The Prologue of Black Myth: Wukong immediately thrusts you into a tutorial boss fight against Erlang, the Sacred Divinity, after a cutscene depicting Sun Wukong's rebellion. This initial encounter serves as a crucial introduction to the game's combat system, particularly emphasizing the importance of dodging as there is no block button. Erlang's straightforward spear techniques, with sweeping and thrusting attacks, provide ample opportunity to practice timing your evasions.
Prologue Walkthrough
As you start the game, you will begin taking control of Sun Wukong as he rebels against the Court of Heaven and its Heavenly Kings. Wukong challenges them, leading to a confrontation with the Jade Emperor, Erlang, the Sacred Divinity.
After the cutscene, you will immediately face off against your first boss fight. You will also notice that you have no health bar, which is a clear indication that this is just a tutorial. Take this time to get a grasp on how combat works and work around the controls. Erlang fights using straightforward spear techniques, with sweeping and thrusting attacks. He often slows down, giving you the chance to practice your dodging skills. Remember, this game lacks a dedicated block button, so that means you'll have to rely on timing your dodges, especially at the last second, to survive most combat encounters.