To upgrade your gourd in Black Myth: Wukong, you’ll need assistance from an NPC named Shen Monkey. You can’t upgrade the gourd on your own. Shen Monkey appears during Chapter 1, and here’s how you’ll encounter him:
How to Use Shen Monkey’s Upgrades
Unfortunately, upgrading your gourd in Black Myth Wukong isn’t something you can do on your own. To enhance your gourd, you’ll need to seek out an NPC known as Shen Monkey. You’ll come across him partway through Chapter 1. Here’s what to expect when you meet him:
- Progress through the game until you reach the keeper’s shrine called Marsh of White Mist.
- Clear out the Snake Guai enemies in the scaffolds, which will trigger a cutscene.
- Shen Monkey will introduce himself and invite you to follow him to a cave.
- After talking to him, the option to upgrade your gourd will become available.
Increase Total Number of Ships
To increase the number of times you can use your gourd, you’ll need a special item called Luojia Fragrant Vine. This rare resource is scattered throughout the game. Once you find one, return to Shen Monkey, select the ‘Upgrade Gourds’ option, and you’ll be able to increase the total number of gourd uses.
Shen Monkey will assist you in upgrading various aspects of your gourd, helping you survive longer in combat.
Increasing the Potency of the Healing Gourd in Black Myth: Wukong
In addition to increasing the number of uses, you can also boost the potency of the healing gourd with a rare item called Awaken Wine Worm. Once you find this item, head to Shen Monkey and select the ‘Upgrade Drinks’ option to enhance the amount of health recovered with each sip.
Steps to Upgrade Healing Potency:
- Obtain the Awaken Wine Worm.
- Visit Shen Monkey and select Upgrade Drinks.
- Hold the ‘X’ button (or ‘E’ on PC) to upgrade the potency of your healing gourd.
Brewing for Additional Buffs
Black Myth: Wukong also introduces a Brew feature, which allows you to add buffs to your gourd. After meeting Shen Monkey, the Brew option will be available not only through him but also at all keeper’s shrines.
By discovering various ingredients throughout your journey, you can brew buffs that enhance your healing effects. For example, using Celestial Lotus Seeds while brewing will provide a slow, continuous health regeneration alongside the regular healing from the gourd.
And that’s how you upgrade your gourd in Black Myth: Wukong! Have you found the rare Luojia Fragrant Vine or Awaken Wine Worm on your journey yet? Share your experiences in the comments below!
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