Black Myth: Wukong Silk Guide: How I Stopped Being a Broke Armor Upgrader

I’ll be honest: the first time I saw an armor upgrade in Black Myth: Wukong, I thought I’d be swimming in Silk by lunch. Then Chapter One laughed at me, stole my lunch money, and left me with a pile of useless fabric scraps. If you’re in the same boat in 2026, welcome. The good news? Silk is not some mythical drop locked behind a secret boss. The bad news? You need to know where to look, and the game is not exactly going to hold your paw.

Why Silk Matters More Than My Dignity

Silk is used for multiple armor upgrades. That means if you want to stop looking like a sad monkey in a bathrobe and start looking like a celestial bodybuilder, you need Silk. Lots of it. Black Myth: Wukong has so many resources to grab, and because there’s no carry weight, there is zero reason to leave anything behind. I learned this after ignoring a random bowl and then spending an hour begging RNG for one more Silk. Don’t be me.

Unlike Licorice, there is no specific Silk plant or shiny Silk item to scan for. You cannot just wander into a meadow and harvest a Silk bush. I tried. The bush was a rock. The rock was angry. So here are the real ways to get Silk.

Method 1: Open Every Chest, Even the Suspicious Ones

As you explore the world, you’ll come across chests. They can look like golden chests, wooden designs, or even little bowls for you to loot. Often, these will house Silk, or even something a little rarer. So it’s always worth opening chests whenever you see them. Yes, even the bowl. Especially the bowl. I once walked past a bowl because it looked like leftover soup. It contained Silk. I have never emotionally recovered.

My personal rule in 2026: if it has a loot prompt, I press it. If it doesn’t, I press it anyway and apologize to the wall. Chests are free. Silk is free. The only cost is your dignity when you open your tenth bowl and find a tiny bit of Will.

Method 2: Become a Menace in Chapter Two

Even though you’re given the option to upgrade your armor in Chapter One, the best place to grab Silk is actually in Chapter Two. So once you’ve gone over to that region, be sure to kill as many enemies as you find. Plenty of these will drop Silk, so you’ll likely have a decent supply about halfway through the second chapter. That’s not a rumor. That’s a farming plan.

I treated Chapter Two like a silk-themed piñata. Every rat, every rock, every poor soul who looked at me funny got the staff. By the time I reached the halfway point, my inventory was healthier than my actual life. If you are struggling for Silk in Chapter One, stop panicking. Chapter Two is where the game opens the silk faucet.

Method	Where	Cost	My Personal Rating
Opening chests	Everywhere, especially Chapter Two	Free	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Killing enemies	Chapter Two	Free, but violent	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Shrine store	At Shrines	Around 600 Will	⭐⭐⭐

Method 3: Check the Shrine Store Like a Coupon Addict

Whenever you head to a Shrine, it’s worth taking a look at the store. Occasionally, you’ll find Silk sitting in there for around 600 Will. If you need Silk fast, then it’s worth investing. I know 600 Will sounds like a lot when you are broke, but so is running around with unupgraded armor and a dream.

We’d also advise holding onto any Mind Cores you find, as they come in handy later on. Do not sell them for quick Will and then cry when you need them. I definitely did not do that. This is a safe space, and I am lying.

A 2026 Reality Check

As of 2026, Black Myth: Wukong has been out for a while, and patches may have tweaked numbers, but the core Silk economy has not changed in any way that matters. Chapter Two is still the silk capital. Chests still love hiding Silk. Shrine stores still occasionally stock it. And I still open bowls like they owe me money.

If you are replaying on a fresh save or finally cleaning up armor sets, don’t overcomplicate it. No carry weight means you should grab every resource you see. Hoard now, upgrade later, and thank yourself when your armor stops being made of paper.

My Foolproof Silk Route

1. Reach Chapter Two.

2. Visit every Shrine and check the store.

3. Clear enemy camps and let the Silk rain.

4. Open every chest, bowl, and suspicious box.

5. Repeat until your armor looks expensive.

6. Remember to check how to improve your Gourd or the best Stance.

Final Thoughts From a Recovering Silk Hoarder

So that’s how you get hold of Silk in Black Myth: Wukong. It is not glamorous. It is not complicated. It is mostly looting, killing, and checking a store like you’re hunting for discounted cereal. But once you have enough Silk, armor upgrades stop feeling like a myth and start feeling like a fashion statement.

Go into Chapter Two with a plan, a staff, and absolutely no shame. Open the bowl. Kill the enemies. Buy the Silk. Your armor will thank you, and your Destined One will finally look like they belong in a celestial catalog instead of a laundry basket.