Here’s how to upgrade your armor in Black Myth: Wukong
Hoping to upgrade your armor in Black Myth: Wukong?It takes a fine set of armor to endure the hardships of finding all six of Sun Wukong’s relics, andBlack Myth: Wukongfeatures a truly dazzling array of robes, masks, and arm guards for your Destined One. If you want to upgrade these fetching armor pieces, however, you’ll need to do some legwork and complete a sidequest or two.
For all those who’ve been itching to boost their Pilgrim Set into something worthwhile and viable in the later game, here’s exactly what you need to do to upgrade your armor in Black Myth: Wukong.
How to upgrade armor in Black Myth: Wukong
Upgrading armor requires you to have access to theZodiac Village, a central hub full of merchant NPCs, including a blacksmith. To access this hub, you’ll need to be inChapter 3of Black Myth: Wukong, and do the following tasks:
To findChen Loong, start at the “North Shore of the Bitter Lake” Keeper’s Shrine in Chapter 3. Head north from the shrine and skirt along the rocks and shoreline until you see Chen Loong wading out in the water, near a hut on the beach. Getting close to him initiates a boss fight, and once you’ve defeated this ornery, elderly dragon, he’ll become a little less violent.
Chen Loong gives you a quest to bring him some resurrection pills to quell his pain. These pills are in the hands of Xu Dog, a medicine seller from Chapter 2 who can be found near theCellarShrine in the Crouching Tiger Temple. Teleport to the Shrine, speak with Xu Dog, and he’ll offer you theSpecial-made Bone-Strengthening Pelletto deliver to Chen Loong.
It’s possible to miss Xu Dog in your playthrough of Chapter 2, in which case he won’t be in the Cellar. Instead, you’ll need to track him down first by theVillage EntranceShine, in the Yellow Wind Ridge. Instead of heading into Sandgate Village, jump off the path that leads into the village and navigate the ditch under the wooden bridge until you go through a tunnel. Xu Dog hangs out by the rocks here, and he’ll ask you to do him a favour and reclaim some medicine gulped up byLang-Li-Guhh-Baw, a giant frog boss who hangs out in a muddy lake close by. Go wallop Lang-Li-Guhh Baw and speak with Xu Dog again to get him to meet you later.
Once you’re done with Xu Dog, return to Chen Loong and present the pained dragon with the Special-made Bone-Strengthening Pellet. You’ll receive theRuyi Scrollin return. This scroll takes you to the Painted Realm, which is home to Zodiac Village.
When you’re in the village, seek out the blacksmith NPCYin Tiger, who will not only craft weapons and armor for you, but finally present you with the long-awaitedUpgrade Armoroption in his menu.
Like all good things in life, upgrading your armor in Black Myth: Wukong isn’t free, and Yin Tiger will request Will and certain materials depending on the rarity of your armor.
Now that your armor’s ready for more punishment, prepare for the challenges to come on your journey to the west with our guide toall bossesin Black Myth: Wukong. You can also ensure that your Destined One is properly equipped for the road with our guides on unlockingadditional curio slotsandunlocking Spirits. Last but not least, be sure to look at our guide toall Keeper’s Shrine locationsfor a handy list of safe havens on your quest.
