Black Myth: Wukong 100% Achievement Guide

Steam Community guide by G.

Overview

Black Myth: Wukong 100% Achievement Guide
Missable achievements:

A Curious Collection, Brewer's Bounty, Full of Forms, Gourds Gathered, Mantled with Might, Misfit with Merit, Portraits Perfected, Shell and Scales, The Wayward Ways, Urge Unfulfilled, and With Full Spirit
Minimum number of playthroughs: About 2 if doing all side content in both playthroughs.
Co-op / Online Achievements: 0
Difficulty required for 100%: No
Time to 100%: 65 to 100 hours
Notes:
This is a completely handwritten guide. Any item / collectable you need can be found by using CTRL + F and entering what you're looking for in the text box.
Everything except key items and shrine waypoints carry over to NG+.
Only level up your starting gourd as it's needed for an achievement.
VERY IMPORTANT! Read to save yourself from needing a third playthrough!
Explore and do everything as you progress. Defeat powerful enemies for their spirits, collect all plants for seeds, find as many shrines as you can, explore to get gourds, etc. The more you do as you play the less you'll have to clean up at the end of the game.
The "Achievements in Order" sections take you through all side quests, missable items, and optional areas. They do not list every single collectable (portraits, spirits, etc.) because you can collect them at the end of the game. You would spend more time looking through the guide than you would playing the game if every single thing was listed.
So follow the "Achievements in Order" sections until beating the game. Then go through the rest of the guide and collect anything you missed before entering NG+ specifically for upgrade materials. A third partial playthrough might be required if you miss any. That is what I mean by "About 2" for minimum number of playthroughs.
For example, you need 6 Samadhi Fire Crystals from Chapter 5 to make and upgrade all weapons but can only get 3 per playthrough. They are dropped by optional mini bosses so the "Achievements in Order" sections do not list them. The "Spirit Location" sections is where you would find that information.
This game makes backup saves every hour and every day.
To load a backup, follow this path:
Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\BlackMythWukong\b1\Saved\SaveGames\7656..
Make a new folder on your desktop and move the three files ending in .sav to it for safe keeping.
Then go to:
Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\BlackMythWukong\b1\Saved\SaveGamesBackup
Open the folder for the save you want to load and move the three .sav files to:
Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\BlackMythWukong\b1\Saved\SaveGames\7656..
You can just this to load a save if you recently miss a collectable.

Story Achievements

Home is Behind
The old monkey has told his tale. Onward you must go.
Story related, cannot be missed.

Warring with Wolves
False is his name. Slay him all the same!
Story related, cannot be missed.

Slithering Snake
The white-clad one pled his case. Spare him some days of grace.
Story related, cannot be missed.

Blazing Black Wind
Of all things to learn, you chose to play with fire?
Story related, cannot be missed.

Cursed Clan
A whole nest of rats scatters and falls.
Story related, cannot be missed.

The Stone’s Secret
The odd boulder has something curious inside.
Story related, cannot be missed.

A Great Gust
There will be more sages if their maker still engages.
Story related, cannot be missed.

Voice Vanquished
Red eyes mark wrong chants. The scripture needs amends.
Story related, cannot be missed.

Karma of Kang-Jin
Now one less dwells in the dome of stars.
Story related, cannot be missed.

Matches with the Macaque
You don’t need to wait for the perfect moment to soar to greater heights.
Story related, cannot be missed.

Nifty Nonsense
The fat monk failed, for he spoke too much.
Story related, cannot be missed.

Mud on his face
An odd yaoguai killed, an odd mirror earned.
Story related, cannot be missed.

Gnashing Grudge
Harsh, rash, ever unquelled. Rank, dank, muck-impelled.
Story related, cannot be missed.
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Passion Passes**
Not even one of them looked back.
Story related, cannot be missed.

Behold the Betrayal
More eyes do not see more than the mortal trifles.
Story related, cannot be missed.

The Furnace Boy
Ha! A devoted Daoist should not be so polished!
Story related, cannot be missed.

Flaming Fury
The golden child brought fire and smoke: when they cleared, the family broke.
Story related, cannot be missed.

The Cloud Claimed
Wings alone pale beside this greater gift!
Story related, cannot be missed.

Guardian of Gear
You are fully fitted. Now, swing that staff and fight!
Story related, cannot be missed.

A Duel of Destiny
Two minds’ long fray leaves but one to stay.
Story related, cannot be missed.

Six Senses Secured
After all that strife and struggle, what’s truly been gained?
Unlocked upon starting NG+.

Achievements in Order: Chapter 1

Non story related achievements you can collect while progressing through the game. I've also included spark locations, health, mana, and stamina upgrades so you can collect them too.
Health = Health Upgrade
Mana = Mana Upgrade
Stamina = Stamina Upgrade
Spark = Spark Meditation Pillow (Skill Point)
Skandha: Forest of Wolves: Front Hill - Progress forward past the bridge and jump into the river to your left. At the end is a statue you can examine for an item needed later in the game.

