Have you conquered the First Mountain, Black Wind Mountain, in Black Myth: Wukong? If not, here's a down-to-earth guide to all the important side quests, NPCs, and hidden bosses.
Background of Black Wind Mountain
If you're familiar with the 1986 TV series Journey to the West, Episode 6, "Trouble from the Guanyin Monastery" will ring a bell. This episode mirrors the storyline of Black Wind Mountain. Characters like Guangzhi, Guangmou, Elder Jinchi, and Black Bear Guai make appearances.
Clearing the Mountain
Forest of Wolves
Find the Buddha head at the Front Hills Shrine for the Skanda of Form.
Defeat Bullguard and rest at a Meditation Spot for a Skill Point.
In the Outside the Forest shrine, defeat Guangzhi and strike the first bell.
Go back to the Outside the Forest shrine and defeat Wandering Wight on the right.
Go forward to the Guanyin Temple Shrine.
Defeat Lingxuzi by Blade Wolf Coach and collect the elixir.
Bamboo Forest
Meet Horse Guai at the Back Hill shrine and rest at a new Meditation Spot
Have your gourd refined by the old man at the Snake Trail shrine and then you can absorb Spirits.
Defeat Lang-Li-Guhh-Baw Frog Boss and Guangmou, striking the second bell.
Meet Shen Monkey at the Marsh of White Mist shrine.
Defeat Whiteclad Noble and strike the third bell to unlock the secret: Ancient Guanyin Temple.
Defeat Elder Jinchi: Focus on clearing out his minions while he's meditating to prevent him from regenerating his health. After defeating him, you'll obtain the Treasure Artifact Fireproof Hood.
Black Wind Cave
Rest at a roadside Meditation Spot first then arrive at the Cave Interior shrine to defeat Black Wind King.
Reach the Outside The Cave shrine, and go forward to defeat Black Bear Guai at the Bodhi Peak shrine.
Tips Summary for Black Wind Mountain
Don't miss the three Meditation Spots.
Striking all three bells is essential for the hidden area: Ancient Guanyin Temple.
Find the old man around the Snake Trail shrine to refine the gourd.
Don't miss Horse Guai at the Back Hill shrine.
There's a hidden boss at the far left end of the waterfall in Wolf Forest of Wolves - Outside the Forest shrine.
That's it for Black Wind Mountain! Stay tuned for our guide on the second level, Yellow Wind Ridge.
