Multiplayer

Where Winds Meet Co-op Multiplayer Guide – Play With Friends

Co-op transforms Where Winds Meet from a solo journey into a full multiplayer wuxia adventure. Learn how to unlock co-op, invite friends, leverage cross-play, and craft strong 2–4 player teams for dungeons, bosses, and story quests.

1. Co-op Basics

Requirements

Finish the tutorial/prologue (≈20–30 minutes).
Reach Level 5.
Stable internet connection.
Console players may need active subscriptions (e.g., PS Plus).

You do not need identical levels, premium subs, or matching gear. Once the Social menu unlocks, you can team up freely.

Party Size & Scaling

1 player: Solo
2 players: Duo
3 players: Trio
4 players: Full party (max)

Enemy health/damage scale up with each additional player, but coordinated parties clear content faster.

2. Invite Methods

How to Play With Friends

Friends List Invite

Press ESC → Social → Friends.
Select a friend and choose Invite to Party.
Friend accepts to join instantly.

Party Code

ESC → Social → Party → Create Party.
Share the 6-digit code (e.g., WWM-432891).
Friends enter the code to join.

Join Friend’s Game

Social → Friends.
Select your friend and choose Join Game.
Automatically enters their world/party (if space).

3. Cross-Play & Comms

Cross-Play Support & Chat

Cross-Play

PC (Steam) ↔ PS5 (and other supported platforms) when enabled.
Shared servers/content; ensure everyone selects compatible regions.

Voice & Text

Voice PTT (PC default): V, mute: B.
Settings → Audio → Voice Chat for mic/volume.
Text: /p for party, /w name for whispers.
Many squads prefer Discord for clarity.

4. Co-op Content

Where You Can Play Together

Co-op Enabled

Most story quests (where allowed).
Side quests & open-world events.
World bosses and elite hunts.
Dungeons and instanced encounters.
Exploration, oddities, random discoveries.

Solo Only

Character creation/customization.
Certain story cutscenes.
Personal housing/private instancing.

These segments are brief—you regroup right after.

5. Loot & Progress

Rewards in Co-op

Personal Loot

Each player receives their own drops.
No loot competition or rolls.
Quality scales to your individual level.

Shared Progress

Quest objectives and boss kills count for everyone.
Full XP for all party members.
Co-op speeds up leveling and farming rather than splitting gains.

6. Roles & Builds

Recommended Co-op Roles

Where Winds Meet is classless, but co-op runs smoothly when players gravitate toward Tank, DPS, Support, and Balanced roles.

Tank (Umbrella Builds)

Soaks hits, keeps aggro.
Umbrella + Spear or Umbrella + Sword.
Stack HP, defense, and mitigation.

DPS

Focuses on burst and add clears.
Dual Blades + Spear or Sword + Spear.
Prioritize attack, crit rate, crit damage.

Support

Heals, buffs, applies debuffs.
Fan + Umbrella or Fan + Sword.
Build healing power, HP, survivability.

Balanced / Flex

Off-tank, backup DPS, or off-support.
Sword + Spear shines for duo/trio play.
Great when party sizes shift frequently.

7. Party Compositions

Best 2–4 Player Setups

4-Player Meta

1 Tank (Umbrella)
2 DPS (Dual Blades/Sword/Spear)
1 Support (Fan)
Alternatives: 1T+3DPS for speed, 2T+2DPS for safety, 4 DPS for experienced teams.

Duos & Trios

2-player: Tank + DPS (stable), DPS + Support (glass cannon + sustain), or two Balanced builds.
3-player: Tank + DPS + Support is ideal; Tank + 2 DPS works if everyone respects mechanics.

8. Boss Strategy

Aggro, Stagger, and Revives

Aggro Management

Tanks build threat via taunts/blocks.
Let tanks engage first; DPS flank.
Support stays mid-range, avoiding frontal cones.

Stagger & Burst

Focus heavy attacks on the same target.
Chain stuns/break skills.
Call “burst” during stagger windows to unload cooldowns.

Revives & Wipes

Clear space, then revive (hold F).
Tank/mobile DPS protects the reviver.
Full wipe sends you back to the entrance/checkpoint.

9. Communication Tools

Voice, Quick Chat, and Pings

Use voice (in-game or Discord) for mechanics and stagger calls.
Quick Chat: set presets like “Help!”, “Focus boss”, “Retreat” in Settings → Controls → Quick Chat.
Ping system: hold Alt (default) and click to highlight enemies, loot, or directions.
Map waypoints: press M → right-click to set a marker for your party.

10. Scaling & Progression

Difficulty & Rewards

Enemy Scaling

2 players: moderate HP/damage boost.
3 players: higher boosts.
4 players: significantly more HP/damage.

Coordination is key—share responsibilities.

Loot & XP

Loot quality still scales to each player’s level.
Full XP—no co-op penalty.
More enemies = more rewards.

11. Cross-Save

Cross-Save Limitations

Cross-play does not guarantee cross-save. PC and console characters often live on separate profiles. You can play together, but progress might not carry when swapping platforms. Pick a primary platform to avoid splitting time and gear.

12. Common Issues

Troubleshooting Co-op

Can’t Join Friend

Ensure both finished the tutorial.
Party must have an open slot (max 4).
Confirm friend list status.
Try using a party code.

Lag or Desync

Switch to wired if possible.
Close downloads, streams, VPNs.
Change to the nearest server.

Voice Chat Issues

Check OS mic permissions.
Verify correct input device.
Adjust volume/PTT in Settings → Audio.
Swap to Discord if problems persist.

13. Final Tips

Make Co-op Count

Use voice or text—silent parties wipe more.
Let the tank lead in new dungeons.
Stay grouped to avoid accidental pulls.
Be patient and share mechanics with new players.
Focus on fun—Where Winds Meet is built to be experienced with friends.

Co-op multiplayer is one of the best ways to explore Jianghu. Build a balanced party, communicate clearly, and tackle the toughest fights together.