If you’ve just entered Black Myth: Wukong and think Chapter 1 is a warm-up, you’re dead wrong. The opening chapter throws 11 bosses at you, including secret fights hidden behind bells, roaming monsters you’ll stumble into by accident, and story bosses that gatekeep your progress. Miss even one and you’ll lose out on major rewards like transformations and mantles.
Why Chapter 1 Bosses Matter
In this guide you’ll get the complete Black Myth Wukong Chapter 1 bosses list, the hidden optional bosses and how to unlock them, plus strategies to beat them in the smartest order.
Chapter 1, also known as the Black Wind Chapter, sets the tone for the rest of the game. It’s where you unlock your first transformation, face your first multi-phase bosses, and discover that exploration pays off. Optional bosses here aren’t just extras, they reward you with powerful items that make later fights far easier.
Full Black Myth Wukong Chapter 1 Boss List
There are 11 bosses in Chapter 1, seven mandatory and four optional. Here’s the breakdown:
- Bullguard (Yaoguai Chief): Forest of Wolves, required
- Guangzhi (Yaoguai Chief): Outside the Forest, required, grants Red Tide transformation
- Lingxuzi (Yaoguai King): Guanyin Temple, required
- Guangmou (Yaoguai Chief): Bamboo Grove Snake Trail, required
- Whiteclad Noble (Character Boss): Marsh of the White Mist, required
- Black Wind King (Yaoguai King): Black Wind Cave, required
- Black Bear Guai (Yaoguai King): Black Wind Cave, required final boss of Chapter 1
- Red Loong (Yaoguai King): optional, secret conditions
- Elder Jinchi (Yaoguai King): optional, unlocked via bell puzzle
- Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang (Yaoguai Chief): optional, Bamboo Grove swamp
- Wandering Wight: optional roaming boss in Forest of Wolves
How to Unlock the Secret Boss Elder Jinchi
The most infamous secret boss in Chapter 1 is Elder Jinchi, locked behind the bell puzzle. To reach him you need to ring three bells scattered throughout the chapter.
- First bell, behind Guangzhi’s arena
- Second bell, near Marsh of the White Mist after Whiteclad Noble
- Third bell, hidden path branching off the White Mist zone
Ring all three and you’ll be teleported to the Ancient Guanyin Temple where Elder Jinchi waits. Beating him grants the Fireproof Mantle (Vessel), which is a massive help for the final boss.
Strategy Tips for Chapter 1 Bosses
- Bullguard dodge heavy swings, punish after combos
- Guangzhi focus on survival to unlock the Red Tide transformation
- Wandering Wight (optional) fight after Red Tide, avoid charge attacks
- Lingxuzi patience is key, punish when he pauses
- Guangmou use speed to counter his ranged and teleporting attacks
- Whiteclad Noble watch for spear thrusts, adapt in second phase
- Black Wind King mist phase is dangerous, only attack when visible
- Black Bear Guai final main boss, two phases with fire attacks; Fireproof Mantle makes this fight easier
- Elder Jinchi watch for zombie summons, maintain spacing
- Red Loong prepare heavily, this fight pushes your limits
Suggested Order to Tackle Bosses
To avoid frustration, most players recommend this order:
- Bullguard
- Guangzhi
- Wandering Wight (optional)
- Lingxuzi
- Guangmou
- Whiteclad Noble
- Unlock Elder Jinchi (bell puzzle)
- Black Wind King
- Black Bear Guai
- Red Loong (optional late boss)
- Baw-Li-Guhh-Lang (optional swamp fight)
Why Chapter 1 Bosses Set the Tone for Wukong’s Journey
Chapter 1 isn’t just an introduction, it’s a gauntlet. Between Bullguard’s brute force, Guangzhi unlocking Red Tide, the optional Elder Jinchi bell puzzle, and the final Black Bear Guai showdown, this chapter is stacked with bosses that test everything you’ve learned. If you want to fully power up before Chapter 2, don’t skip the optional bosses. With the full Black Myth Wukong Chapter 1 bosses list, secret conditions, and strategies now in your hands, you’re set to clear the Black Wind Chapter like a legend.
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