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Best Mystic Skills to Unlock Early
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The Heavenly Snatch and Meridian Touch are some of the best mystic skills to unlock early in Where Winds Meet. Read on to learn which mystic skills are best for exploration, combat, and utility.
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Best Combat Mystic Skills to Unlock
| PvE Combat Mystic Skills | ||
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| Dragon's Breath | Drunken Poet | Ghost Bind |
| PvP Combat Mystic Arts | ||
| Talon Strike | Soaring Spin | - |
Dragon's Breath
 Dragon's Breath |
Drink to enter Intoxicated. Breathe fire with Qi, dealing damage over 2 hits plus Ignition. Gain 15% Damage Reduction and Fortitude. |
Unleashes a powerful AOE attack that damages nearby enemies while granting Damage Reduction and Fortitude. Its synergy with Drunken Poet allows both abilities to be used without drinking while under the Intoxicated buff.
Drunken Poet
 Drunken Poet |
Drink to enter Intoxicated. Cast repeatedly to unleash up to 5 strikes, each consuming 6 vitality and dealing damage while inflicting Drunken Haze. |
A powerful 5-hit combo that deals massive damage and inflicts Drunken Haze on enemies hit. This skill also applies the Intoxicated buff, allowing you to use Drunken Poet and Dragon's Breath without needing to drink again.
Ghost Bind
 Ghost Bind |
Flash before enemies, immobilizing up to 6 targets and dealing damage, and breaking their Vital Points. Ineffective against powerful enemies and players. |
One of the best crowd control Mystic Art in the game. It instantly immobilizes multiple nearby enemies for a few seconds while dealing massive damage at close range.
Talon Strike
 Talon Strike |
Swipe the target to break their defense then follow up with 3 hits to deal damage. |
One of the go to defense breaking skills, primarily used for staggering enemies. Useful in both PvE and PvP content.
Soaring Spin
 Cloud Steps |
Leap high to slam down or hold breath to jump to marked spots. In combat, stomps on an enemy's shoulders. Effective against Cavalry and other units with Unstable Poise. |
A versatile Mystic Art that can be used both offensively and defensively. It allows you to perform a somersault to evade incoming attacks, followed by a swift counterattack that deals damage.
Best Exploration Mystic Skills to Unlock
| Exploration Mystic Skills | |
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| Meridian Touch | Heavenly Snatch |
| Cloud Steps | Tai Chi |
Meridian Touch
 Meridian Touch |
Select Acupoints for a chance at special effects. In combat, chance to Immobilize and break Vital Points. Immobilize ineffective against mighty enemies. |
The Meridian Touch can be used to immobilize enemies from a distance, giving you a short window to attack. It is an excellent skill for crowd controlling enemies and preventing yourself from getting overwhelmed. There are also quests that can be completed and certain boss mechanics that can be countered using this skill.
Heavenly Snatch
This Mystic Art allows you to steal items from NPCs and disarm enemies, making it extremely useful for both exploration and combat. It's one of the most important Mystic Art to have early in the game.
Cloud Steps
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Cloud Steps |
Leap high to slam down or hold breath to jump to marked spots. In combat, stomps on an enemy's shoulders. Effective against Cavalry and other units with Unstable Poise. |
A primary mobility skill used outside of combat, allowing you to reach hard to access areas and traverse more quickly. It can also serve as a gap closer during combat to help you engage enemies.
Tai Chi
 Tai Chi |
Gathers leaves and creates ripples on water. In combat, pulls and whirls an enemy. Effective against Shield-Bearing Enemies. |
A must have mystic art that is required in almost every puzzle solving location. It can be used to open hidden entrances you encounter during exploration.
Best Utility Mystic Skills to Unlock
| Utility Mystic Skills | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serene Breeze | Ghostly Steps | - |
Serene Breeze
 Serene Breeze |
Channel Qi into your body to quickly recover when hit. Can be used while under attack or under control effects. Enemies hit have reduced Endurance recovery by 50% and deals damage for 8s. |
The Serene Breeze is a must have skill as it allows you to break free from enemy combos, giving you enough time to counterattack or create distance.
Ghostly Steps
 Ghostly Steps |
Reduces the Endurance cost of ground dodge skills by 40% and slightly increases Untargetable duration. |
Increases the stamina cost of your evade but grants a longer invulnerability when evading. One of the best mobility skills to use during combat to avoid getting hit and get better positioning.
How to Unlock Mystic Skills
Complete Quests and Open Chests
You can unlock new mystic arts by opening specific chests or by receiving them as rewards for completing various quests as you progress and explore the world of Jianghu. You can learn all Mystic Arts without any restrictions and you can freely swap them in the menu, but you're limited to equipping only a certain number at a time.
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