From secret areas and bosses to hidden quests and rare collectibles, the developers of Black Myth: Wukong have carefully planted a bunch of secrets throughout the map. If you take the time to explore your surroundings, you can find a lot of hidden gems, like the 
Gold Ridge Beast.
The Gold Ridge Beast is an Epic Material that is described as a valuable treasure. It's said to have once perched on top of a Buddha Hall, suggesting a connection to ancient Chinese lore. This guide covers everything you need to know about this ancient statue.
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What Is The Gold Ridge Beast For?
While the Gold Ridge Beast’s appearance and lore suggest a connection to ancient civilizations or mythical creatures, it doesn't directly enhance the player's abilities or provide any in-game benefits. It's more of a collectible item that you can keep or exchange for something more valuable.
The only way to cash in on the Gold Ridge Beast is to sell it at a Keeper's Shrine for 6,000 Will. Will is Black Myth: Wukong’s basic currency that is used to purchase new items and medicines from the Shrine stores. If you’re running low on Will, selling a Gold Ridge Beast statue can be a quick way to boost your funds.
How To Get The Gold Ridge Beast in Black Myth: Wukong
There are actually two ways you can get the Gold Ridge Beast statue in Black Myth: Wukong. The first one involves buying it from the Man-In-Stone, an enemy encountered in Chapter 2. If you complete the Man-In-Stone’s side quest and defeat him in a mini-boss encounter, he will reward you with the Azure Dust transformation spell and become a merchant.
The Man-In-Stone will then sell a Gold Ridge Beast statue for 12,800 Will. However, this purchase is a trap set by this defeated boss to get one final laugh at the Destined One. Buying the Gold Ridge Beast statue will result in a net loss of 6,800 Will, which is why it is not recommended to buy the Gold Ridge Beast.
Instead, you can get a Gold Ridge Beast for free simply by exploring the far side of the Secret: Kingdom of Sahali near the Sandgate Bound Shrine in Yellow Wind Ridge. From the Shrine, turn left, and you will come across a building with a chest that contains this valuable statue. Given the amount of Will you get in exchange for a Gold Ridge Beast statue, this item is worth the effort of seeking it out.
Black Myth: Wukong
- Released
- August 20, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology and based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.
You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
As the Destined One, you shall encounter powerful foes and worthy rivals throughout your journey. Fearlessly engage them in epic battles where surrender is not an option.
Aside from mastering various staff techniques, you can also freely combine different spells, abilities, weapons, and equipment to find the winning strategy that best suits your combat style.
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Game Science
- Publisher(s)
- Game Science
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 39 hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
