All bosses in Black Myth Wukong and where to find them

There are over 80 boss encounters in Black Myth Wukong. Each boasting a unique set of movesets and abilities that you will need to learn to get familiar with in order to have an easier time with progression.

While some of these bosses are a part of the main story quest, many are tucked behind exploration and secret areas that you can only unlock after meeting certain conditions. Most of the secret bosses are incredibly challenging but they do drop special rewards for your efforts like a powerful Drink or a Soak.

Here is a list of all the bosses in the action-adventure and how you will be able to find them.

Every boss in Black Myth Wukong and their locations

Black Myth Wukong boss list

Chapter 1 bosses and locations

BossTypeLocation
BullguardYaoguai ChiefForest of Wolves, near Front Hills shrine
Wandering WightSpiritForest of Wolves
GuangzhiYaoguai ChiefForest of Wolves, near Outside the Forest shrine
Baw-Li-Guhh-LangYaoguai ChiefBamboo Grove, near Snake Trail shrine
GuangmouYaoguai ChiefBamboo Grove, near Snake Trail shrine
LingxuziYaoguai KingForest of Wolves, near Guanyin Temple shrine
Whiteclad NobleNPCBamboo Grove, near Marsh of White Mist shrine
Elder JinchiYaoguai KingA Secret boss, found in Ancient Guanyin Temple, near Grand Chamber shrine.
You will need to ring the three bells in Chapter 1. One is located where you fought Guangzhi in Forest of Wolves. Another was where you fought Guangmou in Bamboo Grove. The final one is where you fought White-Clad Noble in Marsh of White Mist.
The Red LoongYaoguai KingThe next secret boss of the chapter. found in the Forest of Wolves, near Outside the Forest shrine
To unlock the encounter you will need to find the Loong Scales in Chapter 2, then return to Forest of Wolves. Use the scales on the on the waterfall near the shrine.
Black Wing KingYaoguai KingBlack Wind Cave, near Cave Interior shrine
Black Bear GuaiYaoguai KingBlack Wind Cave, near Bodhi Peak shrine

Chapter 2 bosses and locations

BossTypeLocation
Lang-Li-Guhh-BawYaoguai ChiefSandgate Village, near Village Entrance shrine
Earth WolfYaoguai ChiefSandgate Village, near Village Entrance shrine
The Royal Family of Flowing SandsYaoguai ChiefSandgate Village, near Village Entrance shrine
First Prince of the Flowing SandsYaoguai ChiefSandgate Village, near Valley of Despair shrine (left-hand route round the locked gate)
Mad TigerYaoguai ChiefA secret boss, found at the Bottom of the Well in Sandgate Village. You will need to obtain the Old Rattle-Drum after beating the Tiger’s Acolyte and use it in three locations to unlock this fight.
The first location is in the side area to the right after going through the locked gate in Valley of Despair, another is in the Windrest Hamlet, with the final location being the area where you fought Earth Wolf.
Tiger VanguardYaoguai KingCrouching Tiger Temple, near Temple Entrance shrine
Stone VanguardYaoguai KingFright Cliff, near Rockrest Flat shrine
Mother of StonesYaoguai ChiefFright Cliffs, near Rockrest Flat shrine
Tiger’s AcolyteYaoguai ChiefYellow Wind Formation, on the bridge past Windrest Hamlet shrine
Black LoongYaoguai KingThe next secret boss of the chapter can be found in Fright Cliff near Rockrest Flat shrine, however, to unlock it you will need to use the Loong Scale on a sand fall barrier that is nearby.
ShigandangYaoguai KingAnother secret boss that can be fought in Fright Cliff near the Rockrest Flat shrine. To unlock the encounter you will need to find the six Buddha Eyeballs in Chapter 2. Then place them in the stone which can be found in the area near which ou fought the Stone Vanguard.
Gore-Eye DaoistYaoguai ChiefYellow Stone Formation, between Windseal Gate and Valley of Despair shrines, through the locked gate
Man-in-StoneNPCFright Cliff, near Squall Hideout shrine
Yellow-Robed SquireNPCFright Cliff, near Rockrest Flat shrine
“Tiger Vanguard”Yaoguai ChiefThis secret boss is in the Kingdom of Sahali. To unlock the encounter you will need to complete the Drunken Pig’s sidequest in Chapter 3. You will find the NPC near the Rockrest Flat shrine.
FubanYaoguai KingThis is the next secret boss in the Kingdom of Sahali. You will find Fuban near the Sandgate Bound Shrine.
Yellow Wind SageYaoguai KingYellow Wind Formation, near Windseal Gate shrine
(alternatively: Crouching Tiger Temple, near Cellar shrine)

