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Welcome to the Era of Chaos
"Where Winds Meet" transports players to one of the most turbulent periods in Chinese history: the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (10th Century). You do not play as a soldier, but as a wandering sword master—a blade drifting in the wind.
The Background Story
The year is roughly 907-960 AD. The Tang Empire has disintegrated. You take on the role of a mysterious young sword master carried through a battlefield as an infant by a legendary hero, Uncle Jiang.
Are you the last scion of a fallen royal house? A weapon forged by a secret society? As you travel through Qinghe and Kaifeng, your choices will determine whether you become a hero who mends the rift or a conqueror who rules the chaos.
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Creation Features
- Sculpting: Control micro-details like the philtrum and glabella.
- Voice-to-Face AI: Generate a face based on your voice input.
- Background Choice: Select an origin (e.g., Orphan, Noble) for stats.
Key NPCs
- Uncle Jiang: Your adoptive father and martial mentor.
- Li Yue: A mysterious poet found in Kaifeng.
- Guardian of Annals: A neutral historian recording your deeds.
The Art of Wuxia Combat
Your "class" is defined by the Weapon you wield. Each weapon offers a unique playstyle.
Sword (Jian)
Role: Duelist / Counter-attacker
The Gentleman of Weapons. Balanced and swift, excels in 1v1 duels. A perfect mix of rapid strikes, parries, and aerial maneuvers.
Spear (Qiang)
Role: Zoner / Crowd Control
The King of Weapons. Controls space effectively, keeping enemies at bay with wide sweeps and long-range thrusts. High damage but requires precise spacing.
Iron Fan
Role: Mage / Support
A deceptive weapon. Uses internal energy (Qi) to knock back enemies and launch hidden projectiles. Specialized in debuffs and evasive maneuvers.
Heavy Blade (Dao)
Role: Tank / Breaker
The General of Weapons. High impact, slow speed. Breaks enemy guards easily and deals massive posture damage. Ideal for armored opponents.
Umbrella
Role: Defensive / Trap Master
A defensive fortress. Can block projectiles and release hidden blades. Offers a highly technical playstyle relying on timing and misdirection.
Control Key Guide
| Action | PC Keybind | PS5 / Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Move | W, A, S, D | Left Stick |
| Attack (Light) | Left Click | Square / X |
| Attack (Heavy) | R | Triangle / Y |
| Block / Parry | Right Click | L1 / LB |
| Martial Skill | Q | R1 / RB |
| Mystic Art | E | L2 / LT + Button |
| Interact | F | Triangle / Y |
Mastering Your Path
1. Leveling & Breakthroughs
You gain XP from almost every action, but you will encounter "Level Caps." To advance, you must complete a Breakthrough Challenge (defeat a shadow boss, perform a ritual, or solve a puzzle).
Efficient Strategy
- Main Story First: Unlocks regions, horse, and glider.
- Exploration Points: Collect chests for passive XP buffs.
- Meditate: Gain "Rested XP" when offline at shrines.
2. Talent Trees (Meridians)
Character progression is split into three distinct trees. You earn Qi Points through combat and exploration to unlock nodes in these meridians.
Active combat skills. Unlocks new weapon combos, finisher moves, and widens your parry timing window.
Exploration & Utility. Unlocks abilities like extended wall-running, water-gliding, and animal taming.
Passive stats. Directly increases Max HP, Stamina recovery rate, and resistance to elements (Fire/Cold).
3. Professions (Livelihoods)
Your role in the world goes beyond combat. Choose a livelihood to interact with society.
Diagnose and treat illnesses in NPCs/Players using acupuncture and herbs.
Solve conflicts through debate (rhetoric battles) and influence politics.
Build structures, customized housing, and siege engines for guild wars.
Escort caravans and fight off player bandits for currency.
4. Core Mechanics
- Wall Running: Sprint toward a wall to run vertically. Combines with double jumping.
- Water Running: Sprinting onto water consumes stamina but lets you traverse rivers instantly.
- Health System: Realistic status effects. You can get Fractures (slow movement) or Colds (stamina drain) that require specific medicine to cure.
- Acupoint Hitting: In combat, you can freeze enemies by striking specific acupoints.
