It's 2026, and I've finally mustered the courage (and the upgraded graphics card) to dive back into Black Myth: Wukong. Chapter two's Fright Cliff – a barren stretch of living-stone nightmares – had me wandering around like a confused mountain goat. My quest? Collect six glowing Buddha's Eyeballs. Sounds simple enough, right? Oh, sweet summer child. These things are more tucked away than my last shred of patience.
Why would anyone scatter Buddha's eyeballs across a windy purgatory? The item description vaguely hints they "likely set into something," which is just cryptic enough to make you feel like you're in a poor man's Indiana Jones movie. But hope is not lost! I've scraped my shins, been pelted by stone guai, and survived enough chanting heads to bring you this cheeky guide. Let's retrace my shambolic steps, shall we?
🔍 Locating Each Eyeball: A Comedy of Errors
You'll need six eyeballs. Each is held by a Buddha head that chants and glows when you get close – mercifully, like a beacon in a dust storm. But don't let that fool you; the real challenge is not getting lost among identical cliffs.
1. The Gateway Greeter 👀
Right after you stumble into Fright Cliff from the Valley of Despair, cross the wooden bridge, squeeze past the gate guarded by that chunky Spearbone boar (seriously, does he lift?), and follow the trail right. There it is: the first head, humming away like a dentist's waiting room. Easy peasy, I thought. If only the rest were this generous.
2. The Shrine Statue Surprise 🗿
From the Squall Hideout shrine, go left, up the ravine, through the gate, and past a crouching statue. Just when you think you're heading nowhere, a torch-lit altar looms with a giant statue. The Buddha head is snuggled at its base, trying to be inconspicuous. Did the developers think I wouldn't notice a glowing chanting rock? Bless their hearts.
3. The Spit-Filled Platform Marathon 💦
Now, this one almost made me uninstall. Head right from the same Squall Hideout shrine, round the corner, and spot wooden platforms in the distance. To reach them, you'll have to parkour up cliffs while a Spearbone enemy guards the stairs and spitting pests rain venom from above. Why is it always the spitters? Climb to the very top platform where two spitters hang out, and the third eyeball is yours. By the time I got there, I was more venom than monkey.
4. The Hidden Hillside Nook 🪨
Directly opposite the previous location but at ground level. From the shrine, go right around the cliff, stick to the left path past a rock guai, then turn left up some sneaky rocky steps. The head sits at the side of the path, probably chuckling at my earlier platform ordeal.
5. Near the Mother of Stones 👵🪨
This one is practically in the Mother of Stones boss's backyard. From Squall Hideout, head left up the ravine (again with the spitting enemy!), through the gate, past the crouching statue, then bear right into a torch-lit cave. Continue until you see a wooden platform with two spitters. Turn left, ascend by three torches, and before you enter the boss room, peek right through an opening – the eyeball sits on a ledge like a prize waiting to be found. Just don't fight the boss yet unless you enjoy multitasking disasters.
6. The Final Blink in Plain Sight 🌄
Travel to Rockrest Flat shrine, and lo – the sixth Buddha head is staring at you from a short distance away, almost mockingly. "You've run all over this cliff, and I was here all along," it seems to say. I could’ve kissed it. Instead, I grabbed the eyeball and limped back.
⚔️ What To Do With These Bloodshot Relics?
Now, what do you do with six disembodied Buddha eyes? The obvious answer: jam them into a giant rock. Conveniently, the slot is right next to where you found the sixth eyeball. From Rockrest Flat shrine, head left to where that head was, then left again into a boss arena.
⚠️ Pro tip from a bruised monkey: If you haven't defeated the Stone Vanguard in that arena yet, do it before slotting the eyes. I made the mistake of wondering "what if I just place them while he's still alive?" and let's just say the game doesn't appreciate your multitasking. Fight him first, then approach the big inscribed stone to the left of the entrance. Normally, you'd read some cryptic text about eyes, but now you can choose to deliver the six eyeballs.
Cue dramatic music: out pops Shigandang, a many-headed stone golem that looks like the Stone Vanguard's angrier cousin. Defeat him, and you'll be rewarded with the Skandha of Feeling – the second of the Skandhas, after the Skandha of Form you may have snagged back on Black Wind Mountain. Is it worth the trouble? If you enjoy getting hammered by rocky fists while questioning your life choices, absolutely.
🐒 Final Thoughts From a Worn-Out Simian
So, why did I subject myself to this? Because that’s what we do, isn’t it? We chase glowing things in video games and call it fun. The Fright Cliff eyeball hunt is equal parts clever design and sadistic maze. If you're reading this in 2026, perhaps you're a newcomer lured by the game's recent "Definitive Edition" patch, or a returning Destined One polishing off missed secrets. Either way, I hope my misadventures save you some controller-smashing rage. Remember: listen for the chanting, dodge the spitters, and for the love of Wukong, kill the Stone Vanguard first.
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go soak my virtual feet. Happy eye-hunting! 🙈✨