# Where Winds Meet Guides > Independent player-run guide site for Where Winds Meet (Wuxia open-world action RPG by NetEase, PC/PS5/Xbox/mobile). > Guides, build planning, redeem codes, and interactive tools (XP calculator, drop tables, build planner). > Not affiliated with the game's publisher. Author: Opal — Wuxia systems analyst & cross-cultural guide, maintains all guides on this site. Update cadence: codes page refreshed monthly; guides updated on each major game version. ## Guides - [Homestead Guide (v1.8)](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/guides/where-winds-meet-homestead-guide): Blissful Retreat estate, villager recruitment, inns/kilns, trade routes, pet companions. - [2026 Update Timeline](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/guides/where-winds-meet-2026-update-timeline): Every major version (1.2-1.8) with release dates and what changed. - [Beginner Guide](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/guides/beginner-guide): Onboarding for new players. - [All Guides](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/guides): Full guide collection (combat, builds, PvP, Mental Methods, regions). - [Systems Overview](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/systems): Core game mechanics. ## Tools - [Redeem Codes](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/codes): Verified active code list, updated monthly. - [XP Calculator](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/tools/xp-calculator): EXP needed between any two levels. - [Build Planner](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/tools/build-planner): Interactive build configuration. - [Drop Table](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/tools/drop-table): Item/material drop rates by source (community-observed). ## Optional - [About](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/about): Author background and site scope. - [Terminology](https://www.wherewindsmeetgame.org/terminology): CN-to-EN term glossary used across guides.