Spearbone is a lesser yaoguai enemy encountered in Black Myth: Wukong. It is the skeletal remains of a proud warrior-priest of Windrest, still clutching its crescent spear and shield in eternal battle stance, now haunting the rocky passages of Yellow Wind Ridge long after its defeat.
Combat
Spearbones are durable enemies with horse skulls wreathed in brambles that wield heavy spears and carry shields, making them more resilient than most lesser enemies in Yellow Wind Ridge. They will roar before attacking, telegraphing their moves with thrusting and slashing spear strikes. Some variants also carry shields that provide additional defence. Since their attacks are relatively slow, engaging them with light attack combos while carefully watching for their movements to time dodges is an effective approach.
Journal Entry
The priests of Windrest were proud warriors. Their shields were emblazoned with the tiger, and they danced with crescent-shaped spears, commanding a presence that frightened off guais. During funerals, they would lead the procession, striking their shields and proclaiming themselves as leading generals. The priests held a high status in Windrest. Even the minor guais in the mountain would frequently offer them rare delicacies, hoping to ensure their peace and to avoid being banished.
One day, a settler noticed an increase in the mountain’s guai population and sought the advice of the sorcerers. Dismissive, the priests responded, “The guais and us, we inhabit the same mountains; an encounter would be inevitable. Since they present us with tributes, we might as well spare them.” A few years later, strange winds began to sweep across the valley, stirring up chaos. The guais ran wild, causing trouble frequently. Dressed in their warrior attire, the priests raised their shields and ventured out of the settlement to confront the unruly guais.
However, the guais didn’t fear them. The priests’ spears and shields, which were once their pride, could only repel a few minor ones before they were surrounded. The leader, a red-robed rat, sneered, “We had peace only because of the Bodhisattva meditating up in these mountains. You mortals surely didn’t think you could actually defeat us, did you?”
Seeing the priests unable to repel the guais and instead provoking their anger, the settlers locked the gate of Windrest, demanding that the guais be expelled before they could return. The priests met their end on the mountains, remaining in their battle stances, now haunting unwary travelers.
