikes, using both fists to slam down on the ground with great force, capable of knocking back nearby enemies.