No matter how you slice it, Black Myth: Wukong is a challenging action game with no difficulty settings, and while many bosses can be defeated on the first or second attempt by seasoned action RPG players, others are far more punishing. Some encounters require players to spend hours studying boss attack patterns, finding openings, and honing their reflexes. Careful attention must also be given to equipment, active skills, and consumables to increase the odds of success.
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The game is filled with difficult bosses, a fact that becomes evident early on when players face the Wandering Wight in the first hour. Luckily, many of Black Myth: Wukong's toughest bosses are optional, allowing players to return to them at any time. However, the final stretch of the game presents some of the most brutal and unavoidable boss fights that will test the skills of even the most determined players. Only by facing these challenges head-on can the Destined One emerge victorious.
Updated October 19, 2025, by Usama Ali: Black Myth: Wukong is packed with incredibly tough bosses. Each one has unique attacks and barely any obvious weaknesses, so you can't just rely on a single trick. The boss fights are all about testing your endurance and skill. You have to stay sharp, dodge perfectly, and manage your resources because these aggressive, durable enemies will push you to your limit with relentless special attacks. This guide has been updated with a couple more challenging bosses that truly push players' determination in Black Myth: Wukong.
22 The Wandering Wight
Spirit
- Location: Chapter One, Forest of Wolves
- Nearest Shrine: Outside the Forest
- Optional: Yes
- Two Phase: No
More of an honorable mention than a truly tough fight, the 
Wandering Wight spirit has already gained notoriety among players who never expected the game's early bosses to be so challenging. While Wandering Wight's attacks are generally slow and well-telegraphed, making it seem like an easy target, it hits incredibly hard and can kill the Destined One in just a couple of strikes. Adding to the difficulty is the fact that players have limited access to spells, skills, and gear at this point, which explains why this early boss fight has sparked so much frustration.
However, players aren't required to defeat Wandering Wight immediately after encountering it. It's an optional boss that doesn't offer any significant rewards if defeated too early. Only when players acquire the ability to absorb spirits later in Chapter One does it become worth revisiting Wandering Wight, defeating it, and claiming its spirit.
21 Kang-Jin Loong
Yaoguai King
- Location: Chapter Three, Snowhill Path
- Nearest Shrine: Mirrormere
- Optional: No
- Two Phase: No
Though not overly threatening, 
Kang-Jin Loong probably ranks among the most frustrating bosses in Black Myth: Wukong. This long, twitchy Chinese dragon spends much of its time hovering above the ground, wielding elusive hitboxes that force players to run back and forth across the entire arena just to land a single hit. Defensive tactics are key here, as this fight tests patience and survivability rather than raw aggression.
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At times, Kang-Jin Loong ascends out of reach, soaring high to unleash devastating thunder strikes. One of the better moves against this boss is the charged heavy strike from the Pillar Stance, which extends the staff's reach for a powerful blow—though players must time it carefully to succeed.
20 Black Bear Guai
Yaoguai King
- Location: Chapter One, Black Wind Cave
- Nearest Shrine: Bodhi Peak
- Optional: No
- Two Phase: Yes
The Chapter One final boss, Black Bear Guai, easily ranks among the toughest early-game challenges in Black Myth: Wukong, making it a daunting encounter unless players have fully mastered the Destined One's arsenal by that point. The second phase (sharing a single HP bar across both, thankfully) heightens the danger with added fire attacks, though players can counter this by securing the Fireproof Mantle Vessel from the Ancient Guanyin Temple secret area.
On the upside, this massive bear isn't overly swift, giving players a chance to slip behind it and land hits without immediate retaliation. Additionally, the Black Bear Guai can be stunned with heavy charged attacks, which also prove beneficial for dealing plenty of damage while the boss recovers.
19 King of Flowing Sands and Second Rat Prince
Yaoguai Chief (Dual Boss)
- Location: Chapter Two, Sandgate Village (Valley of Despair)
- Nearest Shrine: Village Entrance
- Optional: No (Mandatory for progression)
- Two Phase: Conditional (If the King is defeated first, the Prince enrages)
The King of Flowing Sands and Second Rat Prince are encountered together in a dual boss fight, early in Chapter 2. The Second Rat Prince is the main target and the King is a supporting character in this dual fight.
The King does not engage in close combat. Instead, he scampers out of reach and often climbs up one of the stone pillars in the arena to hurl rocks/projectiles from afar. Players can knock him down by luring the Second Rat Prince to attack and destroy the pillar the King is standing on.
The Second Rat Prince fights with a giant spiked mace-like weapon. Even though he’s slow, his long weapon lets him reach from afar. If players manage to defeat the King first, the Second Rat Prince will become enraged and much more powerful. The fight will become harder, but it rewards players with the Second Rat Prince's Spirit.
If players choose to kill the Second Rat Prince first, the King will immediately flee, ending the fight more easily.
18 Red Loong
Yaoguai King (Secret Boss)
- Location: Chapter One, Forest of Wolves (Loong Claw Grove)
- Nearest Shrine: Outside the Forest (Requires Loong Scales from Chapter 2 area)
- Optional: Yes
- Two Phase: No
The Red Loong is a powerful secret boss (one of the "Four Loongs") who is considered one of the hardest fights in the game. It is an agile red dragon with a serpentine body and double blades on its tail that can spin to attack. If that wasn’t enough, it has orbs on its back that generate electricity and unleash dangerous AoE lightning bursts.
The main frustration comes from its constant leaping and twitchy movements, making consistent damage difficult to achieve. Many of its strikes inflict the Shock condition, which drastically increases the damage taken, turning even minor mistakes into lethal errors. To survive, players need to be quick at dodging and using Shock-curing medicine.
