Essential Early Game Gear Guide for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – Weapons, Armor & More
Welcome, wanderers of the shadowed dynasty. If you’ve stepped into the haunting beauty of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, you already know how punishing the early game can be. Between eerie temple ruins and the corrupted, restless dead, survival is earned by steel, spell, and strategy. That’s why this comprehensive guide highlights the most essential weapons, armor sets, pendants, and benedictions you can obtain early in your journey—items that don’t just help you survive, but turn you into a force to be reckoned with.
Most of the gear featured below can be secured in the game’s first region, with a few advanced picks tucked into later zones that are still obtainable relatively early with the right route. Let’s dive in.
Dark Frost Edge – The Mage's Lifeline
In a world where evasion means survival, Dark Frost Edge shines as a weapon of both elegance and function. This blade isn't known for brute damage, but it makes up for that in its supreme evasive maneuver, a defensive ability that can render enemy attacks nearly useless when used with precision.
If you’re walking the path of arcane mastery, this blade complements your magic-heavy build perfectly. Paired with fire or frost spells, it allows you to focus on ranged decimation while remaining untouchable in close quarters.
Where to Find It: Light Zen Temple. Look for a table near the fast travel shrine—an easy-to-miss location, but worth seeking out early.
Ming Armor & Centipede Armor Sets – Defense Diversified
The Ming Armor delivers strong baseline defense with high resistance to frostbite and burn, while the Centipede Armor Set is unparalleled for slash and stab resistance, making it invaluable during boss encounters.
What makes these two sets so essential is that their elemental resistances differ, allowing you to swap armor situationally as the game throws new debuffs and magical threats your way.
Centipede Armor: Exceptional against corruption, great for frontline combat.
Ming Armor: Strong magical defense and good for resisting burning and frost-based attacks.
Where to Find Them:
Ming Armor: Defeat the red-glowing-eyed enemy near Shu Sanctum's stairs.
Centipede Armor: Obtain a boss drop before Doom Willow Beach, trade it with Taoing in Shu Sanctum.
Divine Benediction – The Only Healing Spell
Yes, you read that correctly. There is one true healing spell in the entire game, and you won’t technically receive it until the third region. However, you must begin the process much earlier by interacting with a red-clad NPC in the Buddha Cliffs.
When you eventually reach the Aven Dwelling at Mount Zenu, she rewards your efforts with the spell. Regardless of your build, every class can benefit from this spell—especially with how stingy the game is with healing potions.
Pro Tip: Start this questline as early as possible to ensure you don't miss the opportunity later.
Steam-Powered Spear – The Whiplash Weapon
This hybrid spear-whip offers both speed and reach, making it one of the fastest weapons to deal consecutive strikes from a safe distance. The spear's unique extension system gives you crowd control capabilities and solid agility in tight spaces.
Where to Get It: A talking panda vendor in a cave has this beauty in stock—but you’ll need bamboo currency to make the trade.
Infernal Flames – Unleash the Burn
Arguably the most practical spell for magic users early in the game, Infernal Flames only requires two points of Skyborn Might. Most enemies in the first two regions are highly vulnerable to fire, so this spell becomes your best friend in prolonged battles.
Combine Infernal Flames with pendants that increase burn damage, and you can sit back while enemies roast over time.
Location: Just outside Shu Sanctum. Defeat the red-eyed enemy in the village area to obtain it.
Impidian Great Axe – Big Swings, Brutal Power
For those who prefer to smash rather than slash, the Impidian Great Axe delivers devastating blows with its signature skill: Impidian Crash. This ability allows you to leap high into the air and obliterate your target on descent, knocking down even large foes.
Where to Get It: Village rooftops outside Shu Sanctum. Look carefully—it’s an easy item to overlook.
Lashing Whip Longsword – Range Meets Speed
Among the early longswords, Lashing Whip stands tall with its extended range and solid speed. Although technically classified as a longsword, its whip-like characteristics let you engage enemies before they get close, turning traditional melee combat into a game of spacing and timing.
Found In: Mercury Workshop. This area is just beyond Shu Sanctum.
Life-Steal Pendant – The Survivalist’s Dream
Healing resources are scarce, and shrines are far between. The Life-Steal Pendant allows you to passively regenerate health through combat, making it a must-have for extended dungeon crawls and boss runs.
