Let’s be honest—by 2026, every self-respecting Destined One has probably bashed, smashed, and transformed their way through Black Myth: Wukong more times than Monkey can shapeshift. But one loop never gets old: hunting down every last curio, trinket, and shiny bauble the game hides. I’ve lost count of how many stone monkeys I’ve smacked just to see if that tiny golden box will finally drop something new. And you know what? It’s still a thrill.
Back in 2024 we scrambled for guides; now in 2026, with the final definitive edition and all those sneaky patches, some curios have been tweaked, drop rates adjusted, and one or two even moved (I’m looking at you, Frosty Lotus). But the core collection remains the same chaotic, beautiful treasure hunt. So grab your gourd, put on your luckiest transformation, and let’s dive into every curios location—seasoned with the kind of wisdom only years of respawning can bring.
Chapter 1: Windbells, Wights, and Waterfalls
Wind Chime is practically a freebie if you splurged on the Deluxe Edition—just poke any shrine and BAM, slightly faster movement. I’ve been using it so long I forgot what normal walking speed felt like; without it, Monkey feels like he’s wading through molasses.
Then there’s the Wandering Wight, the infamous oversized baby that walloped newcomers in Chapter 1. Defeat this spirit miniboss, and you snag a curio that slightly boosts your critical hit chance. In 2026, this fight is practically a right of passage—some players still challenge themselves to beat it at level 1. I just bonk it with a maxed-out staff and laugh.
After Black Wind King, don’t miss the container on the terrace for the Cat’s Eye Bead, which moderately increases defense. It’s the kind of quiet tankiness that lets you facetank a boss’s tantrum while you panic-chug from your gourd.
Now, the Boshan Censer requires some serious legwork. You need the Loong Scales from Chapter 2—break that sneaky bronze wall near the First Prince of Flowing Sands. Then backtrack to Chapter 1’s waterfalls near the Outside the Forest shrine. Enter the secret dragon lair, beat the scaly menace, and you get a curio that grants major damage reduction when your gourd runs dry. Perfect for those “oh no, I’m out of juice” moments. In 2026, we’ve optimized the route so much you can get it before lunch.
Chapter 2: Wills, Tigers, and Sandfalls
Chapter 2’s curios are a mixed bag of must-haves and “meh, maybe later.” The Panther Pendant is a simple purchase from any shrine for 2,400 will, and it considerably boosts max stamina. I always grab it early because a winded monkey is a dead monkey.
For the true capitalists, the Goldflora Hairpin requires finishing the Man-in-Stone quest and shelling out a whopping 12,800 will. It increases will gained from enemies, which is basically the game telling you to get rich or die trying. In 2026, with the economy figured out, it’s a no-brainer if you plan to buy out every shop.
After Tiger Vanguard, follow the cliffside path behind the temple, deal with a Tiger Acolyte, and explore the cave for the Back Scratcher. It recovers a tiny amount of stamina on perfect dodge—so now you can literally scratch your back while dodging. Rewarding perfect play with stamina is chef’s kiss.
The Fine China Tea Bowl is another Loong Scales special: find the sand waterfall at Rockrest Flat, slip through, and defeat the loong inside. It slightly reduces all spell cooldowns. Pair it with a spell-slinging build and you’re a magical machine gun.
There’s also the Tiger Tally from the Chapter 2 secret area—beat the alternate Tiger Vanguard, and you’ll earn a curio that gives a moderate attack increase after light attack combos. It’s basically an aggressive player’s best friend.
Chapter 3: Chills, Thrills, and Pagoda Pains
Chapter 3 ramps up the weird. After beating the Macaque Chief, turn left at a temple, and shambling zombies drop the Snowfox Brush. It moderately increases critical hit chance while chilled. Intentionally get frosty, then crit everything to death—it’s a lifestyle.
In the Pagoda Realm’s lower levels, a blade-wielding warrior guards the Maitreya’s Orb, which boosts stamina recovery. I’ve lost count of how many times I ran past that guy in early playthroughs; now I just bonk him for sport.
Captain Lotus-Vision drops the Goldstone Lord after you navigate the Upper Pagoda ledges and the side quest. This curio moderately increases chill resistance—which is ironic, since the boss himself is all about frosty doom.
One of my favorite curios is the Auspicious Lantern, found in a cave after the first Non-White fight, guarded by two enemies. Land enough hits and you can avoid the next fatal blow. It’s like a get-out-of-jail-free card that’s saved my fur countless times.
Defeating the giant temple monk on Longevity Road yields the Greenstone Tiger, which considerably increases defense and damages surrounding enemies when you take hits. Why block when you can become a walking explosion of “don’t touch me”?
Chapter 4: Poisons, Spiders, and Secret Groves
Chapter 4 is a treasure trove. The Venomous Hair from a chest near the Upper Hollow shrine boosts poison resistance. Meanwhile, the Fine Jadeite Toad from a spider-sac platform increases poison damage. Get both and become the toxic terror you were always meant to be.
After mopping up all other Loong fights, the Golden Carp appears at the Relief of the Fallen Loong shrine, moderately increasing material drops. In 2026, farming materials is an art form, and this curio is the muse.
A spoilery boss in the Purifying Spring area drops Gold Sun Crow, slightly increasing damage reduction—and if you equip the matching trinket, the effect is enhanced. Synergies like this make the game feel tailor-made for experimental builds.
Before the Temple Entrance shrine, defeat Commander Beetle and the monk trainees to open a container holding the Bone Spirit, which massively increases critical hit chance when health is low. Perfect for clutch moments; I’ve beaten bosses with a sliver of HP thanks to this little bone buddy.
Snake monks in the temple yard drop the Snake Skull, slightly boosting might recovery. And near the end of the chapter, past a dark chamber and a large tree, you’ll find the Buddha’s Blessing: it increases max health, mana, and stamina for a long while after resurrection. It’s like a second wind that says, “Alright, round two, let’s go.”
Secret area seekers will love the Celestial Lotus Seed (in a gazebo near Petalfall Hamlet, slightly increases XP) and the Jade Moon Rabbit (past Scorpionlord, cross a rope bridge), which gives a slight damage bonus and synergizes with a certain ornament.
Chapter 5 & 6: Fire, Fury, and Flying Clouds
Chapter 5 brings heat. After the Father of Stones boss, slip into a cave nook for a curio that moderately speeds up focus point gain—essential for landing those charged heavy attacks.
Dual-mace bull mobs can drop a trinket that slightly increases attack, while a giant Rakshasa in the palace drops one that significantly raises attack power while at full health. Glass cannon builds, rejoice.
The Rusty-Gold Cart, part of a secret quest, drops a curio boosting burn resistance. And completing Chapter 5’s secret area nets the Flame Beast’s Essence, moderately increasing attack power of all burn and chill transformations. Pair with the fire wolf transformation and watch enemies melt.
In Chapter 6, after unlocking the Somersault Cloud, fly to the Jiao Loong of Waves (land on the water) for a curio that considerably increases defense while in water. Also, the frog miniboss Ling-Baw-Baw by the riverbank drops a curio that ignores enemy Four Bane resistances—burn, frost, shock, poison. It’s the ultimate “no more immunity nonsense” tool.
There you have it: a complete, slightly chaotic, deeply personal tour of every curio in Black Myth: Wukong as we know it in 2026. I still find myself returning to the Pagoda Realm just to see if that last zombie will finally drop the Snowfox Brush I never really needed. The hunt is eternal, and the bling is forever. Now go forth and collect—your monkey deserves to sparkle.