In Dark Myth: WukongIn the big new patch update, some rare treasures will be included as part of the rewards for defeating bosses in the new Challenge mode, as well as a new set of armor. The armor set is available to everyone immediately as part of the Pathfinder's Gift in celebration of Chinese New Year. After players complete the game and begin Black MythIn New Game Plus' New Game Plus, the Destined One gains access to a Challenge option in the Keeper's Shrine menu with two modes – Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends.
Gauntlet of Legends is an extremely challenging mode in an already difficult game, so players will have their work cut out for them if they want access to the new gear. This boss-rush mode engages previously defeated bosses with powerful new moves and incorporates custom curses to alter the game's difficulty. In addition to the Opulence armor set, the patch includes a new medicine and its formula, new drinks and sauces, new curiosities, a crown of three hills, and three weapons. Here's a look at the new rare treasures coming Dark Myth: Wukong in the latest patch update.
New Opulence Armor Set in Dark Myth: Wukong Patch
The Opulence armor set has a unique helmet bonus
The Armor Set of Opulence is a gift for players that will be available at Keeper's Shrines once the patch is installed. The set has some flashy effects and bonuses and was “created to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year“, according to the official HÄ“ishénhuà website.
Lion Head of Opulence |
Defense (6) – Unique Effect: After a successful hit with a 3 or 4 Focus Point Attack, moderately increases Movement Speed ​​and reduces the Stamina cost of all actions. |
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Red Silk Robe of Opulence |
Defense (14), Maximum Stamina (10) |
Armorguard of Opulence |
Defense (5), Maximum Stamina (10) |
Buskins of Opulence |
Defense (8) – Unique Effect: Light Jump Attacks gain a brief moment of Invincibility. |
2 Set Bonus |
Greatly reduces the stamina cost of jumping. |
The set is especially eye-catching and looks visually stunning when some of these effects are triggered. The set itself isn't ridiculously overpowered, but it's certainly something the Destined will want to try out to get into the New Year's spirit.
The bonus for using two pieces from the set will reduce the stamina cost when jumping, while the bonus for all four pieces causes the Ring of Fire ability to launch fireworks into the air around the player. The set also includes a unique bonus for the headpiece, which increases movement speed after completing a three- or four-point heavy attack, as well as reducing the stamina costs of subsequent attacks. The exclusive headset bonus is worth experiencing alone, but the complete set is sure to give fans some incredible gameplay footage.
Medicinal formula, drinks and immersion in the dark myth: Wukong patch
Items include a robust horn dip and the sparkling scale pellet formula
A new rare treasure rewarded with Gauntlet of Legends is a medicine and its corresponding formula, the Glimmering Scale Pellets. This medicine slightly increases the damage dealt by Four Banes for a long time after consumption. There are also two new Soaks included in the update, both Mana-based, which veterans of the game will know are in short supply – even more so in challenge modes. The Frostresistant Chrysanthemum restores Stamina if the Destined is low on Mana, while the Stout Antler increases attack if consumed when the Destined runs out of Mana.
Item |
Type |
Description |
Glittering Scale Pellets |
Medicine |
For a long time after consumption, the damage dealt by all Banes increases slightly. |
Sour Wine |
Drink |
Each sip restores 24% of maximum health. Increases the stamina consumption of all actions for a period of time, but also increases the damage dealt by heavy and spinning attacks. |
Frost-resistant chrysanthemum |
Dive in |
If the drink is consumed when the Destined is low on Mana, it restores some stamina. |
Stout Horn |
Dive in |
If the Destined runs out of Mana while drinking, the attack will increase slightly for a period of time. |
Also included in the update is the new Drink, Sour Wine, which will be incredibly powerful for certain builds that incorporate heavy attacks or spinning staff attacks. Sour Wine has disadvantages, but they Might be worth it considering the drink's overall attack boost. It restores 24% of maximum health, which is quite low compared to other drinks, and also increases stamina consumption for all actions. However, the increased damage from heavy and spin attacks can outweigh the negatives. These rare Soaks, Drink, and Medicine are sure to give players exciting ways to try out new builds for Challenge mode.
Curiosities and equipment in Dark Myth: Wukong Patch
The Stone Tiger Tally and the ever-burning palace lantern are new curiosities
The new patch will also include some exclusive Trivia and a useful piece of equipment, the Crown of Three Hills, which will increase damage with light attack combos when the Destined has the Three-pronged double-edged spear
equipped. This spear is acquired by defeating one of the Dark Myth: Wukongsecret bosses, Erlang Shen, the powerful King Yaoguai located on Mount Mai. The three-pronged double-edged spear adds “spear techniques“for light attack combos and increases the damage of the Thrust stance, then the Crown of Three Hills will be essential for players who use the Thrust stance in their build.
Item |
Type |
Description |
Stone Tiger Count |
Curiosities |
After seeing through the opponent's attack, the Destined's critical strike rate will increase slightly for a short period of time. The effect can stack up to six times. |
Ever-Burning Palace Lantern |
Curiosities |
* Light attacks have burning effects when the Destined is on lava terrain.”or in a safe place.” |
Ocean Settlement Pillar Fragment |
Curiosities |
Greatly extends the duration of Wukong Stance and further improves attacks with this stance. |
Crown of the Three Hills |
Equipment |
Increases damage with light attack combos when using the Tripoint Double-Edged Spear. |
* Unclear translation, updated language to come |
Three new Curios are also included in the patch update: the Stone Tiger Tally, the Ever-Burning Palace Lantern, and the Fragment of the Ocean-Settling Pillar. The Stone Tiger Tally works with the transparent effect of the Resolute Counterstrike Smash Stance spark. The effect increases critical strike rate by up to six times for a short time after the Destined sees through an enemy. The Ever-Burning Palace Lantern adds Burning effects to light attacks, while the Ocean Settlement Pillar Fragment extends and greatly improves the powerful Wukong Stance, which can only be unlocked after completing the game three times.
All New Dark Myth Weapons: Wukong Patch
The Qing Sledgehammer, the Cyan Fanged Staff, and the Leech Centipede Staff
Finally, the December patch will also include three new weapons – two clubs and a hammer – each with unique and powerful effects. The Qing Mallet continuously replenishes focus after successfully seeing through an enemy, while the Cyan Fang Staff automatically inflicts one of the Four Curses conditions on an enemy when performing a heavy attack with four focus points. The Leeching Centipede Staff is ideal for anyone using a poisonous build, as it replenishes health when the Destined attacks an enemy and the effect is increased if the enemy is poisoned. ​​​​​​
Arm |
Special Effect |
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Qing Sledgehammer |
Continuously gain focus by successfully seeing through an enemy. |
Cyan Staff with Fangs |
Inflict one of the Four Banes by landing a Heavy Attack with four Focus points. |
Leech Centipede Staff |
Replenishes health when attacking an enemy. The effect is increased if the enemy is poisoned. |
This patch includes some major updates, like the addition of a map function and a ton of rare and useful treasures for the Destined to utilize in the new Challenge Modes. Players will have plenty to do over the holidays, with the patch launching on Steam and console likely over the weekend and Epic Games users already testing out the new systems and gear. Dark Myth: WukongThe update includes a ton of awesome gear for players to enjoy, but it won't be easy – they'll have to survive the Gauntlet of Legends many times to unlock all of these rare treasures.
Sources: Hēishénhuà , Famoso-Corner1052/Reddit