How to obtain the Amber Prayer Beads in Black Myth Wukong

The Amber Prayer Beads is arguably the most powerful (and useful) Curio in Black Myth Wukong, simply due to its primary perk. Not only does this Curio come in incredibly handy in the base game, but it's also very useful in New Game+ cycles It is something you shouldn't unequip once you unlock it. However, much like any other powerful Curios in the game, the Amber Prayer Beads are optional and also missable.

Focus is easily the most crucial component of Black Myth Wukong, as it not only dictates the ability to perform moves like "see-through" but also amplifies the damage dealt via combos and charged-heavy attacks. The Amber Prayer Beads basically enhance the speed of Focus build-up, making it easier to perform those powerful attacks.

Here's a comprehensive guide to obtaining the Amber Prayer Beads in Black Myth Wukong.

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Where to find the Amber Prayer Beads in Black Myth Wukong?

The Amber Prayer Beads can be obtained from a treasure chest in Chapter 5 (The Flaming Mountains). However, if you don't fully explore the chapter's map, you will easily miss out on the Curio, as it's not placed directly in the path of progress. Instead, it's hidden within an optional area, accessible only after defeating a few regular mob enemies.

Father of Stones (Image via GameScience)

After defeating the first Flaming Cart in Chapter 5, you will eventually come face-to-face with the Father of Stones. After your defeat the Father of Stones, you will be able to make your way to the second Flaming Cart. Before you go barging toward the Flaming Cart, you will come across a small cave.

This cave houses the hidden treasure chest with the Amber Prayer Beads. Here are the steps to easily obtain the Amber Prayer Beads in Black Myth Wukong:

• After defeating the Father of Stones, head through the door within the arena.
• Head straight through the small bridge to reach the cave on the other side. It's recommended to use the Fireproof Mantle to safeguard yourself against the Flaming Cart's fire projectiles.
• Once you reach the cave, head straight and look to the right.
• You will eventually come across a small group of regular mob enemies guarding a doorway.
• Kill the enemies and head inside the doorway to find a treasure chest.
• Loot the treasure chest to obtain the Amber Prayer Beads.

The Amber Prayer Beads (Image via GameScience)

The Amber Prayer Beads are incredibly useful for end-game encounters, especially the two final bosses of Black Myth Wukong, The Great Sage's Broken Shell and Erlang, the Sacred Divinity. Both these bosses are staggered pretty easily with charged-heavy or see-through attacks, and having accelerated Focus build-up really helps against them.