How to Unlock Spirit Transformations

Spirit Transformations allow you to use a Yaoguai's ability in Black Myth: Wukong. Check out how to unlock Spirit Transformations and where you can find the old man.

How to Unlock Spirit Transformations

Talk to the Old Man in the Snake Trail

You unlock the ability to absorb Spirits after talking to the Old Man at the top of the Snake Trail shrine stairs in the Bamboo Grove. The best way to check if you have this area unlocked is by going to a shrine and check if you can teleport to the Snake Trail in the Bamboo Grove.

If you don't have this shrine unlocked yet, then you'll need to progress further through the main story to get there.

Different From Spell Transformations

Spirit Transformations are different from Spell Transformations. Spirit Transformations only last a short amount of time and only allow you to use the Yaoguai's ability. Meanwhile, Spell Transformations, like Guangzhi's Red Tides, last much longer and let you use multiple skills in battle.

All Transformations

Need to Beat Lingxuzi First

To unlock the Bamboo Grove area, you'll first need to beat Lingxuzi in Guanyin Temple. Once you've beaten the boss, you can progress to the next area where the Old Man is located.

Lingxuzi Boss Guide

Cannot Absorb Spirits Before Talking to the Old Man

If you try to pick up spirits before talking to the Old Man, like the Wandering Wight's Spirit, the game will say that you "Cannot absorb Spirits without guidance".

How to Absorb Spirits

Black Myth: Wukong Related Guides

Beginner's Guide

Gameplay Guides

How to Unlock Spirit Transformations	All PS5 and PC Controls
All Bell Locations	All Buddha Eye Locations
New Game Plus Guide	How to Open the Purple Seal Doors
All Missables	All Status Effects Explained
How to Get 100% Completion	What To Do After Completing the Game?

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