How to Beat Wandering Wight

Wandering Wight is a powerful optional enemy in the early game in Black Myth: Wukong that has a big head. Read on to know more about Wandering Wight, its location, rewards, how to absorb its spirit, as well as a detailed strategy on how to beat it.

Chapter 1 Bosses
Bullguard	Guangzhi	Wandering Wight	Lingxuzi	Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang		Guangmou	Next ▶
Whiteclad Noble	Elder Jinchi	Black Wind King	Red Loong	Black Bear Guai

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Wandering Wight Details and Location

Boss Overview

Enemy Information
Wandering Wight
Type	Spirit
Chapter	Chapter 1
Location	Forest of Wolves, Outside the Forest

Found in the Forest of Wolves

The Wandering Wight is located in the Forest of Wolves, near the Outside the Forest Keeper's Shrine. From the shrine, follow the path past the enemy wolves. After crossing the bridge, you’ll find the Wandering Wight on your right.

Disappears if You Unlocked the Secret Area

If you've gone past the Wandering Wight and rung all three bells to teleport to the Secret Area in Chapter 1, he will disappear and you won't be able to get his Spirit. If this happens, you will need to either start a new save or wait until you get to New Game+ to get the Spirit.

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How to Beat Wandering Wight

Wandering Wight Strategy
Unlock Transformations First Upgrade the Immobilize Spell Use Instant Charge Attacks Come Back Later To Fight

Unlock the Guangxhi Transformation First

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.

All Transformations

Upgrade and Use the Immobilize Spell

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 enemy attacks, as if it doesn't stagger after the spell, it will hit you afterwards.

List of All Spells

Perfect Dodge to Get Instant Charge Attacks

Perfectly dodging attacks charges gives you a small moment to instantly charge a heavy attack. Take the fight slowly and bait out attacks to perfectly dodge them and gain this quick damaging attack.

Come Back Later To Fight

Wandering Wight is an optional boss, so you can skip him and return later when you're stronger. Facing him underleveled is especially tough.

How to Absorb Wandering Wight Spirit

Cannot Absorb Spirit Without Guidance

If you defeat the Wandering Wight early in the game, you might find its spirit lingering, allowing you to interact with it. However, nothing will happen, and the message "Cannot Absorb Spirits Without Guidance" will appear. To absorb this spirit, you must first acquire the Blessed Gourd later in the game.

How to Get the Blessed Gourd

The Blessed Gourd is required for absorbing the spirits of certain Yaoguai, including the Wandering Wight's, to unlock skills. You can upgrade your Gourd by obtaining the Blessed Gourd from an Old Man in the Bamboo Grove after defeating the Lingxuzi boss.

Blessed Gourd Upgrade Location

To find the Old Man who upgrades the Gourd, head to the Bamboo Grove area near the Snake Trail Keeper's Shrine. This area is accessed after defeating the grey wolf guai, Lingxuzi. Climb the stairs from the shrine, and a cutscene will trigger when you approach the Old Man on the right.

How to Unlock Spirit Transformations

Wandering Wight Rewards

Rewards for Defeating Wandering Wight

Rewards	Description
Cat Eye Beads Curio	Slightly increases Critical Hit Chance.
Blood of the Iron Bull	Rare Material
Wandering Wight Spirit	Bow with the utmost devotion and ram the foe with your bronze skull, dealing massive Damage.

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