How to unlock medicine crafting in Black Myth: Wukong

The world of Black Myth: Wukong is littered with flora to gather, much of which is used for crafting medicine. However, while you can pick various herbs and fungi early in the game, the way to unlock medicine crafting in Black Myth: Wukong doesn't come right away. Medicine crafting is unlocked in Chapter Two of Black Myth: Wukong. But unlike many abilities you gain in the game, there is a possibility to miss it. You have to speak with someone in the arid landscape that comprises the game's second chapter. If you don't, well, I'm not sure if you can unlock medicine later down the line. Where to unlock medicine crafting in Black Myth: WukongTo unlock medicine crafting, you'll need to speak with a certain guy.This guy:Screenshot by DestructoidThe friendly, if a bit eccentric, fox-like yaoguai says he will teach you medicine crafting after you retrieve a formula stolen from him by a frog.This frog:Screenshot by DestructoidBut first things first, you'll need to find the medicine-crafter. From the starting area of the chapter, head toward the pond and take the path winding deeper into the rocky terrain on your left. Screenshot by DestructoidNavigate the winding path while defeating enemies. Soon, you'll stumble across a Keeper's Shrine, guarded by a rat yaoguai.Screenshot by DestructoidFrom the shrine, head toward the bridge separating you from the nearby town. Drop from the bridge (you can also find the path that goes around) into the crevasse below. Screenshot by DestructoidGo inside the dark cave. The fox yaoguai you need to speak with is near the cave's exit.Screenshot by DestructoidTo complete his task, you must fight the frog squatting in the pond near the cave exit. The creature is akin to a field boss, much like the Wandering Wight, but thankfully far less stressful. The frog boss, called Lang-Li-Guhh-Baw, is still a tough fight. It uses its long tongue to jab and sweep out your feet from afar. Getting close is also perilous, as it will swipe at you with its hand or hop onto your head. At medium range, it'll try to close the gap with a short-hop attack.Screenshot by DestructoidLang-Li-Guhh-Baw also uses lightning powers. It charges its tongue attack with electricity. After knocking off around a fourth of its health, it'll enter a new stage where it will call down lighting from the sky and use its tongue to suck you into its mouth. It will also send out slow-moving bolts that can track you down. If you get hit by enough of its electrical attacks, you'll enter a Shocked State, which increases damage received.Screenshot by DestructoidOnce the frog is fried, you receive the Evil Repelling Medicament formula, a Stone Spirit, a Yaoguai Core, and Tadpole materials. Take the formula to our fox friend, who rewards you with two Evil Repelling Medicament items, along with knowledge on how to make it and much more.How to craft medicine in Black Myth: WukongYou can craft medicine at any Keeper's Shrine in Black Myth: Wukong. To do so, locate a shrine and enter its menu. Navigate to the new section that reads 'Make Medicines' and select it. Screenshot by DestructoidLook for a medicine you wish to craft and select it to enter the crafting sub-menu. If you are carrying all the necessary ingredients, all you have to do is choose how many medicines you wish to make and then hit 'Confirm.' Screenshot by DestructoidHow to equip medicineThere are two ways you can equip medicine in the game. The fastest is by entering the main menu of the game, which automatically opens your Equipment tab. There, you can see four slots for medicine at the bottom of the screen. Use your d-pad or mouse to navigate to a slot and choose the Equip or Replace option to fill the slot.You can also equip medicine in the Inventory tab of your menu. Highlight the medicine you want to equip, press the Equip option, and choose an On-Hand slot.Screenshot by DestructoidThe second chapter of Black Myth: Wukong has many more secrets and activities. If you're trying to figure out how to help the Drunken Pig or find more Yaogaui Cores, we have what you need.The post How to unlock medicine crafting in Black Myth: Wukong appeared first on Destructoid.