Black Myth Wukong Curio Slots: Ultimate Guide & Unlock

In Black Myth Wukong, curio slots are key to powering up your Wukong with passive buffs from relics. This comprehensive guide walks you through finding, equipping, and optimizing curio slots to dominate bosses and New Game+ runs. From early-game unlocks to late-game maxing, we've got the steps.

Curios occupy specific armor slots (helm, armor, etc.) and stack effects like health regen or damage boosts. Rarity tiers (Common to Mythic) determine power. Follow our numbered steps to slot-hunt efficiently.

Unlocking Your First Curio Slots

Start with base armor unlocks post-prologue. Visit curio vendors in hidden villages.

  • 1. Complete Chapter 2 boss: Gains Helm Slot
  • 2. Find Yellow Wind Sage relic cave: Armor Slot
  • 3. Defeat Spider Boss: Leggings Slot

How to Equip and Upgrade Curios

Open inventory > Curios tab > Drag to slot. Upgrade at shrines with Sparks.

  • Step 1: Acquire curio from drops/chests
  • Step 2: Match element type for bonuses
  • Step 3: Upgrade to +5 for max effects
  • Step 4: Extract for Sparks if suboptimal

Best Curios for Each Slot by Chapter

Tailor to your build: Smasher or Staff master.

  • Helm: Ring of Fire (Dodge boost) - Ch. 1
  • Armor: Black Loong Scales (Def up) - Ch. 3
  • Legs: Tiger Treads (Stam regen) - Ch. 5
  • Gloves: Venom Fangs (Poison DOT) - Ch. 7

Farming Rare Curio Slots Efficiently

NG+ multipliers make farming viable. Target elite enemies.

  • 1. Loop Black Wind Mountain patrols
  • 2. Arena challenges in Chapter 6
  • 3. Boss rematches post-NG+

Advanced Slot Optimization Builds

Stack synergies: Fire + Bleed for hybrids.

  • Build 1: Tank - All defense curios
  • Build 2: DPS - Crit rate across slots
  • Build 3: Speedrun - Dodge/evade focus

Frequently Asked Questions

How many curio slots max in Black Myth Wukong?

Four slots total: Helm, Chest, Legs, Gloves. Unlock progressively by Chapter 3.

Where to buy curio slots early game?

Vendor in Bamboo Grove after first major boss. Costs 500 Willow Sparks.

Can I change curio slots mid-fight?

No, equip at shrines only. Plan builds beforehand.

Best mythic curio for NG+?

Dragon Heart (Immortal regen) from final boss drop.

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