Cannot Absorb Spirts Without Guidance: How to Absorb Spirits

In Black Myth: Wukong, certain bosses leave spirits which can be absorbed by the Blessed Gourd. Learn how to absorb spirits, how to use them here, and an explanation to the "Cannot Absorb Spirit Without Guidance."

Cannot Absorb Spirtis Without Guidance Meaning

You Need the Blessed Gourd from the Old Wise Man First

If you've defeated some bosses that leave behind spirits early in the game, you might have encountered the "Cannot Absorb Spirits Without Guidance" message. To absorb this spirit, you must first acquire the Blessed Gourd later in the Bamboo Grove.

Only Specific Boss Spirits Can Be Absorbed

Not every boss in leaves behind a spirit that can be absorbed to unlock a new Spirit Skill. An example of a boss whose spirit can be absorbed is the Wandering Wight found in Chapter 1's Forest of Wolves area, near the Outside the Forest Keeper's Shrine.

How to Beat Wandering Wight

How to Get the Blessed Gourd

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

Lingxuzi Boss Guide

Blessed Gourd Upgrade Location

To find the Old Wise Man who gives the ability to absorb spirits with the Blessed Gourd, head to the Bamboo Grove area near the Snake Trail Keeper's Shrine in Chapter 1 This area is accessed only after defeating the grey wolf guai, Lingxuzi. Climb the stairs from the shrine, and a cutscene will trigger when you approach the Old Wise Man on the right.

Chapter 1: Black Cloud Red Fire Walkthrough Guide

Retrieve Spirit From Shrine

If you weren't able to absorb a spirit of a previously defeated boss, you can return to any shrine after obtaining the spirit-absorbing Blessed Gourd to collect its spirit.

How to Use Spirits

Select Spirits From the Equipment Menu

You can view and equip spirits in the "Spirits" section of the Equipment Menu. Each spirit has an active Spirit Skill that can be used in combat and a passive Equipped Effect that boosts your stats simply by equipping the spirit.

Best Spirits to Use

Unleash Spirits Skills After Filling Up Qi

Spirit Skills can be activated by pressing the Spirit Skills command, which is "LT + RT" on PS5 and "F" on PC, once your Qi meter is full. Qi is accumulated by hitting enemies or resting at a Keeper's Shrine.

Controls Guide: All PS5 and PC Controls

How to Upgrade Spirits

Cultivate Spirits in Keeper's Shrines

Spirits you’ve acquired can be cultivated or upgraded at Keeper's Shrines to enhance their effectiveness. To do this, access any Keeper's Shrine, select "Self-Advance," and then choose "Cultivate Spirits."

Cultivating Spirits requires Will and other materials, such as Blood of the Iron Bull.

How to Farm Will

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?

Frequently Asked Questions

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