Summary
The Headless Monk is one of the most fascinating characters inBlack Myth: Wukong, and the game leaves the nature of this figure mysterious for a while. Appearing in Chapter 2, the Headless Monk is true to his name, wandering around with several necklaces around his neck but no head atop of it. The slightly grisly image of the severed neck can take a bit of getting used to, but the character otherwise seems innocuous, even if the nature of his behavior can be cheeky.
Throughout Chapter 2,the Headless Monk appears whenever the Destined One completes certain feats, popping up after some challenging boss fights to play his sanxian (a traditional Chinese lute). He recounts the Destined One’s victories in riddles and hints at secrets that aren’t accessible yet, providing a mystifying companion presence. Making it to the end of Chapter 2 involves some noteworthy trials, but after the final boss of the chapter is felled and the Destined One stands triumphant, the Headless Monk finally reveals his true nature.
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The Headless Monk’s Identity In Black Myth: Wukong
A Wandering Minstrel Isn’t All That Humble
The final boss of Chapter 2 inBlack Myth: Wukongis the Yellow Wind Sage, a hulking rodent that can prove a challenge for those who haven’t yet masteredBlack Myth: Wukongboss fights. Although the Yellow Wind Sage makes his primary attacks with a trident-like staff, he holds it in only one hand, clutching a giant Buddha head in the other. Upon his defeat, the head tumbles off onto the desert sand. The Headless Monk walks over to it, transforms himself to a much larger side, and picks up the head to place it atop his neck.
More than one path leads to the Yellow Wind Sage, so anyone who comes upon him and feels unprepared might benefit fromexploring more of the mapin Chapter 2 before the fight.
At this point, it’s revealed thatthe Headless Monk is actually the Bodhisattva Lingji of New Mount Sumeru, who establishes himself as the warden of the Yellow Wind Sage. He explains that the Yellow Wind Sage came upon one of the Six Senses of the Great Sage but found himself unable to absorb its power. The rat ended up taking the head of the Bodhisattva Lingji to use as a vessel for the power, and Lingji blames himself for having fallen victim to this deceit and allowing the Yellow Wind Ridge to fall into disarray.
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What Bodhisattva Lingji Is Like In Black Myth: Wukong
The Journey To The West Character Is Sincerely Helpful
The Bodhisattva Lingji is a character from the originalJourney to the West, the classic Chinese novel thatBlack Myth: Wukongis based on. In the original narrative, he helps Wukong defeat Yellow Wind, using the wind-stopping pearl to neutralize Yellow Wind’s powers. His role inBlack Myth: Wukong’s storyis fundamentally similar, but introducing him first as the headless monk does set up an interesting reveal, and the Destined One is able to beat the Yellow Wind Sage without his direct assistance.
Although his behavior as the Headless Monk can be impish,the Bodhisattva Lingji switches to a much more elegant demeanor once he’s been restored to his full power. He shows significant appreciation to the Destined One for defeating the Yellow Wind Sage, ultimately bestowing power upon him as a more fitting recipient than the scheming rat had been. Chapter 2 ends with this gesture, leaving the Bodhisattva Lingji and the Yellow Wind Ridge behind for a new piece of the episodic story set in a snowy, mountainous region.
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Like allBlack Myth: Wukongcharacters, the Headless Monk receives a dedicated journal entry in the game with a small story, in this case describing a tale of him healing a boy before disappearing into wind and sand. The Yellow Wind Sage’s passage also provides a bit of additional context for the end of the chapter, recounting a scene involving him, the King and the Princes of the Flowing Sands, and the Tiger Vanguard. The Headless Monk’s story is only one of many inBlack Myth: Wukong, but it’s a memorable narrative that stands out with its fun twist.
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Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG game from the developers at GameScience. Based on the original Chinese novelJourney to the West,players take on the role of Sun Wukong, a legendary monkey warrior who fights against mythical beasts and beings to save his world.
