Spirits - Black Myth: Wukong Database

Use Tadpoles to upgrade the Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang spirit to its highest level. It will then transform into this powerful Spirit.

Tongue Whip
The thunder one belches lightning, the ice one exhales mist, the poison one spews filth, the fire one breathes flame, and the stone one howls and roars. Upon activating this skill, assume the form of a random frog.

Moderately reduces the Stamina cost for Jumps and Jump Attacks.

Obtained after defeating the boss of the same name, found by following the coastline north-east of the North Shrine of the Bitter Lake.

May be unobtainable if you defeat Yellowbrow and end Chapter 3 before beating the Apramāṇa Bat.

Frost Blade
Take the form of Apramāṇa Bat. Leap into the air to evade attacks, then send forth two freezing gusts to deal Frost Damage; the target can be frozen in place if their Frost gauge is maxed.

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Defeat the miniboss of the same name in the lake a short walk from the Snake Trail shrine in the Bamboo Grove area.

Tongue Whip
Take the form of Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang. Stick out your tongue to lash at foes from afar. Though soft, a tongue can still inflict great Damage.

Moderately reduces the Stamina cost for Jumps and Jump Attacks.

Obtained when defeating a specific Beetle Captain enemy near the Upper Hollow shrine in the Webbed Hollow area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• Climb the stairs behind the shrine, then take a left down the sloping path.
• Continue forward, following the braziers through the cave - when the path splits, hug the left wall.
• Keep pushing forward through a clearing filled with cocoons, and after climbing some stairs, go to the right through some webs.
• The enemy will be in a clearing here.

Airborne Sting
Take the form of Beetle Captain. Soar into the air to evade attacks, then dive down to hack at the foe upon landing.

Moderately increases Maximum Stamina.

Obtained when defeating a specific Blade Monk enemy near the Mani Wheel shrine in the Pagoda Realm area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and climb the uneven path on your left
• Hug the left wall for a while; you’ll eventually reach the end of the cliff path and need to hop down a few levels
• Continue forward - you’ll find the enemy near a bunch of frozen corpses and an Awaken Wine Worm.

Slaughter
Take the form of Blade Monk. Swing your great blade twice before cleaving forcefully downward upon your foe.

Moderately increases Attack for a short duration after defeating an enemy.

Obtained when defeating a specific Bull Governor enemy near the Cave Depths shrine in the Bishui Cave secret area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and start following the path on the right
• At the end of a long stretch filled with enemies, this big boy will be waiting for you.

Bull Strength
Take the form of Bull Governor. Charge towards the foe and cleave with a great halberd, thrusting it into the ground to deal Scorch Damage on hit.

Moderately increases Scorch Damage.

Dropped by a boss of the same name near the Bonevault shrine in the Webbed Hollow area.

Rolling Ball
Take the form of Centipede Guai. Curl your body into a giant ball and collide with nearby foes.

Slightly increases Movement Speed.

Obtained when defeating a specific Charface enemy near the Height of Ember shrine in the Woods of Ember area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, go left through a large gate at the edge of the courtyard
• Proceed down the slopes into a cave, hugging the right wall
• You’ll find the enemy nearby - it’s in a dark section of the cave next to a large statue head.

Magma Forged
Take the form of Charface. Smash lava-forged blade on the ground, causing magma to burst out and damage surrounding foes.

Moderately increases charging speed.

Obtained when defeating a specific Civet Sergeant enemy near the Temple Entrance shrine in the Crouching Tiger Temple area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, go up the stairs on your right
• Enter the temple’s cellar (requires the Sterness of Stone and Keeness of Tiger)
• You’ll find the enemy after following the linear corridors of the cellar for a while.

Heart Ripper
Take the form of Civet Sergeant. Juggle twin blades and hurl them at the foe’s chest. Once striken, the foe shall suffer the agony of a pierced heart.

Slightly increases Attack.

Obtained when defeating a specific Clay Vajra enemy near the Temple Entrance shrine in the New Thunderclap Temple area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• Cut through the nearby temple and climb the stairs on the right behind it
• Proceed through the middle of the courtyard and you’ll find this enemy standing in its center.

Flames of Doom
Take the form of Clay Vajra. Spew flames from your knees as you take great strides. The flames twist with each step and burn surrounding foes.

Moderately increases Burn Resistance.

