Black Myth: Wukong is Game Science's action RPG based on the Chinese classic Journey to the West, putting you in the role of the Destined One wielding the legendary Ruyi Jingu Bang staff. The game features stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals, 80+ boss fights, and a combat system built around three staff stances with unique movesets. Released in 2024 to massive commercial success, it became the first Chinese-developed AAA game to achieve global mainstream recognition.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary weapons | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your role's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary weapons | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Black Wind Mountain
Key resources: First Spirit transformations, Gourd upgrades, stance skill points Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Staff of Blazing Resolve upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Yellow Wind Ridge
Key resources: Yellow Wind Spirit, advanced armor sets, critical story lore Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Staff of Blazing Resolve upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Flaming Mountains
Key resources: Fire-themed Spirit transformations, heat-resistant gear, Staff of Blazing Resolve Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Staff of Blazing Resolve upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Webbed Hollow
Key resources: Poison resistance gear, spider-themed Spirits, web-cutting abilities Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Ruyi Jingu Bang max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Bitter Lake
Key resources: Water Spirits, endgame upgrade materials, story-critical items Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Ruyi Jingu Bang max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Black Wind Mountain — Yellow Wind Ridge)
- Upgrade your starting weapons to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Staff of Blazing Resolve once accessible
Mid Game (Flaming Mountains)
- Push Staff of Blazing Resolve to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Ruyi Jingu Bang
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Webbed Hollow — Bitter Lake)
- Max out Ruyi Jingu Bang — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary weapons for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple weapons — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Flaming Mountains farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Perfect dodge (dodge at the last moment) grants a free heavy attack that deals bonus damage. Practice the timing — it's the highest DPS option against most bosses.
- Farm Flaming Mountains during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Black Myth: Wukong Guides
- Black Myth: Wukong Black Myth: Wukong Overview
- Black Myth: Wukong Best Builds
- Black Myth: Wukong Tier List
- Black Myth: Wukong Walkthrough
- Black Myth: Wukong Beginner's Guide
- Black Myth: Wukong Tips & Tricks
- Black Myth: Wukong Weapons Guide
- Black Myth: Wukong Combat Guide
- Black Myth: Wukong Boss Guide
- Black Myth: Wukong Maps & Locations
- Black Myth: Wukong Classes & Characters
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