Hammer and Hew
Armed head to toe, dread not the foe.
Craft any item at a Shrine. This ability is unlocked early in the game.
Spark: Forest of Wolves: Outside the Forest - Backtrack down the stairs and through the cave entrance, the pillow is lying in the hut.
Bell 1: Forest of Wolves: Outside the Forest - From the shrine, follow the path and go left. Proceed forward, over the bridge, and into the boss arena just past it. Defeat Guangzhi and ring the bell in his arena.
Health: Forest of Wolves: Guanyin Temple - After defeating Lingxuzi, the health upgrade is in the temple nearby.

Spark + Horse: Bamboo Grove: Back Hills - After defeating Lingxuzi and activating the shrine, continue down the path until you encounter some enemies. Take a hidden path to your left and you'll find a friendly NPC and a meditation point. Make sure to speak with the NPC as he is missable.

Absorb and Cultivate
Consume those who had consumed.
Bamboo Grove: Snake Trail - Up the stairs to the right is an NPC who will upgrade your gourd. Use it after defeating a boss to absorb their power.
Frog: Bamboo Grove: Snake Trail - Walk through the building behind you and jump into the river. Take a left and defeat the boss. Six frog bosses are needed for an achievement.
Bell 2: Bamboo Grove: Marsh of White Mist - Ring the bell after defeating Guangmou. This boss is unmissable.

Brew of Bravery
Fresh brew in an old cask. May it stir a great task!
Bamboo Grove: Marsh of White Mist - After defeating Guangmou, continue past the shrine and defeat the lone snake enemy. Speak to the NPC and apply a Soak to your brew.

Missable Spirit: Forest of Wolves: Outside the Forest - BEFORE ringing the third bell, defeat the Wandering Wight mini boss. His spirit is needed for an achievement.
Bell 3: Bamboo Grove: Marsh of White Mist - After defeating Whiteclad Noble, take the path to the left in his arena and ring the bell.

Enduring Echoes
Three bells sound, lost souls bound.
Rings the bell after each of the following boss fights: Guangzhi, Guangmou, and Whiteclad Noble.
Bell 1 - Forest of Wolves: Outside the Forest - From the shrine, follow the path and go left. Proceed forward, over the bridge, and into the boss arena just past it. Defeat Guangzhi and ring the bell in his arena.
Bell 2 - Bamboo Grove: Marsh of White Mist - Ring the bell after defeating Guangmou. This boss is unmissable.
Bell 3 - Bamboo Grove: Marsh of White Mist - After defeating Whiteclad Noble, take the path to the left in his arena and ring the bell.
You'll be transported to a secret area and can earn another achievement by defeating the boss here.

Handy and Hardy
A good match calls for a good weapon.
Upgrade your weapon at a shrine after defeating Whiteclad Noble.

Temple of Taint
Now at the end is the elder’s long wait for the journeyer.
Ancient Guanyin Temple: Grand Chamber - Defeat the boss in this area after ringing the three bells. See "Enduring Echoes" achievement for more information.
Mana + Spark: Bamboo Grove: Marsh of White Mist - Continue through the cave after defeating Whiteclad Noble. A mana upgrade and pillow are found on top of the cliff after exiting the cave.
Stamina: Black Wind Cave: Outside the Cave - After encountering a large enemy and multiple archers, the upgrade is just past this group of enemies in the middle of a wooden bridge.

Achievements in Order: Chapter 2

Frog + Spark: Sandgate Village: Village Entrance - Walk up the nearby steps and take a left. Walk forward and the boss is in the pit. The pillow is on the cliff above.

Creative Concoction
Tonics are well and good, but not be wolfed like food!
Create a medicine at a shrine. Defeat the toad boss in the pit and talk to the NPC up the stairs. He'll teach you how to make medicines.
Horse + Rat: Sandgate Village: Village Entrance - Walk through the door in front of you. If the door is locked, take the path to your right to go around. After passing through the door, the Horse NPC is tied to a pole to your left. For the rat, walk down the steps after speaking to the Horse NPC, turn left, walk past the archway, and up the hill. Speak with the rat in the shack to your left to progress another quest.

Missable Spirit: Sandgate Village: Village Entrance - During the duo rat boss, defeat the small rat first. This will enrage the large rat. You get his spirit after you defeat him.
For this section, I go past the shrine and into the cave after beating the duo boss. I DO NOT go across the bridge. This is important if you're following along. We will loop around to that area later so don't worry.
Stamina: Sandgate Village: Valley of Despair - Defeat First Prince of the Flowing Sands and continue through the cave until you squeeze through a crack in the wall. Walk forward and break the wooden fence. The stamina upgrade is in this room.
Spark: Crouching Tiger Temple: Temple Entrance - Midway up the stairs to your left is the pillow.

