Where Winds Meet Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
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Where Winds Meet Live to Game Guides
New Map: Nine Mortal Ways Base
| Exploration Guides | |
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| Nine Mortal Ways Base 100% Exploration Guide | Cascading Water Ruins Guide and Chest Locations |
| Nine Mortal Ways Base Quests | |
| Mistveil City | Crazy Stone |
| Clean Sweep | Anti-Fraud Ambassador |
| Shadow of the Stone | Shan |
| Nine Mortal Ways’ Cause | - |
On January 23, 2026, the Nine Mortal Ways Base was opened for players to fully explore. This area serves as an extension to the Ghostlight Market of Kaifeng. Along with the new exploration map come new quests, new events, and the mysterious Mistveil City.
New Jianghu Legacy Quest and Encounters
| Version 1.2 Quests | |
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 Gambit Beneath the Shimmer |
 Bellman's Oath |
 Voices in the Air |
 The Gilded Chase |
Some of the highlights of Version 1.2 are the introduction of the last Jianghu Legacy quest for Kaifeng and new Encounters for both regions. The last Jianghu Legacy, Gambit Beneath the Shimmer, will require you to reach 6000 Exploration progress in Kaifeng to unlock.
New World Boss: Nameless General
Face the thundering wrath of the Nameless General in the new update, as you can now encounter this formidable World Boss in the Martial Temple. Be prepared for his quick dashes, as he can instantly close the gap!
Nameless General Location and How to Beat
New Area: Mistveil Dungeon
On January 15, 2025 the Mistveil Dungeon was opened for all players to explore. Test your wits and courage in this eerie dungeon and try to collect all 19 chests found inside!
Mistveil Prison Dungeon Guide and Chest Locations
New Multiplayer Events
| Event | Event Duration |
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| Guild Battle | Preparation Phase: January 9-16, 2025 Competition Phase: January 17 - February 6, 2026 |
| Faster - Elder Express | January 9 - February 3, 2026 |
| Higher - Masters Rise from Flat Ground | |
| Stronger Test of Courage | |
| Together - Myriad Boards | January 12 - February 3, 2026 |
The update also comes with new events, most of which are focused on co-op play through guilds. We recommend everyone to check out our Guild Recruitment Board to find players or guilds that align with your playstyle and goals!
Additional Cosmetics
  Nine-Tails' Legacy |
  Dragon Protector |
 Inkstone Reverie |
The update also comes with long-awaited cosmetics, such as the Nine-Tails Legacy and Dragon Protector Outfits. More are expected to come throughout January!
List of All Outfits and Cosmetics
Where Winds Meet Latest News
Version 1.2: Live to Game is Now Live!
Version 1.2 will introduce two new areas in Kaifeng: The Mistveil Prison and the Nine Mortal Ways Base, along with new quests that will complete the Kaifeng region and introduce unseen sides of the story through Lost Chapters.
On top of the new areas and quests, the update will also introduce new and exciting events, such as the long-awaited Guild Battle and Jianghu Martial Games.
Content from the Version 1.2 update will be rolled out throughout the month of January, so expect more as we get closer to Season 2!
Version 1.2: Live to Game Patch Notes
Where Winds Meet Roadmap
| Update | Information | Release Date |
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| Solo Mode: LV. 10 - Unbound | ・The level cap in Solo Mode has been raised from LV. 10 - Unbound to LV. 11 - Beyond Mortal. | January 4, 2026 |
| Heroes' Realm: Sorrow of Mortalbound | ・The Twin Lions and Ghost Master become available bosses in the latest Heroes' Realm. | |
| Kaifeng Campaign | ・A new campaign will come out in the region of Kaifeng. | January 8, 2026 |
| Jianghu Legacy Quests | ・New Jianghu Legacy Quests will be added for players to explore. | |
| World Boss: Nameless General | ・A new World Boss located in Kaifeng. | |
| Event: Jianghu Martial Games | ・An event comprising of multiple competitive mini games. | |
| Puzzle Cave: Mistveil Prison | ・An area in Mistveil Prison awaiting for its puzzle to be solved. | January 15, 2026 |
| Event: Guild Battle Preseason | ・A testing period for a PVP event centered on Guild Battles. | January 16, 2026 |
| Region: Nine Mortal Ways Base | ・A new location that can be found in the region of Kaifeng that is tied to the Nine Mortal Ways sect. | January 22, 2026 |
| Event: Year of Abundance | ・A daily login event that offers rewards in exchange. | January 29, 2026 |
| Event: Season-End Dash | ・An event commerating the final week of Season 1. |
All News and Game Information
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Version 1.2 Patch Notes
Updated 1/9/2026
Check the events, updates, and fixes coming to the game when Version 1.2 drops in January 8.
