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Below is a Weapons Tier List Guide for Black Myth: Wukong, tailored for players looking to optimize their combat performance as of April 8, 2025. This guide ranks the staves (and two spears) available in the game based on their stats, unique effects, accessibility, and overall utility across different stages of the campaign and New Game Plus (NG+). Black Myth: Wukong, released on August 20, 2024, for PS5 and PC (with an Xbox Series X/S version still in development), features 24 craftable weapons, all staves except for two spears, which players unlock progressively. This tier list reflects patch 1.0.12.16851 updates and community consensus, focusing on practical performance rather than lore or aesthetics.

Tier List Overview

•S-Tier: Top-tier weapons with exceptional stats, effects, and versatility—ideal for endgame and NG+.

•A-Tier: Strong, reliable options with great utility across multiple builds and chapters.

•B-Tier: Solid mid-game weapons with situational perks or good stats but outclassed later.

•C-Tier: Early-game or niche weapons that lose relevance as better options emerge.

•D-Tier: Underwhelming or impractical choices with minimal impact.

Weapons are judged on:

•Base Attack: Raw damage output.

•Unique Effects: Passive abilities or combat enhancements.

•Accessibility: Ease of obtaining and crafting requirements.

•Synergy: Compatibility with stances (Smash, Pillar, Thrust) and builds (e.g., crit-focused, spell-heavy).

S-Tier: The Best of the Best

These weapons dominate due to high stats, powerful effects, and broad applicability.

Jingubang (Mythical)

•Stats: 135 Attack, 6% Crit Chance

•Effect: Fourth Focus Point doesn’t deplete over time; as part of the Heaven’s Equal set (with Monkey King armor), crits reduce spell cooldowns.

•How to Get: Chapter 6, Water Curtain Cave, after equipping the full Heaven’s Equal set and using Somersault Cloud.

•Why S-Tier: The iconic Monkey King staff offers top-tier damage and a game-changing passive for spellcasters. Its set synergy makes it a crit-spamming powerhouse, perfect for NG+ runs.

Tri-Point Double-Edged Spear (Mythical)

•Stats: 135 Attack, 6% Crit Chance

•Effect: Integrates spear techniques into light combos, boosts Thrust Stance damage, and shoots swords on Forceful Thrust.

•How to Get: Post-final boss, return to Chapter 3’s Turtle Island near Great Pagoda Shrine.

•Why S-Tier: High damage, enhanced Thrust Stance moves, and a pseudo-ranged AOE attack make it versatile and lethal, especially for agile, precision-based playstyles.

Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff (Mythical, NG+ Exclusive)

•Stats: 130 Attack, 10% Crit Chance

•Effect: Heavy attacks spawn bone spikes for AOE damage; crits on poisoned enemies heal significantly.

•How to Get: Craft in NG+ with 4 Sky-Piercing Horns (from Fuban, Scorpionlord, Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master), 4 Gold Tree Cores, 2 Kun Steel, 36,000 Will.

•Why S-Tier: Combines strong base stats with AOE and massive healing against poisoned foes, excelling with poison builds (e.g., Violet Hail transformation).

A-Tier: Highly Effective

Great weapons that shine in specific scenarios or builds but lack the universal dominance of S-Tier.

Golden Loong Staff (Mythical)

•Stats: 108 Attack

•Effect: Summons a golden loong on Pillar Stance heavy attacks (with 3+ Focus Points).

•How to Get: Craft after defeating Cyan Loong (Chapter 3) and Yellow Loong (Chapter 4) with their Loong Scales.

•Why A-Tier: High damage and a flashy Pillar Stance boost make it excellent for crowd control, though it’s stance-specific and available mid-game.

Visionary Centipede Staff (Legendary)

•Stats: 90 Attack, 10% Crit Chance

•Effect: Charged heavy attacks heal; healing increases greatly if the enemy is poisoned.

•How to Get: Craft in Chapter 4+ with Chitin Staff, 1 Bishui Beast Bit, 4 Gold Tree Cores, 8 Refined Iron Sand, 30,000 Will.

•Why A-Tier: Strong sustain with poison synergy, ideal for tanky builds, though outshone by NG+ options.

Staff of Blazing Karma (Legendary)

•Stats: 100 Attack, 30 Defense, 5 Burn Resistance

•Effect: Charged heavy attacks (3+ Focus) spawn lava pools for burn DOT.

•How to Get: Craft in Chapter 4+ with 1 Bishui Beast Bit, 2 Gold Tree Cores, 4 Refined Iron Sand, 15,000 Will.

•Why A-Tier: High damage and environmental DOT excel in Smash Stance, but the lava’s short range limits its utility.

Dark Iron Staff (Mythical, NG+ Exclusive)

•Stats: 110 Attack, 5 Burn Resistance

•Effect: Doubles damage with full Bull King armor set equipped.

•How to Get: Craft in NG+ with 4 Gold Tree Cores, 2 Bull King’s Iron Horns, 2 Kun Steel, 36,000 Will.

•Why A-Tier: Massive damage potential with the set, but its reliance on rare armor pieces and lower base stats keep it from S-Tier.

B-Tier: Solid Choices

Reliable weapons for mid-game or specific niches, but they’re eventually outclassed.