Buried in the Sand
The tiger, the child, both lost in the wild.
Yellow Wind Formation: Windrest Hamlet - Progress through the area and defeat the Tiger's Acolyte to get the Old-Rattle Drum. Then use it at three locations:
Yellow Wing Formation: Windrest Hamlet - Turn around, walk down the slope, through the doorway, go left, and use the drum when prompted.
Sandgate Village: Valley of Despair - Open the large door to the right of the shrine after defeating the Stone Vanguard. Walk down the stairs and go right. Use the drum when prompted.
Sandgate Village: Village Entrance - Walk forward and through the door (you need to go around the right side and defeat a boss if it's locked). After passing through the gate, take a left and use the drum when prompted. Jump down the well and defeat the boss.

Sound in Stone
No words of kind. Pay them no mind.
After defeating the Stone Vanguard, head down the right path and activate the shrine Fright Cliff: Rockrest Flat. From the shrine, turn around and enter the cave to your right. Go left up the stairs and down the path and defeat the Mother of Stones. Backtrack to the entrance and then down the right path. After exiting the cave, go left and straight through the giant door frame. Drop down into the ravine and speak to the NPC. Defeat him for the achievement. You can also purchase a Sobering Stone which is needed for a quest.

Cage of Claws
Smoke rises high, his doom shall arrive.
Equip the Azure Dust transformation. See "Sound in Stone" achievement for obtaining this transformation.
Sandgate Village: Valley of Despair. Head into the cave directly in front of you. Walk through the cave and hug the left wall. Jump down into the pit and turn around. Use the Azure Dust transformation and hit the wall of statues until your transformation ends. Enter the crack in the wall and loot the chest for the Loong Scale.
Forest of Wolves: Outside the Forest - Walk forward hugging the left side. Make your way to the waterfall, use the Loong Scale, and you'll enter a secret area. Defeat the boss for the achievement.

Death in Despair
Resonant waves profound, he is now buried in the ground.
Fright Cliff: Rockrest Flat - Use the Loong Scale to enter the waterfall of sand up the stairs near the shrine. Defeat the boss for the achievement. See "Cage of Claws" achievement above for obtaining the Loong Scale.

Oṃ Maṇi Padme Hûm
Search each Buddha's head; in this perilous land, stones reside.
Fright Cliff: Rockrest Flat - In this area you'll have to find six Buddha's Eyeballs.
Fright Cliff: Rockrest Flat:

1. Left of the shrine is a stone head. Examine it for the first eye.
2. Turn around and enter the cave to your right. Go left up the stairs and down the path. To you right is a stone head.
   Fright Cliff: Squall Hideout:
3. Face away from the shrine and the head is directly in front of you.
4. Go right and follow the path. The head is opposite of the enemies shooting at you.
5. Directly opposite of the previous head. Up the stairs where the enemies are shooting at you.
6. Take the path left of the shrine and enter the cave. Go up the slope to your left for the head.
   Bring all six eyes to the rock formation where you fought the Stone Vanguard and defeat the boss.
   Spark: Fright Cliff: Rockrest Flat - Head to the opposite end of this open area and you'll see a boar NPC sitting in the middle of an open area. Behind him to the right is the pillow.
   
   Gleams of Gold
   The drunk said there’s gold here. Do you believe him?
   Fright Cliff: Rockrest Flat - Head to the opposite end of this open area, speak to the boar NPC, and give him a Sobering Stone. He'll move to Crouching Tiger Temple: Temple Entrance. Go there and speak to him again and he'll move back to his starting location. Return there, defeat him, and enter the door he unlocks.
   
   The Tiger Family
   The brothers and their father. You’ve met them all.
   Defeat the three tiger bosses.
   Tiger Vanguard - Crouching Tiger Temple: Temple Entrance - At the top of the temple.
   Mad Tiger - See "Buried in the Sand" achievement for more information.
   "Tiger Vanguard" - First boss in the secret realm. See "Gleams of Gold" achievement for more information.
   Spark: Kingdom of Sahālī: Sandgate Bound - Head left and the pillow is overlooking the desert at the end of the cliff.
   
   Shifting Sands
   The beetle came with drumbeats’ call, and left with waves’ gentle fall.
   Kingdom of Sahālī: Sandgate Bound - Defeat the boss in this area. See "Gleams of Gold" achievement for getting to the secret area.
   Mana + Spark: Fright Cliff: Rock Clash Platform - Take the left path from where you defeated the Stone Vanguard. Down the path you'll find the pillow and mana upgrade.
   Health: Crouching Tiger Temple: Temple Entrance - After defeating the Stone Vanguard, head back to where you defeated the Tiger Vanguard and interact with the statue up the stairs. Enter this new area and the upgrade is to your left.
   
   Precious Pills
   In furnace there is fire, and in fire there are pills.
   Crouching Tiger Temple: Cellar - Speak with Xu Dog. Then speak to him again and select "Talk" for