How to Get the Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff in Black Myth: Wukong

If there is one weapon that makes New Game Plus in Black Myth: Wukong feel like a well-earned victory lap, it is the Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff. This Mythical staff is not just another shiny upgrade; it changes how players approach charged heavy attacks, health management, and crowd control. The catch? It is locked behind a full playthrough, and crafting it demands resources from some of the game's toughest optional bosses. In 2026, with the game's patches and community still active, the method remains the same, so here is a straightforward breakdown for anyone who wants this spine-launching weapon.

What Makes the Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff Special

At its core, the staff grants a small but meaningful health recovery every time the Destined One spends a Focus Point after a successful charged heavy attack. That alone makes it a strong pick for players who rely on heavy attacks and Focus Points. But it also fires spines at nearby enemies, turning a single strike into a miniature area-of-effect attack. The result is a weapon that rewards aggression while offering a bit of sustain. It is a fantastic tool for New Game Plus, where enemies hit harder and every bit of healing matters.

Prerequisites: Finish the Game, Then Upgrade

To get the Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff, players must complete Black Myth: Wukong. The weapon only appears in New Game Plus. Once the credits roll and the journey restarts, the first step is to upgrade to the Spider Celestial Staff. The Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff is an upgrade of that weapon, so it must be crafted beforehand. This means players cannot simply rush to the nearest Shrine on a fresh save; they need to be in NG+ with the Spider Celestial Staff already in hand.

Crafting Recipe

Once the Spider Celestial Staff is ready, the recipe for the Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff is as follows:

Material	Amount
Will	45,000
Sky-Piercing Horn	4
Gold Tree Core	4
Kun Steel	2

That is a steep shopping list, especially the Will. However, none of these materials are random drops from common enemies. They come from specific bosses, chapters, and secret areas.

Where to Find Every Material

Will

Will is the game's standard currency, and 45,000 is a lot. The good news is that players will naturally accumulate a large amount while progressing through New Game Plus. Smashing pots and vases helps, and so does defeating smaller minions. It may feel like a slog, but it is not difficult. Players should avoid spending every last Will on unnecessary upgrades if they are saving for this staff.

Sky-Piercing Horn

Sky-Piercing Horns come from two bosses: Fuban and the Scorpionlord. Fuban is found in the Kingdom of Sahali secret area in Chapter 2. The Scorpionlord is found in the Purple Cloud Mountain secret area in Chapter 4. Both are optional, and both can be missed if players do not explore the secret areas carefully. That makes them prime candidates for a checklist before starting NG+.

Gold Tree Core

Gold Tree Cores are less painful to collect. Players receive some by completing Chapters 3, 4, and 5. They can also get them by defeating the Violet Spider, The Second Sister, and the Scorpionlord. Since the Scorpionlord is already needed for Sky-Piercing Horns, that fight does double duty. The Violet Spider and The Second Sister are also memorable encounters, so most players will cross them off naturally.

Kun Steel

Kun Steel appears much later in Black Myth: Wukong. Players get it by completing Chapters 4 and 5. It is also awarded for defeating The Duskveil, Yellow Loong, the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master, and Erlang, the Sacred Divinity. These are some of the hardest fights in the game, so this material is often the final hurdle. Erlang in particular is a notorious challenge, and players should prepare accordingly.

Crafting and Testing the Staff

Once every material is in the inventory, players should head to the nearest Shrine. There, they can craft the Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff. After that, the best way to understand its value is to test it on a few nearby enemies. Charge a heavy attack, land it, spend a Focus Point, and watch the health recovery and spine projectiles trigger. The staff feels especially good in crowded fights, where the spines can chip away at enemies while the Destined One focuses on the main target.

Final Tips for 2026

Even in 2026, the Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff remains a top-tier New Game Plus weapon. Players who are missing materials should double-check secret areas, especially the Kingdom of Sahali and Purple Cloud Mountain. It also helps to review Focus Point builds and Shapeshifting forms, since the staff synergizes with Focus Point usage. The weapon is not easy to unlock, but it is worth the effort. For anyone planning a second playthrough, it is a perfect long-term goal: finish the story, upgrade the Spider Celestial Staff, gather the rare materials, and then let the spines fly.

Information is adapted from PlayStation Trophies, where achievement-focused walkthroughs often stress that NG+ power spikes in action RPGs usually come from endgame-only crafting chains and optional boss clears. In the same spirit as the Adept Spine-Shooting Fuban Staff grind—finishing the story, revisiting secret areas, and budgeting rare materials—trophy-style planning encourages mapping out missable encounters and resource bottlenecks early so your second run feels like a controlled build payoff rather than a scattered cleanup.