Obtained by defeating the boss of the same name, found near the Forest of Ferocity in the Temple of Yellow Flowers area. Follow these steps to reach it:

• When facing the shrine, turn right and run towards the building at the edge of the woods
• When you reach it, turn right again and follow the walkway up some stairs.
• Here, you’ll find Commander Beetle protected by his many students - beat him, and the spirit is yours!

Blade Flurry
Take the form of Commander Beetle. Spin the twin blades to hack at the target. The spinning edges pulse, striking all nearby foes and dealing area Damage once.

Moderately increases Poison Resistance.

Obtained when defeating a specific Civet Sergeant enemy near the Brook of Bliss shrine in the Valley of Ecstasy area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and cross the bridge directly opposite it
• Follow the path to the right down a hill, then turn to the right. You’ll find the enemy standing in a lake.

Frigid Fragrance
Take the form of Crow Diviner. Scatter a field of Frigid Dust from an incense burner, stacking Frost Bane on both you and your foes.

Moderately increases Chill Resistance.

Obtained when defeating a specific Dragonfly Guai enemy near The Purifying Spring shrine in the Webbed Hollow area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, go up the stairs on your right and exit the cave
• Proceed forward through the clearing, walking over a wooden platform and up some stairs to reach a high-up platform
• The enemy will be buzzing about near some cocoons here.

Rain of Arrows
Take the form of Dragonfly Guai. Draw your bow and shoot Poison arrows at surrounding foes.

Slightly increases Qi gained from hits, but significantly reduces Maximum Health, Mana, and Stamina.

Obtained when defeating a specific Earth Rakshasa enemy near the Rakshasa Palace shrine in the Furnace Valley area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and go through the door on your left
• Go through the gate at the edge of the clearing and follow the path as it curves to the right
• The enemy will be waiting for you further along the path, near a glowing red spot on the ground.

Bulwark Shield
Take the form of Earth Rakshasa. Thrust a heavy shield to smash the ground and damage nearby foes. Then, plant the shield to block attacks.

Moderately increases Damage Reduction for a short duration after being hit.

Obtained when defeating the Earth Wolf boss near the Village Entrance shrine in the Sandgate Village area. You’ll find it in an open area in the middle of the nearby village.

Wild Rapture
Take the form of Earth Wolf. Recklessly charge straight at the foe to make them stumble.

Grants a small amount of additional Focus on hit.

Obtained by defeating a boss of the same name near The Verdure Bridge shrine in the Webbed Hollow.

Foul Spray
Take the form of Elder Amourworm. Spray venom from the tail to form poisonous pools on the ground, stacking Poison Bane on foes who tread upon them.

Slightly increases Critical Hit Chance when in Poisoned state.

Obtained when defeating a specific Enslaved Yaksha enemy near the Upper Pagoda shrine in the Pagoda Realm area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and enter the cave opposite
• Hug the left wall for a while, then go down some stairs on the right to enter a large area
• When you reach the bottom of the stairs, turn around and proceed forward
• You’ll eventually find a doorway that takes you out of the cave; follow the narrow wooden beam here
• Continue along the cliffside path for a while, then open a cell on your left. The enemy is inside.

Mutilate
Take the form of Enslaved Yaksha. Swing a long blade to stab the foe in the heart. This can stagger them for a moment.

Grants a moderate amount of Focus when hit.

Obtained when defeating a specific Falcon Fan-Maker enemy near the Snow-Veiled Trail shrine in the Pagoda Realm area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and climb the stairs on your right
• Proceed forward, following the path littered with frozen corpses as it curves to the right
• Run to the top of the snowy hill, past the Golden Lotus Guai to enter a clearing. You’ll find the enemy here.

Frosty Wind
Take the form of Falcon Hermit. Summon a gust of wind that deals Frost Damage multiple times along its path, or freezes enemies in place with repeated hits.

Moderately increases Frost Damage.

Obtained when defeating a boss of the same name near the Height of Ember shrine in the Woods of Ember area.

Brute Force
Take the form of Father of Stones. Release two powerful roars that shake and damage surrounding foes.

Slightly increases Critical Hit Chance and Critical Damage.

Dropped by a boss of the same name in a pool of magma near the Valley Entrance shrine in the Furnace Valley area.

Solid Stance
Take the form of a solid black rock upon the foe’s strike to deflect them.

