Diving into Black Myth: Wukong feels like stepping into an ancient scroll where every demon could end your journey. With over 90 bosses lurking across celestial realms, the right armor isn't just fashion—it's survival. Players craving victory must master gear synergies that turn near-impossible fights into triumphant clashes. Forget generic defenses; these legendary sets transform dodges, spells, and even poison into devastating weapons. Whether facing the Scorpionlord or Erlang Shen, armor defines destiny in this mythic saga. 🐒⚡
⛩️ Folk Opera Set: Early-Game Will Generator
Exclusive to Deluxe Edition owners, this four-piece ensemble (Mask, Almsgiving Armor, Leather Bracers, Buskins) showers extra Will points during early farming. Perfect for Chapter 1 grinds but falls off later. No alternative acquisition exists—strictly for pre-order warriors.
🛡️ Iron Set: Parry King’s Dream Gear
Linked to the Rock Solid spell (Wukong’s pseudo-parry), this tanky kit (Iron Horned Helm, Iron-Tough Armor/Gauntlets/Greaves) rewards deflects. 2-pieces boost Focus gain; 4-pieces slash spell cooldowns. Ideal for counter-focused builds against bosses like Yin Tiger.
🌪️ Galeguard Set: Dodge God Combo
No parry? No problem. This set turns perfect dodges into spell-fueling engines. 2-pieces grant Focus per dodge; 4-pieces cut spell cooldowns. Pair with Peace from Peril for insane mobility against rapid attackers like Fast as Wind, Quick as Fire.
🥋 Bronze Set: Immobilize Specialist’s Pick
Built for crowd-control addicts! Bronze Monkey Mask + Brocade Battlerobe + Armguard + Buskins amplify Immobilize spells. 2-pieces boost damage when breaking freezes; 4-pieces reduce cooldown if shattered. Add Evanescence for chaos!
☠️ Centipede Set: High-Risk Poison Play
Embrace toxicity! This niche set weakens poison damage (2-pieces) while boosting attack when poisoned (4-pieces). Use Deathstinger consumable to self-poison and melt bosses like Guangzhi. Not for the faint-hearted!
👑 Monkey King Set: Critical Hit Machine
Sun Wukong’s own armor (Golden Feng-Tail Crown, Gold Suozi Armor, Loong-Soaring Bracers, Cloudtreaders) drops in Chapter 6. 3-pieces spike crit chance post-spell; 5-pieces reduce cooldowns on crits. Essential for NG+ against Red Boy.
🐂 Bull King’s Armor: Ultimate Endgame Tank
The undisputed champion! Bull King’s Mask/Bracers/Shan Wen Armor/Greaves offer 2-piece defense buffs on damage and 4-piece Tenacity (anti-stagger under 50% HP). Farm horns in Bishui Cave to dominate final bosses like The Great Sage’s Broken Shell.
💎 Pro Tips Table
| Armor Set | Best For | Chapter Viability |
|---|---|---|
| Folk Opera | Will farming | Early-game ★★★☆☆ |
| Iron Set | Deflect builds | Mid-game ★★★★☆ |
| Bull King | Tanking endbosses | Late-game ★★★★★ |
❓ Burning FAQ: Armor Edition
Q: What’s the best starter armor?
A: Folk Opera if you have Deluxe; otherwise, craft Iron pieces ASAP!
Q: Can I mix armor sets?
A: Totally! Hybrid builds (e.g., Galeguard legs + Bull King chest) work for specific bosses.
Q: How do I get Monkey King armor?
A: Clear Chapter 6—it’s tucked behind Mount Huaguo’s brutal finale.
Q: Is Centipede Set worth the poison risk?
A: Only for glass-cannon experts. Otherwise, stick to Bull King’s safety.
Q: Which armor trivializes NG+?
A: Bull King’s Tenacity lets you facetank even Yellow Loong’s rage mode. GG!