I’ll be honest, the first time I stumbled across the snow fox in Black Myth: Wukong, I almost walked right past it. The quest is hidden in plain sight, but once I realized it rewards a Curio that boosts Transformation durations, I knew I had to share every single step with you. If you’re building your playstyle around Transformations—or just want every rare item—this one’s non-negotiable.

So, where do you even begin? Let’s start at the Forest of Felicity Shrine in the Valley of Ecstasy. From the shrine, press forward until you reach a crumbled archway. Leaning against it is a body that looks more like a discarded prop than a quest giver. But trust me, that corpse is your ticket. Interact with it, and you’ll trigger a cutscene with a ghostly snow fox. It hands you the Snow Fox Brush and tells you about its murder by someone hiding in the New Thunderclap Temple. Take note of that location—it’s your destination, but you can’t get there until the story takes you that way.

Now, I know what you might be thinking: “Isn’t that just a random NPC?” No, it’s one of those rare NPCs whose entire personal tragedy becomes a multipart mission. Exhaust her dialogue. Every line. That’s the only way to make sure the quest flag is properly set for later. You can check your inventory for the brush item to confirm you’ve got it. Without that brush, the next phase is impossible.

Fast forward through the main story until you finally reach the New Thunderclap Temple. This area is brutally long, and if you haven’t upgraded your gourd or crafted some medicines, you’ll feel every step. The temple complex is split into multiple layers, and one missed turn can send you into a gauntlet of enemies. I’ve been there, panting and out of heals, so here’s the exact route to the quest target.

When you first enter the temple proper and spot the thunder mages perched on the split stairways, don’t rush up the middle. Those ranged lightning attacks can shred through your health if you aren’t careful. Instead, use pillars and wall corners to break line of sight while you plan your approach. Once the area is a bit safer, take the left path. You’ll see it clearly—one staircase branches left, the other right. The left one leads where we need to go.

Stick to the left after passing the mages. You’ll soon come across another temple entrance guarded by blindfolded monks and more thunder mages. Let me warn you: this staircase is narrow, and the camera gets jittery here. It’s almost like the game wants you to panic. My advice? Take them out one by one. Lure the monks with a sprint attack and retreat down the stairs if you need room. Three monks and two mages are all that stand between you and the upper courtyard. Once they’re cleared, catch your breath and climb the massive set of stairs ahead.

At the top, eliminate any remaining enemies so you don’t get interrupted. This part is crucial. Walk into the temple hall and you’ll find the person who killed the snow fox. Now, instead of just attacking, open your inventory and use the Snow Fox Brush. This transforms you into the fox, triggering a cutscene and then a boss fight. If you skip the transformation, the boss may not react the same way—so don’t be that person who wonders why nothing happens.

The boss fight itself is surprisingly manageable. If you’ve been keeping up with your armor and weapon upgrades, it won’t be one of those multi-hour slogs. Still, watch out for the AOE attacks; the arena is tight. Once you win, the game will give you more story context—some dialogue and a few cutscenes that make the fox’s earlier words hit much harder.

Here’s the step many walkthroughs gloss over: return to where you first met the fox. Fast-travel back to the Forest of Felicity Shrine and head to that same archway. Another cutscene will play, and your Snow Fox Brush will be returned to you permanently, but this time as a Curio. Equip it, and you’ll see the description: “Moderately increases the duration of Transformations.” For any build that leans into that spell, this is a massive upgrade. Some Transformation skills that normally last 30 seconds can stretch well beyond 40, giving you more time to deal status effects or survive dangerous phases.

Why is this quest worth your time in 2026? Because even after all the content updates and balance patches, the Transformation-boosting Curio remains one of the most flexible tools for PvE builds. Whether you’re tackling the new boss rush mode or just exploring the expanded secret areas, longer Transformations mean more damage windows and better survivability. Plus, the fox’s story is genuinely touching—a rare moment of quiet tragedy in a game that’s mostly about explosive action. Have you completed this quest yet, or did you miss it on your first run like I almost did?