Crafting materials are vital for progression in Black Myth: Wukong, often found by defeating specific enemies or exploring the environment. Ginsenglings, disguised as plants, yield significantly more crafting materials than regular plant pickups. Exploring areas like streams, waterfalls, and paths can lead to valuable materials such as Jade Lotus.
Obtaining Crafting Materials
Crafting materials are crucial for various upgrades and items. While regular plants provide some materials, defeating certain enemies offers a greater yield. For example, a Ginsengling, an earth elemental enemy disguised as a ginseng plant, provides significantly more crafting materials upon defeat. These enemies are tough, capable of striking the ground to spread poison roots, so repositioning during combat is advised.
Exploration for Materials and Enemies
Exploring different areas will lead to various crafting materials. After encountering a Ginsengling, you can cross a stream to face additional Wolf enemies or take a path to the left leading to a large waterfall. Near the falls, you can find Jade Lotus and a Crow Diviner enemy. On the far side of the stream, more materials are available. A path from the bridge, where an archer was stationed, leads to a small archway where you can find the optional mini-boss, Guangzhi.
Mini-boss: Guangzhi
Guangzhi is an optional mini-boss who can be challenging due to his fiery weapon. If you frequently catch fire, consider using Cooling Powder and Evil Repelling Medicant to enhance damage absorption. His attacks often begin with a charging combo, where each swing is preceded by a jump; dodge through all three swings to counterattack during his recovery. When he spins his blade, wait for him to raise it and perform two slower horizontal swings before reacting.