Summary
- The Sterness of Stone is required to unlock Tallies in Chapter 2 of Black Myth: Wukong
- Defeat the Stone Vanguard near the Fright Cliff – Rockrest Flat Shrine to earn the Sterness of Stone
- If you pair it with the Keeness of Tiger, you can access to locked doors and progression in the Valley of Despair
In Black Myth: Wukong, key items will determine if you can push deeper into the story or be stuck at the locked gates. One of the most important items you need is the Sterness of Stone, which is required to unlock Tallies that block major progression paths. This comprehensive guide includes everything you need to know about locating and using the Sterness of Stone in Black Myth: Wukong.
What is the Sterness of Stone?
The Sterness of Stone is a required item that was introduced back in Chapter 2, within the Yellow Wind Ridge and its surrounding areas. Along with the Keeness of Tiger, you will need both to unlock special Tallies, the mystical locks that are tied to the Rat King of Flowing Sands. If you don’t have both items, you won’t access the gate beyond the Valley of Despair.
Sterness of Stone will be your ticket to access multiple shrine gates and eventually arrive at the Yellow Wind Sage, one of the chapter’s central bosses.
Sterness of Stone Location
You will locate Sterness of Stone in the Fright Cliff – Rockrest Flat Shrine area of Chapter 2. Follow the process:
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- Go to Rockrest Flat Shrine. From the shrine, just move slightly to the left where you will see a small arena.
- Go inside the arena. This will trigger the appearance of the Stone Vanguard, the boss that protects this key item.
- Fight the Stone Vanguard. Once you have defeated this boss, it will drop the Sterness of Stone automatically.
How to Defeat the Stone Vanguard
The Stone Vanguard might seem terrifying at first, but it is a lot easier than the Tiger Vanguard that precedes it. Take note of these strategies:
- Dodge AoE attacks. The Stone Vanguard slams the ground often which will create shockwaves and summon rock minions. Time your jumps to dodge the earthquake attacks.
- Take advantage of its slow movement. This golem is more on the defensive and sluggish side, so you will have a lot of openings to attack.
- Try not to take unnecessary fights along the way. There are multiple enemies before you locate the Stone Vanguard. Instead of draining your health, just make your way past them.
Once you have defeated the Stone Vanguard, he will drop the Sterness of Stone and open up further paths.
Where to Use the Sterness of Stone
You can’t use the Sterness of Stone on its own as it needs to be paired with the Keeness of Tiger in Wukong. You can only get it from the Tiger Vanguard in the Temple of the Crouching Tiger. When you obtain these two together, it will unlock the Tallies that seal important doors.
Key locations where the Sterness of Stone is required:
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- Crouching Tiger Temple Tally unlocks a hidden path under the temple.
- Sandgate Village grants access to further pathways through the Rat King’s domain.
- Yellow Sand Formation – Windrest Gate Shrine is a secondary Tally that will leady you deeper toward the final chapter boss.
Tips Before Attempting the Fight
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- Level up first. If you think you had a hard time fighting the Tiger Vanguard, spend more time upgrading your armor and abilities before you head to the Stone Vanguard.
- Use the Perfect Dodge because most of its moves will have the boss open to attacks.
- Always prepare sufficient healing items. The Stone Vanguard might be easier to fight than the Tiger, but the lack of a nearby checkpoint may be inconvenient.
Conclusion
The Sterness of Stone is a required item in Black Myth: Wukong that will determine your ability to progress through Chapter 2’s locked Tallies. You will only obtain the Sterness of Stone by defeating the Stone Vanguard at the Fright Cliff – Rockrest Flat Shrine. It will work hand in hand with the Keeness of Tiger to unlock the Valley of Despair’s locked gates. Master dodges and conserve your health before fighting with this boss to secure this important item and continue with your journey toward the Yellow Wind Sage.
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