Master Black Myth: Wukong with our Foundation Skills guide. Explore all Stamina, Martial Arts, and Survival skills, including Spark costs.
Black Myth: Wukong offers a deep and engaging skill system that allows players to tailor their character’s abilities to their preferred playstyle. At the core of this system are Foundation Skills, which enhance basic attributes and unlock powerful techniques.
This guide provides a complete overview of all Foundation Skills across three categories: Stamina, Martial Arts, and Survival, including the number of Sparks required for each skill.
Foundation Skills form the backbone of character development in Black Myth: Wukong. These upgradeable abilities improve core aspects of gameplay, from movement and combat to overall survivability.
To unlock and upgrade these skills, players must meet specific level requirements and spend a resource called Sparks. The number of Sparks required varies depending on the skill’s power and utility.
Stamina skills focus on improving the player’s endurance, agility, and resource management. These skills are crucial for maintaining an edge in both exploration and combat scenarios.
Skill | How to Unlock | Sparks Required | Effect | Max Awakening |
Endurance | Default | 1 | Reduces Stamina cost of Sprinting | 2 times |
Simian Agility | Automatic | 1 | Reduces Stamina cost of Dodging | 2 times |
Deft Evasion | Unlock previous node | 1 | Makes initial Dodge more agile | N/A |
Everlasting Vigor | Unlock previous node | 1 | Increases stamina recovery when depleted | N/A |
Composure | Unlock previous node | 2 | Dodging doesn’t interrupt Light Attack Combo | N/A |
Featherlight | Unlock previous node | 1 | Massively reduces Stamina cost of Jumping | N/A |
Bold Move | Unlock previous node | 1 | Increases Focus gain from Perfect Dodges | 2 times |
Ephemeral Shadow | Unlock previous node | 1 | Grants Damage Reduction after Perfect Dodge | N/A |
Focused Breath | Unlock previous node | 1 | Increases Stamina Recovery when health is above half | N/A |
Vengeful Mirage | Unlock previous node | 2 | Perfect Dodges leave damaging illusions | N/A |
Martial Arts skills enhance combat abilities, improving attack effectiveness and introducing new combat techniques. These skills are essential for players looking to maximize their offensive capabilities.
Skill | How to Unlock | Sparks Required | Effect | Max Awakening |
Swift Engage | Automatic | 1 | Increases engage distance of Light Attack Starter | 2 times |
Mobile Spin | Automatic | 1 | Enables spinning staff technique while moving | N/A |
Effortless Finisher | Unlock previous node | 1 | Grants more Focus on second Light Attack Combo hit | N/A |
Soaring Strike | Unlock previous node | 1 | Increases damage of Light Attack Starter after Sprinting | N/A |
Punishing Downpour | Unlock previous node | 2 | Adds extra area Damage to Light Attack Finisher | N/A |
Sturdy | Unlock previous node | 1 | Grants Damage Reduction during Light Attack Finisher | N/A |
Hidden Strength | Unlock previous node | 2 | Allows weaker Light Attack Finisher when Stamina is depleted | N/A |
Intrepid Lunge | Unlock previous node | 1 | Enables quick engage and stagger during Mobile Spin | N/A |
Silver Lining | Unlock previous node | 2 | Increases Focus gain from blocking projectiles with Staff Spin | N/A |
Graceful Whirl | Unlock previous node | 1 | Reduces Stamina cost of Staff Spin | N/A |
Focused Spinning | Unlock previous node | 1 | Increases Focus gain from Mobile Spin hits | N/A |
Survival skills focus on improving the character’s durability, resistance to threats, and overall combat effectiveness. These skills are vital for players who want to enhance their character’s staying power in challenging situations.
Skill | How to Unlock | Sparks Required | Effect | Max Awakening |
Robust Constitution | Automatic | 1 | Increases Maximum Health | 6 times |
Rampant Vigor | Automatic | 1 | Increases Maximum Stamina | 6 times |
Wrathful Escalation | Level 15 | 1 | Increases Critical Hit Chance | 6 times |
Bane Mitigation | Level 15 | 1 | Reduces duration of Four Bane effects | N/A |
Rough Skin | Level 30 | 2 | Increases Defense | 6 times |
Spiritual Awakening | Level 30 | 2 | Increases Maximum Mana | 6 times |
Wrathful Might | Level 60 | 2 | Increases Critical Hit Damage | 6 times |
Four Banes Endurance | Level 60 | 2 | Increases Four Bane Resistance | 6 times |
Surging Momentum | Level 45 | 2 | Increases Attack | 6 times |
Deep Breath | Level 45 | 2 | Increases Stamina Recovery Rate | 6 times |
By carefully considering your Foundation Skill choices and efficiently managing your Spark usage across all three categories, you’ll be well-equipped to face the challenges that await in Black Myth: Wukong.