You’ve probably “rolled around” quite a bit in the world of Black Myth: Wukong, but have you discovered all the secrets of this game yet? If you’re looking for a new challenge, wanting to optimize your character’s power, then the Five Skandhas are what you need. These are not just simple collectibles, but the key to unlocking a secret battle, and an extremely valuable reward.
This article will get straight to the point, providing detailed, easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions on the journey to collect all 5 Skandhas. Together, we will “unlock” an extremely powerful Secret Boss, and “grab” the Five Skandhas Pill – a magical elixir that “buffs” your character’s stats to a new level.
What are the Five Skandhas?
In Black Myth: Wukong, the Five Skandhas are not just items “picked up for fun.” They are Key Items that contain spiritual power, closely related to the enlightenment journey of the Monkey King. According to Buddhist philosophy, the Five Skandhas (Form, Feeling, Perception, Mental Formations, Consciousness) are the five aggregates that make up a person’s ego. Collecting all five of these elements in the game symbolizes the character’s process of cultivation and self-improvement.
Skandha of Form: Chapter 1
Start from the Front Hills Keeper’s Shrine in the Forest of Wolves area. Follow the main path, cross the small bridge leading to the area with the Bullguard. Instead of turning right towards the Bullguard, go straight and turn left to reach a small stream.
You will see a monkey hanging around near a rock shaped like a human head underwater. When you get close, the monkey will run away. Interact with the rock to get the Skandha of Form.
Skandha of Feeling: Chapter 2
First, you need to collect all 6 Buddha’s Eyeballs scattered throughout Chapter 2. Go to the Rockrest Flat area. Near the Keeper’s Shrine, you will see a large wooden gate. Go through the gate and interact with the large, round stone behind it. When you place all 6 Buddha’s Eyeballs in, Shigandang – a Secret Boss – will appear.
Shigandang is a rather difficult opponent. Prepare thoroughly before engaging in battle. After defeating Shigandang, he will drop the Skandha of Feeling. Pick it up.
Skandha of Thought: Chapter 3
From the Mindfulness Cliff Keeper’s Shrine, head towards the small wooden bridge. Don’t cross the bridge, jump down the cliff on the right (look down).
Follow the path below, turn left to continue along the mountainside.
You will enter a cave, go through a narrow passage and up a staircase.
At the top of the stairs, you will again see the familiar monkey from Chapter 1, standing near a human head-shaped rock. When you get close, the monkey will run away. Interact with the rock to get the Skandha of Thought.
Skandha of Choice: Chapter 4
From The Purifying Spring Keeper’s Shrine, follow the path on the right, through a narrow passage out of the cave.
After exiting the cave, go straight and jump down into the lake in front.
From the lake, turn left and go up onto the wooden platform.
You will see the human head-shaped rock and the familiar monkey.
When you get close, the monkey will run away. Interact with the rock to get the Skandha of Choice.
Skandha of Consciousness: Chapter 6
From the Verdant Path Keeper’s Shrine, follow the path with the large chains (the area of the Supreme Inspector). Use the Somersault Cloud skill to fly up to the higher lake area.
When you get close to the lake, fly to the other side (slightly to the left). You will see the Son of Stones sitting on the edge of the cliff (if you haven’t defeated him yet). This is where you need to go. From the Son of Stones‘s location, fly into the middle of the nearby lake.
Turn right, and you will see a cave entrance on the cliff face. This is the path to Giant Shigandang.
Be careful! As soon as you enter this area, the large rock in the middle will transform into Giant Shigandang, and a roar will knock you off your Somersault Cloud. Proactively lower your altitude to avoid taking damage when falling.
His weak points are the blue crystals on his arms. You are forced to fight on the ground. After defeating Giant Shigandang, go up his giant arm. You will meet the monkey again. A cutscene will play. At the end of the cutscene, you will receive the Skandha of Consciousness.
Finding Xu Dog
After you have all 5 Skandhas, you need to find Xu Dog to combine them. After handing them over, Xu Dog will give you the option to craft. Xu Dog will craft the Five Skandhas Pill for you. This is an extremely valuable elixir that permanently increases your character’s Health, Mana, and Stamina stats. Possessing the Five Skandhas Pill will make you stronger, ready to face the most difficult challenges in Black Myth: Wukong.
Congratulations on completing the challenging journey of collecting the Five Skandhas in Black Myth: Wukong! Possessing all 5 Skandhas not only helps you unlock a secret battle with Giant Shigandang, but also brings the extremely valuable reward of the Five Skandhas Pill. This pill will help your character “transform,” becoming stronger than ever, ready to conquer all difficulties on the road ahead.
Hopefully, with this detailed guide, you have been able to easily find all the Skandhas, defeat the Secret Boss, and fully enjoy the interesting secrets that Black Myth: Wukong offers.
Continue to explore the vast and mysterious world of Black Myth: Wukong, and don’t forget to share your experiences and achievements with the gaming community!