Black Myth: Wukong Item Compendium#
Black Myth: Wukong features a rich equipment and item system, including weapons, armor, vessels, medicines, curios and more. This compendium lists detailed data for every obtainable item in the game, helping you plan your collection route and loadout.
Weapon Compendium#
The game contains a large number of weapons, from the starting Willow Staff to the final Jingubang.
| Weapon | Attack | How to Obtain | Special Effect | Chapter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Staff | 30 | Starting weapon | None | Prologue |
| Bronze Staff | 45 | Chapter 1 chest | Small crit chance boost | Chapter 1 |
| Flying Dragon Staff | 72 | Dropped by the hidden boss Cyan Loong | Attacks deal bonus lightning damage | Chapter 3 |
| Dark Iron Staff | 65 | Blacksmith forging (gather materials) | +15% defense penetration | Chapter 2 |
| Bone Spike Staff | 58 | Dropped by the Scorpion Guai | Attacks inflict Poison | Chapter 4 |
| Fire Tip Spear | 80 | Flaming Mountains chest | Attacks deal bonus fire damage | Chapter 5 |
| Jingubang | 120 | Obtained after defeating the final boss | Major boost to all stats, extended attack reach | Chapter 6 |
| Three-Tipped Blade | 105 | Obtained by defeating Erlang Shen | +15% crit chance, extended See-Through window | Hidden |
| Purple Gold Staff | 88 | Forging (rare materials) | +2 mana regen per second | Chapter 4 |
| Moonlight Staff | 78 | Chapter 2 side quest reward | +30% attack power at night | Chapter 2 |
Armor Sets#
Armor is split across four slots — head, body, arms and legs. Collecting a full set activates its set bonus.
Set Stat Comparison#
| Set Name | Total Defense | Set Bonus | How to Obtain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Set | 120 | +15% movement speed, -10% stamina cost | Collected in Chapter 1 | ★★★★☆ |
| Bronze Set | 150 | -8% damage taken | Forged by the Chapter 2 blacksmith | ★★★☆☆ |
| Yaksha Set | 180 | +20% mana regen, -15% spell cooldown | Chapter 3 chests + merchants | ★★★★★ |
| Silk Set | 165 | +50% poison resistance, +20% damage to poisoned enemies | Collected in Chapter 4 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Flame Set | 200 | +60% fire resistance, +25% fire damage | Collected in Chapter 5 | ★★★★☆ |
| Great Sage Set | 250 | +15% to all stats, extended See-Through window | Chapter 6 + NG+ | ★★★★★ |
| Golden Cicada Set | 140 | +30% movement speed while invisible | Side quest reward | ★★★☆☆ |
Vessel Compendium#
Vessels are powerful items that occupy a special equipment slot, providing unique active abilities in combat.
| Vessel | Active Skill | Cooldown | How to Obtain | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind-Binding Pearl | Wind-Binding (wide-area wind suppression) | 60s | Yellow-Robed Squire side quest reward | Unleashes a powerful whirlwind that immobilizes nearby enemies |
| Plantain Fan | Flame Dispel (extinguishes and reflects damage) | 45s | Flaming Mountains side quest | Extinguishes flames and damages fire-based enemies |
| Vajra Hoop | Projectile Absorption (absorbs area projectiles) | 30s | Dropped by the hidden boss Erlang Shen | Absorbs enemy ranged attacks and converts them for your own use |
| Purple-Gold Bells | Soul Confusion (wide-area bewitchment) | 90s | Chapter 4 hidden area | Makes nearby enemies attack each other |
| Wishful Pouch | Collection (auto-picks-up items) | Passive | Bought from a Chapter 3 merchant | Expands the auto-pickup range |
| Demon-Revealing Mirror | Reveal (exposes invisible enemies) | 20s | Defeat the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master | Counters invisible and clone enemies |
Medicines and Gourds#
Medicines are a vital means of healing and buffing during combat.
