Chapter 1: Black Cloud Red Fire Walkthrough Guide

A complete walkthrough for Black Myth: Wukong's Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire. Read on for a detailed guide for this chapter, including locations of collectibles, how to beat the bosses, as well as to unlock the secret area for completing this chapter!

Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire Guide

Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire
Locations	・Forest of Wolves ・Bamboo Grove ・Black Wind Cave
Secret Location	・Ancient Guanyin Temple
Yaoguai Chiefs	・ Bullguard ・ Guangzhi ・ Wandering Wight ・ Guangmou ・ Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang
Yaoguai Kings	・ Lingxuzi ・ Elder Jinchi ・ Black Wind King ・ Black Bear Guai
Characters	・ Whiteclad Noble

Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire Walkthrough

Forest of Wolves Walkthrough

Prologue Guide

	Objectives
1	You will start the game as Sun Wukong facing off against the Court of Heaven and its Heavenly Kings.
2	After the cutscene will be thrust into a boss fight with Erlang, don't worry as you cannot die in this fight so use this chance to practice the controls.
3	Once you defeat Erlang, another cutscene will play with Sun Wukong being incapacitated by his circlet.
4	After being turned into a rock, and another cutscene, you will now be able to play as the Destined One.
5	After tricking some Wolf Guais into thinking you're a Peach, go ahead and fight them. Use the chance to get used to the controls.
6	After the fight, head north up a path and there's another Wolf Scout. Defeat it and head up some stone steps you should end up with a fork in the road.
7	Head left from the path and fight the Wolf Scout guarding a chest. Head back and now go right where you will fight a Wolf Stalwart. Defeat it and you will be directed to a small shrine.
8	Interact with the shrine and a cutscene will play and the Keeper will ask you to head to Guanyin Temple.

Front Hills Guide

	Objectives
1	After doing what you need at the Shine and getting the Incense Trail Talisman, move forward and beat the wolves along the way.
2	Cross the bridge and keep moving forward. You will now be in an open area. To progress the story, follow the path.
*	You can jump down into the river and follow it upstream and there will be a Crow Diviner Yaoguai. Defeat it for a ton of experience and capture the nearby Wisps.
3	Going back to the forest hill path, make your way right and you will encounter the Bullguard. Be careful as this is the first boss you'll fight! You can go back to a shrine to refill your health and gourd.
4	Once you're ready, head towards the Bullguard to engage it in battle. Once you whittle it down to half its health, the Keeper will give you the Immobilize spell! Keep up the offense until you beat the boss! ▶ Bullguard Boss Guide
5	Past the gate the Bullguard was guarding, there will be another fork in the road. Head right for some medicine ingredients and head left to progress the story.
6	Follow the path and you will end up at a Meditation Spot. Make sure to use it to get a free Spark for unlocking Skills.
7	Across the meditation spot, there will be a crevice on the wall. Head inside and make your way through, following the gold trail to the next Shrine.

Outside the Forest Guide

	Objectives
1	After doing what you need at the Shine, the Keeper will turn you into a Golden Cicada. Make use of this to scout the area ahead, you can skip forward or head back for anything you may have passed. Note: This form is only temporary, and you can't transform back once you've swapped back to your regular form.
*	If you don't care about the optional objectives in this area, follow the path on the right until you've passed the Wandering Wight and reached the safe zone past him.
2	Teleport back to the shrine and head forward beating up the wolves along the way..
3	Head left at the fork and unlock the chest after dealing with the wolves. Near the stream, there's a Ginseng plant that's a monster. Be careful as this one can deal serious damage.
4	Follow the stream from the source and you will come across another Crow Diviner meditating. Head back to the bridge and there is an archer there.
5	From the bridge and archer head towards the shrine where you can find Guangzhi. Make sure you're prepared before you take on the boss!
6	When you're ready, head towards Guangzhi to engage it in battle. Once he's been defeated, you'll unlock the Red Tides Transformation! ▶ Guangzhi Boss Guide
7	After beating Guangzhi, make sure to ring the nearby bell. This is tied to the Secret Area of Chapter 1, so make sure you don't miss it! After looting the area, teleport back to the shrine and follow the path on the right towards where the giant monster is. ▶ Chapter 1 Secret Area Guide
*	When you're ready, head forward and attack Wandering Wight. This is a pretty tough fight, so make sure to take your time and only go in for attacks when there's an opening to do so. Optionally, you can just run past him and head into the tunnel at the back. Just make sure to come back later since he drops a powerful Spirit that also increases your Defense! ▶ Wandering Wight Boss Guide
8	After beating or running past the Wandering Wight, keep following the path through the tunnel. Defeat the enemies along the way and you will end up at Guanyin Temple Shrine.