Slightly increases Four Bane Resistance.

Dropped by a boss of the same name near the Fallen Furnace Crater in the Field of Fire area.

Flaming Flint
Take the form of Flint Vanguard. Pummel the foe with stone fists, each strike stacking Scorch Bane. If the foe is ignited, they will also suffer Burn Damage over time.

Moderately increases Scorch Damage and Burn Resistance.

Obtained by defeating a tough enemy of the same name near the Upper Pagoda shrine in the Pagoda Realm area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• From the shrine, hug the left wall as it leads you along a narrow cliff path and wooden beams
• Immediately after getting off the beam, go left through a cell door and interact with the mushrooms in the corner to begin the fight.

Whirl
Take the form of Fungiman. Wield a staff that spins like a wheel to charge into the foe and nearby yaoguais.

Moderately increases the recovery speed of Might.

Obtained by defeating the boss of the same name, found near the Court of Illumination shrine in the Temple of Yellow Flowers area by following the steps below.

• Start by running through the gateway opposite the shrine and taking a left through a building
• Climb the stairs and follow the path to the right
• When you reach the top of a hill, go left and up some more stairs
• Continue following the path down a slope into a large clearing, then interact with some mushrooms to begin the fight!

Aloft
Take the form of Fungiwoman. Drift through the air with a mushroom cap and release spores. Upon landing, crash into the foe as the spores rain down to track and strike them. Spores that hit the foe can return and recover Health.

Considerably increases Maximum Health, but moderately reduces Maximum Stamina.

Obtained by defeating the boss of the same name inside a cave near the Windseal Gate shrine in the Yellow Wind Formation area.

Raging Blood
Take the form of Gore-Eye Daoist, who wields a staff topped with a toad whose eyes emit a crimson glow. Stay within the glow and your attack will be enhanced. The staff vanishes on its own after a while.

Moderately increases Maximum Mana.

Obtained by defeating the boss of the same name near the Snake Trail shrine in the Bamboo Grove area.

Veiled Vipers
Take the form of Guangmou. Call forth snakes to spit venom upon foes and inflict Poison Damage. The snakes will slither away once their venom is depleted.

Moderately increases Poison Damage and Poison Resistance.

Several spawn near the Estate of the Zhu shrine in the Village of Lanxi area after reaching the Upper Hollow Shrine.

To reach the one that drops the spirit turn away from the Estate of Zhu shrine and hug the left wall to go through a gateway. The enemy will be standing in a courtyard here.

Will-o’-the-Wisps
Take the form of Lantern Holder. Wave the lantern to summon will-o’-the-wisps that chase after the foe.

Moderately increases the Will gained.

Defeat the boss of the same name, which can be found at the bottom of a well that you’ll be directed to jump down after using the Old Rattle-Drum three times. Exact locations and a boss fight strategy are detailed in our guide here.

Boulder Smash
Take the form of Mad Tiger. Roar with terrifying might to shock surrounding foes and deal area Damage to the front.

Moderately increases Attack, but massively reduces Maximum Health.

Dropped by bosses of the same name encountered near the Valley Entrance shrine in the Furnace Valley area.

Torch Aloft
Take the form of Misty Cloud and wield an incense bunch to whip the foe. Then, take the form of Cloudy Mist and unleash three beams of light to bash them.

Moderately reduces the Mana cost of Cloud Step.

Obtained by defeating the boss of the same name in an area filled with Flamlings in the Field of Fire. You’ll need 4x Flame Ore to summon her from a large glowing spot.

Flamling Queen
Take the form of Mother of Flamlings. Summon Flamlings to aid in battle, breathing fire that burns the surrounding foes.

Moderately reduces the Cooldown for all Spells.

Obtained when defeating a specific Yaksha Patroller enemy near the Frost-Clad Path shrine in the Snowhill Path area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, go right to the top of a snowy hill
• Keep following the slopes up - you’ll eventually reach and climb some stairs that curve to the right
• Proceed left through a large gateway and up the narrow stairs directly left of it
• Keep going forward and down some stairs - you’ll find the enemy in a clearing here.

Swift Leap
Take the form of Mountain Patroller. Leap up and let a flurry of slashes rain down. This bout of recklessness is sure to deter the foe.

Slightly increases Critical Hit Chance of Jump Heavy Attacks.

