Life-Saving Strand Build - Best Spell in Black Myth: Wukong New Game+

[@louisanderson226]

I'm on NG+++++++. All I'm gonna say is thank you for this build man.

[@Schrawgs]

Nice, no problem!

[@yami-kay9099]

It's definitely a strong build. I can tell already. I might use it in ng++. 1st ng+ was a breeze.

[@sx3todd]

another amazing vid. will keep this in mind as i’ve been running ng+ and since it’s so easy i haven’t paid much thought to this spell. didn’t even know it works with spellbinder 😮

[@Schrawgs]

Thanks! Good luck on the runs!

[@nhanle9218]

Bro ! Im so glad someone brought this to light . I was playing around with this spellbinder and bull king armor set ! Im an undying tank lol

[@louisanderson226]

@@nhanle9218 for now. Don't go past NG++++. That armor will mean nothing. Lol

[@zajdabneeg]

If you not using spell binder build it be best to equip the green pearl curios. When you revive it gives full health mana and stamina. In combo with the full gourd brew and life saving strand it makes non spell binder even more OP

[@PaulFeldner]

Damn the rat archers ain’t playing! That’s some dps!

[@Schrawgs]

Haha, yeah caught me off guard the first time I ran up and got immediately melted

[@Galaka100]

Really great video. Only one I have seen on this topic and you were really thorough. So do both you and the stone monkey get a revive or does the 10 minute timer start counting down after the first use? Obviously, I think it’s better if you use the revive than the monkey if you have to choose.

[@Schrawgs]

Thanks! Both you and the stone monkey transformation each get a revive when using the spell.

[@spensheldon7028]

Bro i was stock on the final boss for hours in my third run for some reason then i tried this mann this kick ass😂

[@VMiXEZ]

Life saving strand + spell binder is my go to build, nothing can top it.

[@dominicstephen6839]

If you activate spellbinder during a boss fight and die, does lifesaver still kick in?

[@VMiXEZ]

@@dominicstephen6839 yep

[@Kavish7007]

Great1, thanks buddy!!

[@Schrawgs]

No problem!

[@TOTKBOTW]

I’ve used this for toughest bosses which are not that many in NG+++. One time I got revived 4 times or more due to that chance of the spell does not expended. I was able to use stone monkey 4 times on top of it. If you are going to use the remigration pill, just make sure you use after the first transformation of azure dome completed. If you take it before, it may not be effective.

[@FulKounter]

Bro I got up to 7 and 1 transformation and I didn’t understand wtf was going on with everything but the pill

[@TOTKBOTW]

lol that’s amazing. 7 times. I wonder what would be the record of revive without expending your spell.

[@TOTKBOTW]

@@FulKounterdid you take the pill after first transformation completed and before your spell has been used?

[@jakxzyyy]

Did you find the chest with full armor set in chapter 6? If not, when you start this chapter where will be hill on your right. Chest is on top of it. But to get there you need to beat the boss and unlock the cloud, then come back and search for it. It works similar to bull king's set, but longer you play - more it fits dark iron staff.

[@davidtsmith33]

That's awesome. I've had the spell unlocked for the longest while but never put sparks to upgrade the skills nor used it. I always thought I'd keep Pluck of Many for those crucial times when needed. Thing is Pluck of Many consumed so much Mana. Nice to know this spell doesn't use Mana allowing for more use of other spells etc. One thing I don't understand. When do or should you activate the Life-Saving Strand? At the start, middle, or towards the end of the fight when danger sets in and you see your health is near to being depleted or near to dying?

[@12thdegreeninja64]

There is also a drink that will be consumed rather than your strand, giving you a 3 life run as well. You have to plan a little ahead with it, but it has given me so many 3 life battles against Wukong.

[@Schrawgs]

Oh nice, I'll have to check that out. Thanks!

[@Lucky-bx8zh]

Why does he fight wukong? I thought he was wukong.

[@JERELL-pr7rk]

Golden armor with life saving strand is my bread and butter

[@TheCentralScrutinizerAgain]

Nice!

