You're not alone if you're struggling to deal with Black Bear Guai in Black Myth: Wukong. This problematic boss is one of the first major roadblocks players face. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by its sheer power and relentless attacks. But don't worry—you're about to learn exactly how to conquer this beast.
You can overcome this challenge and turn it into a satisfying victory with the right strategy and preparation. In this guide, we’ll reveal the tactics to defeat Black Bear Guai so you can move forward in the game.
Understanding the Fight: Phases and Attack Patterns
The fight against Black Bear Guai has two phases, each with its own difficulties. Understanding these phases and the bear's attack patterns is crucial for victory.
Phase 1: The Opening Assault
In this phase, Black Bear Guai relies heavily on his physical strength and throws powerful swipes and slams, while his attacks are slow—they can do massive damage. He’ll start the fight with a roar when you first enter the arena.
This gives you a brief window to land a few light attacks. It is vital to be aggressive during this window. On the flip side, be mindful of the bear’s instant counterattacks.
One of the bear's signature moves is a fierce charge; he’ll rush toward you with a heavy swipe. Avoid this strike before he launches into the air—not when he initiates the charge. Managing to successfully dodge this move will make him vulnerable for a moment, granting you an additional window to counter with light attacks.
Another important aspect of this phase is the bear's recovery time. After a series of heavy attacks, he often takes time to recover. Focus on doing as much damage as possible at this point. Don't go overboard, though—the bear has a rapid reaction time!
Phase 2: The Fiery Onslaught
Black Bear Guai enters the second stage of the battle when his health has dropped to roughly 50%. This is when things start to get more intense.
The bear forces his paws into the ground and sets them on fire. Fire shoots out over the battlefield as geysers. The flames, naturally, increase the damage of his attacks and create dangerous zones on the ground. Stepping on them will burn you.
He will launch powerful attack combos and teleport around the arena using his new fire powers.
While these complexities may make it difficult to keep track of him, here’s a tip: pay attention to a distinctive ‘whoosh’ sound moments before he launches an offense on you. This indicates most of his attacks, allowing you to time a dodge and counter perfectly.
One of the most dangerous aspects of this phase is the bear’s ability to transform into a ball of energy and become temporarily invincible. In this moment, he will swoop throughout the battlefield and deal damage if he makes contact with you. It's wise to reserve your Cloud Step ability for these moments. It can help you avoid taking unnecessary damage.
Recommended Skills and Equipment
To defeat the Black Bear, dodges aren’t enough. You also need to be paying attention to your gear. You should be at level 25 – 30 before marching to battle with this boss.
The list below will help you find the skills and equipment required.
Skills
- Immobilize – Crash (2/2): Use it to knock down the bear and get some heavy hits in.
- Immobilize – Evanescence (1/1): This increases your chance to avoid attacks.
- Foundation – Simian Agility (1/2): Required to enhance your stamina for dodging.
- Foundation – Everlasting Vigor (1/1): Boosts your health and makes taking big hits from the bear easier.
Equipment
- Fireproof Mantle: Granting you burn immunity while restoring focus, this tool is a massive perk for the second phase of the fight. Furthermore, it’ll allow you to focus on your offensive strategy rather than merely escaping successive fiery attacks of the Bear.
- Twin Serpent Staff: This staff has better stats than the current ones you’ll have, allowing you to deal more damage in less time.
- Guangmou Spirit: Additionally, you can also use the Spirit of Guangmou. This will help poison the bear, especially during the second phase of the fight.
Rewards For Defeating the Black Bear
Once you defeat Black Bear Guai, you’ll get some of the best items for upgrades like;
- Craving Eyes
- Flame Ebongold
- Yarn
- Silk
- Yaoguai Core
- Stone Spirit
- Mind Core
These items help upgrade your weapons and prepare you for the upcoming challenges in Black Myth: Wukong.