In Black Myth: Wukong, mastering mana management is truly essential for being able to survive. Spells are your strongest weapons after all, but they drain your blue mana bar really fast and cannot even be replenished in the middle of combat if you don’t come up with a strategy. This guide explains how to recover mana through rest stops, special gears, skill upgrades, or from some rare items, so that you can cast wisely, fight longer, and truly maximize Wukong’s mystical prowess.
Mana Usage in Black Myth: Wukong
Spellcasting is powerful in Black Myth: Wukong but it comes at a price. The moment you cast a spell, it eats up mana stored in the blue bar that lies just underneath your health bar. Proper management of this resource can greatly affect the outcome of the battle, especially long fights with enemies who have a big health pool.
Unlike stamina which gets naturally recovered during the fight, mana works differently. It doesn’t refill on its own in the middle of battle and there’s no dedicated mana potion that you could just chug down if you wanted to. You’ll need to be clever in thinking about when to unleash spells and how to restore the lost mana.
How to Recover Mana
You won’t have unlimited access to your abilities, but a few tools and techniques can help you stay in the fight longer:
- Rest Stops: The most consistent method of restoring mana is resting at designated save points, which brings all your resources back to full.
- Skill Tree Investment: After reaching level 30, players can put points into a Survival-based skill called Spiritual Awakening, which increases your mana capacity.
- Celestial Taiyi Pills: These rare items are worth seeking out. Not only do they boost your maximum mana, but they also top up your current bar when consumed.
Gear and Abilities that Help
Certain equipment and spells offer indirect ways to ease mana strain or restore small amounts:
- Some footgear grants a mana bonus if you manage to dodge attacks perfectly multiple times in a row.
- Rock-based defensive abilities, if timed well, can refund part of the mana spent.
- Spell-specific perks, for example, enhancements for immobilizing enemies, may return a bit of mana upon successful execution.
- Optional accessories, such as relics, may work in tandem with spells to reduce mana cost or offer partial refunds.
Note: There’s an item known as the Turtle Tear Soak, which becomes available later in the game. When used under specific conditions, like being at full health – it can restore some of your mana. It’s not as straightforward as a traditional potion, but it’s the closest you’ll get.
Ultimately, Wukong encourages players to be thoughtful with spell usage. Magic is best used to support your main combat approach, not to replace it entirely. There are ways to build around spell efficiency, but even then, you’ll still need to fight smart and manage your resources carefully.
