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How to Unlock Life-Saving Strand Spell

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Life-Saving Strand is one of the Strand spells you can get in Black Myth: Wukong. Read on to learn more about Life-Saving Strand, how to unlock it, and its available spell perks!

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How to Unlock Life-Saving Strand Spell

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Black Myth Wukong - New Game Plus Guide

Life-Saving Strand is the secret Strand spell which is only unlockable after starting a New Game Plus run once you beat the game for the first time.

Once you start a New Game Plus save, you'll be able to check out the spell on the first Shrine in Black Wind Mountain.

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Life-Saving Strand Spell Overview

Black Myth Wukong - Life-Saving StrandLife-Saving Strand
Type Strand
Cooldown 600 sec
Mana Required None
Description A life-saving spell: in moments of mortal peril, this spell automatically activates.

Life-Saving Strand Spell Perk Tree

All Life-Saving Strand Spell Perks

Perk Sparks Max Level
Glorious Return
Killing enemies reduces the Cooldown of Life-Saving Strand.		 1 1
Fearless
After using Life-Saving Strand, instantly recovers 2 gourd uses.		 1 2
Spirited Return
After using Life-Saving Strand, instantly recover a moderate amount of Mana.		 2 1
Cycle Breaker
When Life-Saving Strand is used, there is a moderate chance that its usage will not be expended.		 2 2

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