Summary
InBlack Myth: Wukong, players can discover a total of 18 leg armor pieces, each with its own stats, and a select few with special effects that can significantly impact combat strategy. Like other armor types — whetherchest armor,headgear, or gauntlets — greaves in the gamecan be upgraded at Yin Tiger’s blacksmithin Zodiac Village, but only if they belong to an armor set.
Leg armor offers the least variety in terms of unique special effects compared to other equipment, but there are still several powerful pieces that players should acquire and useagainst the game’s challenging bosses. Below are some of the best leg armor options inBlack Myth: Wukong, along with highlights of their standout perks worth considering.
6Yaksha Greaves Of Outrage
High Defense And Standout Design
TheYaksha Greaves of Outragemay not provide any unique combat bonuses when worn on their own, but they still boast one of the highest defense values in the game. Their striking design is another feature that may appeal to action RPG fans. To maximize their effectiveness, it’s recommended to wear at least a second piece from the Yaksha Outrage Set to activate the set bonus, which enhances thedamage of Pillar Stancecombo variations, as well as the Sweeping Gale and Churning Gale moves.
The Yaksha Greaves of Outrage, along with the rest of the set, can be crafted after completing Chapter Five: Golden Child, Crimson Blood. To unlock them, players must defeat the chapter’s main boss — Red Boy, the Yaksha King. The nearest Keeper’s Shrine is Field of Fire - Fallen Furnace Crater.
5Galeguard Greaves
For Monkeys Who Master Perfect Dodges
TheGaleguard Greavesare ideal for Destined Ones who have mastered the art of executing Perfect Dodge moves, which require precise timing just before an enemy’s attack. These greaves come with a special combat effect that recovers a moderate amount of Mana after performing three consecutive Perfect Dodges in a row. Although this perk may be tricky for some players to activate, recovering Mana is essential inBlack Myth: Wukong, especially during tough boss encounters, making the effort to master Perfect Dodge highly rewarding.
Part of the Galeguard Set, the Galeguard Greaves can be crafted in Chapter Two: Yellow Sand, Desolate Dusk, after defeating the Stone Vanguard boss. The nearest Keeper’s Shrine is Fright Cliff - Rockrest Flat.
4Non-Pure Greaves
Best For Fans Of Spirits And Transformations
TheNon-Pure Greavesis a solid piece of equipment, part of the visually stunning Non-Pure Set, one of the most spectacular armor sets inBlack Myth: Wukong. In addition to offering high defense, these greaves also provide decent Poison resistance. However, their special effect may not be the most practical: it makes all actions cost no Stamina shortly afterexiting Transformation spellsand Spirit skills. For players who manage their Stamina well, this perk may feel somewhat unnecessary.
These greaves, along with the rest of the Non-Pure Set, can be crafted in Chapter Four: Rosy Cheeks, Gray Hair, after the Destined Onefights Zhu Bajie twice. The closest Keeper’s Shrine for that battle is Webbed Hollow - Hut of Immortality.
3Bull King’s Greaves
Best Choice For Defense And Resistances
TheBull King’s Greavesare the top choice for defense inBlack Myth: Wukong. Not only do they boast the highest defense value in the game, but they also provide the Destined One with added Chill and Burn resistances. However, since they don’t offer a specific combat perk when worn separately, it’s advisable to wear at least two pieces of the Bull King’s Set to activate the set bonus, which grants a temporary moderate defense boost after taking damage.
The Bull King’s Greaves can be crafted in Chapter Five after players defeat the secret Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast boss, located in the Bishui Cave secret area. This cave becomes accessible uponcompleting the Five Element Carts questline.
2Ebongold Gaiters
The Best Perk For Lethal Damage
TheEbongold Gaitersoffer one of the strongest combat perks among all leg armor variants inBlack Myth: Wukong. Their special effect synergizes withthe Cloud Step spell, significantly boosting the damage of the Unveiling Strike move. When Cloud Step is upgraded to allow charged heavy attacks to be used as Unveiling Strike, the result can be devastating, with the Destined One delivering lethal strikes from the shadows.
Another benefit is that this gear can be crafted immediately after completing Chapter One: Black Cloud, Red Fire, anddefeating the chapter’s final boss, Black Bear Guai. The nearest Keeper’s Shrine for this boss fight is Black Wind Cave - Bodhi Peak, but the Ebongold Gaiters can be crafted at the first Shrine in Chapter Two.
1Lotus Silk Cloudtreaders
Endgame Greaves For Boosting Stamina
TheLotus Silk Cloudtreaders,part ofBlack Myth: Wukong’sendgame Monkey King Set, stand out not only for their appearance but also for their passive effect of increasing Stamina by 30. These greaves have one of the highest defense values in the game and are obtained at max Mythical quality, requiring no further upgrades or investments.
To obtain the Lotus Silk Cloudtreaders in Chapter Six, players must defeat the Cloudtreading Deer boss as part of the story progression. The nearest Keeper’s Shrine for accessing this boss is Foothills - Verdant Path, and players will need to unlock the Somersault Cloud ability to reach the boss.
