Black Myth: Wukong – All Mind Core Locations Guide

Shodi Madian |  Published: August 22, 2024
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Discover the locations of all Mind Cores in Black Myth: Wukong with this comprehensive guide. We’ll explain how to get them all.

In Black Myth: Wukong, Mind Cores are crucial items that allow players to permanently upgrade their attributes. These Mind Cores can be traded to Xu Dog in Chapter 2. This guide covers all Mind Core locations in Black Myth: Wukong.

All Mind Core Locations in Black Myth: Wukong

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Mind Cores in Black Myth: Wukong can be traded with Xu Dog, who will convert them into Celestial Medicines. These powerful items allow you to enhance specific attributes of your character.

You can choose to boost attributes such as Health, Mana, Stamina, Defense, Stamina Recovery Speed, and Elemental Resistances, providing a tailored approach to your gameplay.

Mind Cores are obtained from various sources, including boss drops, shrine purchases, and chests found in the world.

Respeccing attributes can be done by revisiting Xu Dog, though it costs a small fee in Will, the in-game currency. Below is a detailed guide listing all the locations of Mind Cores in the game.


Chapter 1 Mind Cores

LocationMind Core Source
Forest of the Wolves > Guanyin TempleDropped by Boss: Lingxuzi (story boss)
Black Wind Cave > Bodhi PeakDropped by Boss: Black Bear Guai (story boss)
Chapter 1 Mind Cores

Chapter 2 Mind Cores

LocationMind Core Source
Any Shrine2x Purchased from Shrine
Crouching Tiger Temple > Temple EntranceDropped by Boss: Tiger Vanguard
Fright Cliff > Rockrest FlatDropped by Boss: Stone Vanguard
Fright Cliff > Rockrest FlatDropped by Boss: Shigandang
Kingdom of Sahi (Secret Area)Dropped by Boss: “Tiger Vanguard” (Secret Version)
Kingdom of Sahi > Sandgate BoundLooted from Chest
Crouching Tiger Temple > CellarDropped by Boss: Yellow Wind Sage
Chapter 2 Mind Cores

Chapter 3 Mind Cores

LocationMind Core Source
Any Shrine4x Purchased from Shrine
Pagoda Realm > Mani WheelDropped by Boss: Captain Wise-Voice (story boss)
Pagoda Realm > Warding TempleDropped by Boss: Kang-Jin Star
Bitter Lake > North ShoreLooted from Chest
Valley of Ecstasy > Longevity RoadLooted from Chest
New Thunderclap Temple > Mahavira HallDropped by Boss: Yellowbrow (chapter end boss)
Chapter 3 Mind Cores

Chapter 4 Mind Cores

LocationMind Core Source
Any Shrine4x Purchased from Shrine
Webbed Hollow > Cliff of OblivionLooted from Chest
Temple of the Yellow Flower > Mountain TrailLooted from Chest
Purple Cloud Mountain > Bounds of Deity’s AbodeDropped by Boss: The Scorpionlord
Purple Cloud Mountain > Cloudnest PeakDropped by Boss: Duskveil
Temple of the Yellow Flower > Court of IlluminationDropped by Boss: Hundred-Eyed Daoist Master (chapter end boss)
Chapter 4 Mind Cores

Chapter 5 Mind Cores

LocationMind Core Source
Any Shrine6x Purchased from Shrine
Woods of Ember > Ashen Pass ILooted from Chest
Woods of Ember > Camp of SeasonsLooted from Chest
Furnace Valley > Valley EntranceLooted from Chest (first chest guarded by an enemy)
Furnace Valley > Valley EntranceLooted from Chest (second chest guarded by an Earth Rakshasa enemy)
Furnace Valley > Rakshasa PalaceLooted from Chest
Field of Fire > Fallen Furnace CraterDropped by Boss: Yaksha King
Chapter 5 Mind Cores

Chapter 6 Mind Cores

LocationMind Core Source
Any Shrine6x Purchased from Shrine
Foothills > Verdant PathDropped by Boss: Supreme Inspector (story boss)
Foothills > Verdant PathDropped by Boss: Poison Chief 1
Foothills > Verdant PathDropped by Boss: Poison Chief 2
Foothills > Verdant PathDropped by Boss: Water-Wood Beast
Foothills > Rhino Watch SlopeDropped by Boss: Gold Armored Rhino
Foothills > Deer Sight ForestDropped by Boss: Cloudtreading Deer
Foothills > Mantis-Catching SwampDropped by Boss: Emerald-Armed Mantis
Chapter 6 Mind Cores

Conclusion

In Black Myth: Wukong, Mind Cores are key to boosting your attributes. Whether they’re dropped by bosses or found in chests, every Mind Core is valuable. By following this guide, you now know the locations of all Mind Cores.

Be sure to explore each chapter thoroughly to find all of them and maximize your character’s potential.

Make sure to check out our Black Myth: Wukong Complete Guide Hub to find the guide you are looking for.

About Author

Shodi Madian is a lifelong gamer who cherishes time and space, among other Infinity Stones. He specializes in first-person shooter (FPS) games like Valorant, Counter-Strike, Rainbow Six Siege, and Overwatch 2. Shodi began writing in college, covering football news, and has since gone on to write professionally for GameLeap and Spiel Times, sharing his passion for gaming with a wider audience. In addition to gaming, he enjoys watching movies and series, and creating music.