In Black Myth: Wukong, the character possesses a special ability to transform into the creatures he has defeated, which helps to enhance his fighting power called Spirits in Black Myth: Wukong . When you reach a certain stage in the game, you will be able to unlock a skill called Blessed Gourd. This skill allows you to absorb Spirits from Boss Yaoguai and powerful enemies that have been destroyed, then use their power in later battles. So how to optimize this skill? Let's find out through the article below.
Black Myth: Wukong - Guide to Unlocking and Using Spirits
Spirits allow the player to transform, and although this ability only lasts for one attack, it is extremely powerful. Additionally, equipping a Spirit also gives the character a passive benefit even when not transformed. Here's how to unlock and use the ability to absorb Spirits early in the game.
How to unlock the ability to absorb Spirits
You can activate the ability to absorb Spirits in Chapter 1, in the Bamboo Forest. Follow these steps to unlock:
Continue the story until you reach the Keeper's Shrine at Snake Trail in the Bamboo Forest.
Climb the stairs next to the Temple.
When you reach the top, before the bridge, you will see a wise master sitting working beside a table.
Interact with this character to trigger a cutscene, through which you will receive the Blessed Gourd skill to absorb Spirits.
Detailed directions
Go across the bridge and turn right.
Defeat the Bullguard Boss and continue down the left path.
Turn left into the cave and take a break at Outside The Forest Shrine.
Continue down the right path, defeating (or running past) the Wandering Wight boss.
Go to Guanyin Temple Shrine to rest.
Defeat Lingxuzi and go to Back Hills Shrine.
Go through the Bamboo Forest and climb the stairs near the lake.
Stop at Snake Trail Shrine and continue up the nearby stairs.
Talk to the wise master to unlock the Blessed Gourd skill.
Guide to Absorbing and Using Spirits
Not all enemies drop Spirits; only certain Bosses or powerful enemies can be absorbed with a Blessed Gourd. After defeating a suitable enemy, you will see an essence item floating in the air. Approach it and press X (or E on your keyboard) to absorb the Spirit into your Gourd.
You can change the equipped Spirit in the Equipment screen by selecting the 3rd slot on the first row. To activate the Spirit's ability in battle, press LT and RT (or F on the keyboard) at the same time.
How to get back lost Spirits
If you miss absorbing a Spirit, you can still recollect them by resting at any Shrine and selecting the "Retrieve Spirits" option. This option will automatically absorb any remaining Spirits that you have not collected.
Note that the Wandering Wight boss in Forest Of Wolves is the only one that drops Spirits before you unlock the absorption ability. While you may not be strong enough to take him on initially, you can still collect his Spirits at the Shrine later.
With the above instructions, you are ready to explore and exploit the power of Spirits in Black Myth: Wukong . Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of Spirits to find the playstyle that best suits you!