[@nickjackson69]

Great video - I've been using the Life Saving spell in NG+++ (as you say pretty essential) but not the mana soak - that mana regen is INSANE, thanks. Question: what is your favourite staff and armor to use with this set up? (I realise it's pretty versatile)

[@Schrawgs]

The fully upgraded Pilgrim set is my go to, but I'll occasionally switch Yaksha set if I want more damage or the bull set for more defense. I kind of rotate between those 3 depending on how I'm feeling or if I'm struggling with a particular fight. For my staff I've primarily been using the Stormflash Loong Staff and building up thunder damage from it.

[@nickjackson69]

​@Schrawgs very interesting, so much choice. The Golden Qi regen is my go-to for Erlang, but my main rig atm is the non mythical Wukong armor (from treasure chest in Ch6) with the dark iron staff. With curios and spirit I get nearly 900 defense, and the staff multiplier is crazy. Recommended. Also a v high crit and poison build with Centipede Armor/Venom Bracers gives me great dps. I'll try the pilgrim armor now, ty for your suggestions and guides. Cheers 🍻

[@Schrawgs]

Oh nice, I'll have to check some of that out. Thanks!

[@railtracer4189]

this help me with ng+3 finals boss broken sale with 80% damage reduction build

[@Schrawgs]

Nice!

[@bikesandbeats4693]

Does NG+2 and higher get harder at all? NG was quite a challenge. But in NG+1 I’m up to Chapter 5 and have absolutely wrecked every single bosses so far and I’ve done every single boss again. Can’t remember dying once the entire NG+1 play through. So when would one actually need the Life Saving Strand spell?

[@DamonCarter-i5p]

I’m told it doesn’t really get harder again until NG+4.

[@Schrawgs]

Yeah I'd say you'll start to notice the difficulty spike around the fourth & fifth playthrough. That's when bosses start hitting pretty hard and can end a fight pretty quickly, which is where the Life Saving Strand spell starts coming in handy

[@adnanzia9167]

Im playing througb my first. Do you guys not get bored playing 5th cycle.

[@louisanderson226]

Nope

[@adnanzia9167]

@@louisanderson226 Anything diffetent? different endings, different quests etc

[@louisanderson226]

@adnanzia9167 not really. Even though it's a good game you never get the chance to really feel overpowered like WuKong even after you get all relics. You get the WuKong stance whenever you get your focus charged to 4 but that's only for one freaking minute each time. I really played through that many times to see what would change. I'm done because NG+8 will be unplayable.

[@lindenharper3759]

Not.at.all

[@lordofearthishere]

why unplayable??​@@louisanderson226

[@DjGoGo09]

I tried the turtle tear at full health. I think it replenishes like 10-15 mana lol. Not worth it

[@Schrawgs]

I disagree that it's not worth it. It definitely isn't a ton of mana, but as mentioned in the video, it's situational. It's come in handy for me multiple times - being able to get one extra cloud step in if I'm a bit short and things like that. Depending on where you're at in the fight, after a revive with full gourd it's been worth it for me to chug a few to get additional mana back to cast a few spells to finish the fight. That being said, lots of options out there for a build though, so there may be options you like better for that slot

[@madwojtas9674]

In NG+ the best spell u can use is spellbinder. Pop it and Just melt down all bosses 😎✌️

[@slapit2682]

Wait till you get in ng+5 above, shekiro dies twice 🤣

[@madwojtas9674]

@@slapit2682 im already at NG+3 and nów we are gamin' 😎✌️ And the point is, its doesnt matter what build u play all of them is fun af 😁 When u start NG+ there is time for your revenge and thats why spell binder make it rly fun tho 😎✌️

[@Metheeruetaichetcharoen]

Why?

[@railtracer4189]

its for good players not for you

[@Sleightly945]

You didn’t even explain the gear/weapon? This isn’t even a build

[@Schrawgs]

My intent for this video was not to go over an entire build. It's focus is specifically on how to optimize the life-saving strand spell within a build. If you need help creating an entire build in addition to this, there may be better videos out there for you.

[@railtracer4189]

the build for this is the 80%damage reduction build

[@NOLA2828]

I know this is a bit late, but how many sparks do you need to max out the life saving strand in Wukong ?