In Black Myth Wukong, players can discover a total of nine unique drinks scattered throughout the game. Collecting all of these drinks unlocks the “Brews and Barrels” achievement on Steam, and each drink provides distinct effects to your Gourd, which is essential for healing and tactical advantages. Here’s a detailed guide to help you find all the drinks in the game.
How to Find All Drink Locations in Black Myth: Wukong?
Chapter 1: Black Wind Mountain
Drink #1: Coconut Wine
- Location: This is the first drink you start with, already in your inventory when the game begins.
- Effect: The Coconut Wine is initially simple but can be upgraded using Awaken Wine Worms found throughout the game. Each upgrade ages the wine, increasing the health it restores per use.
- Upgrade: Visit the Shen Monkey NPC in the Marsh of White Mist (Bamboo Grove) to upgrade your Gourd. Note that for the “Brews and Barrels” achievement, you only need to collect the drinks; upgrading is optional.
Chapter 2: Yellow Wind Ridge
Drink #2: Lambbrew
- Location: Found in Sandgate Village at the Village Entrance. From the start of Chapter 2, follow the hill path to the right where rat archers are stationed. At the end of this path lies a small altar where the Lambbrew is placed.
- Effect: This drink offers enhanced health restoration, making it a valuable find early in the game.
Chapter 3: The New West
Drink #3: Bluebridge Romance
- Location: Begin at the Bitter Lake shrine, then turn around and follow the coastline until you reach a temple area. To the left of the temple is a lake where you’ll find a golden-glowing vase containing the drink.
- Effect: Provides unique buffs to your character, enhancing your combat abilities.
Drink #4: Jade Essence
- Location: Located in the Valley of Ecstasy, near the Towers of Karma. From the shrine, go left and search behind a stone pillar to find the drink. To reach this shrine, start from the Forest of Felicity, pass through the gate, drop down the left side, and explore the corner of the lower area.
- Effect: Increases your resilience and adds additional healing effects to your Gourd.
Chapter 4: The Webbed Hollow
Drink #5: Pinebrew
- Location: Available for purchase from the Shen Monkey NPC at Black Wind Mountain, specifically at the Bamboo Grove in the Marsh of White Mist. You can buy this drink at the beginning of Chapter 4.
- Effect: Boosts your stamina regeneration, useful for prolonged battles.
Drink #6: Worryfree Brew
- Location: From the Verdure Bridge shrine, take the left path over the green bridge with roots. After turning left, drop down the right side near the two lanterns and proceed until you reach a village. Climb up in the village until you find a purple altar, where you’ll need to destroy cocoons to access a house. Inside, interact with the tea kettle to obtain the drink.
- Effect: Reduces the cooldown time of your Gourd, allowing for more frequent healing.
Drink #7: Sunset of the Nine Skies
- Location: Starting from the Temple of the Yellow Flower’s Court of Illumination shrine, turn around and ascend the stairs directly across. When the path splits, take the right fork, and at the end, you’ll find the drink in front of a hut.
- Effect: Grants temporary invulnerability upon use, giving you a strategic advantage in tough battles.
Chapter 5: Flaming Mountains
Drink #8: Loong Balm
- Location: Found in the Emerald Hall of Furnace Valley. After defeating the Yin-Yang Fish, a main story boss, look near the throne to find the golden drink.
- Effect: Significantly enhances your attack power, making it a crucial asset in the late game.
Chapter 6: Mount Huaguo
Drink #9: A Thousand Days Inebriation
- Location: This drink is also available for purchase from the Shen Monkey NPC at Black Wind Mountain, in the Bamboo Grove at the Marsh of White Mist. It becomes purchasable at the beginning of Chapter 6.
- Effect: Provides a massive boost to all your stats, making it the most powerful drink in the game.
Finding all the drinks in Black Myth Wukong not only earns you the “Brews and Barrels” achievement but also provides essential upgrades to your Gourd, granting you more tactical flexibility and enhancing your survival skills. Use this guide to ensure you don’t miss any of these valuable items during your journey. Happy hunting!