Guanyin Temple Guide

	Objectives
1	Head inside the temple and a small cutscene will play. Afterwards, head towards the shrine and you are now able to craft new Armor! Make sure you have enough materials.
2	After getting your new drip at the Shine, you can look around and break stuff. Northwest of the shrine, there is a Chest so make sure to grab that too.
3	Once you're ready to face another boss, head up the steps where you will face off against Lingxuzi. ▶ Lingxuzi Boss Guide
4	After beating Lingxuzi, you can look around and loot stuff. Afterwards, head inside the temple where there's a chest with a Celestial Jade Lotus Pill. Don't miss this since it increases your max HP!
5	After grabbing the pills, you can keep moving forward and exit through the back. Follow the glittering trail to the Back Hills Shrine!

Bamboo Grove Walkthrough

Back Hills Guide

	Objectives
1	After resting up at the Shrine, you will see a small valley with a few enemies. Before you go running forward, to your left there will be a small cave so make sure to hug the wall while going forward.
2	After finding the cave, you will find a Horse monster named Guai and a Meditation spot in the middle of the cave. Make sure to exhaust his dialogue options and use the Meditation Spot in the middle.
3	Once you're done, keep following the path down and you can wander around the water for some Wills. If you want to progress, head up the stone stairs and you will see a bridge on top.
4	Cross the bridge and you will be greeted by another familiar trail of sparkles. There is a nearby gazebo with a gold box to the right and up some stairs.
5	After grabbing the contents follow the sparkle, follow the glittering trail to the Snake Trail!

Snake Trail Guide

	Objectives
1	Head towards the Shrine, you need to fight another Crow Diviner. Defeat it and you can rest up and swap some skills and equipment around.
2	After doing what you need at the Shine, head up the stairs. You will see a strange man reciting poetry, go talk to him to upgrade your Gourd.
*	If you defeated the Wandering Wight, head back to the Shrine and select Retrieve Spirits. You can also upgrade it with the Blood of the Iron Bull it dropped.
3	Once you're done, head back to where the old man is and you can proceed to cross the bridge.
4	Keep heading forward and you will see a field of Bones. Past that, you can continue walking until another fork in the road appears.
5	After getting to the fork in the road, follow the stream instead of going under the bridge first. You can collect the green Will spirits along the way.
6	Keep following the stream and you will be put into a battle with Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang. ▶ Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang Boss Guide
7	After beating Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang, collect its spirit and Tadpole. Keep following the stream and you will be taken back to the main path.
8	You can head back to a Shine and heal up. Head back to the fork in the road and you can now head under the bridge.
9	After a bit of walking, you will end up in a bamboo forest. There is a Fungiling near a brasier if you pick up a Snake-Head Mushroom
10	If you want to progress, look around and you will see a small opening to the right lit up by torches.
11	Head inside the opening and you will be put into a battle with Guangmou. ▶ Guangmou Boss Guide
12	After beating Guangmou, make sure to ring the nearby bell. It is located up the stairway, so don't miss it before heading forward..
13	After ringing the bell, head through the small archway and follow the trail of gold to the next Shrine.

Marsh of the White Mist Guide

	Objectives
1	After resting up at the Shrine, across it, there is a tree with yellow flowers hanging from it. Grab the Luojia Fragrant Vine used to upgrade your Gourds.
2	Head down the path and you will see a Snake Patroller harassing a Monkey. Defeat the snake and you will gain access to the Monkey's Shop! Take note of this location since this is a very important shop that lets you upgrade your Gourds and Drinks, improving your healing throughout the game!
3	Exit the monkey's cave and cross the wooden platform to get to a building with a chest.
4	Keep following the path and make sure you're properly equipped since at the end of the path, you will be put into a battle with the Whiteclad Noble. ▶ Whiteclad Noble Boss Guide
5	After getting through the two phases of the boss, go towards the left to a flooded ravine that leads to the third and final bell.
6	Once you're through the ravine, you will see the bell and some wolves you'll need to beat. After they're gone, walk up and ring the final bell to head to the Chapter 1 Secret Area.
7	Ring the bell and you will then be teleported to The Ancient Guanyin Temple. ▶ Jump to The Ancient Guanyin Temple
8	After the Ancient Guanyin Temple, or if you skipped this area, head inside the structure behind where the Whiteclad Noble was to get to the Black Wind Cave.

