How to Get and Use Silk in Black Myth: Wukong

ruekuma |  Published: August 21, 2024
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Discover the best methods to get Silk in Black Myth: Wukong and learn how to use it effectively for crafting armor sets.

Black Myth: Wukong offers a variety of armor sets for you to craft and equip. Each armor piece has unique stats and can provide resistance to elements or status effects. Completing a set can give you a bonus that’s often helpful in the area you’re exploring. Silk is a crucial crafting material you’ll need to make new armor pieces and complete sets. Here’s how you can get Silk and put it to good use in Black Myth: Wukong.

How to Get Silk in Black Myth: Wukong

How to Get Silk in Black Myth Wukong
Game Science

There are three main ways to obtain Silk in Black Myth: Wukong:

  1. Enemy drops: This is the most reliable method. The basic rat enemies in Chapter 2 have a good chance of dropping Silk. About one in four of these enemies will drop Silk when defeated.
  2. Chest loot: You can find Silk when opening chests scattered throughout the game world. Keep an eye out for golden chests wooden containers and even small bowls to loot.
  3. Store purchases: You can buy Silk at stores but it’s limited. Only two Silk can be bought for 600 Will each.

Farming Silk

Black Myth Wukong Chapter 2
Game Science

The best place to farm Silk is in Chapter 2. The basic enemies here have a high drop rate for Silk. These enemies respawn when you rest or die making them perfect for farming. As a bonus, you’ll gain experience and level up quickly while farming.

Larger enemies can drop Silk too but they’re more likely to give you Yaoguai Cores, which are used for weapon upgrades.

How to Use Silk in Black Myth: Wukong

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Game Science

There are only two ways to use Silk in Black Myth: Wukong:

  1. Crafting armor: This is the main use for Silk. You can craft new armor pieces at Shrines. Almost every armor piece requires Silk so it’s best to save it up.
  2. Selling for Will: While you can sell Silk for the game’s currency it’s not recommended. Will is easy to come by and Silk is more valuable for crafting.

Crafting Armor

To craft armor:

  1. Find a Shrine
  2. Select the craft menu
  3. Choose “Craft Armor”
  4. Pick the armor piece you want to make

Armor sets are unlocked all at once. This lets you see the stats for each piece and the overall set bonus. Be careful when crafting as you can’t get the Silk back once it’s used.

Tips for Silk Management

  • Don’t sell it for quick cash. It’s much more valuable for crafting.
  • Focus on the basic enemies in Chapter 2 for the best Silk farming.
  • Always open chests and containers you find. They often contain Silk.
  • Look at the full armor set before crafting individual pieces to make sure you’re making the best choice.

By following these tips you’ll be able to gather plenty of Silk and craft powerful armor sets in Black Myth: Wukong.

FAQs

  • Where is the best place to farm Silk in Black Myth: Wukong?
    • The best place to farm Silk is in Chapter 2, focusing on basic rat enemies that have a high drop rate.
  • Can you buy Silk in Black Myth: Wukong?
    • Yes, you can buy Silk at stores, but it’s limited to two Silk for 600 Will each.

About Author

Ti is a gaming writer who began her journey in the industry in 2022. She has covered a wide range of topics from popular titles like Fortnite and Once Human to indie gems, bringing a fresh perspective to the gaming scene. Before fully diving into game writing, Ti contributed to a media company for three years, starting in 2018, where she covered topics on books, movies, and entertainment. Although primarily focused on PC games, Ti also dabbles in mobile gaming and loves diving into RPG and survival genres. Beyond gaming, she has a keen interest in psychology, philosophy, and cinema, all of which shape her unique approach to writing.