How to Upgrade Gourd in Black Myth: Wukong

The magical gourd in Black Myth: Wukong is a vital tool for healing Sun Wukong during battles and exploration. Upgrading this item is essential for facing tougher challenges in the game. Here’s a simple guide on how you can enhance your gourd’s capabilities.

To upgrade your gourd in Black Myth: Wukong, you must seek out Shen Monkey, a vendor situated in Bamboo Grove near the Shrine at the Marsh of White Mist.

Once you reach Bamboo Grove, head towards a wooden bridge where you’ll encounter a Snake enemy. Defeat the enemy to trigger a cutscene with Shen Monkey. He will lead you to a cave where you can discuss upgrading your gourd.

Upgrading your gourd requires specific resources that can be obtained by exploring the game world or defeating enemies. For instance, you may need x1 Luojia Fragrant Vine, which is located near the big tree close to the Shrine at the Marsh of White Mist.

Watch this video for the locations of 15 Luojia Fragrant Vines:

Once you have gathered the necessary upgrade materials, you can proceed to enhance your Healing Gourd.

Shen Monkey also offers the opportunity to upgrade your drinks, like the 5-Year-Old Coconut Wine, which restores 40% of Maximum Health with each sip. By upgrading this drink, you can increase Soak slots and improve health recovery. To upgrade the 5-Year-Old Coconut Wine, you will need x1 Awaken Wine Worm. Remember that you can equip or remove Soaks to customize the effects of the Gourds as needed.

As you progress in the game, you will encounter different gourds and drinks with unique abilities. Experiment with various options to find the best combination for challenging enemies.

Make sure to check out our other guides on Black Myth Wukong skills, beginner tips, and two methods to restore health in the game.