Black Myth: Wukong Quests Guide#
Main Story Chapter Quests#
Chapter 1: Black Wind Mountain#
| Quest | Objective | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Into the Black Wind | Cross the starting forest and reach the foot of Black Wind Mountain | Bullguard | Basic Gourd, Will ×500 |
| Chants of the Ancient Temple | Explore the Guanyin Temple and defeat Guangzhi | Guangzhi | Guangzhi transformation (fire wolf) |
| Tiger of the Mountains | Defeat the Tiger Vanguard deep in the forest | Tiger Vanguard | Tiger Vanguard transformation, Will ×3000 |
| Black Wind King | Reach the peak of Black Wind Mountain and defeat the Black Wind King | Black Wind King | Immobilize spell, key that opens the gate |
Note: Chapter 1 is the beginner chapter with low difficulty. Complete all side quests before defeating the Black Wind King, because some areas close off afterwards.
Chapter 2: Yellow Wind Ridge#
| Quest | Objective | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost in the Desert | Cross the Yellow Wind Ridge desert and find the entrance to the Yellow Wind Temple | King of Flowing Sands | Will ×2000, medicine recipe |
| Beneath the Flowing Sands | Explore the caves beneath the sand and obtain the Wind-Binding Pearl | Sand Prince | Wind-Binding Pearl (shard) |
| Yellow Wind Sage | Storm the Yellow Wind Temple and defeat the Yellow Wind Sage | Yellow Wind Sage | Complete Wind-Binding Pearl, Dark Iron |
Chapter 3: The New West#
| Quest | Objective | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrimage up the Snowy Peak | Climb the snowy mountain and reach the Great Thunderclap Temple | Non-White | Invisibility spell, Sutra Scroll Fragment |
| The Pagoda Realm | Explore all six floors of the Pagoda Realm — defeat the guardian of each floor | Cyan Loong | Cyan Loong transformation |
| Yellowbrow | Defeat Yellowbrow at the Great Thunderclap Temple | Yellowbrow | Yellowbrow transformation, Sutra Scroll Fragments ×3 |
Note: Chapter 3 is the largest and most content-rich chapter in the game. The Pagoda Realm hides many secret rooms — explore every floor carefully.
Chapter 4: Webbed Hollow#
| Quest | Objective | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maze of Webs | Delve into the spider nests of the Webbed Hollow | Black Hand Daoist | A Pluck of Many, Will ×4000 |
| Violet Spider | Find and defeat the Violet Spider in the deepest part of the Webbed Hollow | Violet Spider | Violet Spider transformation |
| Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master | Defeat the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master at the very bottom of the cave | Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master | Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master transformation, poison medicine recipe |
Chapter tip: Chapter 4 is poison-themed — stock up on poison resistance medicines. The Violet Spider is an optional hidden boss; defeating her grants a powerful transformation.
Chapter 5: Flaming Mountains#
| Quest | Objective | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Road of Flames | Cross the scorching regions of the Flaming Mountains | Red Boy | Fire-Evading Bead, Will ×5000 |
| Wrath of the Bull Demon King | Defeat the Bull Demon King beneath the Flaming Mountains | Bull Demon King | Bull Demon King transformation, Meteoric Iron |
| Final Judgment | Defeat the Yaksha King to clear the Flaming Mountains | Yaksha King | Fire medicine recipe, Divine Iron |
Chapter tip: Chapter 5 is fire-themed — the Fire-Evading Bead is essential. The Bull Demon King is an extremely challenging boss — prepare thoroughly before the fight.
Chapter 6: Mount Huaguo#
| Quest | Objective | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Home of the Great Sage | Explore Water Curtain Cave on Mount Huaguo | Four Heavenly Kings | Weapon materials from the Four Heavenly Kings |
| Erlang Shen | Defeat Erlang Shen in the hidden realm of Mount Huaguo (hidden) | Erlang Shen | Key item for the hidden ending |
| The Great Sage’s Broken Shell | Defeat the Great Sage’s Broken Shell at the summit of Mount Huaguo | The Great Sage’s Broken Shell | Great Sage Set, true ending unlocked |
Chapter tip: Chapter 6 is the final chapter. Erlang Shen is a hidden boss — defeating him is key to unlocking the true ending. The Great Sage’s Remnants is one of the hardest bosses in the game.
