How to Beat Erlang Secret Boss

Erlang Shen is a secret character boss you encounter after completing the game, located in the Secret Area of Mount Mei in Black Myth: Wukong. You'll face him in two forms, with the first being Erlang, The Sacred Divinity. Read on to learn more about Erlang Shen, including his location, rewards, and a detailed strategy to defeat him.

Erlang Secret Boss Location Guide

Boss Overview

Enemy Information
Erlang Shen
Type	Character
Chapter	Chapter 3 (Post Game)
Location	Secret: Mount Mei, Mei-Jian Peak

Finish the Game to Unlock Him

Erlang Shen and its second form becomes available only after completing the game for the first time. To find him, return to Chapter 3's Pagoda Realm and head to the Great Pagoda Keeper Shrine.

Climb the stairs and speak with the Bodhisattva Maitreya, who will unlock a secret passageway. This leads to a hidden area called Secret: Mount Mei, where Erlang, The Sacred Divinity, will be waiting for you.

Fight Him Again After the Four Heavenly Kings Battle

After defeating Erlang, The First Divinity, you’ll face the Four Heavenly Kings. Once you’ve overcome them, you’ll encounter Erlang Shan again, this time in his second form.

How to Beat Erlang, The Sacred Divinity

Erlang, The Sacred Divinity Strategy
Stagger Him With the Help of Your Clones Avoid Using Transform Bring Shock Quelling Powders Deflect His Sword Attacks Study His Attacks And Counter Effectively

Stagger Him With the Help of Your Clones

This is the first form of Erlang Shen. Your main objective in this battle is to deplete the boss's posture bar, located above his HP bar. Attack continuously to drain the bar, causing the boss to stagger and become vulnerable to multiple hits.

Use the A Pluck of Many spell to create clones, which can help you land enough hits to stagger the boss and deliver critical damage.

Avoid Using Transform

Refrain from using the Transform spell in this battle, as it will be ineffective. Erlang, The Sacred Divinity, can dispel the transformation, reverting you to your normal form.

Bring Shock Quelling Powders

Erlang’s attacks are lightning-based and can inflict the Shock status on your character.

It is recommended to stock up on Shock Quelling Powders to remove the Shock effect and mitigate damage during the fight.

Deflect His Sword Attacks

When Erlang starts to float, he will unleash a barrage of swords. You can deflect these by holding the deflect button, avoiding damage and maintaining your position in the fight.

Study His Attacks and Counter Effectively

Erlang has many long attack strings, making it risky to attack between them. Instead, study his attack patterns and counter effectively after his moves finish.

Use Cloud Step and Rock Solid to escape if you get trapped during his combos.

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How to Beat Erlang Shen

Erlang, The Sacred Divinity Strategy
Fight Him in Your Stone Monkey Form Learn His Moves and Counter Effectively

Fight Him in Your Stone Monkey Form

The second battle with Erlang Shen takes place after defeating the Four Heavenly Kings.

By this point, Erlang Shen will have transformed into a mighty lion, while you will be in another form as well, the Stone Monkey.

Learn His Moves and Counter Effectively

Since this fight isn’t scripted, you can die and will need to restart if you do. By this point, you should have the best equipment at your disposal, including soaks, vessels, and medicines.

Don’t hold back, use everything in your arsenal to unleash your full potential.

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Erlang Shen Rewards

No Rewards For Defeating Erlang, The Sacred Divinity

There are no rewards for defeating Erlang in his first form.

Rewards After Defeating Erlang Shen

Rewards	Description
Tri-Point Double-Edged Spear Weapon (Mythical)	Erlang Shen's weapon
Azure Dome Transformation	Transform into Stone Monkey

Trophy Unlocked: Meet the Match

	Meet the Match
	“Let go of him, and you let go of all.”

You will receive this trophy after defeating Erlang Shen.

Erlang Character Lore

The Noble Vanquisher of Demons

Erlang, or Erlang Shen is a god associated with justice and righteousness, as well as water and subduing demons. He is often referred to by his more popular name Yang Jian, the Nephew of the Jade Emperor, and is accompanied by Xiaotian Quan, the Howling Celestial Dog.

In Journey to the West, Erlang leads a celestial army, along with the Four Heavenly Kings, to subdue Wukong.

Out of all of Wukong's adverseries, Erlang Shen is the only god who comes close to beating him, with the Monkey King only escaping these bouts using his cunning and intellect. He is also able to see through Sun Wukong's disguises using his Third Eye.

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