How to Get Kun Steel in Black Myth: Wukong

ruekuma |  Published: September 06, 2024
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Kun Steel is a rare crafting material in Black Myth: Wukong that’s crucial for upgrading your strongest weapons. You can only get six pieces per playthrough, mostly from tough boss fights. This guide will show you where to find each Kun Steel in Black Myth: Wukong.

How to Get Kun Steel in Black Myth: Wukong


Black Myth Wukong Kun Steel
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Kun Steel is pretty scarce so you’ll need to know where to look. There are six ways to get your hands on Kun Steel in Black Myth: Wukong. Let’s break them down:

Boss Battles and Story Progression

Black Myth Wukong Kun Steel Locations
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Most of the Kun Steel you’ll find comes from defeating challenging bosses. Here’s where to find them:

  1. The Duskveil: This secret boss lurks in Chapter 4. To reach it you’ll need to complete a series of steps involving the Venom Daoist. First, find him at the Pool of Shattered Jade Shrine then again at the Court of Illumination Shrine. Beat him to unlock the Purple Cloud Mountain area where you’ll face the Duskveil.
  2. Yellow Loong: This dragon is the final boss of the Loong Scales quest. You’ll need to defeat several other Loong bosses across different chapters to reach this fight.
  3. Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master: You’ll encounter this main boss at the end of Chapter 4. Just keep playing through the story to reach him.
  4. The Yaksha: Another story boss found at the end of Chapter 5. Keep progressing through the main quest to face this foe.
  5. Erlang Shen: This secret boss is hiding in Chapter 3. You’ll need to complete several steps including finishing secret areas in other chapters and a treasure hunt quest.

Hidden Chest in Flaming Mountains

The last piece of Kun Steel isn’t from a boss fight. In Chapter 5 after meeting Pingping head to Furnace Valley. From the Entrance Shrine follow the path to its end then look for a lava trail on the right.

Be careful of burn damage as you make your way to a chest guarded by the Turtle Treasure Spirit.

How to Use Kun Steel in Black Myth: Wukong


Black Myth Wukong Dark Iron Staff
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With only six pieces available you’ll want to think carefully about how to use your Kun Steel. It’s needed to craft four high-level weapons:

  • Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff
  • Dark Iron Staff
  • Stormflash Loong Staff
  • Golden Loong Staff

Each weapon has unique properties so consider your playstyle before crafting. For example, the Dark Iron Staff boosts attack based on your defense stat.

Don’t rush into crafting right away. Take some time to evaluate which weapon will benefit you most. If you have extra Kun Steel, make additional weapons to unlock related trophies.

Remember to collect all the Kun Steel before starting New Game+. Once you move on to a new playthrough you can’t go back for missed pieces.

By following this guide you’ll be able to track down all the Kun Steel in Black Myth: Wukong. Use it wisely to forge powerful weapons and take on the game’s toughest challenges. Happy hunting!

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