Best Abilities to Upgrade in Black Myth: Wukong

Discover the best abilities to upgrade in Black Myth: Wukong's early game. Prioritize Stamina, Immobilization, Staff Stances, and Transformations for a powerful start.

The early game of Black Myth: Wukong, primarily set in Black Wind Mountain, is crucial for learning the game's systems and deciding where to invest your ability points. While playstyles vary, certain abilities offer significant advantages during this initial phase.

Stamina - Simian Agility and Deft Evasion

Found in the Foundations tab, these abilities are paramount. Simian Agility reduces the Stamina cost of dodging, and Deft Evasion enhances dodge flexibility. As dodging is your main defensive tool, investing in these, and potentially the entire Stamina tree, should be a top priority.

Immobilization - Crash

The Immobilization spell, particularly the Crash ability on its left side, is highly effective. It temporarily freezes enemies, including bosses, allowing for free attacks or safe healing. Upgrading Crash to increase damage against immobilized targets is recommended as soon as possible.

Smash Stance Abilities and Exhilaration

Investing in the Staff Stances tab unlocks Focus Points, with the first threshold granting three Focus Points after unlocking three abilities. Attacks using Focus Points are potent, making more available early on beneficial. Prioritize the two Smash Stance abilities and one level of Exhilaration.

Transformations - Evergreen

Transformations are powerful tools that allow you to change into other creatures. The early game Transformation in Chapter 1 provides free damage against bosses, with its own health gauge. The Evergreen ability reduces the decay of 'Might' (the resource used for transformations), allowing for longer transformation durations over time.

Survival - Robust Constitution and Rampant Vigor

If unsure where to spend points, Robust Constitution (increasing max HP) and Rampant Vigor (increasing max Stamina) are safe choices. These stats are important, especially if you're struggling. However, they are generally considered less critical than the abilities mentioned above.

As you progress through Chapter 1 and reach levels 15-20, continue investing in the dodge-related Stamina abilities and further upgrades on the left side of the Immobilization tree. Keep enhancing Staff Stance abilities, particularly Smash Stance, to maximize Focus Points.