| Medicine | Effect | How to Obtain | Crafting Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Pill | Restores 30% HP | Starting inventory / merchants | Herbs ×3 |
| Greater Health Pill | Restores 60% HP | Blacksmith recipe | Herbs ×5, Lingzhi ×2 |
| Mana Pill | Restores 40% mana | Chapter 3 chest | Lingzhi ×3 |
| Stamina Pill | Fully restores stamina | Merchants | Herbs ×2 |
| Crit Pill | +20% crit chance for 30 seconds | Hidden area chest | Dragon Scales ×1, Herbs ×3 |
| Defense Pill | +30% defense for 45 seconds | Side quest reward | Ore ×3 |
| Attack Speed Pill | +25% attack speed for 20 seconds | Chapter 4 chest | Insect Carapace ×3 |
| Antidote | Cures poison and grants +50% poison resistance | Starting recipe | Herbs ×2 |
| Fireproof Pill | +75% fire resistance for 60 seconds | Flaming Mountains chest | Fire Crystal ×2 |
Gourd Levels#
| Gourd Level | Uses | Recovery | Upgrade Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Gourd | 3 | 30% | Starting |
| Bronze Gourd | 4 | 35% | Ore ×5 |
| Silver Gourd | 5 | 40% | Ore ×10, Silver Ore ×3 |
| Golden Gourd | 6 | 45% | Gold Ore ×3, Ore ×15 |
| Jade Gourd | 7 | 50% | Jade ×3, Gold Ore ×5 |
| Celestial Gourd | 8 | 60% | Celestial Stone ×1, NG+ |
Curio Compendium#
Curios provide various passive bonuses, and several can be equipped at once.
| Curio | Effect | How to Obtain | Slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha Beads | +10% mana regen | Chapter 1 chest | Universal |
| Copper Coins | +20% Will gained | Merchants | Universal |
| Jade Pendant | +10% HP regen | Chapter 2 side quest | Universal |
| Dragon Scale Shard | +30% lightning resistance | ||
| Phoenix Feather | Restores 50% HP after revival | Flaming Mountains hidden | Accessory |
| Bagua Mirror | Reflects 10% of damage taken | Chapter 3 side quest | Accessory |
| Relic | +15% Spark gain | ||
| Vajra | +25% crit damage | Defeat Erlang Shen | Rare |
Material Collection Guide#
| Material | Use | Main Source | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbs | Basic medicine crafting | Gathered across the map | Common |
| Lingzhi | Advanced medicine crafting | Gathered in hidden areas | Rare |
| Ore | Weapon and armor forging | Mined from ore veins | Common |
| Silver Ore | Advanced armor forging | Chapter 2 mines | Rare |
| Gold Ore | Top-tier weapon forging | Chapter 4 hidden | Very Rare |
| Jade | Celestial-grade armor crafting | ||
| Dragon Scales | Special weapon upgrades | ||
| Insect Carapace | Poison gear crafting | Webbed Hollow enemies | Common |
| Fire Crystal | Fire gear upgrades | Gathered in the Flaming Mountains | Rare |
| Celestial Stone | Ultimate gear crafting |
Recommended Loadouts#
Spell Burst Build#
| Slot | Recommended Item | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Purple Gold Staff | +2 mana regen per second |
| Armor | Yaksha Set | +20% mana regen, -15% spell cooldown |
| Vessel | Plantain Fan | Crowd control + damage |
| Curios | Buddha Beads + Relic | Double mana regen boost |
| Medicines | Mana Pill ×3 | Mid-fight mana sustain |
Critical Hit Build#
| Slot | Recommended Item | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Three-Tipped Blade | +15% crit chance |
| Armor | Great Sage Set | +15% to all stats |
| Vessel | Vajra Hoop | Absorb projectiles and counterattack |
| Curios | Vajra + Dragon Scale Shard | +25% crit damage |
| Medicines | Crit Pill ×3 | Maximize crit chance during burst windows |
Spirit Compendium Supplement#
Beyond the core Spirits listed above, several more are unlocked under specific conditions:
| Spirit | How to Obtain | Effect | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhi | Defeat Guangzhi | Transform into a flame spear stance | Early Chapter 1 progression |
| Lang-Li-Guhh-Baw | Defeat Lang-Li-Guhh-Baw | Water-based control | Against fire enemies |
| Wandering Wight | Defeat the Wandering Wight | Summons a ghost to fight alongside you | Clearing groups |
| Gaunt Bones | Defeat Gaunt Bones | Ranged bone spike attack | Sustained damage from a distance |
| Hundred-Eyed Immortal | Defeat the Hundred-Eyed Immortal | Poison mist field | Damage over time |
| Black Hand Daoist | Defeat the Black Hand Daoist | Multi-arm combo strikes | Burst damage |
| Scorpionlord | Defeat the Scorpionlord (hidden) | Deadly poison aura | High-difficulty encounters |
| Boundless Bat | Defeat the Boundless Bat | Sonic wave AoE | Clearing mobs |
Spirit collection tips: Spirits are the core resource of the Transformations system. When pushing through the main story, prioritize defeating the elite enemies along the way. Some Spirits require specific conditions (such as hidden bosses or side quests), so consider mopping them up in NG+. Each Spirit grants a unique transformation move and passive bonus, and pairing them well can significantly boost your combat power.
