Black Myth: Wukong is brimming with mysteries and hidden objectives. One such quest involves collecting Buddha’s Eyeballs in Chapter 2. This guide reveals the locations of all six eyeballs in the Yellow Wind Ridge region and explains how to use them to unlock a secret boss encounter.
Alt text: A player stands near a Buddha statue head in Black Myth Wukong.
Locating the Six Buddha’s Eyeballs
All six Buddha’s Eyeballs are found within the Fright Cliff area of Chapter 2: Yellow Wind Ridge. To reach this area, follow these steps:
- Starting from the Village Entrance shrine in Sandgate Village, proceed right and open the yard gate.
- Defeat the Second Rat Prince boss to unlock the Valley of Despair shrine.
- Instead of entering the tunnel near the shrine, cross the bridge on the opposite side of the plateau.
- Continue along the path until you reach Fright Cliff and the Squall Hideout shrine.
Finding Buddha’s Eyeball #1
The first eyeball is conveniently located near the Squall Hideout shrine. Simply turn back from the shrine to spot the Buddha statue head by the road. You’ll know you’re near a Buddha head when you hear chanting.
Locating Buddha’s Eyeballs #2 and #3
The next two eyeballs are also nearby. From the Squall Hideout shrine, follow the ridge to the right to find one statue head. The other is located on a wooden platform across the ridge, guarded by several rat enemies.
Alt text: A player stands near a Buddha statue head with rat enemies nearby in Black Myth Wukong.
Discovering Buddha’s Eyeball #4
Enter the cavern past the Squall Hideout shrine, keeping left and ascending the sloping path. You’ll find the statue head next to an altar at the top. Beware of Poisestone enemies within the cavern.
Alt text: A player approaches a Buddha statue head inside a cave in Black Myth Wukong.
Acquiring Buddha’s Eyeball #5
Continuing through the cavern, you’ll reach an open area with the Rockrest Flat shrine. The statue head containing the fifth eyeball is on the ground to your left.
Alt text: A player spots a Buddha statue head in the distance in Black Myth Wukong.
Obtaining Buddha’s Eyeball #6
The final eyeball is located in a narrow tunnel near the Rockrest Flat shrine. This tunnel contains several Poisestone enemies and a Mother of Stone miniboss. Proceed to the end of the tunnel to retrieve the eyeball from the cliffside.
Alt text: A player finds a Buddha statue head on a cliff in Black Myth Wukong.
Facing the Stone Vanguard
Before using the Buddha’s Eyeballs, you must defeat the Stone Vanguard boss. Located in a large clearing to the left of the Rockrest Flat shrine, this miniboss has slow but powerful attacks. Watch out for its leaping crash and rock-toss abilities, as well as the exploding mobs it summons. Defeating the Stone Vanguard rewards you with a Mind Core for stat boosts and the Sternness of Stone key item.
Alt text: A player battles the Stone Vanguard boss in Black Myth Wukong.
Unleashing the Secret Boss: Shigandang
Near the Stone Vanguard arena entrance, you’ll find a large rock formation with etched faces. Interact with it after collecting all six Buddha’s Eyeballs to trigger a cutscene and summon the secret boss, Shigandang. This golem is a formidable opponent with faster attacks than the Stone Vanguard. Defeating Shigandang grants you the Heart of Stone crafting material for the Cloud-Patterned Stone Staff, the Skandha of Feeling for unlocking another secret boss later in the game, and the “Om Mani Padme Hum” achievement.
Alt text: The Shigandang boss prepares to attack in Black Myth Wukong.
