Black Myth: Wukongencourages players to continuously hunt for the best armor and equipment as they face challenging difficulty spikes and formidable bosses at every corner.
Black Myth Wukong: Every Chapter Ranked
While all are great, not all of Black Myth Wukong’s Chapters are created equal.
Alongsidethe best curiosandincredibly useful soaks, the armor sets have the most significant impact on how you navigate the dangers of your journey to the West.
However, the number of armor sets that will become available as you progress through the game can be overwhelming.
With numerous options and modifiers that depend on whether you’re wearing full or partial armor, you may need some guidance in choosing the most suitable equipment for your play style.
That’s where we come to your aid with the best armor sets inBlack Myth: Wukong.
The armor sets listed in this article are evaluated based on their fully upgraded versions at the Yin Tiger’s blacksmith. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of each set may vary at lower levels.
10Non-Pure Set
Slower movement with considerable damage reduction
Set Pieces
Non-Pure Broken Mask,Non-Pure Armor of Coiling Loong,Non-Pure Gauntlets,Non-Pure Greaves
Unique Effect
Your actions cost no Stamina after a short moment upon De-Transforming and exiting Spirit Skills
How to Unlock
DefeatZhu Bajie (Part 2)in Chapter 4.
Requirements
24,300x Will
12xCold Iron Leaves
6xFine Gold Thread
The Non-Pure set is one of the most visually appealing among the sixteen sets available in Black Myth: Wukong. While it boasts an impressive design, its functional benefits are somewhat limited.
Wearing two pieces of this armor set providessignificant damage reduction for a brief period after de-transforming and completing spirit skills.However, it also covers you in mud during these actions, which slows your movement.
Wearing the full set, on the other hand, increases your Might recovery rateand allows you to gain Might after a successful dodge.
The strongest aspect of the Non-Pure Armor Set is its Unique Effect though, which offers unlimited Stamina for a short duration after executing a spirit move or de-transforming.
To obtain the Non-Pure set, you must craft it at a Shrine afterdefeating Zhu Bajie, provided you have the necessary items in your inventory.
While the damage reduction and unlimited stamina for a brief moment sound great, the slowed-down movement is a real deal-breaker. It can still be a solid option if you want to focus on farming XP in difficult areas filled with hard-hitters and minor enemies.
9Bronze Set
Best early-game armor with a focus on the Immobilization spell
Bronze Monkey Mask,Bronze Brocade Battlerobe,Bronze Armguard,Bronze Buskins
Performing a Light Attack afterEvanescencedirectly triggers the Finisher or Light Attack Combo.
How to Unlock?
DefeatElder Jinchiat the Ancient Guanyin Temple in Chapter 1.
5,690x Will
The Bronze set is one of the top choices for early-game armor in Black Myth: Wukong. To obtain it, you mustring three bellsand defeat the secret boss of Chapter 1, Elder Jinchi.
This armor set isparticularly suited for those who use the Immobilization spell a lot,as its two-piece modifier increases the damage after successfully crashing the spell and the four-piece modifier significantly reduces its cooldown.
While it may not have the advanced capabilities of other armor sets, the Bronze Monkey set is a great early-game armor for those who rely on Immobilization.
8Centipede Set
A poisonous gamble
Centipede Hat of Transcendence,Centipede Qiang-Jin Armor,Centipede Spiked Armguard,Centipede Gaiters of Transcendence
Defeating an enemy grants a moderate increase to your Attack for a brief duration.
DefeatCentipede Guaiin Chapter 4.
25,900x Will
12x Cold Iron Leaves
6x Fine Gold Thread
Yet another great-looking armor set in Black Myth: Wukong is a high-risk, high-reward option that encourages you to immerse yourself in poison. This unique equipment significantly reduces the continuous damage you take while poisoned.
The real fun begins when you equip the full set, though,as the armor greatly enhances your attack power while you’re in a poisoned state. While its primary focus is constantly being in poisoned, the Centipede set also provides a moderate attack increase after defeating an enemy.
Those interested in the armor of plague and poison can craft it at the Woods of Ember - Ashen Pass Shrine afterdefeating the Centipede Guai boss.
7Ochre Set
Focus on Decoys and Duplicates
Ochre Battlerobe,Ochre Armguard,Ochre Greaves
Consuming a Focus Point grants a moderate increase to your Critical Hit Chance for a brief moment.
DefeatYellow Wind Sageat the end of Chapter 2.
8,400x Will
4x Cold Iron Leaves
The Ochre set, while not the most remarkable, proves its worth in specific situations. It particularly becomes beneficial if you frequently use theA Pluck of ManyandCloud Stepspells, as it reduces their damage taken with the Raging Sandstorm set bonus.
For those who have invested in these spells, the Ochre Battlerobe is a worthy choice, even if its advantages are more situational. It’s especially ideal to use against bosses with chunky health bars, as the duplicates can be great to chip away at their health.
you’re able to get your hands on the set afterdefeating Yellow Wind Sage, who is arguably the hardest boss of the game until Chapter 3.
6Galeguard Armor Set
Dodge-focused mobility
Galeguard Beast Mask,Galeguard Beastmaw Armor,Galeguard Bracers,Galeguard Greaves
Your Mana is moderately recovered for a short duration upon three consecutive Perfect Dodges.
Defeat theStone Vanguardin Chapter 2.
5,280x Will
The Galeguard set is one of the best options for a mobile, dodge-focused build in the game. It can be obtained afterbeating the Stone Vanguardin Chapter 2. Equipping two pieces of this set allows you to gain additional Focus every time you perfectly dodge an enemy attack. This increased Focus can be utilized to cast your spells more quickly.
