Black Myth: Wukong Skill Trees and Abilities

Adiba Chowdhury
By Adiba Chowdhury
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Here’s a complete breakdown of every skill tree you can unlock in Black Myth: Wukong, and the abilities you get from them.

Black Myth: Wukong is a fast-paced action RPG that will have you dive head-first into the world of Chinese mythology. As you embark on a perilous journey as the Destined One, you will not only need to rely on your survival skills but also learn new abilities.

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The skills you can learn in Black Myth: Wukong are divided into 5 major categories. Under each of these categories, there are sub-skill trees that host an array of skills and abilities. You can unlock these skills using Spark Points, which is the game’s equivalent of Skill Points.

However, many of these skills require you to unlock previous skill nodes and/or be at a certain character level. In this guide, we will go over all the abilities you can unlock in Black Myth: Wukong, and their unlocking requirements.

All Skill Tree Categories in Black Myth: Wukong

The 5 main Skill Tree categories in Black Myth: Wukong include:

  • Foundation – This tree focuses on the character’s core attributes like stamina and endurance and unlocks skills that improve your overall gameplay experience.
  • Staff Stances – This physical combat-focused skill tree will shape the character’s battle abilities, featuring separate skill trees for various stances like Smash, Pillar, and Thrust stances.
  • Mysticism – This skill tree focuses on enhancing the characters’ range of spellcasting abilities.
  • Alteration – This tree hosts a range of skills that will alter and enhance both physical attributes and spellcasting abilities.
  • Strand – This skill tree exclusively unlocks abilities that allow you to summon duplicates of yourself that follow your command and aid you in battle.

Black Myth: Wukong Foundation Skill Tree

Skill NameSkill TreeAbility DescriptionSpark PointPrerequisite
EnduranceStaminaEach talent level moderately reduces the Stamina cost of Sprinting.1N/A
Simian AgilityStaminaEach talent level moderately reduces the Stamina cost of Dodging.1N/A
Everlasting VigorStaminaSlightly increases the Stamina recovery rate when depleted.1Learn Endurance
ComposureStaminaDodging no longer interrupts Light Attack Combo. This also applies to Perfect Dodges.2Learn Everlasting Vigor & Deft Evasion
Deft EvasionStaminaMakes each initial Dodge more agile and flexible.1Learn Simian Agility
FeatherlightStaminaMassively reduces the Stamina cost of Jumping.1Learn Composure
Focused BreathStaminaEach talent level considerably increases Stamina Recovery Rate when Health is above half.1Learn Featherlight
Bold MoveStaminaEach talent level moderately increases the Focus gained from Perfect Dodges.1Learn Composure
Ephemeral ShadowStaminaGrants a considerable amount of Damage Reduction for a short duration after a Perfect Dodge.1Learn Bold Move
Vengeful MirageStaminaPerfect Dodges leave an illusion in your wake, which explodes instantly, dealing damage to nearby enemies.2Learn Ephemeral Shadow
Swift EngageMartial ArtsEach talent level significantly increases the engage distance of Light Attack Starter.1N/A
Effortless FinisherMartial ArtsGrants more Focus when the second move of Light Attack Combo hits an enemy.1Learn Swift Engage
Soaring StrikeMartial ArtsAfter Sprinting, Light Attack Starter temporarily deals more Damage.1Learn Effortless Finisher
Punishing DownpourMartial ArtsAfter six successful hits with the first four moves of Light Attack Combo, Light Attack Finisher deals extra area Damage.2Learn Soaring Strike
SturdyMartial ArtsGrants significant Damage Reduction during Light Attack Finisher.1Learn Punishing Downpour
Hidden StrengthMartial ArtsWhen Stamina is depleted, a weaker Light Attack Finisher can still be performed.2Learn Sturdy
Mobile SpinMartial ArtsStaff Spin. Moving forward while using Staff Spin initiates Mobile Spin. The Destined One spins his staff around his body, deflecting projectiles.1N/A
Intrepid LungeMartial ArtsInitiate Heavy Attack during Mobile Spin to quickly engage and stagger the enemy.1Learn Mobile Spin
Silver LiningMartial ArtsIncreases the Focus gained from blocking projectiles with Staff Spin.2Learn Intrepid Lunge & Effortless Finisher
Graceful WhirlMartial ArtsSignificantly reduces the Stamina cost of Staff Spin.1Learn Silver Lining
Focused SpinningMartial ArtsMassively increases the Focus gained from successful hits with Mobile Spin.1Learn Graceful Whirl
Robust ConstitutionSurvivalEach talent level moderately increases Maximum Health.1Reach Character Level 15
Rough SkinSurvivalEach talent level moderately increases Defense.2Reach Character Level 30
Spiritual AwakeningSurvivalEach talent level moderately increases Maximum Mana.2Reach Character Level 30
Deep BreathSurvivalEach talent level moderately increases Stamina Recovery Rate.2Reach Character Level 45
Rampant VigorSurvivalEach talent level moderately increases Maximum Stamina.1N/A
Wrathful EscalationSurvivalEach talent level slightly increases Critical Hit Chance.1Reach Character Level 15
Wrathful MightSurvivalEach talent level moderately increases Critical Hit Damage.2Reach Character Level 60
Four Banes EnduranceSurvivalEach talent level slightly increases Four Banes Resistance.2Reach Character Level 60
Foundation Skill Tree