Key NPC Side Quests#
Ma Tianba Questline#
| Chapter | Location | Quest Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Black Wind Mountain, deep forest | Meet Ma Tianba (Brother Ma) for the first time — help him defeat a nearby elite yaoguai | Will ×1000 |
| Chapter 2 | Yellow Wind Ridge, sand cave | Ma Tianba is trapped in the sand cave — defeat the Sand Prince to free him | Ma Tianba transformation (lightning) |
| Chapter 3 | Thunderclap Temple, main hall | Ma Tianba has been captured by Yellowbrow — rescue him after defeating Yellowbrow | Will ×5000 + Spirits ×1000 |
| Chapter 4 | Webbed Hollow, web-sealed chamber | Ma Tianba is bound by spider silk — defeat the Violet Spider to free him | Ma Tianba Set (head) |
| Chapter 5 | Flaming Mountains, lava caves | Ma Tianba has suffered fire damage — give him the Fire-Evading Bead | Final reward: complete Ma Tianba Set |
Note: The Ma Tianba questline is one of the most important side quests in the game. If you miss your interaction with him in any chapter, the questline cannot continue in later chapters. Make finding Ma Tianba your first priority whenever you enter a new chapter.
Yuan Shoucheng Questline#
| Step | Chapter | Location | Requirement | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapter 2 | Yellow Wind Temple, beneath the pagoda | Talk to Yuan Shoucheng — accept the divination quest | Sutra Scroll Fragment ×1 |
| 2 | Chapter 3 | Pagoda Realm, fifth floor | Find the hidden scripture and return it | Medicine recipe: Mind-Clearing Pill |
| 3 | Chapter 3 | Great Thunderclap Temple, rear hall | Defeat three elites and collect three scriptures | Sutra Scroll Fragments ×3 |
| 4 | Chapter 4 | Webbed Hollow, ancient altar | Use the scriptures to break the altar’s seal | Legendary curio: Relic Pagoda |
| 5 | Chapter 5 | Flaming Mountains, hidden cave | Defeat the flame guardian and reclaim the ancient scripture | Skill Points ×5 |
| 6 | Chapter 6 | Mount Huaguo, Water Curtain Cave | Return all scriptures to the scripture pavilion | Key item for the true ending + the “Scripture Library” achievement |
Note: The Yuan Shoucheng questline is directly tied to unlocking the true ending — if you skip this quest chain, you will not be able to trigger the final hidden story. Talk to Yuan Shoucheng first whenever you reach a new chapter.
Other NPC Quests#
| NPC | Starting Chapter | Questline Length | Key Reward | Missable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shen Hou | Chapter 1 | 3 chapters | Gourd upgrade materials ×3 | Yes — each chapter’s upgrade is time-limited |
| Rat Immortal | Chapter 2 | 2 chapters | Crit medicine recipe | No — can be completed later in Chapter 3 |
| Fox Spirit | Chapter 3 | 2 chapters | Charm skill (special spell) | Yes — must be started in Chapter 3 |
| Princess Iron Fan | Chapter 5 | 1 chapter | Princess Iron Fan transformation | Yes — Chapter 5 only |
| Mural Painter | Chapter 1 | 4 chapters | Legendary armor set | Yes — must be done from the very beginning |
Hidden Quests#
Note: The hidden quests below never appear in the quest log and usually require specific conditions to trigger.
| Hidden Quest | Trigger Condition | Process | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial of the Golden Cicada | Collect all 5 Buddha Beads in Chapter 2 | Use the Buddha Beads at the top of the Pagoda Realm to awaken the Golden Cicada | Golden Cicada transformation + achievement |
| Path to the True Ending | Defeat the hidden boss of all 6 chapters | Use the hidden key in Water Curtain Cave in Chapter 6 | True ending cutscene + ultimate weapon |
| Legend of the Four Loongs | Defeat the four dragons in Chapters 3/4 | Defeat Cyan Loong + Red Loong + Venom Loong + Frost Loong | Dragon King transformation (hidden) + achievement |
| Patriarch Bodhi | Find three relics in the underground caves of Chapter 2 | Return the relics to learn a hidden spell | Hidden “72 Transformations” branch |
| The Headless Monk | Find the Headless Monk’s five items across the chapters | One item per chapter — gather them all to master an ultimate skill | Ultimate spell “Fatianxiangdi” |
Side Quest Reward Summary#
Note: The table below summarizes the final rewards of every important side quest and hidden quest, so you can plan which ones to prioritize.
| Questline | Final Reward | Type | Usefulness | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Tianba | Complete Ma Tianba Set (lightning bonus) | Armor set | ★★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Yuan Shoucheng | True ending unlocked + Relic Pagoda curio | Key items | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Golden Cicada | Golden Cicada transformation (i-frame skill) | Transformation | ★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Legend of the Four Loongs | Dragon King transformation (all-element attacks) | Transformation | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mural Painter | Legendary armor set + hidden murals to view | Armor | ★★★★ | ★★ |
| Princess Iron Fan | Princess Iron Fan transformation (control skill) | Transformation | ★★★ | ★★ |
| Headless Monk | Fatianxiangdi ultimate spell | Spell | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Patriarch Bodhi | 72 Transformations spell branch | Spell | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
Missable Quest Checklist#
Note: Black Myth: Wukong has many missable quests that vanish permanently once you progress the main story. Use this checklist to make sure you miss nothing.
