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The Black Myth Wukong purple circle doors are actually prison doors, with purple circles on them, and you’ll come across them in the Pagoda area of Chapter 3. They’re locked off, but considering what’s inside one of the cells behind the Lower Pagoda checkpoint, you really should think about unlocking them. But, how? Well, that’s what this guide is for.
Our first handy tip would be that you won’t come across the way to unlock them until you venture further into the area. So, don’t delay as while opening the purple circle doors is optional, it’ll unlock a whole new transformation spell that you’ll really want. After all, turning into a two-headed fire breathing rat sounds pretty cool, right? With that in mind, here’s how to open the Black Myth Wukong purple circle doors in the Pagoda, and earn the fruits of your labor.
How to unlock the Black Myth Wukong purple circle doors in Chapter 3
The locked prison doors with purple circles on them in Chapter 3 of Black Myth Wukong are opened when you defeat an optional boss halfway through the region: Captain Lotus Vision.
To find this boss, you need to progress through the main path from the starting point at the Lower Pagoda checkpoint, ascending the first set of stairs and then doubling back to cross the fallen wooden beam that acts as a bridge. Follow this path until you reach the Upper Pagoda checkpoint.
From there, the main route is to follow along at the same level. However, if you look behind you from this checkpoint, you'll see a drop down onto a shrine roof. Descend that and you'll end up in the arena with the Captain Lotus Vision boss.
Captain Lotus Vision is a kind of floating statue that deals in ranged, magical spells that home in on you, as well as summoning stationary turrets that fire beams across the ground. Mobility here is key to survival - the Captain's attacks are a constant bullet-hell barrage, so you'll need to be agile to have the best chance at survival. Fortunately, having a checkpoint just next to him means that your Black Myth Wukong mana bar should be full, so the best course is to cast Immobilize when close, then spam every high-power attack you have (a strategy that works for many enemies, as outlined in our Black Myth Wukong tips).
Otherwise, you'll want to keep a reserve of stamina untapped, as the Captain has a nasty habit of teleporting around the arena. You need to sprint to keep pace, while also leaving enough Stamina both to attack and dodge projectiles. Maybe consider investing in some Black Myth Wukong skills that support high stamina builds, if you're having trouble.
Once defeated, absorb the Spirit of Captain Lotus Vision, and all the cells with purple circles on them will be unlocked. There are numerous cells back along the path, but the one you should prioritise is the one with the NPC prisoner at the very start. He doesn't specifically have anything to give you, but right next to him is a sword that, when claimed, teaches you the Ashen Slumber spell, a transformation that grants you the ability to breath fire and create an explosion when you turn back.
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