Black Myth: Wukong Staff Stances Skill Tree

NameTreeEffectSpark PointPrerequisite
ExhilarationAll StancesEach talent level slightly increases the Health recovery upon consuming a Focus Point.1N/A
Focused Attack IIFocus PointIncreases Maximum Focus Points from one to two.3N/A
Focused Attack IIIFocus PointIncreases Maximum Focus Points from two to three.10N/A
Focused Attack IVFocus PointIncreases Maximum Focus Points from three to four. The fourth Focus Point does not sustain for long and its gauge depletes over time.20N/A
InstinctAll StancesEach talent level moderately reduces the Stamina cost of charged Heavy Attacks.1– Learn Focused Attack II
– Reach Character Level 3
VersatilityAll StanceEach talent level slightly increases Damage dealt by all Varied Combos.1– Learn Focused Attack II
– Reach Character Level 3
Quick HandAll StancesEach talent level slightly increases the charging speed of All Stancess.1– Learn Focused Attack III
– Reach Character Level 4
Secondary DamageAll StancesHeavy Attacks that cost a Focus Point deals additional Damage to the enemy based on their remaining Health.2– Learn Focused Attack II
– Reach Character Level 2
EndeavorAll StancesWhen below 1 Focus Point, the Destined One can still perform Varied Combos, but with significantly reduced damage.2– Learn Focused Attack IV
Force UnboundSmash StanceEnables Sprinting while charging.1N/A
Ironbound ResolveSmash StanceEach talent level considerably increases Damage Reduction upon a charged Heavy Attack.1– Learn Focused Attack II
– Reach Character Level 2
Smashing ForceSmash StanceEach talent level slightly increases the Damage dealt by charged Smash Heavy Attacks.1– Learn Focused Attack III
– Reach Character Level 2
Peace from PerilSmash StanceWhen charging, Perfect Dodges retain any Focus that has been built up.2Learn Focused Attack IV
Resolute CounterflowSmash StancePerforming Heavy Attack during Light Attack Combo with a Focus Point consumed, allows the Destined One to execute Resolute Strike. During Resolute Strike, the Destined One can see through the incoming enemy attacks and nullify their damage. Enemies that have been seen through are easier to stagger.1N/A
Winding WindSmash StancePerforming Light Attack upon seeing through the enemy initiates a Light Attack Combo from the third move.1Learn Focused Attack II
Skyfall StrikeSmash StanceAfter a successful hit with Resolute Strike, performing another Heavy Attack consuming a Focus Point executes Skyfall Strike. The Destined One leverages his forward momentum, launching himself into the air with his staff to somersault forward, then unleashes a firm downward strike upon his enemy’s head.1Learn Focused Attack II
InvigorationSmash StanceGrants massive Focus upon seeing through and hitting the enemy with Resolute Strike.1Learn Focused Attack III
Vantage PointSmash StanceAfter seeing through the enemy, Skyfall Strike deals more Damage based on the number of Focus Points built.2Learn Focused Attack III
Pillar StancePillar StanceSwitching to Pillar Stance allows the Destined One to support himself with his staff and ascend to its top by holding Heavy Attack, avoiding ground attacks in the process. The more Focus Point he builds, the higher he perches. If the staff is hit by the enemy while perching, more Stamina will be consumed to maintain balance.5N/A
Steel PillarPillar StanceEach talent level moderately reduces the extra Stamina cost for maintaining balance.1– Learn Focused Attack II
– Reach Character Level 2
Sweeping GalePillar StancePerforming Heavy Attack during Light Attack Combo will consume a Focus Point and execute Sweeping Gale. Using it as a pivot, the Destined One grasps his staff with one hand and executes a full aerial spin, delivering sweeping kicks to all nearby enemies.1Learn Focused Attack II
Gale’s BlessingPillar StanceGrants a considerable amount of Damage Reduction when performing Sweeping Gale.1Learn Focused Attack II
SkylarkingPillar StanceWith over 3 Focus Points, the Destined One can use the gourd when perching on the staff.1Learn Focused Attack III
Churning GalePillar StanceAfter a successful hit with Sweeping Gale, performing another Heavy Attack that consumes a Focus Point executes Churning Gale. The Destined One leverages his forward momentum to execute rapid whirls, churning nearby enemies with his staff.1Learn Focused Attack III
Towering MountainPillar StanceThe Destined One no longer falls to the ground when perching but instead executes a Heavy Attack upon Stamina Depletion.2Learn Focused Attack III
Collapsing GalePillar StanceChurning Gale depletes all Focus Points and deals additional Damage based on the Points consumed.2Learn Focused Attack IV
Whirling ThrustsThrust StanceAfter performing Tactical Retreat, Forceful Thrust, or a charged Heavy Attack, hold Light Attack to unleash Whirling Thrusts. The Destined One leaps forward to engage the enemy head-on, besetting them with barrage of staff strikes.2Learn Focused Attack II
Force CascadeThrust StanceEach successful hit with Whirling Thrusts slightly increases Critical Chance for a short duration. This effect can stack up to 15 times.1Learn Focused Attack III
AdaptabilityThrust StanceFollowing Whirling Thrusts with Heavy Attack unleashes a Tactical Retreat.1Learn Focused Attack III
RelentlessThrust StanceStaggered or repelled enemies take increased Damage from charged Thrust Heavy Attacks.1Learn Focused Attack III
Lucky StrikeThrust StanceUpon performing Tactical Retreat, with the enemy seen through, executing another Heavy Attack initiates Forceful Thrust and gains brief Invincibility.1Learn Focused Attack III
Deadly DanceThrust StanceWhen with 4 Focus Points, automatically perform a Thrust Heavy Attack immediately after a Roll (Dodge) or a Perfect Dodge.2Learn Focused Attack IV
Ebb and FlowThrust StanceExempts all Stamina cost of a short duration upon seeing through the enemy in Tactical Retreat.2Learn Focused Attack IV
Thrust StanceThrust StanceSwitching to Thrust Stance allows the Destined One to charge by holding Heavy Attack while remaining stationary. Upon releasing Heavy Attack, the Destined One can execute a swift thrust attack at a distant enemy.1Reach Character Level 20
Borrowed StrengthThrust StanceEach Talent Level increases Stamina recovery when hitting enemies while in Thrust Stance.1Learn Focused Attack II
Offense in DefenseThrust StanceFollowing Light Attack with Heavy Attack performs Tactical Retreat. The Destined One hops backward and hones his defenses while preparing for another fierce attack. Following Tactical Retreat with another Heavy Attack that consumes a Focus Point unleashes Forceful Thrust. With both hands clutching his staff, the Destined One executes a fierce thrust attack with an extended attack range, directly at the enemy’s face.1Learn Focused Attack II
Staff Stances Skill Tree

