Black Myth Wukong has two final fights depending on how much of the map you have cleared. On a standard run the last boss is the Great Sage’s Broken Shell on Mount Huaguo in Chapter 6, fought right after the Stone Monkey. For the secret ending you also beat Erlang, the Sacred Divinity, at Mount Mei, then return and face the Broken Shell again.
Who the final boss is in each ending
Most players searching for a Black Myth Wukong final boss guide are stuck on one of three fights, and they come in a fixed order. This table shows which ones you need for each ending.
| Fight | Where | Needed for |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Monkey | Mount Huaguo, Chapter 6 | Standard and secret ending |
| Great Sage’s Broken Shell | Mount Huaguo, Chapter 6 | Standard and secret ending (final boss) |
| Erlang, the Sacred Divinity | Mount Mei, secret area reached from Chapter 3 | Secret ending only |
| Four Heavenly Kings and Erlang Shen | Mount Mei, second part of the Erlang encounter | Secret ending only |
The standard ending finishes with the Destined One taking the golden headband. The secret ending replaces that scene once you have beaten Erlang and returned to defeat the Broken Shell again.
How to prepare your build
Both Chapter 6 fights are long, and Erlang is longer still. Your Gourd level and how much Focus you can build matter more than raw damage. These are the tools that experienced guides keep recommending.
- The Plantain Fan vessel staggers both the Stone Monkey and the Broken Shell, which shuts down their counters.
- Cloud Step counters Immobilize in the Broken Shell’s second phase and lets you drink from the Gourd safely.
- Ring of Fire heals you and builds Focus while you stand in it.
- The Gilded Radiance set generates extra Qi, so you get more Spirit and vessel uses in a long fight.
- The Pillar Stance Heavy Attack lifts you onto the staff and over many of the Stone Monkey’s shockwaves.
- Smash Stance with Resolute Strike is useful against the Broken Shell because he dodges Charged Heavy Attacks so often.
Chapter 6 also hands you the best story armor and staff as you progress, so finish the area’s bosses and upgrades before you commit to the final fight.
Beating the Stone Monkey
Phase 1, ice
His swings are slow, but most of them leave shockwaves. Dodge through the rings of his ground pound, jump them, or sit on your staff with the Pillar Stance Heavy Attack. Watch for his decoy trick. He can leave a copy and hit you from behind if you rely on Charged Heavy Attacks, so favor varied combos or stagger him first.
The key rule is Rock Solid. When he hardens into stone, stop attacking. If you hit him by mistake, roll away immediately, because the deflect leads into a long grab.
Phase 2, fire and ice
He keeps the ice moves and adds fire versions that send out expanding rings. His fire counter makes a ring that collapses back toward him, so it can hit you twice. At about 60% health he summons a duplicate. Hit both once to tell them apart. The duplicate has the red upper bar, the real boss has the blue lower bar. Focus the real one and the fight ends sooner. Save your Spirit and Gourd charges for this stretch, since it is where most runs fail.
Beating the Great Sage’s Broken Shell
This is the true final boss, and he plays like a mirror of you. He uses your stance moves, your spells and even your Gourd.
Phase 1
- When he uses Perfect dodge, he leaves a golden afterimage that explodes a moment later. Back off instead of chasing, or he can follow up with a staff throw.
- With A Pluck of Many, clones attack one after another. Dodge each one in rhythm rather than all at once.
- In Staff Hop he jumps onto his staff and throws projectiles before a finisher. Staff Spin deflects the projectiles, or sprint past them.
- With Ring of Fire he takes less damage inside his own ring, so push him out of it. You can stand in it to gain Focus too.
- Rock Hard is the same trap as with the Stone Monkey. When he turns to stone, stop swinging.
Phase 2
When his first bar hits zero, he absorbs Wukong’s relics, heals fully and starts again. He now adds Immobilize, which he may combo into an attack, and Cloud Strike, a swoop on the Somersault Cloud that you dodge as he closes in. Near 10% health he can freeze you, steal your Gourd and drink from it. Cast Cloud Step when he goes for it, then heal while you are invisible.
How to unlock and beat Erlang for the secret ending
The secret ending needs one extra boss, and it is the hardest fight in the game. Requirements can be done in any order, and the main story does not lock you out of them.
- Beat Elder Jinchi in the Chapter 1 secret area.
- Beat Fuban in the Chapter 2 secret area.
- Finish the Treasure Hunter questline in Chapter 3.
- Beat Duskveil in the Chapter 4 secret area.
- Beat the Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast in the Chapter 5 secret area.
Then go to the Snow-Veiled Trail shrine in Chapter 3, follow the path across the wooden bridge to the Great Pagoda and speak to the monk upstairs. He opens the way to Mount Mei.
Erlang, the Sacred Divinity
Erlang protects himself with a shield that refreshes at 75%, 50% and 10% health if you stop damaging him. Break it with fast hits such as Staff Spin, the Plantain Fan, multi-hit Spirits or A Pluck of Many, because he dodges Charged Heavy Attacks. At 75% he summons an axe, at 50% a sword with eye beams and a sword storm you can sprint or Cloud Step through. Most of his damage is lightning, so bring Shock resistance. Immobilize does little here, so slot Ring of Fire or Spell Binder instead.
Four Heavenly Kings and Erlang Shen
After his health bar empties, the second part starts, and you will not need to redo the first part if you die. You play as a giant Stone Monkey against the Four Heavenly Kings. Use Rock Solid whenever they attack, since it builds Focus and costs no Mana, and spend four Focus on the charged slam that heals you. Then Erlang Shen attacks nonstop, so keep using Rock Solid and dodge between charged attacks. The win rewards the Azure Dome transformation and the Tri-Point Double-Edged Spear. Return to Mount Huaguo and beat the Broken Shell to see the secret ending.
New Game Plus and what to do first
One last tip from this Black Myth Wukong final boss guide. After the credits you can continue in your current world or choose Enter a New Cycle for New Game Plus. A new cycle overwrites your save, so clear the secret ending first if you want it on this playthrough. Fully unlocking the Freed Mind relic perks takes beating Erlang across three playthroughs, so the fight is worth learning well.
FAQ
Who is the final boss in Black Myth Wukong?
The Great Sage’s Broken Shell on Mount Huaguo in Chapter 6. You face the Stone Monkey right before him. Erlang, the Sacred Divinity is an optional secret boss tied to the secret ending.
Can I fight Erlang after beating the final boss?
Yes. The secret area requirements are not locked out by the story, so you can finish the standard ending, continue the journey, unlock Mount Mei, beat Erlang and refight the Broken Shell.
What is the best spell for the final boss?
Cloud Step is the safest pick for the Great Sage’s Broken Shell because it counters his Immobilize and stops him from stealing your Gourd. Ring of Fire is a strong second slot for healing and Focus.
Does New Game Plus delete my progress?
Enter a New Cycle overwrites your current save and starts a new run with your gear. Pick Continue instead if you still have secret areas or the secret ending to finish.