Blackwind Cave Walkthrough

Cave Interior Guide

	Objectives
1	Head inside the cave behind where the Whiteclad Noble was. There will be a Wolf Assassin once you reach a bright area so be careful.
2	Head further into the tunnel until you reach a fork. Head to the left for the last Meditation Spot and a Celestial Taiyi Pill.
3	Head back and follow the path on the right to reach the Shrine guarded by two Wolf Sentinels. After the fight, interact with the Shrine and rest up before proceeding onward.
4	From the shrine, head forward and you will now be faced with the Black Wind King. ▶ Black Wind King Boss Guide
5	After beating the Black Wind King, you will receive the Cloud Step Spell. Loot the area next and proceed once you're ready.

Outside the Cave Guide

	Objectives
1	Head to the Shrine and you can now proceed to the top of the mountain.
2	While heading up, there is a small area you can drop down from where there's a chest guarded by a Wolf Assassin.
3	Keep heading up while beating the Bullguards along the way and make sure to grab the Celestial Nonary Pill while you're going up.
4	The rest of the way up, will just be a bunch of Wolves so take them out and you will soon arrive at the final Shrine.

Bodhi Peak Guide

	Objectives
1	Head to the Shrine and make sure you're prepared before moving forward.
2	Once you're ready, head on forward to face the final boss of Chapter 1, Black Bear Guai. ▶ Black Bear Guai Boss Guide
3	After beating Black Bear Guai, you will get your first Relic and that concludes the first Chapter!

Ancient Guanyin Temple Walkthrough

Grand Chamber

	Objectives
1	After ringing the bell, you will be teleported to The Ancient Guanyin Temple.
2	Head to the Temple and there will be a Shrine there. Once you're ready, head inside and after a cutscene, you will be put into a battle with Elder Jinchi. ▶ Elder Jinchi Boss Guide

Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire Mini-Bosses

How to Beat Bullguard

Bullguard's attacks are all heavy, with long intervals between them. Focus on dodging its attacks and counterattacking immediately.

When Bullguard's health drops to half, a cutscene will trigger, and you'll gain the Immobilize ability. Use it to gain an advantage in the battle.
Bullguard Boss and How to Beat

How to Beat Guangzhi

Guangzhi is a fast-moving boss that can easily punish slow, charged attacks. Instead of charging heavy attacks manually, focus on dodging and using Light Attacks to build up Focus Points. Once you’ve built up enough Focus Points, you can unleash an instant fully-charged Heavy Attack for significant damage.

Guangzhi Boss Guide

How to Beat Wandering Wight

Defeating Guangxhi, an easier boss nearby, unlocks a transformation that can be useful in fighting the Wandering Wight, thanks to its solid moveset, high damage output, and ability to tank a few hits.

The Immobilize spell is an important tool to upgrade as it gives you an opportunity to fight back and another chance to stagger the boss. Be careful of using the Immobilize spell during the enemy's attack, as if doesn't stagger after the spell, it will hit you afterwards.

Wandering Wight Spirit Guide

How to Beat Guangmou

Once Guangmou's health drops below a certain threshold, he will begin summoning spectral snakes that fire poison projectiles at you. Attempting to perform any combo attack against Guangmou during this phase will almost certainly result in being hit by one of these projectiles, staggering you and inflicting Poison.

To counter this, it's best to save your Transform spell for when Guangmou summons the snakes. Transforming during this phase allows you to absorb hits and continue attacking Guangmou without interruption.

If Guangmou summons spectral snakes and you don't have your Transformation spell ready, it's advisable to avoid engaging him directly to minimize the risk of being hit by the snakes and getting Poisoned.
How to Beat Guangmou

How to Beat Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang

Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang is easier to fight by staying in front of it and attacking from there. Its moves when you're in front of it are easier to dodge compared to when you're behind it.

You can use the Red Mist Transformation and the Pillar Stance to help you more easily defeat this boss.

How to Beat Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang

How to Beat Whiteclad Noble

The Whiteclad Noble, while difficult to fight, has predictable moves. To defeat him, you need to avoid his attacks and punish his moves.

