“Black Myth: Wukong” features Zhu Bajie, also known as Pigsy, as one of the main characters and bosses. This page provides a detailed overview of Zhu Bajie’s role, abilities, background, and more within the game.

Zhu Bajie’s Background and Motivation

Zhu Bajie, originally known as Tiānpéng Yuánshuài (Marshal Canopy), was the commander-in-chief of 80,000 Celestial sailors. However, he was banished from the heavens due to his misbehavior—specifically, a drunken attempt to seduce the moon goddess Chang’e, which led to his exile to Earth as a pig-like demon. In “Black Myth: Wukong,” Zhu Bajie is a boar spirit who joins Sun Wukong and Tang Sanzang on their journey to the West to obtain sacred scriptures. Despite his humorous and lazy demeanor, Zhu Bajie is motivated by his desire for redemption and achieving his version of enlightenment, though he ultimately remains a creature of his base desires.

Skills and Combat Style

Zhu Bajie is a formidable boss character in the game, known for his brute strength and multi-phase boss fight mechanics. His combat style combines heavy physical attacks with transformations that add complexity to his encounters:

Phase 1: Initial Encounter

Players must use strategic spells and quick-attack combos to deal damage while avoiding Zhu Bajie’s powerful melee strikes. Key tactics include using the “Pluck of Many” spell to summon clones and the “Immobilize” spell to freeze Zhu Bajie, allowing for stagger opportunities.

Phase 2: Mid-Battle Transformation

After losing 50% of his health, Zhu Bajie becomes more aggressive. Players need to recharge their mana and employ the same spell combos from Phase 1 to lower his health below a certain threshold, triggering another cutscene.

Phase 3: Mud Monster Transformation

In this phase, Zhu Bajie transforms into various mud monsters, which have unique attacks and abilities. The player’s focus should be on evading these attacks until Zhu Bajie returns to his boar form, where he becomes vulnerable to damage.

Weaknesses and Countermeasures

Although Zhu Bajie is powerful, he has certain weaknesses that players can exploit:

Vulnerability to Immobilization

Spells like “Immobilize” are highly effective in temporarily disabling Zhu Bajie, providing opportunities for counterattacks.

Slow Speed in Mud Form

During his transformation into mud monsters, Zhu Bajie’s movement is slower, allowing players to maintain distance and prepare for powerful counters.

Psychological Traits and Emotional Development

Zhu Bajie’s character development is marked by his internal struggle between his base desires and his quest for redemption. Although he shows significant improvement through his journey, he ultimately does not achieve full enlightenment like his fellow pilgrims, reflecting his inherently flawed nature.

Cultural Background and Design Inspiration

Zhu Bajie’s character in “Black Myth: Wukong” is inspired by the original “Journey to the West” narrative and Chinese Taoist mythology. He represents a mix of strength, humor, and complexity, drawing from both his divine origins and his fallen state as a pig demon on Earth. His design reflects this dichotomy, balancing comedic elements with a deep cultural narrative.

Zhu Bajie Video Walkthrough

For a visual guide on how to defeat Zhu Bajie in the game, watch the video below. This walkthrough covers each phase of his boss fight, highlighting when to dodge, counter, and use abilities effectively.

Watch the Zhu Bajie Boss Fight Video

Player Comments & Discussion

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