Obtained when defeating the boss of the same name, found by interacting with Nine-Capped Lingzhi growing near the Ashen Pass III shrine in the Field of Fire.

Emergence
Take the form of Nine-Capped Lingzhi Guai. Wearing the Earth Spirit Cap, with evert tread, lingzhi shall sprout and explode, dealing Poison Damage to nearby foes.

Moderately reduces the Mana cost of Mysticism Spells.

Obtained when defeating a boss of the same name near the Forest of Felicity shrine in the Valley of Ecstasy area.

Seasoned Punch
Take the form of Non-Able. Let loose a flurry of punches and kicks. Different phases of Light Attack enable different moves.

Slightly increases Attack, Critical Hit Chance, and Critical Damage, but massively reduces Maximum Mana.

Obtained when defeating a boss of the same name near the Mahavira Hall shrine in the New Thunderclap Temple area.

Precept Upholder
Take the form of Non-Pure. Brandish a monk’s spade back and forth, striking foes repeatedly to cleanse all evil.

Moderately increases Damage Reduction for a short duration after performing Rock Solid.

Obtained after defeating the boss of the same name in the Thunderclap Temple. You’ll need to use the Snow Fox Brush to confront him.

Flash Step
Take the form of Non-Void. Stride back in a sweep and turn into a waving after-image, intangible and invincible to foes.

Recovers a moderate amount of Stamina when being hit.

Obtained when defeating a boss of the same name near the Mindfulness Cliff shrine in the Valley of Ecstasy area.

Bone Spikes
Take the form of Non-White. Spin and leap to draw near the target in a flash and sprout thorns all over the body to stab them.

Moderately increases Poison and Frost Damage.

Dropped by the boss of the same name; he can be found near the Towers of Karma shrine in the Valley of Ecstasy by following these steps:

• Follow the path to the right as it curves past the temple and towards a patch of dirt
• Interact with the red flower in the middle to summon the boss!

Ginseng Roots
Take the form of Old Ginseng Guai. Take root to call forth one or more Ginsenglings that strike at the foe.

Moderately increases the Maximum Health of summoned minions.

Obtained when defeating a specific Poisestone enemy near the Rockrest Flat shrine in the Fright Cliff area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and enter the cave directly opposite it.
• Proceed up a slope on your right, then head forward. The enemy will attack you around this area.

May be unobtainable if you defeat the Mother of Stones, as this enemy may stop spawning.

Strike at Heart
Take the form of Poisestone. Leap up and kick the foe in the chest. Even if the kick misses, the following slam on the ground can damage nearby foes with the impact.

Moderately increases the Damage of Jump Light Attacks and reduces the Stamina cost of Sprinting.

Obtained when defeating a specific Puppet Spider enemy near The Verdure Bridge shrine in the Webbed Hollow area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• Cross the green bridge near the shrine, then hug the left wall as it takes you down a curving path lower into the cave
• Follow the path past the cocoons, webs, and tiny spiders
• When you reach a very orange area, attack a group of hanging cocoons on your left to find a hidden area. The enemy will attack you here.

Venom Claw
Take the form of Puppet Spider. Claw at the foe with fangs repeatedly.

Moderately slows the decay of Might.

Obtained when defeating a specific Puppet Tick enemy near the Relief of the Fallen Loong shrine in the Webbed Hollow area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, head forward around the tree and up the hill
• Upon reaching the top, enter the cave and hug the right wall
• You’ll find this enemy in a small group of Puppet Ticks here.

Bursting Spiders
Take the form of Puppet Tick. Shake your staff and screech to summon small Stone Spiders to bite the foes. When the spiders perish, their venom bursts out, poisoning those nearby.

Considerably reduces the Mana cost for A Pluck of Many.

Obtained when defeating a specific Rat Archer near the Village Entrance shrine in the Sandgate Village area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and cross the wooden bridge on the right.
• Follow the path towards a large gate; the enemy is above it, and will come down to fight when you open the door from the other side.

Mighty Release
Take the form of Rat Archer. Load and shoot arrows several times in succession, dealing damage multiple times.

Moderately reduces the Stamina cost for Staff spin.

Obtained when defeating a specific Rat Governor enemy near the Rock Clash Platform shrine in the Fright Cliff area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and follow the path through the village opposite it
• The enemy will be waiting for you around halfway along the path.

