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Where Winds Meet Beginner’s Guide
Where Winds Meet is a free-to-play open-world wuxia action RPG set in 10th century China. You play a young swordsman searching for answers across a living Jianghu that blends a full single-player story with optional online features. This guide walks you through the first hours so you can enjoy the world without drowning in systems.
Character Creation and Setup
- Use the graphics and control menus to dial in smooth performance on PC or PS5 before you leave the tutorial zone.
- Spend time in character creation—your look carries across story cutscenes, online hubs, and screenshots.
- Think about your preferred playstyle (melee, hybrid, ranged, support) so later weapon choices feel natural.
Combat Fundamentals
Combat is action-based and timing-focused. Normal and heavy attacks, dodges, parries, and Martial Arts skills define each weapon style. Button mashing gets punished, so watch enemy telegraphs and weave defensive tools between combos.
- Practice dodge and block timing against early foes until it feels automatic.
- Use weapon arts and Lightness Skills instead of spamming light attacks.
- Swap weapons freely—the game lets you build your own “class” by mixing styles.
Progression Flow
Follow the main quest for the first several hours. Story chapters introduce core systems, Lightness Skills, and regions in a safe order. Most players push main quests until they hit the daily progression cap, then shift to side content.
- After capping, explore open-world events, mini-dungeons, professions, and co-op bosses.
- Jianghu professions (healer, merchant, etc.) unlock new routines if you want a break from combat.
- Always grab daily rewards and time-limited events before logging off.
Arts, Martial Paths, and Builds
Unlocking Arts determines how your combat identity evolves. Some paths emphasize agile melee chains, others long-range assaults or support tools. Avoid leveling everything blindly—focus on 1–2 main damage paths and one defensive or sustain path.
- Read each Art description before spending resources.
- Test new skills in low-risk encounters to learn their timing and stamina costs.
- Hybrid builds (e.g., sword + fan) become viable once you understand the basics.
Gear and Upgrades
Equip higher-rarity gear as you earn it, but pay attention to sub-stats that match your build (critical rate, skill damage, survivability). Upgrade your favorite weapon instead of spreading materials across every drop.
Curiosities and other collectibles add small passive bonuses. Treat them as long-term investments that make future characters stronger.
Daily Routine Checklist
- Log in and claim daily login/calendar rewards.
- Push the main story until you hit the progression cap.
- Spend remaining time on exploration, professions, or co-op events you enjoy.
- Use leftover stamina/activity points on the most rewarding content (world bosses, bounties, treasure hunts).