Transformations in Black Myth: Wukong are a special ability that allows you to transform into various mythical creatures to devastate the enemy. There are 10 transformations you can obtain in the game, each offering something different, whether it be their element, a specific enhancement, or a debuff. Read on to find out how you can acquire every transformation and what each one does.
Table of Contents¶
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| What Are Transformations? |
| Red Tides |
| Azure Dust |
| Ebon Flow |
| Ashen Slumber |
| Hoarfrost |
| Umbral Abyss |
| Violet Hail |
| Golden Lining |
| Dark Thunder |
| Azure Dome |
What Are Transformations?¶
Transformations are as their name suggests a spell that transforms you into a mythical creature. Once you unlock them, you can equip them at the Shrine. Interact with the Shrine, select Self-Advance, and then select Set Spells. Upon unlocking 
Red Tides, a new sub-menu will appear called Transformations. Here, you can spend Sparks to upgrade various talents and traits. The large nodes are the unique talent for that transformation, and when you obtain more transformations, another large node will appear. The smaller nodes at the bottom of the screen are passive skills that are universal to all transformations.
(1 of 2) Here, you’ll find where you can upgrade all your various Transformation traits.
Here, you’ll find where you can upgrade all your various Transformation traits. (left), When you transform, you’ll have a new health gauge and a might gauge. If either fully depletes, you’ll transform back. (right)
Once you’ve acquired enough Might, you can switch to your equipped transformation by pressing 
, 
+ 
, or 
+ 
. Upon activation, you’ll switch to your equipped transformation, where you’ll get a new health bar and a might gauge. When either gauge depletes, you’ll be taken out of the transformation. Getting hit will reduce the health gauge while using your skills will reduce the might gauge.
Red Tides¶
As the feral flurry intensifies, with each fierce thrust, the flames do rise.
Transforms into a Wolf Guai.
This transformation is unlocked by defeating the 
Guangzhi boss near the Outside the Forest Shrine in the Forest of Wolves, Chapter 1. Although this boss is technically optional, it’s almost impossible to miss it.
| Skill | Type | Description |
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| Moon Dance | Light Attack | Continuously slash at the enemy with spiraling blades ablaze, flames dancing across the sky like a full moon, building up Focus. |
| Moon Chase | Heavy Attack | Unleash a series of dash attacks. When at full Focus, dodging in any direction and following it with a Heavy Attack performs a powerful new move. |
| Transformation Trait | Trait | Transform into a wolf guai and inflict Scorch Bane on the enemy with each attack. |
 Moon Roam |
Unique Talent | Each talent level moderately increases the Damage of the next attack after a Perfect Dodge. |
 Evergreen |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly reduces the Might decay while Transformed. |
 Might Fortification |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Might recovery speed. |
 Hidden Might |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Might. |
 Ferocious Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Attack while Transformed. |
 Enduring Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Health while Transformed. |
 Might Reserve |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases the Might retained from De-Transforming. |
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Azure Dust¶
From azure dust, a rock guai stands robust.
Transforms into a Rock Guai.
Obtained in Chapter 2, you’ll need to complete The Man in Stone Quest. Check out the guide for a full walkthrough, but in general, talk to the Man in Stone in the gap near the Squall Hideout Shrine in Fright Cliff. Defeat the 
Mother of Stones near the Rockrest Flat Shrine in Fright Cliff, return to the Man in Stone, and defeat him to acquire the Transformation.
| Skill | Type | Description |
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| Earth Shatter | Light Attack | Strike the enemy three times with your heavy head, each blow more painful than the last. |
| Mountain Splitter | Heavy Attack | Dash forward with full force. Fully charge to dash further, ramming all enemies in your path. |
| Transformation Trait | Trait | Immune to all four Banes. Builds Might when hit. |
| Rockfall | Spell | Build up full Focus to unleash this spell. Leap high and smash into the ground, causing a large Area of Damage with a shockwave of earth and stone. |
 Steadfast |
Unique Talent | Each talent level moderately increases Defense. |
| Evergreen |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly reduces the Might decay while Transformed. |
| Might Fortification |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Might recovery speed. |
| Hidden Might |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Might. |
| Ferocious Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Attack while Transformed. |
| Enduring Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Health while Transformed. |
| Might Reserve |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases the Might retained from De-Transforming. |
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Ebon Flow¶
A black wind rises, fate’s swift dance, with each retreat, a new advance.
Transforms into 
Yin Tiger.
