The Black Bear Gu is a challenging boss in Black Myth: Wukong, especially with its powerful fire-based attacks in the second phase. To make this fight significantly easier, you need to focus on preparation, positioning, and using immobilization to your advantage. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to defeat the Black Bear Gu without breaking a sweat.

Preparation: Skills, Gear, and Essential Items

• Fireproof Mantle: This is a must-have for the fight, especially for Phase 2 when the boss starts using fire attacks.
• Cloud Step: Max it out to deal additional damage and to escape tricky situations quickly.
• Immobilization Skills:
  • Increased Damage: Max out the first two nodes for bonus damage to immobilized targets and longer immobilization duration.
  • Timing: Save the immobilization for when the boss is about to attack to maximize its effectiveness.

Recommended Build

• Max HP: Ensure your HP is fully maxed for better survivability.
• Stamina: Invest about 50% of your points here to handle extended dodging and attacks.

Phase 1: Managing the Black Bear Gu’s Attacks

• Key Strategy: Stay behind the boss as much as possible, focusing on its legs.
• Initial Attack: Run up and attack quickly, then use immobilization to freeze the boss.
• Follow-Up: While immobilized, use the Wandering Wicked Spirit for high damage.

Recognizing Attack Patterns

1. Charging Attack:
   • Cue: Boss backs up.
   • Counter: Sprint left or right, then dodge behind the boss.
2. Leaping Pile Driver:
   • Cue: Often follows the charge attack.
   • Counter: Dodge to the side or behind.
3. AoE Ground Slam:
   • Cue: Glowing arms.
   • Counter: Move away and time your dodge.

Phase 2: Dealing with Fire Attacks

• When to Activate Fireproof Mantle: Just before the boss’s HP reaches 50% to absorb fire-based attacks.
• Key Strategy: Continue circling behind the boss to minimize fire damage.

New Attack Patterns

1. Triple Fire Dash:
   • Cue: No flash warning on the third dash.
   • Counter: Time your dodge for the third attack.
2. Massive AoE Flame Slam:
   • Cue: Boss leaps into the air.
   • Counter: Dodge behind and to the side.

Best Time to Use Transformation

• Timing: Save it for when the boss’s HP is below 50%.
• Key Move: Spam the side dash attack while the boss struggles to turn due to its large size.
• Why It Works: The boss’s slow turning speed allows for multiple hits without much risk.

Summary

With proper preparation, careful timing, and strategic use of immobilization and the Fireproof Mantle, the Black Bear Gu becomes a manageable fight. Focus on staying behind the boss, recognizing attack patterns, and using your transformation at the right moment. Follow these strategies to bring down the Black Bear Gu with confidence!