Black Myth: Wukong introduces a wide range of features and game mechanics that may be overwhelming for some players. In the first few hours, you are inundated with items and resources, many of which can be confused.
One of those items you receive early on is the Incense Path Talisman. As the first talisman you will acquire, understanding how it works is essential. The following guide answers any questions you may have about this item, including what it does, how to get it, and how to use it.
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What does the Incense Path Talisman do?
“When advance is impossible, retreat is a firm ally.”
While Black Myth: Wukong It may not be an open world game like Elden Ringshares some similar characteristics. One of them is the Guardian Shrine, which you can use to save your progress or recharge your health, mana, and pumpkin. However, like the Sites of Grace in Elden RingThese shrines are often far apart and reaching them can take some time as the paths are often filled with enemies.
The Talisman of the Path of Incense provides a solution. Using this talisman instantly teleports you to the last Guardian Shrine you used.without penalties. You don’t lose any Willpower or Skill points, making it a great way to retreat if you find yourself in a difficult situation.
How to Acquire the Incense Path Talisman
The Incense Path Talisman is one of the most essential items in your inventory. Fortunately, you won’t have to search endlessly to obtain it, as the talisman is It is acquired automatically after interacting with the first Guardian Shrine.
This Sanctuary is located in the Front Hills area of the Wolf Forest subregion, which is the starting area of the Black Wind Mountain region. While you’ll receive a notification when you acquire it, that alone isn’t enough: you’ll need to equip the talisman before you can use it.
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How to equip and use the Incense Path Talisman
Simply acquiring the Incense Path Talisman is not enough: you will have to equip it, like any other talisman. To do so, follow these steps:
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Pause the game and navigate to the Team tab.
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Click on one of the four available slots at the bottom left of the screen (to the right of the Pumpkin slot).
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Select the Incense Path Talisman by clicking on it or by pressing the “E” key.
Now that you have the Talisman equipped, close the equipment menu and use the Mouse scroll wheel to select the available Talisman. slot in the game. So, press the “Q” key to activate the talisman.
When you do this, the Destined will be teleported to the last shrine visited. You can even use it during combat. However, keep in mind that the teleport will fail if an enemy attacks you while you are in the activation animation.
The Talisman of the Path of Incense is a permanent item, meaning you can use it an infinite number of times. It won’t go away after just one use, so feel free to use it as many times as you need.