Obtained in Chapter 3, you’ll need to complete 
Chen Loong’s side quest which gives you access to the Painted Realm where you’ll fight the Yin Tiger Blacksmith. Upon defeat, you’ll receive the transformation. Read our Chen Loong and the Ruyi Scroll Quest Guide for a full walkthrough.
| Skill | Type | Description |
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| Onslaught Blade | Light Attack | Raise the great iron blade to strike the target, building up Focus with each hit. As Focus increases, enemies are more easily staggered. |
| Rift Cleaver | Heavy Attack | Hold Heavy Attack to unleash a powerful cleaving, dealing massive damage. The more Focus built up, the more devastating the damage becomes. |
| Transformation Trait | Trait | Transform into the Yin Tiger to ward off incoming blows by holding the sword horizontally, or dash forward like a gale to close in on foes. Focus built up before transformation can be converted for use afterward. |
| Blacksmith | Deflection | Raise the blade to deflect assaults, building up Focus with each deflection, or Dodge to switch to other moves. Spell: Windwalker Upon full Focus during transformation, convert all Focus into Swiftness, which gradually decays over time. With Swiftness active, dodging transforms you into a gust of wind, allowing you to pass through enemies unimpeded. Light Attack: Stormsurge Upon entering Windwalker state, press Light Attack to transform into a gust of wind. Swiftly close in on your target and deliver a devastating blow, inflicting massive Damage. |
 Cold Edge |
Unique Talent | Moderately reduces the Cooldown of all Alteration Spells. |
| Evergreen |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly reduces the Might decay while Transformed. |
| Might Fortification |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Might recovery speed. |
| Hidden Might |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Might. |
| Ferocious Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Attack while Transformed. |
| Enduring Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Health while Transformed. |
| Might Reserve |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases the Might retained from De-Transforming. |
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Ashen Slumber¶
Blow forth flames where ash is laid, for days of glory soon shall fade.
Transforms into a Rat Guai.
Once again, you’ll need to complete a lengthy side quest to obtain this Transformation. Here’s a quick rundown of it:
- In Chapter 2, talk to the Rat NPC, barricaded inside a house near the Village Entrance Shrine in Sandgate Village. This part is optional.
- Defeat the King of Flowing Sands and his Son, main boss in Chapter 2.
- Return to the Rat NPC and exhaust his dialogue, who’ll tell you of another prince who can be found in Buddha’s Realm to the West.
- Progress to Chapter 3 and reach the Pagoda Realm.
- Complete the Pagoda Realm Glyph and Prisoner side quests to remove the purple glyphs on the doors.
- Head up one floor from where the Prisoner was found by using the doors you unlocked with the quest.
- Take the side tunnel at the end of the path to trigger a cutscene.
- Defeat the Third Prince and pick up his blade to get the Transformation.
| Skill | Type | Description |
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| Chop Wood | Light Attack | Swing the iron blade three times, building up Focus with each hit. |
| Blow Fire | Heavy Attack | With full Focus, hold Heavy Attack to unleash this skill, exhaling a scorching wave that continuously burns enemies ahead. The longer you hold, the fiercer the flames become. Dodging will not waste Focus built. |
| Transformation Trait | Trait | Attacks build up Scorch Bane. |
 Fiery Burst |
Spell | Release this Spell to self-explode, causing area Damage and De-Transforming simultaneously. |
 Rage Burst |
Unique Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Scorch Damage. |
| Evergreen |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly reduces the Might decay while Transformed. |
| Might Fortification |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Might recovery speed. |
| Hidden Might |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Might. |
| Ferocious Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Attack while Transformed. |
| Enduring Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Health while Transformed. |
| Might Reserve |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases the Might retained from De-Transforming. |
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Hoarfrost¶
Idling on in light of day, by night, remorse comes out to play.
Transforms into Monk from the Sea.
During Chapter 3, from the Temple Entrance Shrine in New Thunderclap Temple, follow the path until you reach two large enemies, enter the building on the right where you’ll find an Altar. As you approach the Altar, a side boss will appear. Defeat the boss for the Transformation.
| Skill | Type | Description |
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| Tentacle Flick | Light Attack | Alternate strikes with both tentacles, building Focus with each hit. |
| Tentacle Sweep | Heavy Attack | Swing back the tentacles to sweep attack, amassing more Focus. |
| Transformation Trait | Trait | Transforms into Monk from the Sea, weaving strikes with a blizzard’s grace and launching attacks that inflict Frost Bane. Focus built up before transformation can be converted for use afterward. |
| Ice Sheet | Spell | With at least 1 Focus Point in transformation, support yourself with the tentacles and create an Ice Sheet when smashing down. Enemies on the Ice Sheet will suffer from Frost Bane. Up to 3 Focus Points can be built. With more Focus built up, the Ice Sheet will last longer and be broader in range. Light Attack: Snowball Fight Initiating Light Attacks on the Ice Sheet hurls snowballs at the enemy, dealing Frost Damage. Heavy Attack: Avalanche Initiating Heavy Attack on the Ice Sheet smashes a giant snowball on the enemy, terminating their Chilled State. |
 Snow Veil |
Unique Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Frost Damage. |
| Evergreen |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly reduces the Might decay while Transformed. |
| Might Fortification |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Might recovery speed. |
| Hidden Might |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Might. |
| Ferocious Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Attack while Transformed. |
| Enduring Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Health while Transformed. |
| Might Reserve |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases the Might retained from De-Transforming. |
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Umbral Abyss¶
Blood-soaked fur, heart of the dark, beware the macaque as his mind is stark.
