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Where Winds Meet Guides

Everything you need to master the game

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Getting Started

Essential guides for new players

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Is Where Winds Meet Worth It?

Free to play, Very Positive on Steam, cosmetics-only shop: the facts, PC requirements and who it suits.

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First 3 Hours Guide

Simple tips for your first session. What to do first, what to ignore, and how to enjoy without feeling overwhelmed.

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Regional Guides

Explore the world and discover secrets

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Tips and Tricks

20 tips for your first hours, each backed by two or more guides or the official patch notes.

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Combat & Builds

Master the combat system and optimize your character

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Combat Guide

Block, deflect or dodge: what red and gold attacks mean, how to break Qi and execute, and where to practise.

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Nameless Sword Build

Nameless Sword + Nameless Spear: Inner Ways, stats, gear sets and tier list ratings (Version 2.2).

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Umbrella + Rope Dart Build

The Everspring Umbrella and Unfettered Rope Dart path (Bamboocut - Dust), compared for Version 2.2.

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PvP Guides

Tier list, builds, and how to start winning

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PvP Tier List

Two recent PvP tier lists side by side, plus the strongest mixed weapon pairs (Version 2.2).

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Bellstrike - Splendor PvP

The Nameless Sword and Spear in PvP: 1v1 ranking, the mid-range catch game, Mystic Arts and gear (Version 2.2).

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Bamboocut - Wind PvP

The dual blades in PvP: 1v1 ranking, Arena changes, Mystic Arts and gear (Version 2.2).

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PvP Beginner Guide

Modes explained, stamina, and control basics.

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Mental Methods

Complete locations and per-build recommendations

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Qinghe Mental Methods Guide

All locations from quests, bosses, chests, and skill theft.

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Best Mental Methods by Build

Slot-by-slot picks and priorities for every build.

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