{"id":276807,"date":"2024-08-20T11:08:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T15:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/?p=276807"},"modified":"2024-08-21T11:47:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T15:47:14","slug":"black-myth-wukong-cannot-absorb-spirits-without-guidance-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/tips\/black-myth-wukong-cannot-absorb-spirits-without-guidance-explained","title":{"rendered":"Black Myth Wukong &#8220;Cannot absorb Spirits without guidance&#8221; Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After defeating certain enemies in <a href=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/tag\/black-myth-wukong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black Myth: Wukong<\/a>, a floating Spirit may remain where they fell. Unfortunately, if you&#8217;re still in the early stages of the game, you may not be able to take the Spirits and are instead met with a message stating, &#8220;Cannot absorb Spirits without guidance.&#8221; Continue reading for our guide on how to retrieve Spirits in Black Myth: Wukong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Absorb Spirits in Black Myth Wukong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Black Myth: Wukong, you will likely encounter your first Spirit after defeating the Wandering Wight miniboss, but you won&#8217;t be able to retrieve it. However, you should <strong>leave the Spirit behind and continue progressing through the game<\/strong>, as you won&#8217;t be able to absorb Spirits until you have your Gourd upgraded into <strong>The Blessed Gourd.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"276810\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/tips\/black-myth-wukong-cannot-absorb-spirits-without-guidance-explained\/attachment\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_message\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_message.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"black_myth_wukong_spirit_message\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Black Myth Wukong Cannot absorb Spirit message&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot by Prima Games&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_message.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_message.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"276810\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_message.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Black Myth Wukong Cannot absorb Spirit message\" class=\"wp-image-276810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_message.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_message.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_message.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_message.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot by Prima Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To obtain <strong>The Blessed Gourd<\/strong>, you will have to reach the second major area in Chapter 1, <strong>Bamboo Grove<\/strong>, and <strong>find the NPC located near the Snake Trail Keeper&#8217;s Shrine<\/strong>. This NPC can be found just up a flight of stairs next to the Keeper&#8217;s Shrine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Snake Trail area is hard to miss, and you will naturally progress to it shortly after defeating the first major boss of Chapter 1, Lingxuzi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"276808\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/tips\/black-myth-wukong-cannot-absorb-spirits-without-guidance-explained\/attachment\/black_myth_wukong_snake_trail_npc\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_snake_trail_npc.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"black_myth_wukong_snake_trail_npc\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Black Myth Wukong Snake Trail NPC&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot by Prima Games&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_snake_trail_npc.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_snake_trail_npc.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"276808\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_snake_trail_npc.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Black Myth Wukong Snake Trail NPC\" class=\"wp-image-276808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_snake_trail_npc.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_snake_trail_npc.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_snake_trail_npc.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_snake_trail_npc.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot by Prima Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After meeting the Snake Trail NPC, you will obtain the Blessed Gourd, and can now absorb any future Spirits from your fallen enemies. But wait, what about the Spirits you had to leave behind?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Retrieve Lost Spirits in Black Myth Wukong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you were likely unable to retrieve the Wandering Wight&#8217;s Spirit upon initial defeat, you probably left it behind to find the Blessed Gourd. If you return to the spot where you defeated the enemy, you&#8217;ll notice the Spirit is no longer there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, you can easily retrieve any Spirits you left behind or failed to notice just by visiting a Keeper&#8217;s Shrine. After obtaining the Blessed Gourd, you&#8217;ll now have a new option at Keeper&#8217;s Shrines: <strong>Retrieve Spirits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"276811\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/tips\/black-myth-wukong-cannot-absorb-spirits-without-guidance-explained\/attachment\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_retrieve\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_retrieve.