Medicine Brewing Quick Reference#
| Medicine | Materials | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Healing Pill | Litsea Fruit ×1 | Restores HP |
| Greater Healing Pill | Litsea Fruit ×2 + Lingzhi ×1 | Restores a large amount of HP |
| Spirit Pill | Gentian Herb ×1 | Restores stamina |
| Greater Spirit Pill | Gentian Herb ×2 + Dragon Blood Resin ×1 | Restores a large amount of stamina |
| Lightning-Resist Pill | Thundervine ×1 | Boosts lightning resistance |
| Fire-Resist Pill | Fire Lingzhi ×1 | Boosts fire resistance |
| Vajra Pill | Meteoric Iron ×1 + Litsea Fruit ×2 | Boosts defense |
| Mana Cap Pill | King Ginseng ×1 | Raises max mana |
Brewing advice: In the early game, prioritize brewing Healing Pills and Greater Healing Pills to sustain your runs. In the mid game, add Greater Spirit Pills to keep your damage rhythm going. In the late game, brew the resistance medicines that match the enemy elements of your current chapter.
FAQ#
A: Yes, mixing pieces from different sets is allowed.
A: Yes. Curio slots unlock progressively as the story advances — up to 4 curios can be equipped at once.
A: Yes.
Will Farming Tips#
Will is the game’s universal currency, used to upgrade equipment, buy items and brew medicines. Here are the most efficient ways to earn Will.
| Method | Efficiency | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm elite enemies | High | Elite respawn points in each chapter | Elites drop large amounts of Will with a chance for rare materials |
| Sell surplus materials | Medium | Keeper’s Shrine | Basic materials such as herbs and ore can be sold in bulk |
| Sell replaced gear | Medium | Keeper’s Shrine | Sell all outdated gear once you upgrade |
| Repeat boss fights | Very High | Keeper’s Shrine after clearing the game | Bosses in NG+ drop huge amounts of Will |
| Explore chests | One-time | Entire map | Every chest gives a fixed amount of Will |
All Spirits#
Spirits are special abilities gained by defeating elite yaoguai; once equipped, they grant an active skill and passive bonuses.
| Spirit | Source | Skill Effect | Chapter | Missable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhi | Defeat Guangzhi | Enchants your staff with fire | 1 | No |
| Wandering Wight | Defeat the Wandering Wight | Area shockwave | 1 | No |
| Tiger Vanguard | Defeat the Tiger Vanguard | Enhanced melee attacks | 1 | No |
| Brother Ma | Chapter 2 main story | Lightning speed boost | 2 | Yes (lost forever if missed) |
| King of Flowing Sands | Defeat the King of Flowing Sands | Summons sand soldiers | 2 | No |
| Golden Cicada | Defeat the Golden Cicada (hidden) | Transformation with i-frames | 2 | Yes (Pagoda Realm only) |
| Yellowbrow | Defeat Yellowbrow | Hyper armor with damage reduction | 3 | No |
| Non-White | Defeat Non-White | Frost field | 3 | No |
| Cyan Loong | Defeat Cyan Loong (optional) | Lightning enchant | 3 | Yes (optional boss) |
| Violet Spider | Defeat the Violet Spider | Poison enchant | 4 | No |
| Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master | Defeat the Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master | Multi-target lock-on | 4 | No |
| Venom King | Defeat the Venom King (hidden) | Deadly poison field | 4 | Yes (requires the Venom King Token) |
| Red Boy | Defeat Red Boy | Fire explosion | 5 | No |
| Bull Demon King | Defeat the Bull Demon King | Massive charging ram | 5 | No |
| Yaksha King | Defeat the Yaksha King | Darkness field | 5 | No |
| Princess Iron Fan | Defeat Princess Iron Fan (hidden) | Plantain Fan storm | 5 | Yes (requires the Plantain Fan) |
| Erlang Shen | Defeat Erlang Shen (hidden) | Third Eye laser | 6 | Yes (before the final boss) |
| Great Sage’s Broken Shell | Defeat the final boss | All stats enhanced | 6 | No |