Where to find silk in Black Myth: Wukong

Side is a rare crafting currency in Black Myth: Wukongand you want to get your hands on as many of them as possible in the early and middle stages of the game.

In this Black Myth: Wukong In this guide we will tell you what you can use silk for and where to find it.

What is silk in Black Myth: Wukong?

Silk is used to craft rare and epic rare armorswhich can really help your stats in the first few areas of Black Myth: Wukong. How much silk you need depends on the type of armor piece and its rarity. For example, a rare chest piece — typically the most expensive piece to craft in a set, as it packs the most stats — might only cost you two silk (along with some other crafting currency), while an epic hat might cost you four silk.

As you progress through Chapter 2, Silk will become a less important currency, and you will find that it will start to pile up, much like Yarn. It will be replaced by — or combined with — even rarer currencies like Cold iron leaves.

Where to find silk in Black Myth: Wukong

Silk is said to be rare in Chapter 1 of Black Myth: Wukongand while it seems to drop randomly from some bosses like Elder Jinchi – he didn’t drop any for us, but others claim to have gotten a few from him – you can reliably buy two from the Great Room Shrine Shop in the Secret: Ancient Guanyin Temple area.

As you progress in Chapter 2you will find more and more sources of silk. Powerful enemies will drop some silk randomly, as will bosses like the Second Prince of Flowing Sands. But most importantly, you can reliably purchase some from Chapter 2 shrines. This trend — being able to purchase rare resources from shrines in every area — will continue as you progress through the game, so always check your inventory and spend your Will on resources like silk whenever you get the chance.

Looking for more help on your adventure as the Destined One? Check out our other Black Myth: Wukong guides, who can help you find all three hidden bells in Chapter 1, sober up the squire in the yellow robe in Chapter 2, and track down all of Buddha’s eyeballs.