Unlock Method: Defeat the Soulwood Boss and exchange the Jade Cylinder he drops with the appropriate vendor. This will unlock the pendant in their shop.
Rising Defense Benediction – Build a Wall
If you're finding yourself consistently outmatched in close combat, the Rising Defense benediction gives you an edge by temporarily increasing your damage resistance. Especially useful during ambushes or boss phases with high aggression.
Location: L Mansion, tucked inside a burned house with a cave near Doomo Beach.
Lasting Elacrity Benediction – Spellcasting Protection
Some of the most potent spells in Wuchang have long casting times. Without Elacrity, you’re a sitting duck while channeling them. Equipping the Lasting Elacrity benediction gives you a grace period of damage immunity during spellcasting.
Where To Get It: The Benediction Gate within Tang Emperor’s Palace.
Palace Maid Armor Set – Despair Resistance
Despair is one of the deadliest status effects in the game, and this armor set offers early protection from it. While it doesn't match the Centipede set in physical defense, it's far more effective against corruption and despair.
How to Acquire: Defeat the Palace Maid enemy in Tang Emperor’s Palace.
Bear Severance – The Flinching Blade
Although found later in the second region, Bear Severance is a standout weapon thanks to its ability, Unbroken Onslaught. This lets you repeatedly attack, causing enemies to flinch and disrupting their counterattacks—perfect for aggressive players with high stamina.
Unlock Conditions: Defeat the second region’s end boss.
Tiger Pendant – Boost Offense, No Drawbacks
This is the only pendant in the game that boosts your damage output without imposing a penalty. With a 12% attack boost, it becomes a core part of any build focused on burst damage or stagger-locking enemies.
How To Find It: In the Ferry Overlook at the end of Region Three. If you’ve been speaking to the child NPC with the ceramic jar on his head in Mount Zenwu, this is tied to his final quest.
Lethal Rejuvenation Benediction – Combo Healing Bonus
The perfect companion to the Life-Steal Pendant, this benediction grants you a burst of healing upon enemy kills, letting you stay topped up even during prolonged mob fights or exploration segments with sparse healing options.
Where It’s Located: Much later in the game, during your return to the Tang Emperor’s Palace. Minor spoiler territory, so we’ll stop there.
Wrap-Up: Arm Yourself for the Journey Ahead
Many of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers’ toughest challenges lie in wait just beyond the fog. But with the right preparation—and the right gear—even a lone traveler can turn into a mythic warrior. From defensive armor and extended-range weapons to spells that melt through enemy ranks, these fifteen items form the foundation of a dominant build.
Some will require exploration, others a bit of risk. But all of them are worth it.
Stay sharp, keep your blade close, and your spirit resilient. There are greater horrors ahead.
And if you found this guide helpful, check back for more in-depth breakdowns, including full walkthroughs, late-game gear guides, and all spell locations in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.
Until then, may your strikes be swift and your steps silent.
🧠 Frequently Asked Questions – Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Early Gear Guide
What is the best weapon to get early in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers?
The Dark Frost Edge is one of the best early-game weapons, especially for magic users. Its evasive ability makes it excellent for survival.
Which armor offers the best overall protection early on?
The Centipede Armor Set offers incredible slash and stab resistance, making it ideal for early bosses. Combine with Ming Armor for elemental defense.
How can I heal consistently in the early game?
You’ll need the Divine Benediction spell and the Life-Steal Pendant. Both require effort to unlock, but they greatly improve survivability.
Where is the Life-Steal Pendant located?
Defeat the Soulwood Boss, obtain the Jade Cylinder, and trade it with the vendor to purchase this pendant.
Are there any offensive pendants without drawbacks?
Yes, the Tiger Pendant boosts your weapon damage by 12% with zero negative effects. It’s found at the Ferry Overlook in Region Three.
What’s the most powerful early spell?
Infernal Flames is easily the best early spell—it’s quick to cast, effective against most enemies, and pairs well with fire-boosting gear.
Can I get good gear before the second region?
Absolutely. Most top-tier early gear—including armor, weapons, pendants, and benedictions—can be found in the first region if you explore thoroughly.
Is the Lashing Whip Longsword worth using?
Definitely. It offers superior reach and fast attacks, functioning almost like a hybrid between a sword and whip for ranged melee damage.
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