Transforms into 
Macaque Chief.
You’ll obtain this transformation upon completing Chapter 3.
| Skill | Type | Description |
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| Sprouting Spring | Light Attack | The long blade whirls, delivering consecutive slashes to build up Focus. The last powerful slash deals additional Damage. |
| Withering Winter | Heavy Attack | Slower but heavier, this move deals higher Damage, and build up Focus faster. The last powerful slash deals additional Damage. |
| Transformation Trait | Trait | Transform into the Macaque Chief, immune to Frost, wielding a longsword that unleashes Frost Bane. Focus built up before transformation can be converted for use afterward. |
| Cold Heart | Spell | With full Focus during transformation, chant the Spell and raise the blade to summon a snowstorm and enter a Cold-Hearted State. In this state, all blade slashes are empowered, and Dodging transforms you into clouds and mist, enabling agile retreats. Spell: Cold Resolution In Cold-Hearted State, this spell enables instant closing in on the enemy, consuming Focus and Might to deal significant Damage. |
 Red Eyes |
Unique Talent | Upon defeating an enemy, slightly increases Attack for a long duration. This effect can stack up to 20 times. |
| Evergreen |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly reduces the Might decay while Transformed. |
| Might Fortification |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Might recovery speed. |
| Hidden Might |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Might. |
| Ferocious Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Attack while Transformed. |
| Enduring Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Health while Transformed. |
| Might Reserve |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases the Might retained from De-Transforming. |
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Violet Hail¶
Violet worm, violent form.
Transforms into a Worm Guai.
This transformation is obtainable in Chapter 4, however, you’ll need to access the Secret Area: Purple Cloud Mountain first. You can do this by defeating the 
Venom Daoist boss in two different locations. The first location is near the Pool of Shattered Jade Shrine in the Webbed Hollow, while the second location is near the Court of Illumination Shrine in the Temple of the Yellow Flower. Upon defeating him the second time, interact with the wall in front of you to enter the Secret Area.
Unfortunately, doing all this doesn’t get you the transformation, but it does get you access to it. At the Petalfall Hamlet shrine, you’ll find 
Daoist Mi, who has a quest for you, to get the 
Violet Hail. When you do this for him, he’ll turn hostile, and you’ll have to defeat him. Upon defeat, you’ll get the transformation.
| Skill | Type | Description |
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| Slash | Light Attack | Slash with a sharp blade to wound an enemy. |
| Self-Torment | Heavy Attack | Imbue the blade with eggs by self-wounding. The blade can store up to four egg stacks. Each Light Attack consumes a stack, infesting the enemy’s wound with larvae. |
| Transformation Trait | Trait | Transform into the Macaque Chief, immune to Frost, wielding a longsword that unleashes Frost Bane. Focus built up before transformation can be converted for use afterward. |
| Hive Mind | Spell | Command infested larvae to explode, dealing severe Damage instantly. Absorb part of the hatched swarm to recover a considerable amount of Health. Spell:  Self-Detonation Detonate to inflict area Damage upon De-Transformation. This spell also activates Hive Mind, causing any remaining larvae on the enemy to explode. |
 Filthy Malice |
Unique Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Poison Damage. |
| Evergreen |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly reduces the Might decay while Transformed. |
| Might Fortification |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Might recovery speed. |
| Hidden Might |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Might. |
| Ferocious Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Attack while Transformed. |
| Enduring Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Health while Transformed. |
| Might Reserve |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases the Might retained from De-Transforming. |
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Golden Lining¶
Golden thunder, lightning’s gift, a deadly dance both cruel and swift.
Transforms into 
Yellow Loong.
