Guides for Black Myth: Wukong
How to get silk
Silk ranks among the most valuable crafting materials in Black Myth: Wukong. Players will find it indispensable for forging rare and epic armor that can significantly boost defenses and abilities in the early stages of the journey. The amount of silk required depends on the armor type and its rarity, so gathering enough of this resource is a key early objective for many builds and playstyles.
Silk can be obtained through several pathways, making it possible to stay equipped even as the world opens up with tougher foes and new regions. The following strategies work well for players across North America who want to optimize silk farming without grinding endlessly.
Defeat enemies
A reliable approach to securing silk is simply defeating certain enemies encountered along the adventure. Beginning in Chapter 2, players will meet various adversaries, including rat-like foes, that have a meaningful chance to drop silk when defeated. The loot rate for silk from these enemies sits around a quarter of the time, providing a steady flow of this resource as players continue through the campaign.
Engaging enemies for silk serves a dual purpose: it keeps progression natural within the main storyline and yields other loot that can be valuable for upgrades. As players advance, stronger opponents and bosses also present chances to obtain silk, along with other prized items such as Yaoguai Cores that can upgrade weapons and expand combat options.
Loot chests
For players who prefer exploration over combat, hidden chests offer another avenue to silk without fighting. These chests are tucked away across the map in hard-to-reach spots, rewarding careful exploration. Not every chest contains silk, but many deliver useful rewards that complement silk farming. The thrill of discovery can be a pleasant alternative to grinding enemies, especially for players who enjoy a slower, more methodical playstyle.
Purchase outfits and upgrades
When neither combat nor exploration yields enough silk, it is possible to buy it from shrine shops. This route is less reliable due to the high price—silk may cost around 600 units of currency per piece. Although quick, spending that much money can deplete resources that would be better used for essential gear or upgrades down the line.
If silk is scarce, the prudent path is to reserve purchases for critical armor upgrades that unlock significant survivability or performance benefits. In such cases, silk serves as a utility purchase rather than a staple farming resource, helping players bridge gaps between major upgrades.
How to use silk
After gathering silk, players can use it to craft armor sets at each shrine. Access the Craft menu within a shrine, pick the desired armor set, and ensure enough silk plus any other required materials are available before confirming the craft. Silk can also be exchanged for in-game currency, adding a flexible option for resource management when supplies are tight.