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Server Status
Updated 1/9/2026
Check the current server status of the game.
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The Imperial Palace Update
Updated 12/13/2025
Learn what to expect from The Imperial Palace expansion update, as well as its release date.
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Where Winds Meet Roadmap
Updated 1/5/2026
See a list of all upcoming content in Where Winds Meet!
All Patch Notes
| All Patch Notes | |
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| Version 1.2: Live to Game Patch Notes | Update 1.1: Timeless Bonds Patch Notes |
| November 21 Special Message | November 18 Patch Notes |
| November 16 Patch Notes | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Is It Free to Play? | Is It an MMO? |
| Is It Steam Deck Compatible? | Is There Cross-Play and Cross-Progression? |
| Can You Play It Offline? | Is There English Voice Acting? |
Prerelease Info and Previous Updates
| System Requirements | Pre-registration |
| Global Launch Preview | Release Time and Countdown |
| Preload Date | Mobile Release Time and Specs |
| Twitch Account Linking | Available Platforms and Consoles |
Where Winds Meet Recommended Guides
Meta Guides
 Weapons Martial Arts Tier List |
 Best Mystic Arts to Unlock Early |
 Best Inner Ways |
 Best Gear Sets |
 Best Starting Weapon |
 Best Companions to Summon |
Message Boards
 Character Sharing Board |
 Guild Recruitment Board |
 Photo Mode Sharing Board |
Beginner Guides
Beginner's Guide and Best Starting Tips
All Redeem Codes
Difficulty Settings Guide
How to Progress Efficiently
Daily Reset Timer and Cap Unlocks
Dailies and Weeklies Guide
How to Increase World Level
Story Explained
How to Play Co-Op and Online Mode
How to Self-Heal Illness
How to Change Time
How to Place Signposts
How to Use Stored EXP
Battle Pass Guide
How To Use Wind Sense
List of Achievements
How To Farm Enlightenment Points
How to Save Game Data
How to Upgrade Healing Potions
How to Rest
Best Sect to Join
Stamina System Explained
Best Activities to Spend Energy
Best Side Quests
How to Level Up Fast
Skill Theft Guide
How to Get Commerce Coins
How to CrouchExploration Guides
All Puzzle Solutions
How To Farm Exploration Points
How to Get Mount Early
How to Fly
How to Repair Bell of Demoncalm
How to Get to Ghostlight Market
How to Unlock Beastheart
How to Negate Fall Damage
Jumping Explained
Lock Picking Guide
How to Unlock Roaring Sands
How to Talk to Animals
How to Play Mahjong
List of All Gear Sets
Should You Kill Night Asura?
Cascading Water Ruins Guide and Chest LocationsCombat Guides
How to Parry Attacks and Parrying Tips
PvP Guide
Advanced Combat Guide
How to Unlock Mystic Skill Slots
Stats Explained
What is Affinity Damage?
Gear Durability Explained
Gear Rarity Explained
Gear Tuning Guide
How to Upgrade Weapons
How to Unlock Arsenal
How to Increase Vitality
Animation Canceling Guide
Taiping Mausoleum GuideCharacter Creation Guides
Character Creation Guide
How to Delete Characters
Best Starting Choices
Can You Change Gender?
How to Change Hair Color
Can You Have Multiple Characters?
Should You Choose Legends Difficulty?
How to Change NameCommon Questions and Technical Guides
Should You Use DirectX 12?
How Long is Where Winds Meet?
What is the Max Level?
What To Do With Old Gear?
What are Pardon Parades?