This transformation is locked behind a secret quest that can be started in Chapter 1. The quest is related to 
Loong Scales, which ends up in you fighting three Loong bosses across the chapters. Unfortunately, you’ll obtain this transformation from the third boss. Read our Loong Scales Quest Guide for a full walkthrough.
| Skill | Type | Description |
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| Lightening Dance | Light Attack | Dance with a blade of lightning, slashing repeatedly with deft finesse. |
| Fatal Shadow | Heavy Attack | Quietly charges in the shadows and executes a fatal attack upon release. |
| Transformation Trait | Trait | Transforms into Yellow Loong, gaining immunity to Shock and ability to see through the enemy. Each attack inflicts Thunder Bane. |
| Unscathed | Varied Combo | Initiating a Heavy Attack during a Light Attack Combo triggers a Varied Combo. If the enemy strikes during this Varied Combo, you will be able to see through their move and counterattack, earning 1 Focus Point. Heavy Attack: Death Trilogy With at least 1 Focus Point, Death Trilogy replaces Fatal Shadow: Yellow Loong leaps into the air, summoning Thunder to his blade point, and slams onto the enemy’s forehead, dealing massive damage. If followed by another Heavy Attack upon landing, another leap and slam can be performed. This sequence can be repeated up to 3 times. Once this move is executed, all Focus will be emptied. |
 Lightning Flash |
Unique Talent | Moderately increases Invincibility duration when seeing through the enemy. |
| Evergreen |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly reduces the Might decay while Transformed. |
| Might Fortification |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Might recovery speed. |
| Hidden Might |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Might. |
| Ferocious Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Attack while Transformed. |
| Enduring Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Health while Transformed. |
| Might Reserve |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases the Might retained from De-Transforming. |
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Dark Thunder¶
In darkness, cunning change doth brew, slow of step yet resolute.
Transforms into a Horse Guai.
You’ll need to complete the Horse Guai quest line to obtain this Transformation. The quest begins in Chapter 1, and you’ll need to find the Horse Guai in every chapter with the last time being in Chapter 5. Eventually, you’ll find a Whip hanging out of a statue, and once you pull it out, you’ll obtain the 
Dark Thunder Transformation. For a full walkthrough of the quest, check out our Horse Guai Quest Guide.
| Skill | Type | Description |
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| Lightning Lashes | Light Attack | Successively lash the enemy ahead, building up Focus with each strike. |
| Thunderbolt Sweep | Heavy Attack | Successively lash the enemies around, building up Focus with each strike. |
| Transformation Trait | Trait | Immune to Thunder Damage, inflicting Thunder Bane on the enemy. Focus built up before transformation can be converted for use afterward. |
| Lightning Infusion | Spell | In transformation, this Spell can be released with full Focus. Raise the whip towards the sky, allowing thunder to infuse you through it, charging you into a Thrilled State. Light Attack: Thunder Flurry: In Thrilled State, each lash of the whip calls forth a lightning strike to assail the enemy. Heavy Attack: Thunder Dominion In Thrilled State, raise your whip to conjure a Thunder Formation, intermittently striking enemies within its reach. |
 Bolt Runner |
Unique Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Thunder Damage. |
| Evergreen |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly reduces the Might decay while Transformed. |
| Might Fortification |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Might recovery speed. |
| Hidden Might |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Might. |
| Ferocious Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Attack while Transformed. |
| Enduring Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Health while Transformed. |
| Might Reserve |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases the Might retained from De-Transforming. |
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Azure Dome¶
Between the boundless dome and mortal plains, this lone monkey stands, unyielding and unstained.
Transforms into Stone Monkey.
The final transformation is a reward for getting one of the Secret Endings. After the final boss, you can fight several more battles. Upon defeating them, you’ll obtain the transformation.
| Skill | Type | Description |
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| Primal Punch | Light Attack | Unleash a rapid flurry of punches, building up Focus. |
| Earthshatter Slam | Heavy Attack | Crouch and gather strength, then leap into the air, bringing both fists down with an earth-shattering strike. If empowered by Scorch or Frost, additional effects can be inflicted on the enemy. Charging can be canceled by Dodging without losing the Focus built up. |
| Transformation Trait | Trait | Transform into a stone monkey, gaining immunity to Shock and Poison. Absorb and convert Frost and Scorch to empower yourself. Retain access to the Destined One’s Spells, and convert any pre-transformation Focus for use afterward. |
| Monkey Mind | Spell | Build up Focus and cast a variety of Spells. Each Spell consumes a different amount of Focus based on your Spells set. |
 Indestructibility |
Unique Talent | Considerably increases Four Bane Resistance. |
| Evergreen |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly reduces the Might decay while Transformed. |
| Might Fortification |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Might recovery speed. |
| Hidden Might |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Might. |
| Ferocious Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Attack while Transformed. |
| Enduring Form |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases Maximum Health while Transformed. |
| Might Reserve |
Universal Talent | Each talent level slightly increases the Might retained from De-Transforming. |
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That’s it for all the Transformations in Black Myth: Wukong. These can be changed at any time by interacting with the Shrine and selecting “Set Spells”. Each one offers you a different way to play and will make some bosses easier, depending on if you have the right “counter” equipped.
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