Where Winds Meet Beginner Guide:The Fast Track to Starting

If you've just stepped into the chaotic yet breathtaking Jianghu world, you're probably already feeling overwhelmed — too many systems, too many skills, too many menus, and not enough clear direction.

That's why we have come up with this Where Winds Meet beginner's guide. It is for players like you who don't want to get stuck on weak gear, poorly chosen upgrades, or confusing early-game missions.

Here, we will walk you through the things new players usually waste hours figuring out: exploration, Oddity puzzles, combat flow, stamina, gear progression, and vital early upgrades. Let's start helping you enjoy the game instead of wrestling with systems.

Understanding Core Progression 

Most beginners assume levels matter most. They don't. In Where Winds Meet Beginner's guide terms, your real progress is shaped by three things:

Medicinal Chest Level

This is your survivability foundation. Upgrading it boosts healing effectiveness and keeps you alive during bosses.

Martial Arts Strengthening

Where Winds Meet martial arts strengthening is your damage core. It drastically improves your DPS even at low levels.

Gear Refinement & Enhancement

Early gear may look weak, but refining it even a little provides huge stat spikes. Here's a clean table to keep your early priorities straight:

System	Why It Matters	Early Game Priority
Medicinal Chest	Boosts healing & overall survivability	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Martial Arts Strengthening	Major early damage scaling	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gear Refinement	Fastest raw stat increase	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Skill Unlocks	Adds mobility, attack routes, and versatility	⭐⭐⭐
Mount & Exploration Unlocks	Faster world navigation & resource discovery	⭐⭐⭐⭐

Exploration: Your Biggest Early Advantage

Next in this Where Winds Meet beginner guide is the exploration section. Here's what early exploration gives you:

Items	What You Gain
Oddities	Stat rewards & new skill unlocks
Landmarks	Fast travel points
Hidden Chests	Upgrade materials
Inner Power Nodes	Permanent attribute bonuses
Animals	Meat for cooking & crafting

Since many early quests require stamina usage (climbing, swimming, long jumps), you'll feel bottlenecked quickly if you ignore the world.

Stamina Tip for Beginners

Stamina doesn't scale fast early on, so do this:

●Eat stamina-restoring food regularly

●Use mountainsides instead of cliffs.

●Glide instead of free-running when possible.

This alone solves one of the biggest early frustrations.

Solving Where Winds Meet Oddities As a Beginner

Oddities are tiny collectibles—bugs, flowers, nests, and other curiosities—that only appear on your mini-map when you're close, never on the full world map. 

However, collecting them can be tricky. That's why we have covered some of the essential oddities and steps to clear them in this Where Winds Meet beginner guide. 

King He Region Oddities

Oddity Name	How to Collect?
Whisper Hive	Found on trees or rocks. Shoot it with a fire arrow to drop it safely, then collect it.
Enchanting Lotus	A purple/blue flower covered in miasma. Use Wind Sense to reveal butterflies, shoot them all, then pick the flower.
Redmist Beetle	Found the above red mushrooms. Jump or climb to reach the beetles hovering over the spot.
Dagger General	Hides under jars, crates, or rubble. Break the object; grab it quickly or chase it if it jumps out.
Ironwing Mantis	Flies away as soon as you get close. Follow it until it lands again, then capture it.

Kai Fang Region Oddities

Oddity Name	How to Collect?
Swallow’s Rest	Bird nests are found on rooftops, cliffs, or high branches. Approach to make the bird fly off and collect the nest.
Midnight Nibbler	Hidden under pots or crates. Break the object and chase the rat before it escapes.
Moonbeam Toad	Croaks loudly and hops away when you approach. Follow the sound and catch it mid-hop.
Thunder Fluff	Touch the fluffy flower to split it into floating pieces; collect all before they fall.
Heartsoothe Twig	Carried by a fast-moving bird. Shoot the bird while it’s flying, then pick up the dropped twig.

 

Combat – Flow, Positioning & Practical Early Combos

Where Winds Meet combat is not about button-mashing. It's rhythmic and reactive. Here are the three things that matter most early on:

●Parry Timing: Your strongest mechanic. It cancels enemy attacks and opens them for counter-damage.

●Dodge → Skill Burst: Dodge backward → charge your strongest Martial Art → punish. Repeat.

Weapon Choice: Even early weapons feel different:

Weapon Type	Best For	Beginner Rating
Sword	Balanced, parry-friendly	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spear	Range + mobility	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gauntlets	High aggression, risky	⭐⭐⭐
Heavy Weapons	Burst damage	⭐⭐

The best Where Winds Meet weapon for beginners is the Sword. You get control, safety, and reliable parries with it.

Image showing the Where Winds Meet Qianye the Witch boss fight scene

Main Story, Boss Fights & Difficulty Spikes

Beginners often struggle to clear boss waves; that's why we have included it in this Where Winds Meet beginner guide. There are three boss waves in the game:

●Boss Wave 1 – You're Underleveled: This usually happens because your martial arts strengthening is too low.

●Boss Wave 2 – Long Fights: Your Medicinal Chest is under-tiered → slow healing → longer battles.

●Boss Wave 3 – Map Transition Jumps: Occurs while moving into the next big region.

You can clear these by refining gear (huge power jump), upgrading martial arts and choosing the right weapons (heavy weapons slow new players down.)

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Where Winds Meet Gear Progression Path 

You don't need every upgrade early on. Focus on these four:

Step	Upgrade	Why It Matters
1	Refine gear to tier 2–3	Cheap, fast, huge stat spike
2	Unlock martial arts techniques	Adds moves & combos
3	Strengthen martial arts	Multiplies early DPS
4	Focus on one weapon path	Keeps materials efficient

Do not spread your upgrades across multiple weapons. Stick to one until mid-game. It will massively improve your overall Where Winds Meet gameplay.

Your Daily Routine 

This keeps you stronger than 80% of new players:

●Oddity → 2–3 daily

●Strengthen martial arts → 1 stage.

●Gear refine → small steps.

●Explore → one new area.

●Story mission → 1 chapter

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Conclusion

Starting your journey can feel overwhelming, but with this Where Winds Meet beginner's guide, you now have a clear roadmap. Focus on upgrading your Medicinal Chest, strengthening martial arts, refining your gear, and solving Oddities early on. These simple steps drastically boost your power and help you face stronger enemies with confidence.

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