Black Myth: Wukong is a game with fast-paced combat and many different magic spells. Players can transform into various creatures, giving them extraordinary powers. Whenever the player transforms into a creature, he has to spend a special resource called Might. You can improve your ability to change into creatures, and you can also make specific abilities stronger.
There are ten different spells that let you change into different creatures in Black Myth: Wukong. Some of these spells are hard to find, and you need to do special things to unlock them. Each creature has its own strengths and weaknesses, and it takes practice to learn how to use them well. Some creatures have special abilities that you can activate by building up Focus. All of the creatures are useful, and you can learn to use each one effectively in battle.
5. Ashen Slumber
Transformation Moves
| 1 | Light Attack: Chop WoodStrike the iron blade three times, gathering strength and concentration with each blow. |
| 2 | Heavy Attack: Blow FireWhen you’ve fully concentrated, hold down the heavy attack button to unleash a powerful, continuous flamethrower. The longer you hold, the stronger the flames become. Moving won’t disrupt your concentration. |
| 3 | Spell: Fiery BurstUse this spell to self-destruct, dealing damage to nearby enemies and instantly changing back to your normal form. |
The Rat Guai is a powerful enemy that you can fight in the second part of the game. However, you can’t change into this creature until the third part. To unlock this transformation, you need to find a special purple seal. It’s a good idea to get this transformation because it’s very powerful and can damage many enemies at once.
When you transform into Rat Guai, you can use a sword to attack enemies. You can also breathe fire, but it takes time to charge up. Be careful when using this attack because you could hurt yourself if you’re surrounded by enemies. If things get really bad, you can explode and damage all the enemies around you. But be careful, because this will also hurt you.
4. Umbral Abyss
Transformation Moves
| 1 | Light Attack: Sprouting SpringThe long blade spins, delivering a series of cuts that build up energy. The final, powerful strike deals extra damage. |
| 2 | Heavy Attack: Withering WinterThis attack is slower but stronger, dealing more damage and building energy faster. The final, powerful strike deals extra damage. |
| 3 | Spell: Cold HeartWhen you’re fully focused during transformation, chant the spell and raise your blade to summon a blizzard and enter a frozen state. In this state, all your sword attacks are more powerful, and dodging turns you into clouds and mist, allowing you to quickly escape. |
| 4 | Spell: Cold ResolutionWhile frozen, this spell allows you to quickly close in on your enemy, using both energy and strength to deal a powerful attack. |
You have to fight the Macaque Chief three times in Black Myth: Wukong. After the final battle, you can change into a Macaque, a special creature. This is one of the few times in the game where you have to use this transformation, so it’s a good chance to practice. The Macaque Chief is a very powerful enemy who is both agile and strong, utilizing a long sword. He has an attack that will freeze his opponents while using this attack, he also gains a pair of wings.
3. Azure Dome
Transformation Moves
| 1 | Light Attack: Primal PunchLaunch a series of quick punches, gathering strength with each hit. |
| 2 | Heavy Attack: Earthshatter SlamCrouch down and gather energy, then jump high into the air and deliver a powerful, two-fisted slam. If you’re empowered with fire or ice, this attack will have extra effects. You can cancel the charge by dodging without losing your focus. |
| 3 | Spell: Monkey MindGather energy and use different spells. Each spell costs a different amount of energy, depending on which spells you have equipped. |
The Azure Dome transformation is one of the most powerful spells in the game, but you can only get it by watching a special ending and starting a new game. When you use this spell, you change into the Stone Monkey, a very strong and tough boss that you fight in the game. When you use the Azure Dome transformation, you can still use all of your other magic spells. This means you can combine this powerful form with other abilities to deal a lot of damage to enemies.
2. Red Tides
Transformation Moves
| 1 | Light Attack: Moon DanceKeep slashing at your enemy with spinning, fiery blades, creating a dazzling display of flames that fills the sky. As you attack, you’ll build up energy. |
| 2 | Heavy Attack: Moon ChaseLaunch a series of quick, powerful attacks. When you’re fully focused, dodging in any direction and then pressing the heavy attack button will trigger a special, powerful move. |
| 3 | Dodge + Heavy AttackGather all your energy to unleash a powerful attack. To do this, dodge and then press the heavy attack button. |
Red Tides is the first spell that lets you change into a different creature in Black Myth: Wukong. It’s one of the best spells in the game, and it’s very useful. When you use this spell, you change into a wolf with a fiery sword. The best part of this spell is the strong attack.
The strong attack makes the wolf jump forward a short distance, damaging enemies with fire and avoiding their attacks. You can do this attack again right away, so you can hit enemies many times with fire and set them on fire easily.
1. Golden Lining
Transformation Moves
| 1 | Light Attack: Lightning DanceMove gracefully with a blade of lightning, slashing quickly and skillfully. |
| 2 | Heavy Attack: Fatal ShadowStealthily moves through the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike a deadly blow. |
| 3 | Varied Combo: UnscathedIf you start a powerful attack while you’re already doing a quick attack, you’ll do a special combo. If the enemy attacks you during this special combo, you’ll be able to see their move coming and counterattack, gaining one point of energy. |
| 4 | Heavy Attack: Death TrilogyIf you have at least one point of energy, Death Trilogy replaces Fatal Shadow. Yellow Loong jumps into the air, charging his sword with lightning, and strikes the enemy’s head with a powerful blow. If you do another strong attack after landing, you can jump and strike again. You can repeat this up to three times. After using this move, you’ll lose all your energy. |
Golden Lining is a special spell that’s hard to get. To unlock it, you need to find and defeat a secret boss called Yellow Loong, who is one of the strongest enemies in the game. When you defeat Yellow Loong, you can use these spells.
The Golden Lining spell is great because it allows you to run fast and strong. Yellow Loong’s spear is very long, so you can hit enemies from far away. If you learn how to use this spell correctly, you can attack very quickly and deal a lot of damage to enemies.