Black Myth: Wukong Mysticism Skill Tree

NameTreeEffectSpark PointPrerequisite
CrashImmobilizeEach talent level moderately increases Damage dealt to immobilized enemies.1N/A
StagnationImmobilizeHitting an immobilized enemy with Light Attack slightly extends the duration of the next immobilization inflicted on them. This effect can stack up to 5 times.1N/A
EvanescenceImmobilizeWhen the enemy is immobilized the moment they attack, extends the immobilization duration and massively increases the Damage the enemy takes.1Learn Crash
Easy PreyImmobilizeWhen an enemy is immobilized, massively increases the engage distance of Light Attack Starter.1Learn Stagnation
Spirit ShardsImmobilizeRecovers a moderate amount of Mana upon crashing the immobilization on the enemy.2Learn Evanescence
Unbroken ChainImmobilizeCasting Immobilize no longer interrupts Light Attack Combo2Learn
Easy Prey
Time BargainImmobilizeConsumes a moderate amount of additional Mana to massively extend immobilization duration.2Learn Easy Prey & Spirit Shards
Flaring DharmaRing of FireEach talent level slightly extends the duration of Ring of Fire.1N/A
Raging FlamesRing of FireGenerates additional Focus every second while within Ring of Fire.2Learn Flaring Dharma
Burning ZealRing of FireIncreases Maximum Stamina while within Ring of Fire.1Learn Flaring Dharma
ConsolidationRing of FireStanding within the Ring of Fire slowly recovers Health.1Learn Raging Flames
Flame’s EmbraceRing of FireModerately increases Damage Reduction received while within the Ring of Fire.1Learn Burning Zeal
Boundless BlessingsRing of FireAfter staying in Ring of Fire for a short duration, its effect continues even after exiting.
The Mana cost of this spell moderately increases upon awakening this talent.
2Learn Consolidation & Boundless Blessings
Boon & BaneSpell BinderSuccessfully casting Spell Binder removes all Four Bane States.1N/A
Foregone, ForegainedSpell BinderRecovers a considerable amount of Health after successfully performing Spell Binder.1N/A
Light HeartSpell BinderEach talent level moderately reduces the Stamina cost of all actions While Spell Binder is active.1Learn Boon & Bane and Foregone, Foregained
Smart MoveSpell BinderEach talent level slightly increases the ratio of Mana converted to Attack.2Learn Light Heart
All or NothingSpell BinderSpell Binder depletes Stamina but massively increases Critical Hit Chance.2Learn Smart Move
Mysticism Skill Tree