One technique to defeat the Whiteclad Noble is to combo a Spirit Skill, the Immobilize spell, and the Grey Wolf Mask when the Whiteclad Noble is below 50% health to quickly get rid of 30% of its health in one go.

How to Beat Whiteclad Noble

Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire Bosses

How to Beat Lingxuzi

When Lingxuzi climbs onto the rooftops, stay still and wait for his aerial attack. Dodge at the precise moment.

Lingxuzi Boss Guide

How to Beat Black Wind King

Black Wind King is easier to beat if you obtain the Fireproof Mantle after defeating the secret boss, Elder Jinchi. It's best to keep your distance and dodge his attacks and save your Transformation and Spirit for the second half of the fight.

How to Beat Black Wind King

How to Beat Black Bear Guai

Black Bear Guai is the final boss of Chapter 1. Equip the Agate Jar curio to help boost your defense, and during the second phase, use the Fireproof Mantle to grant you temporary Burn Immunity.

It's not recommended to use Heavy Attacks during this fight, since they are too slow

How to Beat Black Bear Guai

How to Beat Elder Jinchi

Elder Jinchi is a secret boss in this chapter and has several powerful moves that you should avoid as much as possible. Hit his undead minions to heal some health.

At half health, he'll try to absorb his minions to heal himself, so focus on going after those corpses in this phase.

How to Beat Elder Jinchi

Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire Collectibles

Chapter 1 Chest Locations

World Location	Rewards
Chest 1 Guarded by a Yaoguai in the Forest of Wolves	・Tiny Piece of Gold x2 ・Stone Spirit x2
Chest 2 Guarded by a Bandit Chief, near the Guangzhi boss arena	・Evil Repelling Medicament x2 ・ Tiny Piece of Gold x5
Chest 3 Can be found after the Lingxuzi Boss fight	・Tiny Piece of Gold x2 ・Yarn x3
Chest 4 Can be found shortly after the Meditation Spot cave. Guarded by a Bandit Chief	・Yarn x2
Chest 5 Can be found past the wooden bridge above the Croaky enemies	・Antimiasma Powder x1 ・Body-Cooling Powder x2 ・Amplification Pellets x1
Chest 6 Head west after going down the wooden walkway after the Snake Patroller fight	・Tiny Piece of Gold x2 ・Stone Spirit x2
Chest 7 Within the Ancient Guanyin Temple	・Stone Spirit x2
Chest 8 Within the Ancient Guanyin Temple	・Guanyin's Prayer Beads
Chest 9 Within the Ancient Guanyin Temple	・Stone Spirit x2
Chest 10 Near Black Wind Cave Meditation spot	・Celestial Taiyi Pill
Chest 11 Past the Bullguard and Archers	・Celestial Nonary Pill

All Chest Locations

Chapter 1 Meditation Spots

Collectible Locations
The Arbor, Forest of Wolves Meditation Spot Shortly after the fight with the Bullguard, follow the path until you come across the wooden shrine with a bell and wooden crates.
The Cavern, Bamboo Grove Meditation Spot After Lingxuzi Fight, follow the path past the Shrine, then head left into a cave with a Boar NPC
The Cliff, Black Wind Cave Meditation Spot On a wooden platform after the Whiteclad Noble boss fight

Chapter 1 Luojia Fragrant Vine Locations

Collectible Locations
Luojia Fragrant Vine 1 By the shrine after the Guangmou boss fight

Chapter 1 Awaken Wine Worm Locations

Collectible Locations
Awaken Wine Worm 1 A glowing pot found after the Black Wind King boss fight

Chapter 1 Curio Locations

Collectible Locations
Cat Eye Beads Obtained after defeating the Wandering Wight
Agate Jar Can be found inside a small green chest west of the Black Wind King boss arena
Back Scratcher Can be bought from a Shrine after defeating the Black Bear Guai

Chapter 1 Spirit Locations

Collectible Locations
Wandering Wight Absorbed after defeating the Wandering Wight
Guangmou Absorbed after defeating Guangmou

Chapter 1: Black Cloud, Red Fire Secret Locations

How to Get to Ancient Guanyin Temple

Ring all Three Bells after Defeating Guangzhi, Guangmou, and the Whiteclad Noble

To access the secret location in Chapter 1, you need to have rung the three Bells after beating Guangzhi, Guangmou, and the Whiteclad Noble. The last one will teleport you to the Ancient Guanyin Temple where you can battle Elder Jinchi.

Chapter 1 Secret Area: Ancient Guanyin Temple Guide

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