Let’s dive into 5 integral skills in Black Myth Wukong, covering different stances and some interesting tricks that can give you health back or deal impressive damage with attacks not initially designed for that purpose. Let’s begin with an attack that many might not be aware of throughout most of the game.
Hidden Attack in the Defensive Skill Tree
Unlock the defensive move “Mobile” early from the Foundation skill tree. Though primarily for deflecting projectiles, it also functions as a hidden attack. Using it at melee range surprisingly deals decent damage. Charged heavies and combo finishers are stronger, but this move sustains damage when focus isn’t available. Immobilized targets stay within range, making this attack even more effective. This skill adds another versatile attack to your arsenal and is worth investing in.
Black Myth Wukong’s Smash Stance: The Best Charged Heavy Attack
The strongest attacks come from charged heavy attacks, especially from the Smash stance. This stance is highly effective, letting you charge while moving. Unlike other stances that lock movement, Smash allows you to approach enemies while charging. The “Force Unbound” skill lets you charge even while sprinting, enhancing mobility in Black Myth Wukong. This skill was highlighted in the “Best Items to Get Early” video linked in the description.
Unlocking the varied combo skill grants a second special attack. Each stance has a unique combo performed by a heavy attack during a light attack sequence. In the Smash stance, this move is called “Resolute Counterflow.” Mastering it takes practice, but it grants immunity during the overhead slam animation. Triggering a “see-through” effect while hit makes staggering enemies easier. Though tricky, this move is highly effective when timed correctly. The “Skyall Strike” upgrade adds a follow-up, extending the staff’s reach for extra stagger damage. These skills make the Smash stance ideal for aggressive playstyles with high mobility and relentless attacks.
Staying Offensive with Composure
The skill “Composure” in the Foundation tree maintains combos even after dodging. Normally, dodging resets the combo sequence to the first move. However, “Composure” preserves the combo count, letting you continue from the next move after dodging. Chaining multiple dodges without losing the combo is possible, as long as you attack right after dodging. Waiting too long or performing another action resets the combo to the beginning.
Perfect Dodge with Vengeful Mirage
The “Vengeful Mirage” skill in the Foundation tree adds damage to perfect dodges. Unlocking this skill makes the clone left after a perfect dodge explode, dealing a free light attack hit. Frequent perfect dodges maximize the value of this skill, making it a worthy addition.
Black Myth Wukong’s Pillar Stance: A Defensive Powerhouse
The Pillar stance, unlocked at level five, emphasizes defense. The charged heavy attack perches Wukong on his staff, keeping him out of reach. Longer focus charges extend the staff and increase attack power. However, enemies can strike the staff, draining stamina and causing balance loss if it depletes. The “Towering Mountain” upgrade mitigates this by triggering a heavy attack when stamina runs out.
The Pillar stance excels at crowd control with its varied combo “Sweeping Gale.” This move, triggered by a heavy attack during a light attack combo, spins Wukong around his planted staff, kicking nearby enemies. Holding the attack button extends the spin without costing more focus but ends when stamina depletes. This rare area-of-effect (AOE) attack is crucial, making the Pillar stance essential early in the game.
