All Status Effects in Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong boasts a vast list of enemy bosses to face off against; some are hidden or part of a secret objective. Whatever the case, they will definitely use some of the four Status Effects on you. Consider these as the main component that makes up your enemy’s power—naturally, used to deal heavy damage.

While these Status Effects seem daunting, there are counters (or cures) you can use to reduce their effect. To learn more about them, read on.

The Four Banes in Black Myth: Wukong

Here’s a brief description of every Status Effect in Black Myth: Wukong:

Burn

Players will encounter the Burn Status Effect pretty early, particularly in Chapter 1. When the Burn Metre on the right-hand side of your screen maximizes, enemies will be able to inflict burn damage that sustains over time.

Bosses that use this Status Effect include Guangzhi and Black Bear Guai, among others.

Chill

This Status Effect is commonly seen in Chapter 3 of Black Myth: Wukong. Like the other Ailments, the damage effect will sustain itself unless players use a cure for it.

The Chill Status Ailment deals frost damage to the Destined One. In some situations, players may also find themselves in a frozen or immobilized state. Here, the damage dealt will not only increase than usual but will also render players unable to counter.

Bosses that use this Status Effect include Non-White and Macaque Chief, among others.

Shock

Shocked is considered one of the most deadly Status Effects in Black Myth: Wukong. When used upon, overall enemy attacks increase in damage.

Bosses that use this Status Effect include Captain Wise-Voice, Cyan, and Yellow Loong, among others.

Poison

Like the Burn Status Effect, you may counter some bosses that use this Ailment in the early parts of the game, though a greater majority of Chapter 4 bosses can be seen using it. Much like real life, the Poison Status Effect kills you slowly—it may not even be noticeable at times!

Bosses that use this Status Effect include the Hundred-Eyed Daoist, Daomist Mi, Poison Chief, and Guangmou, among others.

How to Counter the Status Ailments in Black Myth: Wukong?

The following counters (or cures) can be used for the Four Banes:

To counter the Burn Status Effect, use either of the following three methods:

• Roll on the ground or water.
• Use a Body-Cooling Powder.
• Take refuge in snowy atmospheres.

To counter the Chill Status Effect, use either of the following two methods:

• Dodge intensively.
• Use a Body-Cooling Powder.

To counter the Shock Status Effect:

• Use a Shock-Quelling Powder.

To counter the Poison Status Effect, use either of the following two methods:

• Visit a Keeper’s Shrine.
• Use an Anti-Miasma Powder.

Additionally, players can opt. to invest in the Bane Mitigation Talent, which helps reduce the sustainability of a Status Effect.

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