Black Myth: Wukong - How I Finally Beat the Hundred-Eye Daoist Master in 2026

Okay, fellow Seekers, let me tell you about my epic showdown in Black Myth: Wukong's Chapter 4! 💪 I'm talking about the legendary final boss, the Hundred-Eye Daoist Master. This guy is no joke—massive health bar, multiple phases, and attacks that will test your patience. Let me give you the real, down-to-earth guide I wish I had before I faced him. Spoiler: you absolutely MUST get the Weaver's Needle from the Purple Cloud Mountain secret area first. Trust me on this. It's not a suggestion; it's the rule! This fight is a marathon, not a sprint, so save your best stuff for the very end.

So, what are you up against? On your very first try, you'll have some help from the Four Sisters in their spider forms (which is nice!). But after that one attempt, it's just you, the Destined One, against him starting at 80% health. No more NPC assists! 😅 He's a tanky boy, so prepare for a long fight.

Phase 1 Breakdown: Reading His Moves

His moveset is wild, but you can handle it. Heavy attacks are your best friend for interrupting his combos—just watch your timing! Save that precious Mana for Phase 2.

Here’s his common attack patterns and how I dealt with them:

• Basic Sword & Talisman Strikes: He'll swipe with his front legs, throw charged talismans, and do sweeping sword slashes.

  • Pro Tip: If he plants his sword in the ground during a combo, DO NOT attack from the front! It will deflect and stagger you. Always go for his sides or back.

  

• Poison Spit: He rears up and spits a nasty pool of poison. This inflicts poison almost instantly! 😷

  • Counter: Have Anti-Miasma Powder ready and GTFO of the area. The animation is long, though, so it's a perfect window to get behind him and unleash some damage if you're positioned well.

  

• Talisman Combo & Sword Charge: One of his trickier patterns. He empowers talismans, sweeps them right-to-left, then left-to-right, spins, and finishes with a long sword charge.

  • My Advice: Don't dodge the charge too early! The animation is lengthy, and the damaging part comes late. Wait for it.

• Electric Talisman Blasts: He has two big ones.

  1. Standard Blast: He charges a talisman focused in front of him, then unleashes a large lightning AoE. It hurts and inflicts Shocked.

     • What to do: Get away or, better yet, sprint behind him to attack safely during the cast.

     

  2. Super Blast: He charges energy, causing pebbles to float around him. This one is MUCH more damaging.

     • What to do: This is your cue to create serious distance. Just run!

• Underground Dive Moves: Early on, he'll submerge and do one of three things:

  1. Poison Spew (Butt Attack): His butt pops out to spray poison. Run away and use powder if needed.

  2. Grab Attempt: He surges out to grab you. Watch for cracked ground and dodge!

  3. Sword Slam: He brings his sword down on your spot before emerging. It's hard to see, but try to dodge before impact.

• Red-Hand Grab: As his health gets lower, he gets a second grab where his right hand glows red. The animation is super fast, but the damage isn't too bad if you mess up.

  

• Talisman Barrage & Energy Beam: He sweeps talismans from both sides, firing energy blades, then points his sword forward to shoot a beam.

  • Strategy: Dodge the initial sweeps, then dodge left or right to avoid the beam.

  

The CRITICAL Transition & Phase 2

Alright, listen up! This is the most important part. 🚨

When his health drops to around 33%, he performs a dangerous transition. He summons HUNDREDS of golden eyes, transforming the battlefield. It's oppressive and scary!

THIS IS WHERE YOU USE THE WEAVER'S NEEDLE! Use it to extinguish those eyes. It makes the final phase so much more manageable by leaving him vulnerable. Right after this, he consumes his sword to power up even more.

Phase 2: The Final Gauntlet

He hits like an absolute truck now. Conserve your Gourd charges and Mana for here!

• New Grab Attack: His first move out of the transition is a long, awkward grab. If you're unsure, use Cloud Step, a Transformation, or just heal with your Gourd to tank it.

• Thunder & Flame Combo: His classic 3-part sequence gets an upgrade. He attacks twice with lightning AoEs, spins with crackling electricity, and ends with a devastating flame blast.

  • ⚠️ WARNING: That final flame blast can easily take over half your health! Prioritize dodging it. Sometimes he does this after a mid-air spin and tail slam.

• Projectile Barrage: Similar to before, he may fire 3 projectiles from a distance. You can stick close, dodge, or deflect them.

• Explosion Moves: He adds two new AOE explosions.

  1. Charged Front Explosion: He creates and detonates an electric sphere in front of himself. Perfect time to get behind him for free hits.

     

  2. Full-Body Explosion: He draws in energy before exploding in a large area around himself. Time your dodge perfectly!

  

My Final Tips for Victory:

1. Get the Weaver's Needle. I'm saying it again. Go to Purple Cloud Mountain. Do the thing.

2. Manage Resources. This is a battle of attrition. Dodge, be patient, and save Mana and Gourd charges for Phase 2.

3. Use the Needle at 33% Health. Don't forget! It's your key to easing the final, brutal phase.

4. Burn Him Down. In the final phase, he hits incredibly hard. Stay focused on dodging his big moves while aggressively burning his remaining health.

It took me several tries, but finally putting this golden-eyed nightmare to rest was one of my most satisfying gaming moments in 2026. You got this, future Destined One! 🙌 Good luck!