Kang-Jin Staff (Epic)

•Stats: 70 Attack, 6% Crit Chance

•Effect: Boosts Punishing Downpour damage with thunder AOE.

•How to Get: Craft after defeating Kang-Jin Loong (Chapter 3, Snowhill Path, Mirrormere) with 2 Gold Tree Cores, 4 Refined Iron Sand, 15,000 Will.

•Why B-Tier: Great mid-game thunder damage, easy to use with light combo finishers, but lacks late-game scaling.

Stormflash Loong Staff (Mythical, NG+ Exclusive)

•Stats: 100 Attack

•Effect: Heavy attacks summon thunder AOE.

•How to Get: Craft in NG+ with 4 Gold Tree Cores, 2 Loong’s Broken Crests, 2 Kun Steel, 36,000 Will.

•Why B-Tier: Decent thunder AOE, but its effect overlaps with Kang-Jin Staff’s and lacks the raw power of higher tiers.

Spider Celestial Staff (Legendary)

•Stats: 85 Attack, 12% Crit Chance

•Effect: Charged heavy attacks heal; poisons enemies if you’re poisoned.

•How to Get: Craft in Chapter 4+ with 1 Bishui Beast Bit, 2 Gold Tree Cores, 4 Refined Iron Sand, 15,000 Will.

•Why B-Tier: High crit and situational healing are solid, but the poison requirement is risky and less consistent than Visionary Centipede.

Bishui Beast Staff (Legendary)

•Stats: 90 Attack, 8% Crit Chance

•How to Get: Craft in Chapter 5+ with 1 Bishui Beast Bit, 4 Gold Tree Cores, 8 Refined Iron Sand, 30,000 Will.

•Why B-Tier: Simple, high-damage option with no effect, good until mythical weapons unlock.

Chu-Bai Spear (Legendary)

•Stats: 80 Attack

•Effect: Boosts Thrust Stance damage.

•How to Get: Craft after defeating Cyan Loong (Chapter 3) with its Loong Scale.

•Why B-Tier: Early Thrust Stance boost, but outdone by Tri-Point Spear’s superior stats and effects.

C-Tier: Early-Game or Niche

Useful early on or for specific playstyles, but quickly overshadowed.

Twin Serpents Staff (Rare)

•Stats: 40 Attack

•Effect: Increases damage in water.

•How to Get: Chapter 1, Snake Trail, Bamboo Grove chest.

•Why C-Tier: Decent for Chapter 1’s water-heavy areas, but low stats make it obsolete fast.

Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff (Epic)

•Stats: 60 Attack, 30 Defense

•Effect: Boosts charged Smash Stance heavy attack damage.

•How to Get: Craft after defeating Shigandang (Chapter 2, Fright Cliff) with 2 Gold Tree Cores, 4 Refined Iron Sand, 15,000 Will.

•Why C-Tier: Good mid-game defense and Smash boost, but lacks scaling for late-game.

Chitin Staff (Epic)

•Stats: 85 Attack, 5% Crit Chance

•Effect: Charged heavy attacks heal based on Focus spent.

•How to Get: Upgrade from earlier staves in Chapter 4.

•Why C-Tier: Early healing is nice, but minimal impact compared to upgraded versions.

Loongwreathe Staff (Legendary)

•Stats: 80 Attack

•Effect: Boosts Pillar Stance charged attack damage.

•How to Get: Craft after defeating Red Loong (Chapter 1 secret boss) with its Loong Scale.

•Why C-Tier: Early Pillar option, but weaker than Golden Loong Staff.

D-Tier: Underwhelming

Limited use due to poor stats, effects, or late availability.

Willow Wood Staff (Common)

•Stats: 30 Attack

•Effect: None

•How to Get: Starting weapon.

•Why D-Tier: Barely functional starter staff, replaced immediately.

Bronze Cloud Staff (Rare, Deluxe Edition)

•Stats: 40 Attack, 3% Crit Chance

•Effect: None

•How to Get: Pre-order/Deluxe Edition bonus.

•Why D-Tier: Slightly better than Willow Wood, but no effect and paywalled.

19-24. Other Staves (e.g., Rat Sage Staff, Plantain Staff, etc.)

•Stats: Range from 40-80 Attack, minor or no effects.

•Why D-Tier: Mostly filler upgrades with negligible perks, outclassed by higher rarities.

Strategy Tips

•Early Game (Chapters 1-2): Stick with Twin Serpents or Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff for survivability and decent damage.

•Mid-Game (Chapters 3-4): Transition to Kang-Jin, Golden Loong, or Staff of Blazing Karma for stronger effects and stats.

•Late Game (Chapters 5-6): Prioritize Visionary Centipede or Bishui Beast Staff until you unlock Jingubang or Tri-Point Spear.

•NG+: Craft Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban or Dark Iron Staff for specialized builds; Jingubang remains king for versatility.

•Build Synergy: Pair weapons with stances (e.g., Golden Loong with Pillar, Tri-Point with Thrust) and skills (e.g., Punishing Downpour for Kang-Jin) to maximize effectiveness.

In Review

This tier list balances raw power with practical use across Black Myth: Wukong’s 20-40 hour campaign and beyond. For updates or specific weapon locations, check marvelrivals.com/news—just kidding, that’s for Marvel Rivals! For Wukong, rely on community hubs like Steam Discussions or the game’s evolving meta as patches roll out.