The best attacking strategy is to notice when it's staggered. The dragon will briefly fall to the ground and expose the fragile pots on its back. This short window is the only chance to unleash maximum damage before the lightning-fast assault resumes. Once defeated, the Red Loong will drop a Mind Core, Loong Pearl, and a chest.
17 Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast
Yaoguai King
- Location: Chapter Five, Bishui Cave
- Nearest Shrine: Corridor Of Fire And Ice
- Optional: Yes
- Two Phase: No
The secret boss of Chapter Five, the Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast, offers a straightforward yet grueling battle. This massive, enraged creature boasts a vast HP pool, punishing flame strikes, and surprising speed and agility despite its size, making it a formidable challenge for any Destined One venturing into Bishui Cave. Its fiery attacks often cover extremely wide areas, so leaning on the Pillar Stance can prove a winning strategy once again. The beast can be stunned several times during the fight, opening brief windows for players to unleash damaging spells or spirit attacks. Caution is also key, as lava coats part of the arena floor, adding another layer of danger. Fortunately, this fiery showdown doesn't have a second phase.
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The reward for this optional encounter is well worth it, providing materials and a recipe to craft one of Black Myth: Wukong's top armor sets, the Bull King Armor Set, though with a catch: players can only forge two of the four pieces in a single playthrough.
16 Red Boy / Yaksha King
Yaoguai King
- Location: Chapter Five, Field Of Fire
- Nearest Shrine: Fallen Furnace Crater
- Optional: No
- Two Phase: Yes
The Red Boy and Yaksha King, Chapter Five's final boss, poses a formidable challenge for players. The first phase offers a relatively merciful introduction, but what follows is a brutal onslaught from a lethal adversary, featuring sweeping, long-range blade slashes, extended four- and five-hit combos with throws, massive thorn eruptions across a wide area, and deceptive ranged fire projectiles.
Zhu Bajie's assistance provides a welcome reprieve, drawing some attention in this climactic showdown, but even with this helping hand, players should brace for repeated deaths unless they master countering the Yaksha King's relentless combos and attacks. Given the boss's reach and speed, the charged heavy attack from the Thrust Stance proves especially effective, delivering a precise, powerful strike from a safe distance to interrupt the enemy's next move and slowing him down.
15 Yellowbrow
Yaoguai King
- Location: Chapter Three, New Thunderclap Temple
- Nearest Shrine: Mahavira Hall
- Optional: No
- Two Phase: Yes
In Black Myth: Wukong, chapter-ending bosses are typically among the game's toughest, and Yellowbrow exemplifies this tradition perfectly. Far more than a single encounter, this thrilling yet demanding multi-phase battle unfolds as a lengthy, unforgettable episode—one of the most distinctive and memorable in the entire game.
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It begins with players facing the towering, menacing Yellowbrow in one-on-one combat, only to encounter a classic twist: “defeating” the boss leads to the player's own defeat. Next, Yellowbrow traps the Destined One in a sack, where they must overcome the Macaque Chief—a familiar foe who strikes like a truck. After prevailing, players assume the Chief's form and navigate a unique gameplay segment while shrunken down, adapting to this new combat style. Only then do they earn the chance to confront Yellowbrow again, now enraged and more formidable than ever, in a climactic showdown. This fight earns a well-deserved place not just among the game's hardest bosses, but also its finest.
14 Black Loong
Yaoguai King
- Location: Chapter Two, Fright Cliff - Hidden Loong Cavern
- Nearest Shrine: Rockrest Flat Shrine
- Optional: Yes
- Two Phase: No
Black Loong isn't the most dangerous of all secret Loong bosses players can face by collecting Loong Scales in Chapter Two, but it stands out for one particularly nasty combat trick. Wielding two massive thunder maces, this boss unleashes a devastating rhythm-based shock attack multiple times during the fight. The attack creates waves of energy that are difficult to dodge and must be avoided by jumping over them. The challenge lies in the attack's duration; a single mistake can cause the player's character to be stunned, leaving them vulnerable to successive waves. This can result in instant death if caught in the chain.
To counter this, players can use the arena's environment to their advantage. Several large boulders scattered around the area can be climbed during the combo to avoid taking damage entirely. However, this requires careful planning — Black Loong's regular mace attacks can shatter these boulders if he gets too close. To ensure they remain intact for the critical moments, players should try to keep the boss as far away from the boulders as possible early in the fight.
13 Cyan Loong
Yaoguai King
- Location: Chapter Three, Bitter Lake
- Nearest Shrine: Turtle Island
- Optional: Yes
- Two Phase: No
Another member of the secret Loong boss family, Cyan Loong, can be encountered during Chapter Three on Turtle Island, just a short distance from the mandatory Kang-Jin Star boss fight. While not as grueling as Yellow Loong, Cyan Loong can still be a formidable foe thanks to his fast and varied moveset. His long, quick sword swings and thunderbolt-infused grab attacks are particularly challenging, often overwhelming players who don't stay on their toes. Like many bosses, Cyan Loong employs leaping attacks that allow him to close the gap rapidly and deliver high-damage strikes. The best strategy is to stay mobile, dodging his assaults and countering from behind. Players should remain wary of his tail attack, though it's well-telegraphed and less damaging than his other moves.
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When Cyan Loong's health drops to about a third, he powers up, charging his sword with electricity. This grants him increased damage and additional attack patterns, making the final phase of the fight especially dangerous. It's crucial to save powerful spells or transformations for this phase to avoid losing momentum and progress.