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Best Relic skills in Black Myth WukongThese are our picks for the best relic perks in Black Myth: Wukong
These are our picks for the best relic perks in Black Myth: Wukong
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science
Wondering what the best Relic skills are in Black Myth: Wukong?Sun Wukong’s soul was split into six pieces after his untimely defeat, and these are the Relics that you’ll slowly uncover throughout Black Myth: Wukong’s Chapters. Each Relic contains three different skills that you’ll have to choose from, and since you can only select one each playthrough, you’d better choose wisely.
In case you’ve got decision paralysis, we’ve broken down each of the Relics in this guide and outlined what we think are the best Relic skills in Black Myth: Wukong.
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Best Relic skills
Overall, the best Relic skills in Black Myth: Wukong are the following:
Read on for more detail as we break down each of these skills and the Relics they’re associated with.
Chapter 1 Relic: Craving Eyes
Amplify your sight so you can build up that Focus with your combos. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science
The best Relic skill for Craving Eyes isOpportune Watcher.
You’ll receive Craving Eyes after defeatingBlack Bear Guaiat the end of Chapter 1. This Relic represents Sun Wukong’s sight, highlighting foes withabsorbable Spirits, and Opportune Watcher is the most useful perk here becase it increases Focus whenever you succeed on light attack hits. Combat in Black Myth: Wukong is all about using those light attacks to build up Focus points so you can unleash your heavier smash strikes, and this skill will go a long way towards giving you Focus faster.
Chapter 2 Relic: Fuming Ears
Hear enemy attacks before they even hit you, and make those Perfect Dodges even more worthwhile. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science
The best Relic skill for Fuming Ears isWhistling Wind.
You get Fuming Ears after beatingYellow Wind Sageand completing Chapter 2. This Relic represents Sun Wukong’s sense of hearing, and Whistling Wind is perfect for boosting Attack after a Perfect Dodge. Imagine the Monkey King’s ears perking up as an attack comes close, making him dodge at the last second and target a critical area. That’s what this skill offers, and it’ll always pay off, even if you aren’t the best at dodging in combat.
Chapter 3 Relic: Hubris Nose
Get a nice damage boost after casting a Spell with this fishy Relic. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science
The best Relic skill for Hubris Nose isLingering Aroma.
You get Hubris Nose following the fight againstYellowbrowin Chapter 3. This Relic represents Sun Wukong’s sense of smell, which might seem odd considering that it’s a fish, but just roll with it. Lingering Aroma is our preferred choice here thanks to the handy damage bonus that occurs every time you cast a Spell. Some players do prefer Hold Breath, however, especially if they’re excellent at dodging and can take advantage of those split-second i-frames (when you’re temporarily invincible after avoiding an attack). It all depends on your playstyle, but Lingering Aroma probably works better for most folks.
Chapter 4 Relic: Envious Tongue
Hit that pack of enemies with a multi-Immobilize via Spread the Word. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science
The best Relic skill for Envious Tongue isSpread the Word.
You get Envious Tongue after you take downHundred-Eyed Daoist Masterat the end of Chapter 4. This Relic represents Wukong’s tastebuds, and aside from increasing the duration ofall medicinal effects, it offers up Spread the Word, one of my personal favourite perks. Immobilize is already your best friend in Black Myth: Wukong - why not make it so that you can Immobilize multiple enemies at once? This Relic is especially grand when you fully upgrade A Pluck of Many, allowing your clones to Immobilize mobs for you.
Chapter 5 Relic: Grieved Body
There’s nothing like a nice and simple HP boost to make the body a bit hardier. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science
The best Relic skill for Grieved Body isEverlasting Vitality.
Chapter 6 Relic: Freed Mind
Unify your clones' attacks - perfect for taking on the fresh challenges of New Game+. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science
The best Relic skill for Freed Mind isUnified Minds.
You get Freed Mind only after you’ve completed Chapter 6 and startedNew Game+ mode. This Relic represents Wukong’s mind, and since you can’t use it on your first playthrough, it will only be of interest to those who want to start a new journey westward. That said, Unified Minds is a killer choice, because it makes your A Pluck of Many clones carry out the same moves as you. If you ever wanted to have all of your buddies slam a boss to bits with a unified heavy smash attack, then be sure to pick up this perk posthaste.
And that’s our take on the best Relics in Black Myth: Wukong. If you’re looking for other ways of making the Destined One as strong as possible, check out our guides to thebest Gourds, thebest builds, and thebest weapons. And don’t miss ourBlack Myth: Wukong walkthrough hub, which contains links to the most useful guides to refer to as you progress through the game.