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"black_myth_wukong_spirit_retrieve\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Black Myth Wukong Retreive Spirit menu&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot by Prima Games&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_retrieve.jpg?fit=300%2C169\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_retrieve.jpg?fit=640%2C360\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" data-id=\"276811\" src=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_retrieve.jpg?resize=640%2C360\" alt=\"Black Myth Wukong Retreive Spirit menu\" class=\"wp-image-276811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_retrieve.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_retrieve.jpg?w=300 300w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_retrieve.jpg?w=768 768w, https:\/\/primagames.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/black_myth_wukong_spirit_retrieve.jpg?w=1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot by Prima Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening this menu will present you with any Spirits you failed to pick up in the past which can easily be added to your collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can equip any Spirit you&#8217;ve absorbed to your character through the Equipment menu and, when your Qi meter is full, can transform into that Spirit for a special attack. Additionally, equipped Spirits will grant you passive stat enhancements, like increased damage negation or reduced stamina consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fancy some in-game photography? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/primagames.com\/tips\/how-to-use-the-black-myth-wukong-photo-mode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Use the Black Myth: Wukong Photo Mode<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Give me my spirits!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":276809,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":"\"\"","apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"_article_tier":null,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[5990],"internal-label":[9323],"invoiceable_action":[9032],"article_type":[8351],"class_list":["post-276807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips","tag-black-myth-wukong","article_type-seo"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Black Myth Wukong &quot;Cannot absorb Spirits without guidance&quot; 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As Managing Editor, he tries to make sure everything you read looks as pretty as possible. He's had a passion for video games all of his life and really loves Final Fantasy, retro FPS, roguelikes, and metroidvanias. He will absolutely stomp you in Tetris.","sameAs":["https:\/\/x.com\/mattyvat"],"url":"https:\/\/primagames.com\/author\/matt-vatankhah"}]}},"apple_news_notices":[],"coauthors":[{"id":57,"display_name":"Matt Vatankhah","user_login":"matt.vatankhah","user_nicename":"matt-vatankhah"}],"raw_content":"After defeating certain enemies in Black Myth: Wukong, a floating Spirit may remain where they fell. Unfortunately, if you're still in the early stages of the game, you may not be able to take the Spirits and are instead met with a message stating, \"Cannot absorb Spirits without guidance.\" Continue reading for our guide on how to retrieve Spirits in Black Myth: Wukong. How to Absorb Spirits in Black Myth Wukong In Black Myth: Wukong, you will likely encounter your first Spirit after defeating the Wandering Wight miniboss, but you won't be able to retrieve it. However, you should leave the Spirit behind and continue progressing through the game, as you won't be able to absorb Spirits until you have your Gourd upgraded into The Blessed Gourd. To obtain The Blessed Gourd, you will have to reach the second major area in Chapter 1, Bamboo Grove, and find the NPC located near the Snake Trail Keeper's Shrine. This NPC can be found just up a flight of stairs next to the Keeper's Shrine. The Snake Trail area is hard to miss, and you will naturally progress to it shortly after defeating the first major boss of Chapter 1, Lingxuzi. After meeting the Snake Trail NPC, you will obtain the Blessed Gourd, and can now absorb any future Spirits from your fallen enemies. But wait, what about the Spirits you had to leave behind? How to Retrieve Lost Spirits in Black Myth Wukong Since you were likely unable to retrieve the Wandering Wight's Spirit upon initial defeat, you probably left it behind to find the Blessed Gourd. If you return to the spot where you defeated the enemy, you'll notice the Spirit is no longer there. Luckily, you can easily retrieve any Spirits you left behind or failed to notice just by visiting a Keeper's Shrine. After obtaining the Blessed Gourd, you'll now have a new option at Keeper's Shrines: Retrieve Spirits. Opening this menu will present you with any Spirits you failed to pick up in the past which can easily be added to your collection. You can equip any Spirit you've absorbed to your character through the Equipment menu and, when your Qi meter is full, can transform into that Spirit for a special attack. Additionally, equipped Spirits will grant you passive stat enhancements, like increased damage negation or reduced stamina consumption. Fancy some in-game photography? 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