Black Myth: Wukong offers an arsenal of powerful skills and spells to help you crush your foes. But one transformation stands above the rest in terms of raw damage: Ashen Slumber. You can unlock several transformations simply by playing through the main story. Others, like Ashen Slumber, require more effort to obtain.
If you’re in Chapter 2, exploring the sandy environments, now is the perfect time to start working towards the Ashen Slumber transformation. Here’s what you need to do:
- Reach the shrine at the Sand Village entrance.
- Defeat the two-headed rat enemies guarding the gate.
- Face the father and son duo boss fight.
After defeating the bosses, don’t go through the gate. Instead:
- Turn around and follow the road.
- Look for a hut on the right side (left if entering through the gate opened after defeating Earth Wolf).
- Speak with the individuals trapped inside the hut, blocked by a rock, until they have nothing more to say.
Congratulations! You’ve completed the first step to unlocking Ashen Slumber. Now, fast forward to Chapter 3. Here’s what’s next:
- Locate the Lower Pagoda shrine.
- Head straight from the shrine until you find a cell with a dead body impaled by a sword.
- If the door is locked, defeat Captain Lotus-Vision first.
- Interact with the sword in the body to gain the transformation.
Ashen Slumber boasts incredible moves that make it worth the effort:
- Light Attack – Chop Wood: Build focus with each swing of the iron blade.
- Heavy Attack – Blow Fire: Hold to unleash a devastating, prolonged fire breath attack using full Focus.
- Spell – Fiery Burst: Detransform with a bang, damaging all nearby enemies.
To maximize Ashen Slumber’s potential, build as much focus as possible before unleashing your attacks. Time your explosive detransformation wisely for an extra punch. With this powerhouse transformation in your toolkit, your journey through Black Myth: Wukong just got a little easier. Embrace the flames and conquer your enemies with the might of Ashen Slumber!