| Quest | Deadline | Consequence if Missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ma Tianba · Chapter 1 | After defeating the Black Wind King | The entire Ma Tianba questline is locked out |
| Mural Painter · first step | After leaving the Black Wind Mountain area | Legendary armor set missed forever |
| Shen Hou gourd upgrades | Closes after each chapter’s boss is defeated | That chapter’s gourd upgrade is lost forever |
| Buddha Beads collection | After defeating the Yellow Wind Sage | Golden Cicada transformation missed forever |
| Rat Immortal | After leaving the Chapter 2 area | Crit medicine recipe lost |
| Fox Spirit | After defeating Yellowbrow | Charm spell missed forever |
| Princess Iron Fan | After defeating the Yaksha King | Princess Iron Fan transformation lost |
| Yuan Shoucheng final step | Before defeating the Great Sage’s Broken Shell | True ending cannot be unlocked |
Quest Completion Checklist#
Note: Use the checklist below to track your completion progress. Review it once at the end of every chapter.
| # | Chapter | Main Story | Ma Tianba | Yuan Shoucheng | Hidden Bosses | Full Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Wind Mountain | - | - | - | Wandering Wight | Gourds / medicines / Spirits |
| 2 | Yellow Wind Ridge | - | - | - | Golden Cicada | Buddha Beads / Wind-Binding Pearl |
| 3 | The New West | - | - | - | Non-White + Cyan Loong | Scriptures / Relic |
| 4 | Webbed Hollow | - | - | - | Violet Spider | Poison medicine recipe / spider silk |
| 5 | Flaming Mountains | - | - | - | Flaming Bull Guai | Fire-Evading Bead / fire medicines |
| 6 | Mount Huaguo | - | - | - | Erlang Shen | Great Sage Set / ultimate weapon |
Quest-Reward Exclusive Equipment#
Note: The items below can only be obtained through quests and cannot be acquired any other way.
| Equipment | Type | Rewarding Quest | Effect | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Tianba’s Crown | Head armor | Ma Tianba Chapter 4 reward | +20% lightning damage | ★★★★ |
| Ma Tianba’s Armor | Body armor | Ma Tianba Chapter 5 final reward | +15% movement speed + lightning resistance | ★★★★★ |
| Relic Pagoda Curio | Curio | Yuan Shoucheng Chapter 4 reward | +30% mana regen speed | ★★★★★ |
| Dragon King Scale | Curio | Legend of the Four Loongs final reward | +25% all-element attack power | ★★★★★ |
| Mural Greaves | Leg armor | Mural Painter final reward | Restores 2% HP when hit | ★★★★ |
| Bodhi Prayer Beads | Curio | Patriarch Bodhi quest | Reduces spell cooldown by 15% | ★★★★★ |
| Headless Monk’s Robe | Body armor | Headless Monk final reward | +50% Fatianxiangdi duration | ★★★★★ |
NPC Relationships and Quest Links#
| NPC A | NPC B | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Ma Tianba | Shen Hou | Ma Tianba’s quest progress affects the goods Shen Hou sells |
| Yuan Shoucheng | Mural Painter | New dialogue with the Mural Painter appears after step 3 of Yuan Shoucheng’s questline |
| Golden Cicada | Patriarch Bodhi | Defeating the Golden Cicada lowers the requirements for Patriarch Bodhi’s trial |
| Princess Iron Fan | Bull Demon King | Doing Princess Iron Fan’s quest first lowers the Bull Demon King’s HP |
| Rat Immortal | Fox Spirit | The Rat Immortal’s quest affects where the Fox Spirit appears |
Quest Difficulty Tiers#
Note: Quests are tiered by the combat skill required, level requirements and the risk of missing them.
| Difficulty | Representative Quests | Required Level | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Mural Painter, Shen Hou gourd upgrades | 1-20 | Can be done anytime — prioritize them to avoid missing out |
| Medium | Ma Tianba, Rat Immortal | 20-40 | Best completed within their chapter |
| Hard | Yuan Shoucheng, Golden Cicada | 40-60 | Requires good gear — prepare before attempting |
| Very Hard | Legend of the Four Loongs, Headless Monk | 60+ | Late-game content — save for max level |
Chapter tip: Chapter 4 is poison-themed — stock up on poison resistance medicines. The Violet Spider is an optional hidden boss; defeating her grants a powerful transformation. Chapter tip: Chapter 5 is fire-themed — the Fire-Evading Bead is essential. The Bull Demon King is an extremely challenging boss — prepare thoroughly before the fight. Chapter tip: Chapter 6 is the final chapter. Erlang Shen is a hidden boss — defeating him is key to unlocking the true ending. The Great Sage’s Remnants is one of the hardest bosses in the game.