Black Myth: Wukong Alteration Skill Tree

NameTreeEffectSpark PointPrerequisite
GallopCloud StepModerately increases movement speed in Cloud Step.1N/A
RuseCloud StepEach talent level considerably increases the Maximum Health of the Decoy.1N/A
Converging CloudsCloud StepEach talent level slightly extends the duration of Cloud Step.1N/A
Concealed ObservationCloud StepEach talent level slightly increases the Critical Hit Chance of Unveiling Strike, which stacks per second while in Cloud Step. This effect can stack up to 10 times.1Learn Gallop
BaitCloud StepWhen hit, the Decoy will generate a shockwave that attacks surrounding enemies. This shockwave can trigger only once per second.1Learn Ruse
Thunder StrikeCloud StepWhen in Cloud Step, Unveiling Strike can be performed with a charged Heavy Attack.2Learn Bait, Concealed Observation, & Converging Clouds
Absolute StrikeCloud StepConsiderably increases the Damage of Unveiling Strike. The Mana cost of this Spell slightly increases upon awakening this Talent.2Learn Thunder Strike
Rapid ReturnRock SolidRock Solid can be canceled at will.1N/A
Rock MasteryRock SolidModerately reduces the Cooldown of Rock Solid.1N/A
Nick of TimeRock SolidGrants a considerable amount of Focus upon a successful Deflection.1Learn Rapid Return
Upper HandRock SolidIncreases the Damage of the Light Attack Starter succeeding a successful Deflection.1Learn Rapid Return & Rock Mastery
IroncladRock SolidGrants Damage Reduction for a short duration after a Deflection with Rock Solid.1Learn Rock Mastery
Bold VentureRock SolidRecovers a considerable amount of Mana upon a successful Deflection. The Deflection Window narrows upon awakening this talent.2Learn Nick of Time, Upper Hand, & Ironclad
Alteration Skill Tree

Black Myth: Wukong Strand Skill Tree

NameTreeEffectSpark PointPrerequisite
LongstrandA Pluck of ManyEach talent level moderately increases the duration of Duplicates.1N/A
Tyranny of NumbersA Pluck of ManyModerately increases the Damage dealt by Duplicates nearby.1N/A
SynergyA Pluck of ManyAfter using A Pluck of Many, hitting enemies moderately extends the duration of Duplicates. This effect can stack up to 10 times.1Learn Longstrand
Grey HairA Pluck of ManyModerately increases the Maximum Health of Duplicates.1N/A
HarmonyA Pluck of ManyGrants a moderate amount of Focus for each successful Light Attack dealt by Duplicates.2Learn Tyranny of Numbers
MultitudeA Pluck of ManyEach talent level grants an additional Duplicate at the cost of a considerable amount of Mana.2Learn Synergy
Insult to InjuryA Pluck of ManySlightly increases the Damage dealt by Duplicates when using another spell after A Pluck of Many.1Learn Harmony
VolitionA Pluck of ManyAt appropriate times, Duplicates can use Immobilize, Ring of Fire, and Rock Solid.2Learn Multitude & Insult to Injury
Glorious ReturnLife-Saving StrandKilling enemies reduces the Cooldown of Life—Saving Strand.1N/A
FearlessLife-Saving StrandAfter using Life-Saving Strand, instantly recovers 3 gourd uses.1Learn Glorious Return
Spirited ReturnLife-Saving StrandAfter using the Life-Saving Strand, instantly recover a moderate amount of Mana.1Learn Fearless
Cycle BreakerLife Saving StrandWhen the Life-Saving Strand is used, there is a moderate chance that its usage will not be expended.1Learn Spirited Return
Strand Skill Tree

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