Black Myth: Wukong

While Black Myth: Wukong isn't the most versatile action RPG in terms of creating diverse combat builds, it does allow players to tailor their playstyles to some extent. With a variety of skills, transformations, crafted weapons and armor, and curios (analogous to amulets or talismans), the game offers potent combinations that can greatly simplify even the most challenging boss fights.

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Initially, the Destined One begins with two curio slots, but there's a way to expand this to three. To unlock the third slot, players must progress to the Zodiac Village area in Chapter Three and defeat the Yin Tiger blacksmith character. Among the rewards, which include his colossal sword, players gain the ability to equip three curios at once.

6 Snow Fox Brush

For Monkeys Who Favor Transformations

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Available in Chapter Three
Increases the duration of Transformations

The Snow Fox Brush is one of the best curios in Black Myth: Wukong for players who frequently use transformation spells. This talisman moderately extends the duration of all such spells, allowing the Destined One to maintain various Guai forms for longer periods. This can be especially helpful during challenging boss encounters.

Players can obtain the Snow Fox Brush by completing the Fox questline in Chapter Three: White Snow, Ice Cold. To start the quest, head to the Forest of Felicity Keeper's Shrine, where players will find a wooden gate and a body that can be interacted with, granting them the key item Snow Fox Brush. Upon returning to the body after defeating the Yaoguai Chief Non-Void at the New Thunderclap Temple, the item transforms into the Snow Fox Brush.

5 Gold Spikeplate

For Armored Monkeys Seeking Retaliation

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Available in Chapter Three
Increases Defense by 32
Deals damage to surrounding enemies upon taking hits

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Players can acquire the Gold Spikeplate in Chapter Three. The nearest Shrine is the Valley of Ecstasy - Longevity Road. The curio is a guaranteed drop from one of the Giant enemies encountered exclusively in this area.

4 Thunderflame Seal

For Spell-Casting Monkeys

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Available in Chapter Three
Increases maximum Mana by 30

The Thunderflame Seal is an invaluable amulet for players following the wizard path in Black Myth: Wukong, especially those who rely heavily on Mana-consuming spells. For much of the game, Mana cannot be regenerated except by resting at a Keeper's Shrine, making the Thunderflame Seal a potential life-saver. This curio significantly increases maximum Mana (+30), allowing players to cast an extra spell during tough boss fights.

The Thunderflame Seal is a random drop from the tricky, agile dual-blade-wielding enemies found in the New Thunderclap Temple area. As a result, players may need to farm these enemies to obtain this curio.

3 Golden Carp

For Treasure-Seeking Monkeys

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Available in Chapter Four
Increases the chance of obtaining materials from enemies

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However, obtaining the Golden Carp curio is no easy feat. Players must locate and defeat the secret Yellow Loong boss, one of the most difficult bosses in Black Myth: Wukong. Yellow Loong can be found in Chapter Four: Rosy Cheeks, Gray Hair, near the Relief of the Fallen Loong Shrine, but he will only appear after players have located and defeated three other secret Loong bosses in previous chapters.

2 Amber Prayer Beads

For Monkeys Who Are Skillful In Combat

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Available in Chapter Five
Increases the speed of building up Focus points

The Amber Prayer Beads curio is one of the most valuable amulets for hand-to-hand combat in Black Myth: Wukong. It's especially useful in situations where bosses are immune to the Immobilize spell, prompting players to rely on the Spell Binder instead. This curio moderately increases the rate at which players gain Focus points, enabling more frequent use of varied combos and heavy charged attacks. Additionally, each Focus point the Destined One spends heals them, boosting their chances of survival during tough battles.

Players can find the Amber Prayer Beads in Chapter Five: Golden Child, Crimson Blood. The closest Shrine is Woods of Ember - Height of Ember. After defeating the Father of Stones boss, follow the main narrow path and search for a small chest in an opening of the nearest cave to obtain this curio.

1 Celestial Birthstone Fragment

For Monkeys Who Conquer The Four Banes

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Available in Chapter Six
Ignores the enemy's Four Banes resistance
Legendary curio

The Celestial Birthstone Fragment is one of the few Legendary curios in Black Myth: Wukong, unlocked in the final chapter. When equipped, it allows the Destined One to bypass enemy resistances to the Four Banes (burn, frost, shock, and poison). This means that the protagonist's elemental attacks will deal increased damage and build up their respective status gauges faster. For certain combat builds, this curio is one of the most powerful items available in the game, although given how late players can get this amulet, it is best suited for a NG+ run.

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The Celestial Birthstone Fragment is a guaranteed drop from the Ling-Baw-Baw frog mini-boss encountered in the game's final chapter. The nearest Shrine is Foothills - The Verdant Path. To reach the boss, players will need the Somersault Cloud ability and should look below the Shrine location.