With the release of Black Myth Wukong, a highly anticipated action RPG that is rooted in Chinese Mythology, players are required to battle their way through the main storyline and find various materials to craft pieces of equipment. However, what captivated players was the game’s immersive storyline and engaging battles.
As players get deeper into the story, the world also starts filling with formidable enemies and challenging boss fights. In order to defeat these powerful enemies, players need to craft various armor sets that will boost their performance in various ways.
In this article, we’ll explore the 3 best armor sets players can find in the game. That also includes armor which gets a power spike when players are poisoned during boss battles.
3. Centipede Set
Centipede Set is a legendary set that is known for its exceptional poison damage protection and attack boost. To get the unique effect that helps reduce the poison damage over time (DoT), players need to equip at least 2 pieces of this set. However, to get the attack boost, players must equip the full 4-piece set which offers attack damage when players are inflicted with a poison Status.
To get this powerful armor set, players need to progress through the main story until Chapter 4. Once in Chapter 5, players need to go to the Aspen Pass I Shrine (in Woods of Amber). Here in the shrine, players can finally craft the centipede armor set but to get all 4 pieces, players need the following materials (collect these items while exploring the previous chapters):
- 25,900× Will
- 12× Cold Iron Leaves
- 6× Fine Gold Thread
2. Bull King Set
Bull King Set is a mythical set that is perfect for those players who like to tank a few enemy hits and do damage after the opening. Its unique effect when equipped with 2 pieces provides players with additional defense. But to actually tank some more hits and not get staggered, players need to unlock all 4 pieces. One drawback of this set is that players won’t be able to perfect dodge anymore.
To get this powerful and tanky armor set, players need to advance through the main story until they reach chapter 5 and complete the Five Element Carts quest. After completing the quest, players will be able to go to a secret area in Chapter 5 and then need to defeat the Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast. After defeating the boss, players can craft the set at any shrine. The total materials required to get all the 4 pieces:
- 35199× Will
- 10× Fine Gold Thread
- 6× Celestial Ribbon
- 6× The Bull King’s Iron Horn
1. Monkey King Set
Monkey King Set is a Mythical set that is unique in the way that to get the full Unique effect players also need to get all 5 pieces of the equipment which includes the weapon as well. This is one of the best sets as its three-piece unique effect provides players with an extra critical hit chance after casting a spell. What makes this must-have set is its full 5 piece effect which reduces the cooldown of all the spells after landing a critical hit.
To get this powerful set, players need to fight various bosses and get the individual pieces one at a time.
- To get the Golden Feng-Tail Crown (Head gear), players must defeat the Feng-Tail General boss.
- To get the Gold Suozi Armor (chest armor), players must defeat the Gold Armored Rhino.
- To get the Dian-Cui Loong-Soaring Bracers (arm piece), players must defeat the Emerald-Armed Mantis.
- To get the Lotus Silk Cloudtreader (leg piece), players must defeat Cloudtreading Deer.
- Now to get the Jingubang staff (weapon), players must go to the Water Curtain Cave. To reach the cave, they need to head north of Mantis-Catching Swamp Waypoint. (requires Somersault Cloud to get to the place).
All these bosses can be found in Chapter 6 and players can use the Somersault Cloud to traverse the area quickly.
In the end, choosing the right armor in Black Myth Wukong can have a direct influence on your gameplay. Not only these sets are best at providing defensive stats but also influence the play style of the players. Whether players want to be defensive or turn a poison status in their favor, there are numerous armor sets to pick from.
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