Black Myth: Wukong puts Elden Ring’s Tree Sentinel to shame
Black Myth: Wukong has only just come out, but players are already giving up on the brutal Wandering Wight boss and comparing it to Elden Ring's gruelling Tree Sentinel.
21st Aug 2024 16:25
Images via Game Science | FromSoftware
Black Myth: Wukong puts Elden Ring’s Tree Sentinel to shame
Black Myth: Wukong has only just come out, but players are already giving up on the brutal Wandering Wight boss and comparing it to Elden Ring's gruelling Tree Sentinel.
21st Aug 2024 16:25
Images via Game Science | FromSoftware
In case you hadn't noticed, a not-so-small game called Black Myth: Wukong has just released. Vying to be the next big Soulslike (although you can't technically call it one), the animalistic adventure has been grabbing headlines for behind-the-scenes controversy and record-breaking player counts.
For those who are avoiding all the online discourse and simply playing Black Myth: Wukong because they are intrigued by the world of mythology that Chinese developer Game Science has created, it's still hard to escape the inevitable comparisons between this game and Elden Ring.
Black Myth: Wukong already has its own Tree Sentinel
As with any Soulslike or Souls-adjacent game, expect to die a lot in Black Myth: Wukong. Making your way around as the Destined One, this mischievous monkey comes across all sorts of anthropomorphic enemies and creepy creations that wouldn't look out of place in Elden Ring.
Early on, expect to encounter the bulbous Wandering Wight. Looking a bit like a giant baby, don't let this enemy's appearance fool you because it's already causing some players to put down their controllers. Much like Elden Ring's Tree Sentinel, the Wandering Wight is an enemy you encounter at far too low a level - supposedly returning at a later date.
That hasn't stopped many of you from diving in headfirst with naive hopes you can beat the Wandering Wight. While it's certainly possible, those who try to tackle it early on can expect to sink hours into this formidable foe.
Applauding this palm-shredding enemy, one fan said, "I knew full well I could gtfo and come back later but no that's not how this works. But my God did this thing give me more trouble than a lottttt of souls bosses." Another added, "Took me almost 6 hours for the 1st 2 bosses. I confess I watched a video on how to beat him."
How to beat the Wandering Wight
Thankfully, the internet is already full of handy videos on how to topple the giant-headed enemy, with it seeming a lot easier when you know how. Some have suggested stocking up on Evil Repelling Medicament to reduce damage, but be aware there's only a limited supply at this early stage.
There's also the fact that you need to upgrade your Gourd to acquire his spirit, but you don't get that until later on. Still, if you're determined to try and take him on, you'll want to try and unlock the Crash for the Immobilize spell to chip away at his health bar. Also, make sure you've been spending your Sparks to improve health and stamina.
The Wandering Wight will tend to chain his attacks, and while some are easily signposted, you'll want to try and immobilize and combo attack to break his combo. His Ranged Blast can be deadly, but if you keep clear and then quickly cover ground, you can slip in with a quick combo, stagger, and even potentially knock him over.
Even though it's recommended that you return to the Wandering Wight after getting further into the Bamboo Forest region of Black Wind Mountain, you'll at least want to beat the Guangzhi Yaoguai Chief and get his Transformation Spell before trying this one out. You can obviously try to fight the Wandering Wight as soon as you meet him, but trust us, it's not worth the wasted hours.
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