Top 10 Essential Soaks for Black Myth: Wukong Journey

The Destined One’s pilgrimage through Black Myth: Wukong is fraught with perilous battles and ancient mysteries, where survival often hinges on discovering rare artifacts. Among the 27 scattered Soaks hidden across six chapters, these mystical gourd enhancements can transform desperate moments into triumphant victories. Like finding hidden springs in a sun-scorched desert, each Soak offers temporary but crucial advantages—up to four can be equipped simultaneously—turning the tide against monstrous foes. I remember the heart-pounding thrill of discovering my first Soak; it felt like uncovering a whispered secret from the gods themselves, a fleeting but divine intervention against impossible odds. For those seeking to master this odyssey, these ten essential Soaks are beacons in the shadows.

10 Copper Pill

This Epic-rarity treasure eliminates mana cost for the next Rock Solid Spell cast, though its effects vanish quicker than morning mist. As someone who adores this defensive spell, I cherished how the Copper Pill turned tense standoffs into opportunities—like a hidden key turning in a forgotten lock, it unleashed unburdened power. Obtain it in Chapter 2 by defeating Tiger Vanguard at Crouching Tiger Temple, then ascending the hill to claim it from an urn guarded by two foes.

9 Double-Combed Rooster Blood

This lifesaver removes Poisoned State while boosting movement speed and critical hits—ideal for venom-drenched regions. During my trek through toxic swamps, it transformed sluggish panic into fluid grace, as if shedding heavy chains. Find it in Chapter 4 by vanquishing Duskveil at Cloudnest Peak within Purple Cloud Mountain’s secret realm.

8 Flame Mediator

Essential for Flaming Mountains, this Soak increases burn resistance, shielding you from bosses like Mother of Flamlings. Facing searing infernos, I felt wrapped in cool silk amid an oven. Acquire it in Chapter 5 from Searing-Fire or Scorching-Fire enemies near the Cooling Slope Shrine.

7 Flower Primes

A Mythical rarity marvel, it removes all Four Banes—game-saving against catastrophic debuffs. It’s a fortress in liquid form, impervious to collapse. Purchase for 12,000 Will from the Shen Monkey Vendor in Chapter 6’s Bamboo Grove.

6 Fruit of Dao

Extends Dodge invincibility, turning near-death escapes into strategic respites. Like catching a second wind mid-fall, it gifted me crucial seconds to regroup. Farm Fly-Whisk Daoists in Chapter 4’s Webbed Hollow—patience required!

5 Goat Skull

This temporarily boosts max health, acting as a lifebuoy in boss battles’ stormy seas. Early in Chapter 2, I gathered Licorice plants across Yellow Wind Ridge until it dropped—tedious but transformative.

4 Slumbering Beetle Husk

Reduces Spell cooldowns at the cost of movement speed—perfect for unleashing magical barrages. In Furnace Valley (Chapter 5), I snatched it near Emerald Hall Shrine’s altar, feeling time itself bend to my will.

3 Stranded Loong’s Whisker

Greatly extends Immobilize Spell duration, letting you freeze foes like statues. My favorite tactic! Retrieve it from a frozen lake container near Mirrormere Shrine in Chapter 3—easily missed but invaluable.

2 Undying Vine

Instantly recovers stamina and hastens regeneration—essential for relentless combat. Farming Lushleaf enemies in Webbed Hollow felt like coaxing embers into a blaze. Pair it with Fruit of Dao for efficiency!

1 Guanyin’s Willow Leaf

The crown jewel: this Mythical Soak resurrects you with full Gourd uses. Like a phoenix feather, it grants rebirth with renewed vigor. Buy for 14,400 Will from Chapter 6’s Shen Monkey Vendor—New Game Plus essential.

🔍 Soak Essentials FAQ

Q: Can I equip multiple Soaks simultaneously?

A: Yes! The Gourd accommodates up to four equipped Soaks at once, creating layered strategies.

Q: Are all 27 Soaks necessary to finish the game?

A: No—they’re optional but highly recommended. I skipped half on my first playthrough but regretted it during brutal late-game bosses.

Q: Which chapter has the rarest Soaks?

A: Chapter 6 hosts both Mythical Soaks (Flower Primes and Guanyin’s Willow Leaf), but Chapter 5’s Flame Mediator is rarer due to enemy RNG drops.

Q: Do Soaks carry over to New Game Plus?

A: Absolutely—they become foundational for higher difficulties, like old armor reforged for new wars.