Black Myth Wukong: How To Defeat The Optional Boss In Chapter 1? - Wandering Wight Guide

Wandering Wight is an optional boss in Chapter 1 of Black Myth Wukong. It is particularly difficult for ordinary players to fight it. However, players who focus on the game experience may be interested in challenging this boss. This guide will help you find the location of Wandering Wight, determine the right time to challenge him, and provide strategies to defeat him.

Location Of Wandering Wight

You need to start with Forest Shrine in Forest of Wolves and follow the path. Defeat the wolves you encounter on the way and find an open area after crossing the bridge. There, you will meet the huge blue creature called Wandering Wight, who guards the entrance to the cave leading to the rest of the chapter.

Best Time To Fight Against Wandering Wight

Since players are new to Black Myth Wukong and their stats, skills, and spells are still in their infancy when they first encounter him, and Wandering Wight has high-damage moves, Wandering Wight is a very challenging opponent for new players. If you try to fight Wandering Wight before you get your first Transformation spell, it is possible to defeat him, but he is quite difficult to fight. Therefore, it is not recommended for players to challenge Wandering Wight directly.

You can start by walking left outside Forest Shrine and passing the upper bridge. Fight Guangzhi first, he is the first real boss in the game, and after defeating him you can unlock his Transformation, Red Tides. Once you master this skill, your chances of winning the battle against Wandering Wight will be greatly increased, because the transformed will give you an extra health bar.

Fortunately, Wandering Wight isn’t a must-win enemy, and if you don’t want to take on this difficult challenge, you can avoid the fight entirely by walking around the edge of the area, and then returning to it later when you have enough Black Myth Wukong Items. If you do, you’ll be able to unlock his powerful Spirit summon later in Chapter 1.

Wandering Wight Attack Pattern

To prevent Wandering Wight from knocking you back into a shrine, you’ll need to master the following Wandering Wight attack pattern.

Palm Earthquake Attack

Wandering Wight will strike the ground with its palm, creating a shockwave that will erupt around the point of contact. Sometimes the attack will stop there, and if you’re confident in your dodging skills, you can find opportunities to deal extra damage to the boss between each shockwave.

But sometimes Wandering Wight will press its palm further into the ground, causing a series of shockwaves that spread outward from the center. Given the large range of this attack, it’s safest to get as far away from Wandering Wight as possible once you see it begin.

Stomp Combo

Wandering Wight lifts his feet before performing this attack. Once you notice this move, the best thing to do is to move away from the boss quickly, as his stomp attack not only covers a wide area but also has extremely high damage. Don’t rush to counterattack after the attack, as Wandering Wight will sometimes stomp multiple times in a row, or even butt with his head. Therefore, staying alert and timing your attacks carefully after these attacks is key to avoid taking extra damage.

Jumping Stomp

When facing Wandering Wight, his Jumping stomp is a particularly flexible attack. In this move, he leaps into the air and attempts to use gravity to deal heavy damage to your small body. Although he moves very quickly in the air and can almost jump across the entire arena in one leap, you can predict the attack by noticing that his feet are completely off the ground. This foreshadowing gives you a clue to dodge and avoid the coming pressure.

Hand Blast

Wandering Wight’s upper body moves quickly and can deal tremendous damage. To perform this attack, Wandering Wight pulls its arms back and then thrusts them forward. This action sends an enormous wave of energy towards you. Avoiding this attack requires moving to the side in time or using a well-timed roll to dodge.

Running Clap

When Wandering Wight bends down and places its hands at its sides, it is a sign that it is about to charge and attempt a clap attack. It may also dash towards you similarly, swinging its arms wildly and slamming them into the ground. In both cases, you should either quickly move out of the boss’ melee range or wait until he gets close before dodging.

Headbutt

Watch for the boss to tilt his head back slightly. If you notice this, take steps to dodge immediately. Wandering Wight will slam its head into the ground and you.

Wandering Wight can deal a lot of damage with a single attack, so unless you are extremely confident in your ability to dodge, you should stay away.

The Best Strategy To Avoid Wandering Wight’s Attacks

Using Red Tides Transformation early is one of the key strategies for this fight. While transformed, build up your meter and use heavy strikes to hit Wandering Wight, which can deal significant damage over time.

Immobilize is another very effective skill, and stunning or knocking the boss off balance is key to victory. Use focus-powered heavy strikes to try to knock him off balance. Alternatively, you can trick him into running towards the stone pillars in the area to stun him briefly. But he can also easily destroy these pillars with earthquake attacks.

The key to mastering this fight is to recognize when to attack and when to keep your distance. Finding this balance is key to staying safe.

Once you defeat Wandering Wight, he will drop Cat’s Eye Beads Curio, some crafting materials, and Wandering Wight Spirit. Later in Chapter 1, you will unlock the ability to absorb Spirits, which will allow you to transform into Wandering Wight and use powerful headbutts. Equipping his soul can also significantly improve your defense.

So although the battle is difficult, once you successfully defeat Wandering Wight, you will get rich rewards, which will make it easier for you to get through the first three chapters of the game. It can also add more fun to your adventure in the game. So, don’t be afraid of challenges, and bravely face this decisive battle with Wandering Wight!