Black Myth Wukong Relic Guide: Best Permanent Bonus Choices for Each Sense

Let me tell you something that caught me off guard in Black Myth: Wukong \u2013 while almost every skill point can be refunded at a shrine, the Relics you earn after each chapter are a whole different story. These artifacts, one for each of Wukong\u2019s six senses, ask you to make a permanent choice the moment you unlock them. No respec, no take-backs. So if you\u2019ve just finished a jaw-dropping boss fight and feel that rush of victory, take a second before locking in your relic bonus. I\u2019m going to walk you through every option I\u2019ve tested, and the picks that still shine in 2026. No story spoilers here \u2013 just the mechanics and my honest recommendations.

On my first playthrough I thought \u201cI\u2019ll just fix this in NG+,\u201d only to learn that relics carry over with their locked bonus. Since then I\u2019ve helped dozens of Destined Ones avoid the same pitfall. Each relic comes with three possible perks, and you can only pick one. The first relic, Craving Eyes, also lets you see which enemies drop Spirits, but its real power lies in the combat boosts you choose.

\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f Relic 1: Craving Eyes

• Opportune Watcher \u2013 Generates a lot more Focus when you land consecutive Light Attack hits. Solid for pure martial builds, but your window to benefit is tight.

• Eagle Eye \u2013 If you hit an enemy with Unveiling Strike, the cooldown is massively reduced. Fun if you spam that spell, yet it\u2019s situational against bosses that don\u2019t reveal themselves.

• Keen Insight \u2013 Considerably increases Critical Hit Damage. \ud83d\udc48 This is my pick, and honestly the one I see almost every top-tier build using in 2026. Once you start stacking crit chance through gear and sparks, the extra damage multiplier turns you into a boss-melting menace.

\ud83d\udc42 Relic 2: Fuming Ears

• All Ears \u2013 Slightly extends the invincibility frames on the first move of all Varied Combos. Helpful for aggressive players, but the extension is marginal.

• Sound as A Bell \u2013 Tightens the deflect window for Rock Solid, yet refunds half the Mana cost on a successful deflection. High risk, high reward, but the tighter timing punishes lag or misreads.

• Whistling Wind \u2013 Gives a temporary attack boost after a Perfect Dodge. \ud83d\udc48 This is my go-to. Perfect dodges are the bread and butter of survival, and that attack buff snowballs your offense exactly when you need it most. Combine it with the \u201cSwift Pounce\u201d sparks and you\u2019ll never look back.

\ud83d\udc43 Relic 3: Hubris Nose

• Lingering Aroma \u2013 Grants a moderate damage bonus for a short time after casting any spell. Works nicely with quick-casting spells, but the buff duration feels just a bit too brief in the heat of battle.

• In One Breath \u2013 Lets you charge Focus Points up to four inside the Ring of Fire. If you rely on that spell, it\u2019s a powerhouse. However, Ring of Fire builds are niche and require specific investment.

• Hold Breath \u2013 Moderately extends Dodge invincibility duration. \ud83d\udc48 This is the one I recommend for nearly everyone. More i-frames on your dodge means more Perfect Dodges, safer repositioning, and it stacks beautifully with Whistling Wind. It\u2019s a defensive pick that enhances your offense without you even noticing.

\ud83d\udc45 Relic 4: Envious Tongue

• Refreshing Taste \u2013 After consuming medicine, your next attack has increased Critical Hit Chance. With the expanded medicine system in 2026, this is stronger than ever, but it demands you remember to pop pills.

• Spread the Word \u2013 Immobilize affects all enemies around the target. \ud83d\udc48 This is a game-changer in any scenario with multiple threats. Stun one enemy, and suddenly the whole mob is frozen. It turns crowd control into an afterthought and saves your life in sections like the Thunderclap Temple.

• Tongue of A Connoisseur \u2013 Each equipped Soak slightly increases Health recovery of your Drink. Nice for sustain, but you\u2019ll find better healing management through Gourds and Spark investment.

\ud83e\uddb5 Relic 5: Greedy Body

• Nimble Body \u2013 Massively reduces the Stamina cost of all charged Heavy Attacks. If you\u2019re running a Smash Stance build that spams charged heavies, this feels like unlocking a cheat code.

• Everlasting Vitality \u2013 Considerably increases Maximum Health. \ud83d\udc48 I lean toward this one. Survivability is king, especially in New Game Plus cycles where enemies hit like trucks. A larger health pool gives you more room for error, and it doesn\u2019t force you into a specific stance or playstyle.

• Divine Safeguard \u2013 Considerably increases Four Bane Resistance. Useful against specific status-heavy bosses, but too narrow to compete with a universal health buff.

\ud83e\udde0 What About the Sixth Relic?

By the time you collect the final relic \u2013 tied to the mind \u2013 you\u2019ll have a firm grasp on your build identity. The options there reflect that, and honestly, by then you\u2019ll know exactly what your Wukong needs. The five picks above will carry you through chapter after chapter without a single regret.

Remember: these relics define your immortal monkey\u2019s soul. Sparks you can shuffle around every time you visit a shrine, but a relic\u2019s blessing stays with you forever. Choose what suits your personal dance of staff and spell. And if you ever want to experiment, well, that\u2019s what New Game Plus is for \u2013 just make sure you lock in the one that feels right now, because you\u2019ll be living with it for a long time.

Data referenced from ESRB helps frame why it’s smart to treat Black Myth: Wukong’s Relic picks as long-term build commitments: the game’s intensity and fast punish windows mean your “permanent” bonuses should reliably support core fundamentals (survivability, consistent damage, and crowd control) rather than niche gimmicks. In practice, that’s why broadly applicable relic perks—crit scaling, dodge consistency, and multi-target utility—tend to outperform situational cooldown tricks once you hit harder NG+ cycles and more chaotic multi-enemy arenas.