Black Myth: Wukong is not just an action role-playing game with beautiful graphics and great gameplay, but it also hides many secrets. This article will guide you in detail on how to unlock the Secret Ending (or True Ending) of the game. Unlike the normal ending, the Secret Ending gives you a deeper insight into the story. To achieve it, you need to complete hidden quests, overcome challenges, and defeat powerful bosses. This guide will provide clear, easy-to-understand information and helpful tips for you to do that.
In Black Myth: Wukong, there are two main endings that you can achieve: the Default Ending and the Secret Ending (also known as the True Ending).
- Default Ending: You will achieve this ending if you simply complete the main storyline of the game. It provides a conclusion, but it may leave some questions unanswered and miss important details.
- Secret Ending (True Ending): This is the complete ending, revealing the whole picture of the story and the fate of the main character. To achieve the Secret Ending, you need to explore secret areas, complete hidden quests, and defeat special bosses.
In other words, the Secret Ending is like a reward for dedicated players who are willing to explore every nook and cranny of the world of Black Myth: Wukong. It not only provides a more satisfying conclusion but also helps you understand the deeper meaning of the story.
To unlock the Secret Ending, you need to complete a series of hidden quests and defeat special bosses throughout the chapters of the game. Here is a detailed guide for each chapter:
Chapter 1: Unlock the Secret Area – Ancient Guanyin Temple
Find the 3 bells
Bell 1: Located in the Forest of Wolves, near the area of the boss Guangzhi. Search carefully around, it is in a fairly visible location.
Bell 2: Located in the Bamboo Grove, near the area of the boss Guangmou. This bell may be hidden behind a bush or a rock, so pay close attention.
Bell 3: Also located in the Bamboo Grove, but near the area of the Whiteclad Noble. It is placed in a relatively discreet location, you may have to climb or go around a bit to find it.
After ringing the third bell, you will be automatically teleported to the Ancient Guanyin Temple. Defeat Elder Jinchi.
Chapter 2: Complete Drunken Boar’s Side Quest and Explore the Kingdom of Sahali
You will meet Drunken Boar near the Rockrest Flat area. He is drunk and needs your help.
You need to find a Sobering Stone to help Drunken Boar sober up. This stone can be found in Windrest Hamlet, or purchased from some merchants.
Return to Drunken Boar and give him the stone.
Drunken Boar will move to the Crouching Tiger Temple. Find him there. Drunken Boar will again ask you to find a Jade Lotus. You can find it in some areas of the game, or buy it from merchants. Give him the Jade Lotus.
After a conversation, Drunken Boar will transform into a boss called the Yellow-Robed Squire. Fight and defeat him.
After defeating the Yellow-Robed Squire, you will gain access to the Kingdom of Sahali. In the Kingdom of Sahali, you will have to face two more bosses: Tiger Vanguard and Fuban.
Chapter 3: Complete the Treasure Hunter’s quest and defeat the bosses at Mount Mei.
You will first meet the Treasure Hunter at North Shore of Bitter Lake. Help him.
He will move to Forest of Felicity, near Longevity road. Heat him with the Ring of Fire.
This time, you can find him at Melon Field, under the stream in Brook of Bliss. You will have to fight him.
After finish Treasure Hunter Quest. You need to complete the game with default ending. After that, return to the Great Pagoda, meet the little Buddha, he will transport you to the Mount Mei. Defeat Erlang, The Sacred Divinity, The Four Heavenly Kings, and Erlang Shen.
Chapter 4: Unlock and Complete Purple Cloud Mountain
You will find Venom Daoist first at Upper Hollow. He’s hiding inside a large cocoon (“Odd Cocoon”), attack the cocoon to make him appear.
This time, you will meet him at the Temple of Yellow Flowers, near the Court of Illumination. Find your way up the mountain, he is waiting for you there. After defeating him, you will unlock Purple Cloud Mountain.
Chapter 5: Complete the Five Element Carts quest and explore Bishui Cave
You will meet Pale-Axe Stalwart at a village near Ashen Pass I. Talk to him after you defeat the bull wielding a large axe.
Continue on the main path until you reach Ashen Pass II. You will have to defeat two of these carts to proceed.
Return to the village and talk to Pale-Axe Stalwart.
Continue on the main path and defeat this cart.
From Fallen Furnace Crater, go back the way you came. There is a large rock that regularly rolls down, it has destroyed a barrier, opening the way to Cooling Slope. Find and go down this slope.
Continue through Cooling Slope and defeat the final cart.
Return to meet Pale-Axe Stalwart.
After talking, enter Bishui Cave through the large door behind the area of the Rusty-Gold Cart.
Inside the cave, you will have to face and defeat two of these bosses.
Chapter 3: Unlock and complete Mount Mei (The Great Pagoda)
After finish Treasure Hunter Quest. You need to complete the game with default ending. After that, return to the Great Pagoda, meet the little Buddha, he will transport you to the Mount Mei. Defeat Erlang, The Sacred Divinity, The Four Heavenly Kings, and Erlang Shen.
After that, return to Chapter 6 and defeat the boss one more time.
So, you have reached the end of the journey to conquer the challenging Secret Ending of Black Myth: Wukong. Surely, to get here, you have put in a lot of effort exploring, fighting, and overcoming countless obstacles. But believe me, the reward you receive – the True Ending – is completely worth the effort.
By persistently completing the secret areas, side quests spanning from Chapter 1 to Chapter 5, and defeating the “tough” bosses, you not only unlock a complete ending, but also unveil the deepest secrets of the mystical world of Journey to the West in Black Myth: Wukong. Now, you can proudly say that you understand the story, the fate of the main character, and the true meaning of the journey.
Hopefully, with the detailed step-by-step guide, along with the tips that I have shared, you have had a smooth and memorable experience conquering the Secret Ending. Enjoy this well-deserved achievement, and don’t forget to continue exploring the other interesting things that Black Myth: Wukong has to offer. Wishing you happy and relaxing gaming hours!