Tribute
Take the form of Rat Governor. Leap up with your staff, and shoot lightning from its tip to strike at foes, dealing Thunder Damage.

Moderately increases Thunder Damage.

Obtained when defeating a specific Rat Imperial Guard near the Windrest Bridge shrine in the Yellow Wind Formation area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and go down the slope on your right
• Cross the bridge, go up the stairs on your left, then down the stairs to the right a few steps later
• Proceed forward to the large building; the rat imperial guard will attack you here.

Meat Cleaver
Take the form of Rat Imperial Guard. Nimbly circle the target, slicing them when they least expect it.

Moderately increases Focus granted from Perfect Dodges.

Obtained when defeating a specific Red-Haired Yaksha enemy near the Precept Corridor shrine in the Bitter Lake area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, follow the path thorough the ravine to your right
• When the path splits, take a right into a cave and up some stairs on the left
• Continue climbing the stairs here to enter a decorated area where this enemy awaits.

Punishing Arrow
Take the form of Red-Haired Yaksha. Shoot an arrow imbued with exceptional power at the foe. This can stagger them for a moment.

Moderately increases Heavy Attack Damage.

Found near The Verdure Bridge Shrine in the Webbed Hollow. Start by taking the left path over a root-covered bridge, then continue going left until you reach a few lanterns. Here, you’ll need to look out for a platform you can drop down onto, then follow the path it puts you on to reach a village where you’ll get this Spirit after defeating the Scorpion Prince in the area.

Deathsting
Take the form of a Scorpion Guai. Fling your tail to pierce through foes and inject venom into the ground to deal Poison Damage in a small area. Foes standing within the area take more Damage.

Moderately increases Poison Damage.

Obtained after The Royal Family of Flowing Sands boss fight in the Sandgate Village, but only when you defeat the King of Flowing Sands BEFORE the Second Prince of Flowing Sands. Defeating the prince first will end the boss fight early, which seems to make this spirit unobtainable.

Boulder Crush
Take the form of the Second Rat Prince. Leap with a mace to bash the foe’s head. This can stagger the foe for a moment.

Moderately increases Attack when at low Health.

Obtained when defeating a specific Snake Herbalist enemy near the Petalfall Hamlet shrine in the Purple Cloud Mountain secret area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, go through the large gateway on your left.
• The enemy will be a few steps away in this general area.

Venom Spray
Take the form of Snake Herbalist. Smash venom on the ground from the herb basket to form poisonous pools. Foes that step into the pools will stack Poison Bane.

Recovers a small amount of Health when taking Medicines.

Obtained when defeating a specific Snake Sheriff enemy near the Temple Entrance shrine in the Temple of Yellow Flowers area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn to the right and go through the gateway
• Follow the stairs to the top of the hill, then go through the gateway on the right side of the courtyard
• The enemy will be in front of you on a raised area here.

Tiger Roar
Take the form of Snake Sheriff. Extend the neck to roar skyward, shaking all nearby yaoguais with powerful voice.

Moderately increases Attack, but considerably reduces Defense.

Obtained when defeating a specific Spearbone enemy near the Rockrest Flat shrine in the Fright Cliff area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, go right up the nearby stairs and proceed forward.
• Follow the path forward, and you’ll find the enemy in a clearing near some more stairs.

Evil Banisher
Take the form of Spearbone. Ward off attacks with the tiger shield and repel foes. Then, bash at enemies repeatedly and smash the ground with the shield to shake foes within range.

Slightly increases Damage Reduction.

Obtained when defeating a specific Swift Bat near the Valley of Despair shrine in the Sandgate Village area. To reach it, follow the steps below.

• When facing the shrine, turn around and enter the cave on your left.
• Proceed through the middle of the cave, climbing a stone ramp and squeezing through a gap
• You’ll find the Swift Bat in the hidden room here.

Wing Flapper
Take the form of Swift Bat. Unfurl your wings and stir up gravel to strike oncoming foes.

Moderately increases Stamina recovery.

Obtained when defeating the boss of the same name on a long bridge near the Windrest Hamlet shrine in the Yellow Wind Formation area.

Sharp Edge
Take the form of Tiger’s Acolyte. Draw near the foe in a flash and hack them with a sword, dealing a single instance of Damage.

Moderately increases Critical Damage.