Death Penalty Explained
All Missables and Points of No Return
False Accusation Explained
Endgame Guide
How to Top Up
How to Change Language
How to Get Unstuck
Best Settings Guide
List of All Controls
How to Hide Bow and Weapons
How to Skip Cutscenes
Microtransaction GuideGameplay Features
Gacha System Explained
How to Unlock Fishing
How to Disguise
Wanted System and Law Violation
Guild System Guide
How to Leave Guild
How to Leave Sect
How to Unlock Base Building
Romance System Explained
How to Increase Intimacy
Guild Wars Guide
Season Challenges Guide
Eastern Herald Quiz AnswersWhere Winds Meet Builds
Where Winds Meet Side Quests
| Types of Side Quests | |
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| Side Story | Campaign |
| World Affairs | Exploration |
| Encounters | Wandering Tales |
Where Winds Meet NPCs
NPC Guides
Where Winds Meet Sentient Beings
Sentient Being Types
Boundary Stone
Oddity Collection
Meow Meow
Archery Contest
Martial Fellowship
Healer Healing
Gift of Gab Debate
Fishing Contest
Universal Harmony
Hidden Path
Wild Ritual Ghost Fire
Chest Collection
Graceful Melody
Pitch Pot
Camp
Chess
Cat Play
Madiao
Riddle
Antiques
Encounter
Anecdotes
Injustice
Exploration GuideWhere Winds Meet Map
Regions
| Qinghe | • Verdant Wilds
• Moonveil Mountain • Sundara Lands |
| Kaifeng | • Kaifeng City
• Granary of Plenty • Jadewood Court • Roaring Sands |
Where Winds Meet Mystic Skills
| Mystic Skill Guides | |
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| How to Use Lightness Skills | - |
Mystic Skill Guides
Tai Chi
Meridian Touch
Celestial Seize
Cloud Steps
Lion's Roar
Leaping Toad
Ghost Bind
Guardian Palm
Flaming Meteor
Talon Strike
Yaksha Rush
Free Morph
Wolflike Frenzy
Soaring Spin
Dragon's Breath
Drunken Poet
Dragon Head
Blinding Mist
Serene Breeze
Golden Body
Ghostly Steps
Honking Havoc
Glow of Fireflies
Veil of Stillness
Divine Counter
Star Shift
Still Waters
Touch of Death
Wind Sense
Thousand-Mile Flight
Meteor Flight
Fan Glider
Wind Rider
Wallstride - Swiftstride
Wallstride - Shadowdash
Threefold Skywalk
Skywalk Dash
Mighty Drop
Safe Mighty Drop
Abyss DiveWhere Winds Meet Martial Arts
| Heavenquaker Spear | Strategic Sword |
| Nameless Sword | Nameless Spear |
| Inkwell Fan | Vernal Umbrella |
| Panacea Fan | Soulshade Umbrella |
| Stormbreaker Spear | Thundercry Blade |
| Infernal Twinblades | Mortal Rope Dart |
Where Winds Meet Inner Ways
Inner Way Guides
Morale Chant
Seasonal Edge
Sword Morph
Sword Horizon
Blossom Barrage
Royal Remedy
Exquisite Scenery
Echoes of Oblivion
Envigorated Warrior
Bitter Seasons
Vital Leech
Fury Harvest
Divine Roulette
Evasive Charge
Mountain's Might
Wildfire Spark
Battle Anthem
Wolfchaser's Art
Adaptive Steel
Insightful Strike
Flying Gourds
Thunderous Bloom
Star Reacher
Restoring Blossom
Esoteric Revival
Mending Loom
Trapped Beast
Art of Resistance
Rock Solid
Vendetta
Breaking Point
Riptide Reflex
Wind Beneath Wings
Evening Snow
Steadfast Stance
Shadow Assault
Fivefold BleedWhere Winds Meet Bosses
Campaign Bosses
 Heartseeker
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 Qianye
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 Ye Wanshan
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 The Void King
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 Lucky Seventeen
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 Tian Ying
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 Dao Lord
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 Zheng the Frostwing
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 Murong Yuan
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 God of Avarice
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 River Master
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World Bosses
 Puppeteer - Sheng Wu
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 Sleeping Daoist
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Puppeteer - Curtaincall
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 Earth Fiend Deity
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 Snake Doctor
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 Yi Dao
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 Wolf Maiden
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 Twin Lions
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 Ghost Master
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 Nameless General
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 Feng Ruzhi
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Quest-related Bosses
 Dalang
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 He Yuezhi
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 Shen Yiren
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Challenge Bosses
 Elder Gongsun
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 Gongsun Deng
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 Demon Goose
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Where Winds Meet Sects
Sect Guides
 Nine Mortal Ways |
 Well of Heaven |
 Midnight Blades |
 Silver Needle |
 Velvet Shade |
 Hollow Vale |
 Inkbound Order |
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Where Winds Meet Walkthrough
Walkthrough and List of Chapters
Where Winds Meet Cosmetics
List of All Cosmetics (Appearance)
Cosmetic Guides
| Mirage Boat Event Guide and How to Get | How to Get and Use the Giveaway Emote |
All Cosmetic Types
| Cosmetic Types | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sets | Hairstyle | Outfits |
| Hats | Capes | Face Accessories |
| Hair Accessories | Earring | Accessories |
| Weapon Skins | Mounts | Skill Effects |
| Background | Idle Stances | Results Screens |
| Player Nameplates | Titles | - |
