What does it mean?
These Spirit transformations only last for a single attack, but their effects can be extremely powerful.
You unlock the ability to absorb Spirits in theBamboo Grove, inChapter 1of Black Myth: Wukong.

Approach the man to trigger a cutscene, during which you’ll receive theBlessed Gourdability to absorb Spirits.
Next time you visit the area the Spirit pickup will be gone, but don’t worry.
This works for any Spirit pickup which, for whatever reason, you don’t absorb immediately.

Move up to the pickup and hitX(orEon keyboard) to interact with it.
While fighting, you might activate the Spirit’s ability by pressing bothLTandRTsimultaneously (orFon keyboard).
Learn more about the different bosses with our guides on theChapter 1andChapter 2 bosses.

you’re free to also check out our guide on thebest skills in Black Myth: Wukong!