Let me tell you, as someone who's spent an embarrassing number of hours in Black Myth: Wukong since its release last year, there's one thing I've learned: you can never have too much mana. I mean, sure, health keeps you alive and stamina lets you dodge those bone-crushing attacks, but mana? That's where the magic happens—literally! And if you're anything like me, constantly running out of juice mid-spell and getting pummeled as a result, you'll want to track down every single Celestial Taiyi Pill in the game.

The Pill-Popping Journey Begins

So here's the deal—there are 14 of these magical mana-boosting pills scattered across the game (well, except for the final chapter where the developers apparently decided we had enough power already). Finding them all has been my obsession for the past month, and I'm here to share my pill-hunting wisdom.

But first, have you ever wondered why they're called Taiyi Pills anyway? Is it because they make you feel like a celestial god? Or maybe because after consuming them, you start seeing stars? 🌟

Chapter One: The Appetizer

The first pill is like the game's way of saying, "Hey, here's a taste of power. Want more? Keep playing!"

To find it, I started at the Marsh of White Mist Keeper Shrine in Bamboo Grove. After hopping down from the wooden platform into what I'd describe as the world's least appealing paddling pool, I had to deal with a Whiteclad Noble who clearly didn't appreciate my trespassing.

Pro tip: stick to the right path until you reach a cave that's shorter than my patience when fighting those annoying monkey enemies. Keep walking straight until you reach a cliff, and voilà! Your first mana boost awaits.

Chapter Two: The Motherload

Now this is where things get interesting. Chapter Two technically has TEN pills, which made me do a double-take when I first discovered this. Ten! But before you get too excited (like I did), only one is actually hiding in the wild.

For this lone ranger, head to the Rock Crash Platform Keeper Shrine in Fright Cliff. Walk down the path with all those decrepit buildings—you know, the ones that definitely wouldn't pass a modern safety inspection—and look right. There's a rock platform with the pill just chilling on a table like it's no big deal.

But what about the other nine? This is where our friend Xu Dog comes in.

Xu Dog: The Pill Dealer

Tucked away in the Crouching Tiger Temple's Cellar on Yellow Wind Ridge is Xu Dog, who I'm pretty sure is running an illegal pharmaceutical operation. This NPC will trade you NINE Celestial Taiyi Pills for nine Mind Cores.

Wait, nine Mind Cores? Do you have any idea how many bosses I had to beat to collect those? My controller still has dents from being thrown across the room! 😤

Chapter Three: Winter Wonderland

For the next pill, I headed to the Outside The Wheel Keeper Shrine in the Pagoda Realm. Following the snowy path led me to a cave system that I swear was designed by someone who hates players. After emerging from the cave (and questioning my life choices), I stuck to the right and found a table near a fence with the pill.

Is it just me, or do these pills always seem to be placed in the most random locations? Like, who's going around setting up tables with powerful magical artifacts and then just... leaving them there?

Chapter Four: Spider Central

The Webbed Hollows—or as I like to call it, "Nope Town"—houses our next pill. From the Cliff of Oblivion Keeper Shrine, I walked through a steep hallway and ran straight into Buddha's Right Hand boss.

After an embarrassing number of attempts (we don't need to discuss the exact count), I finally defeated it and continued down the path. As I descended Buddha's hand (which feels weird just typing that), I turned left on the cliff and spotted the pill.

Chapter Five: The Final Boost

For the last pill on our magical mystery tour, I teleported to the Rakshasa Palace Keeper Shrine in Furnace Valley. Unlike the others that required Indiana Jones-level exploration, this one was practically gift-wrapped—sitting right behind the Keeper Shrine on the floor.

I almost missed it because, honestly, who looks BEHIND a shrine? After 30+ hours of gameplay, the developers still manage to make me check every nook and cranny.

Was It Worth It?

After collecting all 14 pills, my mana bar is now longer than my gaming session hours (and that's saying something). But was it worth the countless deaths, the frustration, and the weird dreams about pills I've been having?

Absolutely. With my expanded mana pool, I can now chain spells together like I'm conducting a magical symphony. Bosses that once made me question my gaming skills now tremble before my endless barrage of spells.

But I have to wonder... what if there are secret pills the community hasn't discovered yet? What if there's a pill hidden behind an illusory wall that gives you UNLIMITED mana?

Probably not, but I'll be checking every suspicious-looking wall just in case. That's just the kind of dedicated (obsessed?) player I am.

What about you? Have you found all the pills? Or are you one of those players who somehow beat the game without any upgrades because you're just that good? Either way, happy hunting, fellow Destined Ones! 🐒✨