In Black Myth: Wukong, your health flask is referred to as the “Gourd.” It plays a critical role in sustaining your character’s vitality, allowing you to heal during combat. The Gourd can be upgraded to enhance its effectiveness by increasing the number of healing charges or improving the health restored with each use. These upgrades are achieved through the use of Luojia Fragrant Vines and Awaken Wine Worms, which can be provided to the Shen Monkey NPC located in the Chapter 1 area, specifically at the “Bamboo Forest > Marsh of White Mist.”
How to Find All Gourd Locations in Black Myth: Wukong?
Chapter 1: Black Wind Mountain
Gourd #1: Trailblazer’s Scarlet Gourd
- Special Effect: When the Gourd is full, the first sip replenishes full Health.
- How to Obtain: This Gourd is a pre-order bonus and can be redeemed from any shrine starting from Chapter 1. For those who did not pre-order, it is obtainable in Chapter 3 by interacting with the horse NPC at the New Thunderclap Temple. From the Temple Entrance shrine, proceed through the temple building, ascend the stairs ahead, descend the left-side stairs, and continue into the next building. Climb the stairs to the upper balcony, cross the wooden bridge, and the horse NPC will be waiting at the end. Exhaust all dialogue options to receive the Gourd.
Gourd #2: Old Gourd
- Special Effect: This Gourd is your starting healing item and can be upgraded multiple times.
- How to Obtain: The Old Gourd is automatically in your inventory from the start of the game. As you progress, it can be upgraded at the Shen Monkey NPC found in Chapter 1’s Bamboo Grove > Marsh of White Mist. The Gourd evolves with each upgrade, eventually becoming the Supreme Gourd with 10 healing charges when fully upgraded.
Chapter 2: Yellow Wind Ridge
Gourd #3: Plaguebane Gourd
- Special Effect: Health recovery is halved, but Attack is increased for a short duration after use.
- How to Obtain: This Gourd is obtained by defeating the hidden boss “Mad Tiger,” which is unlocked through a side quest in Chapter 2. Begin by defeating the “Tiger’s Acolyte” boss to acquire the Old-Rattle Drum key item. Then, use the drum in three specific locations within Yellow Wind Formation to trigger encounters with Withered Corpses. Finally, head to Sandgate Village and use the drum once more to reveal a well leading to the secret fight with Mad Tiger. After the battle, open the black chest in the arena to claim the Plaguebane Gourd.
Chapter 3: The New West
Gourd #4: Jade Lotus Gourd / Jade Guanyin Gourd
- Special Effect: Recovers a significant amount of Health for nearby Duplicates upon use.
- How to Obtain: Purchase this Gourd from the Shen Monkey NPC at the Bamboo Grove > Marsh of White Mist. It becomes available for purchase at the start of Chapter 3. The Gourd’s name changes to Jade Guanyin Gourd when fully upgraded.
Gourd #5: Fiery Gourd
- Special Effect: Grants Chill immunity and increases Maximum Stamina for a short duration.
- How to Obtain: This Gourd is located in the Valley of Ecstasy > Mindfulness Cliff. From the shrine, proceed forward until you encounter wooden boards. Drop down the right side and follow the path to a wooden chest containing the Fiery Gourd.
Chapter 4: The Webbed Hollow
Gourd #6: Xiang River Goddess Gourd
- Special Effect: Grants moderate Burn Resistance and immunity from lava-covered terrain for a short duration.
- How to Obtain: In Chapter 4’s Webbed Hollow > The Verdure Bridge, take the left path to trigger a cutscene. Continue to the room with five golden treasure chests, where one of the chests contains the Xiang River Goddess Gourd.
Gourd #7: Stained Jade Gourd
- Special Effect: Massively increases drinking speed.
- How to Obtain: Rewarded for defeating the boss “The Scorpionlord” in the Purple Cloud Mountain secret area. To access this area, defeat the Venom Daoist in two locations within Chapter 4. After defeating him in the second location, interact with the wall to enter the secret area. The Stained Jade Gourd is found in a shrine near the Scorpionlord boss.
Chapter 5: Flaming Mountains
Gourd #8: Immortal Blessing Gourd
- Special Effect: Health recovery is halved, but Attack is increased for a short duration after use.
- How to Obtain: Purchased from the Shen Monkey NPC at the Bamboo Grove > Marsh of White Mist starting in Chapter 5. This Gourd requires Buddha’s Left Hand and Buddha’s Right Hand, which are dropped by two specific bosses: “Buddha’s Right Hand” and “Baw-Li-Guhh-Baw.”
Gourd #9: Supreme Gourd
- Special Effect: Provides 10 healing charges.
- How to Obtain: Upgrade your current Gourd at the Furnace Valley > Rakshasa Palace. After reaching 9 healing charges, interact with the fire in the room containing the Old Man NPC to upgrade to the Supreme Gourd, the best healing item in the game.
Chapter 6: Mount Huaguo
Gourd #10: Multi-Glazed Gourd
- Special Effect: The last sip from the Gourd significantly increases Attack for a short duration.
- How to Obtain: This Gourd becomes available for purchase from the Shen Monkey NPC at the Bamboo Grove > Marsh of White Mist at the start of Chapter 6.
New Game+ Exclusive
Gourd #11: Qing-Tian Gourd
- Special Effect: Slowly recovers Gourd uses over time.
- How to Obtain: Available for purchase from the Shen Monkey NPC in New Game+. May require completion of all portraits in the Journal.
By carefully exploring each chapter and completing the necessary quests, you can ensure that your Gourd is fully upgraded and equipped with the best possible effects to aid you in your journey through Black Myth: Wukong.
