Man-In-Stone is a mysterious boss that players will encounter in Chapter 2 of Black Myth: Wukong. He lives in the Fright Cliff region and provides an optional quest, which is important to pass if players want to get special abilities and items.
Completing this quest will not only allow you to see some interesting story revelations but also get some useful rewards like new transformation spells and items in the Man-In-Stone's shop, which were unattainable before.
This walkthrough will cover each step in the Man-In-Stone questline, hence enabling you to progress well and claim valuable rewards.

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Location and Starting the Quest
Once you complete Chapter 1 and start Chapter 2, go to the Fright Cliff—Squall Hideout Shrine. In this location, you'll want to go right through a canyon that leads to your final destination. There, you will find the Man-In-Stone inside a big boulder. He'll ask for your assistance, telling you he was cursed and that you need to get an item for him called Stone Essence, which is in the possession of a creature named Mother of Stones.
How to Start the Quest:
- Speak to the Man in Stone at the end of the canyon.
- Accept his request to find the Stone Essence from Mother of Stones.
Finding the Mother of Stones
Next, you'll need to venture deeper into the cave system of Fright Cliff. From the Squall Hideout Shrine, head back down to the path below, then into the cave. You'll soon encounter two paths in a diverging position:
- Left: This way leads to a treasure chest.
- Right: This will lead directly to Mother of Stones, which is crucial in progressing this quest.
Inside the cave, you'll find the Mother of Stones, a creature of rock covered with blue crystals. She doesn't attack but summons
minions-stone creatures that will ambush you. You must kill these while focusing your attack on the Mother of Stones herself.
Defeating the Man-In-Stone
After you kill the Mother of Stones, take Stone Essence and go back to the Man-In-Stone. He'll reveal a plot twist in the form of a betrayal against you when you give him the item and eventually, you’ll go up against him. This is an unexpected fight, but there are no complications since the Man-In-Stone has low health and can be beaten easily.
Once defeated, he apologizes and returns you the Stone Essence, but now contains the Azure Dust transformation spell. That spell will turn you into a rock guai immune to all status effects that will be perfect for a few tough enemies you'll face.
Man-In-Stone's Shop and Special Items
After being defeated, the Man-In-Stone will become a merchant. To access his shop, all you have to do is reload the area by going to any Keeper's Shrine. Once you've done this, go back and talk to him, and he will sell you several useful items for a pretty coin:
- Blood of the Iron Bull (3,280 Will)
- Gold Ridge Beast (12,800 Will)
- Iron Pellet (6,480 Will)
- Goldflora Hairpin (12,800 Will)
- Sobering Stone (6,480 Will)
These will be good items to utilize in strengthening your character and helping you through further quests.
Synergy with the Yellow Robe Squire Quest
Once the shop is unlocked, the next quest entailed within this area is the Yellow Robe Squire quest. You can use that Sobering Stone you got from the Man-In-Stone to sober up the Yellow Robe Squire. From here, this opens the pathway into the secret Kingdom of Sahali area for more challenging fights and bosses, and by beating them, you’ll get even better rewards.
Tips and Strategy
Here are some general tips that might be helpful as one embarks on the quest of Man-In-Stone:
Timing and Patience: The fight with Mother of Stones is a bit tricky since it constantly spawns minions, so always focus on the crowd control before trying to take down the main boss.
Exploration: Take the time to investigate both paths in this cave for treasure. The left path gives you a chest that can help you with the quest progression.
Be Prepared: Always check on your health and supplies before going back for that final confrontation with Man-In-Stone.
Use Transformation: Later on in the game, when the Azure Dust transformation is unlocked, use it very strategically in future battles to avoid status effects and have temporary invincibility.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To find Man-In-Stone, complete Chapter 2 and exit to the Fright Cliff area, just nearby the Squall Hideout Shrine. Take the right-hand path down to find him.
Defeat the Mother of Stones by defeating the rock minions first; she doesn't counterattack, so after beating the minions, you can just spam an attack on her.
Your reward for completing the Man-In-Stone quest is an Azure Dust spell, which can transform you into a creature of rock, and the shop of Man-In-Stone will be opened to you for buying special items such as the Sobering Stone.
The Sobering Stone is purchased from Man-In-Stone; afterwards, it's required to continue further with the Yellow Robe Squire quest to get more rewards and new areas.
Conclusion
It is a rewarding side quest that enhances your gameplay in Black Myth: Wukong but also ties into other more significant storylines in the game. Beating the mother of Stones, confronting the Man-In-Stone, and unlocking his shop will give you some pretty great abilities, like the Azure Dust transformation, among other items.
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