Free Open-World Wuxia RPG

Where Winds Meet – Free Open-World Wuxia RPG Guide & Download

Where Winds Meet is a free open-world wuxia ARPG set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era, playable on PC and PS5 with both solo and online modes.

Download on Steam

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Download on Epic Games

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Console

PS5 Version

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Free-to-Play, Online & Solo Play Available

Platforms

PC (Steam / Epic) · PS5

Mobile version currently available in China region; global release TBA.

At a glance

✅ Free-to-play · cosmetics focused
✅ Solo storyline + Jianghu Online shared world
✅ Controller support · cross-play within PC storefronts

Gameplay Preview

See Where Winds Meet in motion

Watch the latest footage to get a feel for exploration, combat, and Jianghu events before diving into the full guide.

Is Where Winds Meet Free?

Free-to-play, cosmetics-first

Monetization focuses on outfits and cosmetics—not pay-to-win. Core power and stats come from gameplay progression.

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Available Platforms

PC (Steam / Epic) · PS5 · Mobile CN

PC is on Steam and Epic. PS5 is live. Mobile exists in China; global mobile release is TBD.

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PC System Requirements

Minimum vs Recommended

• Minimum: 4c/8t CPU, 16 GB RAM, mid GPU, SSD
• Recommended: newer 6c/12t, 32 GB RAM, higher-tier GPU
• Always install on SSD for smooth open-world streaming

Full spec sheet →

Beginner Guide

10 Things to Know Before You Start

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

Core gameplay, story pacing, main vs side routes, leveling paths, light skills, and life professions.

Modes →

Single-Player vs Jianghu Online Mode

Finish the full story solo; Jianghu Online adds co-op, clans, multiplayer dungeons, and open PvP.

Tier Tips →

Best Starting Weapons & Martial Paths

Six martial paths, early builds, and weapon tiers to lock in your starter setup quickly.

Traversal →

Movement, Light Skills & Exploration Tips

Light skills, flight, traversal, and fast travel tips to fully explore the open world.

Builds

Best Builds, Weapons & Tier Lists

One hub for the builds and weapon power rankings players care about most. Split by path, mode, and team role for quick jumping.

Burst →

DPS Build (Wind / Fast Melee)

Agile melee plus wind chains that emphasize burst damage and mobility.

Survivability →

Tanky / Sustain Build

Block, resolve, lifesteal, and damage-reduction loops for long fights.

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Solo Story Build

Steady setup for 150+ hours of solo story; balances exploration and bosses.

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PvP / Jianghu Build

Control and mobility kit for Jianghu duels, guild wars, and open-world PvP.

Tier Lists & Guides

S/A/B

Weapons Tier List

Current patch ranking for high-mobility weapons and ranged pressure picks.

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Paths

Martial Arts Paths Overview

Core skills, inner power, and counter matchups for all six martial paths.

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Meta Watch

Occupation / Roles Tier (WIP)

Role meta to be added once the full occupation system is finalized.

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Jianghu Online

Multiplayer & Shared World Systems

Beyond the full single-player story, Jianghu Online adds co-op parties, dungeons, clans, and open-world events—keeping both solo and online play viable.

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Guilds & Territory

Clan bases, resource control, and cross-server events.
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Co-op & Trials

Multiplayer dungeons, world bosses, and timed encounters.
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PvP & Duels

Jianghu battles, bounty hunts, and staged duels.
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Contracts & Reputation

Take commissions; reputation and faction ties shape story branches.

Explore Jianghu Online →

Solo + Online

Play your way

Solo mode: full story and 150+ hours of PvE content.
Jianghu Online: squad up with friends or strangers, join clan wars, cross-region events, and social play.

Matchmaking Tips

• Cross-region matchmaking unlocks after key story nodes
• Team power-based matching to avoid huge gaps
• You can swap back to solo at any time

World & Regions

The World of Where Winds Meet

A tenth-century wuxia world set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era, with thousands of NPCs, cross-region events, and dynamic faction clashes. Use the map cards for fast region guides.

Capital & Imperial City

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Court intrigue, famed blade quests, and urban encounters.

Borderlands & Warfronts

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Military campaigns, sieges, and large-scale events.

Mountain Temples & Monasteries

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Sect legacies, cultivation trials, and secret realm dungeons.

Rivers, Lakes, and Port Towns

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Trade routes, naval skirmishes, commerce runs, and waterborne surprises.

Desert / Wilderness Regions

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Ruins in the sands, nomad factions, and hidden bosses.

Occupations & Life Skills

Occupations, Life Skills and Jianghu Roles

Where Winds Meet is more than combat—you can live as a physician, craftsman, merchant, wanderer, and more, weaving life skills into the Jianghu ecosystem.