Black Myth: Wukong, the critically acclaimed action-RPG from Game Science released in August 2024, has become a staple in the gaming community with its rich narrative inspired by "Journey to the West." Players embody Sun Wukong, wielding transformative abilities to battle over 90 bosses across six immersive chapters. As of 2025, the game continues to thrive with active player engagement and community-driven content. This guide consolidates all boss locations, drawn from comprehensive sources, to help players conquer hidden adversaries and master the game. Each section details encounters by chapter, incorporating insights on secret areas unlocked through specific quests, such as ringing bells in Chapter 1 or gathering collectibles for hidden realms.

Chapter Walkthroughs and Boss Encounters

Players navigate diverse environments, from dense forests to fiery mountains, encountering bosses categorized as Yaoguai Chiefs or Kings, as well as Portrait foes requiring unique triggers. Here's a breakdown by chapter:

• Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire

• Bullguard (Yaoguai Chief): Found en route to the Outside the Forest Keeper's Shrine.

• Guangzhi (Yaoguai Chief): Located near the Outside of the Forest Keeper's Shrine.

• Wandering Wight (Yaoguai Chief): From the shrine, go straight and right—think of it as unearthing a relic in an overgrown garden, where every step feels like peeling back layers of ancient myth.

• Red Loong (Yaoguai King): Appears in a waterfall near the shrine after collecting Loong Scales, akin to awakening a slumbering leviathan in a hidden grotto.

• Elder Jinchi (Yaoguai King): Summoned by ringing all three bells on Black Wind Mountain, teleporting players to the secret Ancient Guanyin Temple.

• Chapter 2: Secrets of the Marsh

• Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang (Yaoguai Chief): Near a stream by the Snake Trail Keeper's Shrine.

• Earth Wolf (Yaoguai Chief): Cross a bridge and turn left—this foe hides like a phantom in a labyrinthine valley.

• Shigandang (Yaoguai King): Collect six Buddha's eyes and place them on a rock near the Rockrest Flat Keeper's Shrine, reminiscent of solving an arcane puzzle to summon a guardian.

• Secret Area Boss: Fuban (Yaoguai King) in Chapter 2's hidden zone, accessed via quests.

• Chapter 3: Bitter Lake Explorations

• Macaque Chief (Portrait): Found beyond the Frost-Clad Path Keeper's Shrine.

• Apramāṇa Bat (Yaoguai Chief): Position with the shrine left and ocean right, following the coast—it's like chasing whispers in a skeletal graveyard.

• Yin Tiger (Portrait): Unlocked after Chen Loong's quest, turning exploration into a hunt for a spectral predator.

• Chapter 4: Zhu Estate Challenges

• The Second Sister (Portrait): Take stairs right of the Estate of the Zhu Keeper's Shrine and left through a gate.

• Centipede Guai (Yaoguai Chief): Drop left from the Bonevault Keeper's Shrine—this skulker feels like confronting a venomous serpent coiled in shadow.

• Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master (Yaoguai King): Fought beyond the Court of Illumination Keeper's Shrine.

• Chapter 5: Flaming Mountains Odyssey

• Pale-Axe Stalwart (Portrait): Beyond the Ashen Pass I Keeper's Shrine.

• Father of Stones (Yaoguai Chief): Found after the Height of Ember Keeper's Shrine—defeating it is like toppling a monolith in a volcanic forge.

• Red Boy & Yaksha King (Yaoguai King): Main bosses near the Fallen Furnace Crater Keeper's Shrine.

• Chapter 6: Final Confrontations

• Supreme Inspector (Portrait): Cross the Verdant Path Keeper's Shrine.

• Giant Shigandang (Yaoguai King): Appears after gathering all Skandha, beyond a waterfall corridor—this final hurdle mirrors scaling a mythical peak to face a titan.

• Erlang Shen and The Four Heavenly Kings: Unlocked by beating five secret area bosses and completing Chapter 3's Treasure Hunter quest, leading to the Great Pagoda.

People Also Ask

• ❓ How to unlock secret areas? Ring all three bells in Chapter 1 for Ancient Guanyin Temple, or complete specific quests like gathering talismans for the Painted Realm in later chapters.

• ❓ What are the total boss counts? Over 90 bosses include main story foes and optional encounters, with secret areas adding unique trophies.

• ❓ Can bosses be revisited? Yes, using Keeper's Shrines for fast travel post-game without starting New Game+.

Exploring these bosses transforms the game into a tapestry of mythic trials, where each foe is a knot in an unraveling scroll. As 2025 unfolds, what unexpected strategies have players devised to turn these daunting battles into triumphs? 🐒✨

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