What Does Ringing the Bell Do in Wukong

Bell locations and effects in Black Myth: Wukong

• Unlocks secret area: Ringing all three bells in Chapter 1 of Black Wind Mountain transports the player to the Ancient Guanyin Temple, a hidden location not accessible through normal gameplay

• Secret boss fight: The Ancient Guanyin Temple, unlocked by ringing the bells in Wukong, contains a fight against Elder Jinchi, a powerful secret boss with unique attacks and mechanics

• Valuable reward: Defeating Elder Jinchi rewards the player with the Fireproof Mantle, a Vessel that negates 100% of burn damage when equipped

• Exploration incentive: The bell-ringing mechanic in Black Myth: Wukong encourages thorough exploration of the game world, as players must find and activate all three bells to access the secret content

Black Myth: Wukong bell locations

First bell location

• Located in the Forest of Wolves area
• Accessible after defeating the boss Yaoguai Chieftain Guangzhi
• Found at the back of Guangzhi's arena

Second bell location

• Found in the Bamboo Grove area
• Accessible after defeating the boss Yaoguai Chieftain Guangmou
• Located at the top of three sets of stairs behind Guangmou's arena

Third bell location

• Situated in the Marsh of White Mist area
• Accessible after defeating the Whiteclad Noble boss
• Found in a misty clearing with wolf Yaoguai enemies, reached by turning left instead of entering Black Wind Cave

Benefits of ringing the bells in Wukong

• Fireproof Mantle: This powerful item negates 100% of burn damage when equipped, providing a significant advantage against fire-based enemies and hazards

• Additional loot: The secret area unlocked by ringing the bells in Wukong contains three chests to open before entering the boss arena, offering extra rewards for players

• Unique experience: The Ancient Guanyin Temple provides a self-contained region with its own loot and challenges, similar to the dream section in Sekiro

• Easier final boss: The Fireproof Mantle is particularly useful against the final boss of Chapter 1, who uses massive fire damage throughout the fight

Elder Jinchi boss fight in Wukong's secret area

• Huge, slow boss with powerful attacks:

  • 360-degree swings
  • Ground-punch area-of-effect (AoE) attacks

• At 50% health, Elder Jinchi:

  • Uses zombie followers to heal
  • Causes followers to run at the player and explode

• Strategy for the secret boss unlocked by ringing the bells:

  • Use the Immobilise ability to interrupt his healing at 50% health
  • Avoid getting cornered by exploding zombies
  • Utilize the Red Tide transformation obtained from previous bosses for damage dealing

FAQ

What does ringing the bell do in Black Myth: Wukong?

Ringing all three bells in Black Myth: Wukong unlocks a secret area called the Ancient Guanyin Temple. This hidden location contains a secret boss fight against Elder Jinchi and rewards players with the Fireproof Mantle, a powerful item that negates 100% of burn damage.

Where are the bell locations in Black Myth: Wukong?

The three bell locations in Black Myth: Wukong are: 1) In the Forest of Wolves area, behind Yaoguai Chieftain Guangzhi's arena. 2) In the Bamboo Grove area, at the top of three sets of stairs behind Yaoguai Chieftain Guangmou's arena. 3) In the Marsh of White Mist area, in a misty clearing with wolf Yaoguai enemies.

How do I unlock the secret area in Wukong?

To unlock the secret area in Black Myth: Wukong, you need to find and ring all three bells located in Chapter 1 of Black Wind Mountain. Once all bells are rung, you will be transported to the Ancient Guanyin Temple, which is the hidden area containing a secret boss fight and valuable rewards.

What rewards can I get from the secret area in Wukong?

The main reward for accessing the secret area in Black Myth: Wukong is the Fireproof Mantle, obtained by defeating the secret boss Elder Jinchi. This powerful item negates 100% of burn damage when equipped. Additionally, there are three chests to open before entering the boss arena, offering extra loot.

Who is the secret boss in the Ancient Guanyin Temple?

The secret boss in the Ancient Guanyin Temple is Elder Jinchi. He is a huge, slow boss with powerful attacks, including 360-degree swings and ground-punch AoE attacks. At 50% health, he uses zombie followers to heal and causes them to run at the player and explode. Defeating Elder Jinchi rewards players with the Fireproof Mantle.