Chapter 3 bosses and locations

BossTypeLocation
Kang-Jin LoongYaoguai KingSnowhill Path, near Mirrormere shrine
Kang-Lin StarYaoguai KingBitter Lake, near Turtle Island shrine
Captain Wise-VoiceYaoguai KingPagoda Realm, near Mani Wheel shrine
Cyan LoongYaoguai KingBitter Lake, near Turtle Island shrine
Chen LoongNPCBitter Lake, near North Shore of the Bitter Lake shrine
Apramana BatYaoguai ChiefBitter Lake, near North Shore of the Bitter Lake shrine
Non-WhiteYaoguai ChiefValley of Ecstasy, near Mindfulness Cliff shrine
Non-AbleYaoguai ChiefValley of Ecstasy, near Brook of Bliss shrine
Non-PureYaoguai ChiefNew Thunderclap Temple, near Mahavira Hall shrine
Captain Void-IllusionYaoguai ChiefValley of Ecstasy, near Longevity Road shrine
Captain Kalpa-WaveYaoguai ChiefValley of Ecstasy, near Longevity Road shrine
Monk from the SeaYaoguai ChiefNew Thunderclap Temple, near Temple Entrance shrine
Macaque ChiefYaoguai ChiefSnowhill Path, near Frost-Clad Path shrine
YellowbrowYaoguai KingNew Thunderclap Temple, near Mahavira Hall shrine

Chapter 4 bosses and locations

BossTypeLocation
The First SisterYaoguai ChiefAdded to your Portraits menu after completing Chapter 4
The Second SisterYaoguai ChiefVillage of Lanxi, near Estate of the Zhu shrine
The Third SisterYaoguai ChiefAdded to your Portraits menu after completing Chapter 4
The Fourth SisterYaoguai ChiefAdded to your Portraits menu after completing Chapter 4
The Fifth SisterYaoguai ChiefAdded to your Portraits menu after completing Chapter 4
The Sixth SisterYaoguai ChiefAdded to your Portraits menu after completing Chapter 4
Elder ArmourwormYaoguai ChiefThe Webbed Hollow, near The Verdure Bridge shrine
Centipede GuaiYaoguai ChiefThe Webbed Hollow, near Middle Hollow shrine
Buddha’s Right HandYaoguai ChiefThe Webbed Hollow, near Cliffs of Oblivion shrine
Zhe BajieNPCThe Webbed Hollow, near
Violet SpiderYaoguai KingThe Webbed Hollow, near The Gathering Cave shrine
Commander BeetleYaoguai ChiefTemple of the Yellow Flowers, near Forest of Ferocity shrine
Hundred-Eyed Daoist MasterYaoguai KingTemple of Yellow Flowers, near Court of Illumination shrine
DuskveilYaoguai KingSecret: Purple Cloud Mountain / Cloudnest Peak

Chapter 5 bosses and locations

BossTypeLocation
Pale-Axe StalwartCharacterWoods Of Ember / Ashen Pass I
Brown-Iron CartYaoguai ChiefWoods Of Ember / Ashen Pass I
Gray-Bronze CartYaoguai ChiefWoods Of Ember / Height Of Ember
Crimson-Silver CartYaoguai ChiefFurnace Valley / The Emerald Hall
Father Of StonesYaoguai ChiefWoods Of Ember / Height Of Ember
Fast As Wind + Quick As FireYaoguai ChiefWoods Of Ember / Height Of Ember
Flint ChiefYaoguai ChiefFurnace Valley / Valley Entrance
Cloudy Mist + Misty CloudYaoguai ChiefFurnace Valley / Valley Entrance
Keeper Of Flaming Mountains / Yin-Yang FishYaoguai KingFurnace Valley / The Emerald Hall
Nine-Capped Lingzhi GuaiYaoguai ChiefField Of Fire / Ashen Pass III
Baw-Lang-LangYaoguai ChiefSecret: Bishui Cave
Top Takes Bottom + Bottom Takes TopYaoguai ChiefSecret: Bishui Cave
Red Boy / Yaksha KingYaoguai KingField Of Fire / Fallen Furnace Crater
Bishui Golden-Eyed BeastYaoguai KingSecret: Bishui Cave

Chapter 6 bosses and locations

BossTypeLocation
Supreme InspectorCharacterFoothills / Verdant Path
Poison Chief 1Yaoguai ChiefFoothills / Verdant Path
Poison Chief 2Yaoguai ChiefFoothills / Verdant Path
Water-Wood BeastYaoguai ChiefFoothills / Verdant Path
Son Of StonesYaoguai ChiefFoothills / Verdant Path
Lang-Baw-BawYaoguai ChiefFoothills / Verdant Path
Giant ShigandangYaoguai KingFoothills / Verdant Path
Gold Armored RhinoYaoguai ChiefFoothills / Rhino Watch Slope
Cloudtreading DeerYaoguai ChiefFoothills / Deer Sight Forest
Feng-Tail GeneralYaoguai ChiefFoothills / Mantis-Catching Swamp
Emerald-Armed MantisYaoguai ChiefFoothills / Mantis-Catching Swamp
Stone Monkey / The Great Sage’s Broken ShellCharacterBirthstone / Heart Of Birthstone
Abhishek Mallick
Abhishek Mallick
Abhishek Mallick is a Senior Columnist at Backdash. He has a Master's degree in English Literature. In his spare time, he is a fighting game enthusiast, who is also addicted to Shin Megami Tensei, Monster Hunter, and League of Legends. He also enjoys reading and sifting through educational documentaries.

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