Proto-Armourworm is a Key Item available in the fourth chapter of Black Myth: Wukong in the Webbed Hollow area. Upon acquiring this Item, players might be confused about what they should do, given that the description of the Item provides no hints as to its use.

This comprehensive guide includes details on where to find the Proto-Armourworm and what players can do with it once they have it in their possession in Black Myth: Wukong.

This Key Item is not linked to the story in any way, and players can ignore it if they want to focus on the story or defeat the large number of bosses in the game.

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Where To Find Proto-Armourworm

To find the Proto-Armourworm, you must first reach The Verdure Bridge Keeper's Shrine in Webbed Hollow. From the Shrine, cross the small broken wooden bridge and head left to initiate a cutscene. After the cutscene, head right through the doorway and loot the chests. After this, go through the broken wall, and you will come outside to a small area where you must fight Elder Amourworm boss.

Proto-Armourworm in Blackmyth Wukong

After the boss fight, you will get the Proto-Armourworm Key Item, and you can proceed to the next step.

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What To Do With Proto-Armourworm

Delivering Proto-Armourworm in Black Myth Wukong

After acquiring the Proto-Armourworm, you must go to the Zodiac Village. This secret area is accessible by completing Chen Loong's questline, which also includes him as a boss. Players who want to access this area should reference this guide on how to reach Zodiac Village.

Inside the Zodiac Village, go to Chen Loong and deliver him the Proto-Armourworm, who will look into it. After resting at the Keeper's Shrine, you can find the Proto-Armourworm beside the area where you can Harvest Seeds. There will be an option to feed it. To feed them, you will need three Rice Cocoons, which are available in the Webbed Hollow. Go to any Keeper's Shrine in Webbed Hollow and look for the Cocoons you can break. There is a chance a Rice Cocoon will drop from them.

Collect three, return to the Zodiac Village, and feed the Proto-Armourworm thrice. You will have to rest every time after feeding it. After resting for the third time, you can collect the Elder Armourworm Spirit.

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Black Myth: Wukong
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6 /10
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Released
August 20, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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ESRB
M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Violence
Developer(s)
Game Science
Publisher(s)
Game Science
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
Genre(s)
Action RPG
How Long To Beat
39 hours
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