Let me tell you about one of the wildest detours I took in Black Myth: Wukong back in 2026. I was deep into Chapter 3, just trying to catch my breath in the Valley of Ecstasy, when I stumbled upon something that looked straight out of a grim folk tale. A fox was perched right around the neck of a lifeless body in the Forest of Felicity. At first, I thought it was just set dressing, but nope—it had a whole story to tell, and boy, was I in for a ride.
If you haven't started the Fox quest yet, let me walk you through it. The only real gate here is that you need access to Chapter 3. Once you're in the Forest of Felicity, follow the path from the shrine until you spot a body lying on the ground near a portal. Walk up and interact with the fox multiple times. Don't expect a friendly chat—it's cryptic, a little sad, and honestly kind of beautiful in that dark Wukong way. Eventually, you'll be transformed into a fox and handed a legendary item called the Snow Fox Brush. Trust me, that brush is more useful than it looks if your build leans on Transformations.
So, what's the actual goal? Your job is to hunt down a monk in the New Thunderclap Temple—a scholar-turned-killer who did the fox dirty. The twist? You can start the quest as a fox, but you don't have to stay that way the whole time. If you want to switch back to your normal form, that's totally fine. When you're ready to go furry again, just use the Snow Fox Brush from your inventory. It's like having a furry little cheat code.
Completing the quest means beating an optional boss named Non-Void, a Yaoguai Chief lurking deep in the temple. The path to him is a real marathon, so buckle up. Here's the route I took:
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Head from the quest area toward the Longevity Road shrine.
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Climb the stairs to your right in the next section.
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Enter the large portal and prepare to fight Captain Kalpa-Wave.
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After winning, unlock the Temple Entrance shrine just ahead.
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Move through the building, exit into a big square, and take the left staircase.
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Watch out for those lightning-casting enemies—they hit like a truck if you're not paying attention.
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Descend another set of left stairs and enter the building in front of you.
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Inside, use the stairs on your right. There's an enemy waiting at the top, so be ready to dodge.
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Leave through the door on your left, turn right outside, and climb yet another set of stairs.
By now, you must be in your fox form. You can't transform if enemies are targeting you, so shake them off first. Climb the final set of stairs to a building guarded by two enemies. Ignore them if you can—dodge and weave like your life depends on it. Once you slip inside as a fox, a cutscene triggers, and it's time to face the music.
The fight against Non-Void is no walk in the park. He loves chaining two-hit and three-hit combos, and keeping your distance is key. Here's my pro tip: when he starts gathering a cloud of talismans in front of him, hit him with Immobilize. That's your golden window to unload everything you've got. If Immobilize is on cooldown, get ready to run for your life—those talismans will chase you while he throws more. It's chaotic, but honestly, it's one of those fights that feels incredible once you figure out the rhythm.
Once Non-Void goes down, don't pop the champagne yet. You need to head back to the Forest of Felicity shrine and talk to the fox one more time. A short scene plays, the story hits you right in the feels, and just like that, the quest is done.
Rewards That Actually Matter 🎁
Here's where the Fox quest really pays off. The final prize is the Snow Fox Brush, a rare curio that moderately increases the duration of your Transformations. If your playstyle revolves around shifting forms, this little brush is arguably one of the best items in Chapter 3. But the loot doesn't stop there.
| Encounter | Rewards |
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| Captain Kalpa-Wave | 2x Yaoguai Core, 1x Refined Iron Sand, 1x Mind Core, Spirit of Captain Kalpa-Wave |
| Non-Void | 1x Tonifying Decoction, 2x Cold Iron Leaves, 1x Blood of The Iron Bull, Non-Void Spirit |
| Quest Completion | Snow Fox Brush (rare curio) |
All in all, the Fox quest isn't just a side hustle—it's a little story that sticks with you. Between the melancholic setup, the tense temple crawl, and a boss fight that keeps you on your toes, it's peak Black Myth: Wukong. And hey, if you're running a Transformation build, that Snow Fox Brush is the kind of reward that makes the whole detour feel like a steal.
So go on, give the fox a hand. Just don't say I didn't warn you about those lightning mages. 😅