Black Myth: Wukong // Zhu Bajie

A central figure in Journey to the West, Zhu Bajie (often called Pigsy) is a half-human, half-pig creature who serves as a companion to Sun Wukong on the journey to retrieve the sacred scriptures. Although comical and flawed, Zhu Bajie possesses significant strength and resilience, making him a valuable ally and a challenging opponent when his laziness and gluttony give way to serious combat.

Key characteristics of Zhu Bajie:

Strength: Zhu Bajie wields immense physical strength, capable of delivering devastating blows with his nine-tooth rake, a heavy, iron weapon that he uses with brutal efficiency.
Abilities: Despite his rotund appearance, Zhu Bajie is surprisingly agile, especially in battle. His main abilities include powerful charges, earth-shaking strikes with his rake, and the ability to summon gusts of wind or storms. He can also transform into different forms, though not always perfectly, due to his clumsiness.
Challenge: Battling Zhu Bajie requires overcoming his brute strength and outlasting his unpredictable nature. He has a strong defense and the ability to regenerate health by consuming nearby resources, making the fight one of attrition.
Reward: Upon besting him, players can absorb his spirit, temporarily gaining his extraordinary strength, wind-based abilities, and a powerful ground slam attack that creates shockwaves. They also gain a boost to health regeneration, mirroring Zhu Bajie’s own resilience.
Zhu Bajie tests a player's ability to withstand heavy attacks while capitalizing on moments of weakness, offering a balance between offense and defense as both a humorous character and a formidable force.