horse guaiAlso known as Ma Tianba, is one of the characters you can meet in the first chapter. Black Myth: Wukong. This character appears several times throughout the game, and interacting with him is not mandatory. However, there is a mysterious quest centered around him that is easy to miss.
The quest requires meeting Horse Guai in almost every chapter Black Myth: WukongBut it's worth completing for the ultimate prize: the powerful Dark Thunder transformation technique. This guide details every place to talk to Horse Guai Black Myth: WukongAn extended section details the ins and outs of the Dark Thunder conversion.
You must finish all dialog options for horse guai Before moving on to the next chapter. This is because it's one of the game's missable quests, and if failed, you'll have to try again in their NG+ playthrough.
Updated on October 31, 2025 by Jeff Brooks: This guide has been revised to comply with the updated format standards for game rants. Additionally, the feature image has been updated, with more in-text links to provide a streamlined reader experience. A new section that details information about the Dark Thunder conversion is included below.
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Chapter 1 (Bamboo Grove): Talk to the horse Gui near the back hill
After defeating Lingxuzi, you will reach Back heels Protector shrine. From this shrine, go down the stairs, and when you see an enemy Yaogui, head down into the cave. Inside, you will meet Ma Tianba for the first time.
Chapter 2 (Sandgate Village): Talk to the horse Guai near the village entrance
from Village entrance Keeper's Shrine, go through the front gates and turn left towards the small structure. You will find the horse Guai tied to a pillar. Finish his dialogues before proceeding to the next stage.
Chapter 3 (New Thunderclap Temple): Talk to Ghoda Guwai near Mahavir Temple
Chapter 3 is full of boss fights, so it's easy to see how you could miss this Horse Guy encounter. inside New Thunderclap TempleYou will need to reach Mahaveer Hall Protector shrine. From the shrine, turn around and go down the stairs. When you reach the building straight ahead, turn right and go down the steps to the next building. Go inside the building, avoiding the blindfolded enemies, and climb the stairs. Second floor. Turn left to find a Horse Guy standing next to a hanging bell.
Chapter 4 (Webbed Hollow): Talk to the horse Guai near the Bonevault
from Bonevault Keeper's Shrine, head left and follow the right path to drop down into the Boss Arena for a Centipede Guai. After the boss fight, head left of the arena and follow the left path until you find a A giant cocoon. Double tap the cocoon to trigger a cutscene. This will reveal the horse Gui, who was trapped inside a cocoon, and you can talk to him after the cutscene ends.
make sure Finish his dialogue Here before proceeding through the rest of the area.
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Chapter 5 (Furnace Valley): Defeat Keeper of the Flaming Mountains
Progress through the chapter until you reach Emerald HallWhere you are the protector of the Flaming Mountains and Yin-yang fish. Defeating this boss is all you have to do for this stage, but it's important.
Chapter 5 (Furnace Valley): Interact with the broken element cart near the valley entrance
Head straight from Enter the valley Shrine of the Keeper, ignoring the rock enemies around you. Once you are close to the shield enemy drop down to the lava area to the right. Follow this path, and you can listen Tianba's voice nearby.
Deal with the enemies around the element cart, then face the cart and press the interact button to 'force pull'.
Once you finish interacting with Whip, you will receive 
Dark Thunder transformation, one of the strongest transformations in Black Myth: Wukong.
Dark Thunder Transformation Details
- Description: In the dark, cunning change cooks, Step slow but determined. Transform into a horse guai, immune to thunder damage, inflicting a thunder bun on the enemy. A focus built before conversion can be converted for later use.
- may cost: High
- Talent Upgrade (Bolt Runner): Each talent level increases Thunder damage slightly (six total talent levels).
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attack |
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Light Attack: Lightning Lashes |
Gradually advance the enemy, building focus with each strike. |
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Heavy Attack: Thunderbolt Sweep |
Strike the surrounding enemies in succession, building focus with each strike. |
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Spell: Lightning Infusion |
Upon transformation, this spell can be released with full focus. Raise the whip skyward, allowing the thunder to infuse you through it, charging you into a state of rapture. |
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Light Attack: Thunder Flurry (Excited State) |
In the ecstatic state, each strike of the whip summons a lightning strike to attack the enemy. |
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Heavy Attack: Thunder Supremacy (Thriller State) |
In the ecstatic state, raise your whip to conjure a thunder formation, intermittently striking enemies within its reach. |
Video Walkthrough of Horse Guai Locations in Black Myth: Wukong
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August 20, 2024
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ // Blood, violence