Where Winds Meet Items
All Item Types
| Quick Use | Develop Items |
| Common Items | Consumables |
| Raw Materials | Quest Items |
| Currencies | Appearance |
Where Winds Meet Weapons
All Weapon Types
| Weapon Types in Where Winds Meet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sword | Fan | Spear |
| Rope Dart | Dual Blades | Mo Blade |
| Umbrella | - | - |
All Offensive Sets
| Offensive Sets in Where Winds Meet | ||
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 Jadewear |
 Swallowcall |
 Hawkwing |
 Rainwhisper |
 Swift Gale |
 Swaying Heights |
 Veil of the Willow |
 Ivorybloom |
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Weapons Guides
| All Weapons Guides |
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 Upcoming New Weapons and Martial Arts |
Where Winds Meet Armor
Armor Types
 Helm |
 Body Armor |
 Bracers |
 Greaves |
All Defensive Sets
 Formbend |
 Calmwaters |
 Eaglerise |
 Moonflare |
 Agile Steps |
 Flawless Defense |
 Beyond the Chill |
 Whirlsnow |
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Where Winds Meet Accessories
Accessory Types
| Discs | Pendants |
| Thumb Rings | Bows |
Where Winds Meet Profession
All Available Professions
 Healer |
 Scholar |
Where Winds Meet Divinecraft Dungeons
All Dungeons
| Coppergold Hollow | Triple Arrow Strike |
| Path of Water | Tranquil Waters |
| Vanishing Steps in Snow | Arrowfire Tongming |
| Swallowlight | Stone Quake |
| Eight Chaotic Formations | Mist-Shrouded Prison |
Where Winds Meet Outposts
Qinghe Outposts
| Tiger Fort Outpost | Mysterious Outpost | Gourmand's Grove Outpost |
| Mercyheart Monastery Outpost | Bloomveil Monastery Outpost | Buddha Fort Outpost |
Kaifeng Outposts
| Abandoned Zhang Manor Outpost | River Conservancy Corps Outpost | Fallen Invader’s Mound Outpost |
| Red hill Outpost | Palace of Supreme Oneness Outpost | Bian River Ferry Outpost |
| Aureate Pavilion Outpost | The Grudge Blade Outpost | Southeast Camp Outpost |
| Old Village Ruins Outpost | Southwest Camp Outpost | Ever-Normal Granary Fort Outpost |
Where Winds Meet Events
Current Events
| Event | Details |
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 Dawn to Dusk
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Event Duration:
November 14, 2025 - No time limit
Log-in consecutively for 27 days to receive rewards. If you missed out a day, you can participate in Co-Op, Dungeons, and Online modes to get 1 make-up sign-in attempt. |
 Campaign - Qinghe
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Event Duration:
November 14, 2025 - No time limit
Challenge the campaigns in Qinghe to claim Echo Jades, Emotes, Scenario Poses, and exclusive Accessories. |
 Lumina Guide - Qinghe
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Event Duration:
November 14, 2025 - No time limit
Complete the objectives listed in the Chronicle of Shadows tab for Qinghe to earn rewards. |
 Campaign - Kaifeng
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Event Duration:
November 14, 2025 - No time limit
Challenge the campaigns in Kaifeng to claim Echo Jades, Emotes, Scenario Poses, and exclusive Accessories. |
 Lumina Guide - Kaifeng
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Event Duration:
November 14, 2025 - No time limit
Complete the objectives listed in the Chronicle of Shadows tab for Kaifeng to earn rewards. |
 Know Your Jianghu
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Event Duration:
November 14, 2025 - No time limit
Complete objectives for Sect, Profession, Construction, and Mercantile to increase your current Ambition. |
 Path of the Strong
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Event Duration:
November 14, 2025 - No time limit
Reach specific Solo Levels to obtain rewards, including the Humble Hero set. |
 Jianghu Martial Games
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Event Duration:
January 9, 2026 - February 3, 2026
Compete in events and activities for time-limited items. |
 Swallow's Bond
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Event Duration:
January 9, 2026 - February 2, 2026
Team up with friends and complete objectives for rewards. |
 The Gilded Chase
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Event Duration:
January 16, 2026 - February 3, 2026
Accomplish the Lost Chapter quest, The Gilded Chase, to claim various rewards. |
Upcoming Events
| Upcoming Events | Date and Summary |
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 Guild Battle - Preseason
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January 9, 2026 - February 6, 2026 Plan and prepare with your guild for the Competitive phase of the Guild Battle. |
| Gifts for Fledgling and Friends |
January 9, 2026 - March 5, 2026 Team up with friends and complete objectives for rewards. |
 Year of Abundance
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January 30, 2026 - February 12, 2026 Claim gifts by logging into the game for 7 days during the event. |
Where Winds Meet Talents
All Talent Types
| Basic Talents | Arena Talents | Boss Talents |
Where Winds Meet Compendium
Where Winds Meet Enemies
Where Winds Meet Tales and Echoes
| All Fragments By Region | |
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 Qinghe |
 Kaifeng |
About Where Winds Meet
Product Information and Official Trailer
| Release Date | November 14, 2025 |
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| Platforms | PC and Playstation 5 |
| Game File Size | Approx. 100 GB |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Genre | Action RPG |
| Official Website | Where Winds Meet |
| Official X | @WhereWindsMeet_ |
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