AllyFoliage detail vs Dodge timing
Our pick: Foliage low
Lower foliage detail gives up some forest density. Prioritise readable attacks and responsive dodges over extra greenery.
Black Myth: WukongROG Ally settings & performance
Gorgeous, demanding, and all about dodge timing.
ROG Ally Z1 Extreme · Ally X · ROG Xbox Ally X
30-second setup / Couch mode
- APU power
- 17W
- Shared VRAM
- 8GB
- Resolution
- 900p
- Upscaling
- 65% TSR
- FPS target
- 40
The short answer
Can Black Myth: Wukong run on ROG Ally?
Yes, and it is a great fit for handheld play since most fights are one on one boss battles. Shadows and foliage are the heavy hitters here, so set both to Low before you touch anything else. Keep frame generation off. The input lag makes dodging feel off, and dodging is the whole game.
Frame pacing
40 FPS target
A steady cap over uncapped peaks.
Visuals
900p
65% TSR
Readability
Check text size
Check menus and subtitles at your normal handheld viewing distance.
Battery planning
2h 25m-2h 50m
ROG Ally X · expected playtime at 17W
Before you launch
ROG Ally X: hardware setup
Shared memory. This model shares 24GB between Windows and graphics. Extra memory gives textures more room, so raise textures before anything else. Change allocation only if the game needs it.
120Hz & VRR. Keep the built-in display at 120Hz for VRR. Below its native VRR range, low-framerate compensation can help; a 40 FPS cap keeps parries and inputs responsive.
Power & cooling. TDP is APU power, not the whole handheld’s draw. The battery range below includes display and system overhead.
Command Center & AMD quick sheet
- Command Center RSR
- Off The game has TSR and FSR built in. Running both makes the image soft.
- AMD Anti-Lag
- Enabled if available Use the game-specific driver profile; disable it if it causes problems.
- Frame generation
- Off It adds input lag in combat at this frame rate.
- Use the internal SSD for the game installation.
- Allow any first-launch shader preparation to finish.
- Check dodge response with frame generation off before changing the cap.
Launch options & configuration
Config file · Back it up before editing
%LOCALAPPDATA%\b1\Saved\Config\Windows\GameUserSettings.iniBest Black Myth: Wukong settings for ROG Ally
ROG Ally X · Couch mode. The frame rate is a target to work toward.
- FPS target
- 40
- APU power
- 17W
- Resolution
- 900p
- Upscaling
- 65% TSR
In-game graphics
The baseline
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Overall preset | Low |
| Resolution | 1600×900 |
| Super resolutionHeavy impact | TSR · 65%Render scale is the main FPS lever in this game. |
| Frame generation | OffAdds input lag at low base FPS, which hurts dodge timing. |
| Motion blur | OffOff keeps boss tells readable. |
Quality & performance tuning
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Textures | MediumMedium avoids hitching on the original Ally. |
| ShadowsHeavy impact | LowHard to tell Low from High at 7 inches. |
| FoliageHeavy impact | LowDense forests are the heaviest scenes. Keep this low first. |
| Global illumination | Low |
| Full ray tracing | OffFar beyond handheld power limits. |
Heavy impactThese cost the most frames. Drop them first if you need more battery or higher FPS.
Start with the listed settings, then check a demanding scene before raising detail. Keep frame generation separate from the underlying frame rate when judging input response.
What to turn down first
Render scale vs Image clarity
Our pick: Match render scale to resolution
Start with the profile’s render scale. Raise it if fine detail looks soft, then check a demanding fight again before keeping the change.
The reality check
ROG Ally vs Steam Deck: Black Myth: Wukong performance
The original Ally has 16GB shared memory and a 40Wh battery. Ally X and Xbox Ally X have 24GB and 80Wh. The extra memory gives textures more room and the bigger battery doubles session length, while the same settings profile holds across all three models.
Away from the charger
How long is your next session?
Couch mode · 17W APU power
The 900p sweet spot: 1600×900 renders about 30% fewer pixels than 1080p but stays sharp on a 7-inch screen. Add it in Armoury Crate SE’s Command Center for a one-tap switch.
Couch & plugged in
Use 30W with a charger nearby. Keep vents clear and establish a steady frame cap before raising resolution.
On the go
Try the 13W road-trip profile and lower resolution first. If combat cannot sustain the cap, use the couch profile instead of accepting uneven response.
40Wh
ROG Ally
1h 10m-1h 25m
Calculated runtime range
80Wh
ROG Ally X
2h 25m-2h 50m
Calculated runtime range
80Wh
ROG Xbox Ally X
2h 25m-2h 50m
Calculated runtime range
Uses 90% of battery capacity and 8-12W for the display and other system power. Brightness, battery wear, background apps and actual game load change runtime; TDP alone is not total power draw.
Pack & play
Small-screen comfort & travel
Give your thumbs a break
M1
Spirit skill
Left rear button
M2
Gourd
Right rear button
Your right thumb stays on the camera stick during fights.
Assign one action per rear button in the game’s Armoury Crate profile. Keep the default face buttons available and avoid repeated-input macros in online play.
Before you go offline
- Finish downloads and launch the game once while connected.
- Save, switch Steam to Offline Mode, then restart the game with Wi-Fi off.
- Check that your save loads; online modes and launcher sign-ins may still need a connection.
Offline availability depends on the game and its launcher.
Playing tips
What to pay attention to on a handheld.
The stress spot
Check dense forest areas in Chapter 1 and fights with big boss effects. Those scenes are the real test for a preset rather than an empty path.
Long sessions
Boss retries are long. The Ally X’s heavier battery helps here more than raw FPS.
Heat & fans
This game holds the GPU at full load. Expect warmer grips than lighter games at the same TDP.
Dodge feel
A steady 35 feels better than a bouncing 30-45. Cap it.
Black Myth: Wukong ROG Ally problems & fixes
Hitching between areas
Install on internal SSD and let the shader step finish fully at first launch.
Blurry foliage
Raise render scale before raising foliage quality.
Input feels late
Turn off frame generation on battery; it adds latency at low base FPS.
Black Myth: Wukong on ROG Ally: FAQ
Can Black Myth: Wukong run on ROG Ally?
Yes, 30 FPS at 720p or 40 FPS at 900p on battery with Low settings and upscaling.
Best upscaler for Wukong on Ally?
TSR looks cleanest at 55-60%; FSR is lighter if you need extra frames.
Should I use frame generation?
Only plugged in, with a base frame rate of at least 40.
Game file
Black Myth: Wukong- Developer
- Game Science
- Game release
- 20 Aug 2024
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