Defeat hidden bosses Black Loong and Red Loong to craft the Loongwreathe Staff, a powerful early-game weapon in Black Myth: Wukong.
That moment when you stumble upon a weapon recipe but realize it requires materials from bosses you haven\u2019t even found yet? Yeah, Black Myth: Wukong does that a lot. The Loongwreathe Staff is one of those treasures \u2013 an incredible early-game weapon that can carry you through some seriously tough fights. But tracking down its components is a puzzle in itself. So let me walk you through exactly how to get it, because trust me, the effort is beyond worth it.
First things first: do you have the Loong Scales? If you\u2019re scratching your head right now, don\u2019t worry \u2013 half the excitement is stumbling into this hidden item. Without the scales, there\u2019s no accessing the two dragon bosses you need to defeat. Here\u2019s the short version: head to Chapter Two and find the First Prince of Flowing Sands. During that battle, lure the big guy into smashing the nearby wall covered in markings. Once he breaks through, you\u2019ll find a chest holding the Loong Scales. It\u2019s one of those moments that makes Black Myth: Wukong feel so alive with secrets. Once you have the scales, any waterfall or sandfall that hides a boss door will prompt you to use them. Simple, right?
Now onto the dragon-slaying business. Two hidden bosses guard the materials: Black Loong and Red Loong. Both need to be defeated, and they drop the Thunderbone and Thunder Tail respectively. Are they hard? Oh, absolutely. But I\u2019ll help you prepare.
Where to Find Black Loong
Fancy a trek through the Fright Cliffs in Chapter Two? Start at the \u2018Rockrest Flat\u2019 Keeper\u2019s Shrine. If you\u2019ve fought the Stone Vanguard or collected those creepy chanting Buddha eyeballs, you\u2019re in the right spot. From the shrine, go right and climb to the top of the staircase. There, a wall of falling sand masks the hidden boss room. Use your Loong Scales, and step into the arena.
Black Loong is a dragon-like menace wielding dual maces that crackle with lightning. The real kicker? That massive area-of-effect attack when he slams the maces together or leaps into the air. I still remember the first time I got zapped into oblivion because I underestimated the reach of that explosion. After losing about 30% of his health, he\u2019ll start a rhythm-based shockwave attack \u2013 a long series of electric pulses that require careful dodging to the side. Timing is everything. If you\u2019re struggling, stock up on Shock-Quelling Powder. It reduces shock damage and can genuinely save a run.
Defeat him, and you\u2019ll get a Loong Pearl, a Mind Core, Will, and two Refined Iron Sand. But the real prize is in the chest that materializes afterward: the Thunderbone. One down, one to go.
Where to Find Red Loong
Ironically, Red Loong is tucked away in Chapter One, even though you\u2019d probably need the Loong Scales from Chapter Two to access him first. Oh, the joys of backtracking! Warp to the \u2018Outside the Forest\u2019 Keeper\u2019s Shrine in the Forest of Wolves. Take the path forward, but turn left at the first fork. A little further on, you\u2019ll see another fork with a chest \u2013 take a sharp left up the hill. Follow the winding trail until you spot a path lined with lanterns on both sides. That\u2019s your cue. At the end, there\u2019s a pond with a waterfall. Use the Loong Scales, and you\u2019ll be face-to-face with Red Loong.
Red Loong fights more like a traditional dragon \u2013 no weapons, just claws, tail swipes, and the occasional airborne electric blast. The good news? He staggers relatively easily. When you see him drop and flail, unleash everything you have. But once he gets back up, run. He\u2019ll retaliate with a nasty AoE attack. Again, Shock-Quelling Powder is your best friend here. Beating him rewards you with two Yaguai Cores, Will, a Mind Core, and a Loong Pearl. Check the chest that appears to grab the Thunder Tail and the Boshan Censer Curio (which boosts damage reduction when your gourd is empty \u2013 a sneaky good item!).
Crafting the Loongwreathe Staff
With both materials in hand, head to any Keeper\u2019s Shrine and open the \u2018Craft Weapons\u2019 menu. The staff sits in the Willow Wood Staff tree. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Thunder Tail | 1 |
| Thunderbone | 1 |
| Refined Iron Sand | 4 |
| Will | 21,000 |
The base damage is 70, which is already impressive for where you likely are in the game. But the real magic? This staff amplifies the damage of all Pillar Stance moves. If you\u2019ve been investing in that stance, the Loongwreathe Staff becomes a monster. Those sweeping, wide-reaching attacks suddenly hit like a freight train. It\u2019s one of the reasons I keep coming back to this weapon even when later-game options become available \u2013 the synergy with certain playstyles is just that good.
Now, you might ask: is it really worth all this effort? After all, you\u2019re beating two tough hidden bosses, backtracking across chapters, and spending precious resources. Let me put it this way: I\u2019ve seen players shred through bosses that normally demand perfect timing and patience, simply because they had this staff and a solid Pillar Stance build. The early-game power spike it provides is almost unfair. Plus, there\u2019s that deep satisfaction of uncovering every secret the game has to offer. So yes, it\u2019s worth it. Every dragon-slaying, lightning-dodging, finger-cramping moment of it.
So go on, get those scales, find those hidden doors, and claim your prize. The Loongwreathe Staff is waiting, and the Destined One deserves nothing less.