When you have the full set, the cooldown for your spells is reduced each time you successfully perform a perfect dodge. Although the cooldown reduction is not too much, the Galeguard set is still a strong contender to be your mid-game armor.
In addition to its advantages for a dodge-heavy build,the set also features a Mythical Bonus that provides extra manaafter three consecutive perfect dodges. Upgrading the set to Mythical level makes it look a lot cooler, too.
Best for Rock Solid fans
Iron Horned Helm,Iron-Tough Armor,Iron-Tough Gauntlets,Iron-Tough Greaves
Successfully deflecting an attack with the rock solid spell greatly increases your damage dealt by the next attack for a short duration.
DefeatYin Tigerin Chapter 3.
22,500x Will
1xDuskveil’s Horn
The Iron armor set is an excellent choice for players who frequently use theRock Solidspell. When you equip two pieces from this set, successfully deflecting an attack with the Rock Solid spell will increase your Focus.
The full set bonus greatly decreases the cooldown of the spell,allowing for more frequent use. Despite being one of the least popular spells available, Rock Solid serves as a viable alternative to the game’s lacking parry mechanic. That’s why players who rely on this spell will find the Iron Tough armor set particularly beneficial.
You can craft the Iron Tough set upondefeating Yin Tigerand later upgrade it to Mythical rarity.
With this set equipped, the deflection cooldown is reduced by nearly 50%.
4Yaksha Outrage Set
Outstanding damage output
Yaksha Mask of Outrage,Embroidered Shirt of Outrage,Yaksha Bracers of Outrage,Yaksha Greaves of Outrage
Offers a solid increase to Attack when your health is low.
Complete Chapter 5.
29,100x Will
The Yaksha Outrage is one of the best armor sets in the game for maximizing damage output.Wearing two pieces of armor enhances the damage of Pillar Stance Varied Combos, Churning Gale, and Sweeping Gale.
When you wear the full armor, your damage dealt increases significantly, but so does the damage you take.
This trade-off makes it an excellent choice for players who prefer Pillar Stance and want to boost their attack with weapons that enhance this stance. To really make the most of the damage boost, though, you need to keep your health low. So, it’s a good idea to upgrade your drinks and have a Life-Saving Strand on hand.
You can craft the Yaksha Outrage after beating one ofthe hardest bosses in the game, Yaksha King.
3Bull King Armor Set
Become a living fortress at the cost of perfect dodges
Bull King’s Mask,Bull King’s Shan Wen Armor,Bull King’s Bracers,Bull King’s Greaves
Your Focus is moderately increased upon taking damage. You get more Focus if you’re staggered.
DefeatBishui Golden-Eyed Beastand find the helmet in Bishui Cave Depth.
35,199x Will
10x Fine Gold Thread
6xCelestial Ribbon
6xThe Bull King’s Iron Horn
The Bull King armor set is one of the strongest in Black Myth: Wukong. It provides a significant boost to defense and offers strong resistance to Chill and Burn effects.
When you equip two pieces of the set, you receive a moderate increase in defense when you take damage. With the full set, you gain the Tenacity bonus, which transforms you into a moving fortress.
While the four-piece modifier of the armor set sacrifices perfect dodges, it offsets this with near immunity to staggering as long as your HP remains above half. This allows you to pull off combos without interruption, making it easier to absorb attacks rather than evade them.
Keep in mind it’s not possible to gather all the required crafting materials in the first playthrough. A second playthrough is necessary to craft all the pieces of the set.
2Pilgrim Set
Incredible mobility
Pilgrim’s Headband,Pilgrim’s Garb,Pilgrim’s Wristwraps,Pilgrim’s Legwraps
Allows you to take a sip of the gourd while sprinting.
Unlocks upon reaching the Guanyin Temple in the Forest of Wolves.
3,340x Will
Another contender for the crown is the Pilgrim armor set, as it turns from a piece of cloth into a magnificent metallic armor that boosts your sprint speed and charge focus while running.
The set offers a moderate increase to your sprint speed even when having only two pieces of it equipped. The four-piece modifier, however, also increases your attack when sprinting, allowing you to focus on a more evasive playstyle.
When combined with theSpider Celestial Staff, the Pilgrim set will turn the Destined One into an agile beast with solid damage output.
1Monkey King Armor Set
Become the legendary Monkey King
Golden Feng-Tail Crown,Gold Suozi Armor,Dian-Cui Loong-Soaring Bracers,Lotus Silk Cloudtreaders,Jingubang Staff
The fourth Focus Point gauge no longer depletes over time.
The Monkey King set is arguably the best armor set inBlack Myth: Wukong,offering great boosts to health, stamina, and critical hit chance.You can unlock it after wrapping up the final chapter, and it perfectly captures the fierce style of Son Wukong while giving a big boost to your critical hits.
The three-piece bonus grants a temporary critical hit chance after casting three spells. Wearing all five pieces, on the other hand, reduces the spell cooldowns after landing a critical hit.Although it’s only available towards the end of the game, the Monkey King armor set is the top pick for facing the final bosses.
With a great balance between offense and defense,this set is also perfect for the New Game Plus. Its standout piece, Jingubang is Sun Wukong’s legendary magical staff and is one of the best weapons in the game.
you may only obtain the pieces of the set by defeatingFeng-Tail General,Gold Armored Rhino,Emerald-Armed Mantis, andCloudtreading Deer, and go to the Water Curtain Cave to grab the Jingubang.
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An action-RPG set against the backdrop of Chinese mythology, Black Myth: Wukong is a Soulslike adventure game retelling the story of Journey to the West.
