Where Winds Meet Beginner Guide

Guide Overview

Aspect	Details
Reading Time	~2 min read
Key Topics	Sect Selection, Combat Basics, Progression
Recommended For	New players (0-10 hours)

Welcome to the world of Where Winds Meet! This comprehensive guide will help you start your Wuxia adventure on the right foot.

What This Guide Covers

• Character creation and sect selection
• Basic combat mechanics
• Progression systems overview
• Essential tips for new players
• Common beginner mistakes to avoid

Getting Started in Where Winds Meet

💡 Healing Tip: There's no passive HP regen in WWM. Check our HP Recovery Guide to learn all the ways to restore health.

Choosing Your Sect

The first major decision you'll make is selecting your sect. Each of the 8 sects offers unique martial arts styles and philosophies.

Recommended for Beginners:

• Wudang Sect: Balanced offensive and defensive skills
• Shaolin Temple: Straightforward, powerful combat
• Emei Sect: Supportive abilities with good survivability

Understanding Game Modes

Where Winds Meet offers two distinct gameplay modes:

1. RPG Mode: Single-player focused experience
2. MMO Mode: Multiplayer interactions and content

We recommend starting in RPG mode to learn the mechanics before transitioning to MMO mode.

Where Winds Meet Combat Basics

The Three Pillars of Combat

1. Light Attacks: Fast, low-damage strikes
2. Heavy Attacks: Slower, high-damage moves
3. Skills: Special abilities unique to your sect

Stamina Management

Your stamina bar is crucial for both offense and defense. Never let it fully deplete during combat.

Progression Systems Overview

Character Levels

• Main story quests provide the most experience
• Side quests offer valuable resources
• Daily activities help maintain steady progression

Equipment and Gear

Start focusing on equipment quality once you reach level 20. Before that, story rewards are sufficient.

Essential Tips

1. Complete the Tutorial: Don't skip it! It teaches crucial mechanics
2. Unlock Fast Travel Early: Makes exploration much easier
3. Save Your Currency: Don't spend premium currency on early-game items
4. Join a Guild: Even in RPG mode, guild benefits are valuable
5. Experiment with Builds: Try different skill combinations

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Ignoring defensive stats in favor of pure damage
• Skipping side quests that unlock important features
• Not utilizing the dodge/parry mechanics
• Selling quest items before checking requirements
• Rushing to endgame without learning class mechanics

Next Steps

Once you've mastered these basics, check out our specialized guides:

• Leveling Guide for efficient progression
• Combat Overview for advanced mechanics
• Builds section for optimized character development

Recommended Next Reads

• Where Winds Meet PvP Tier List — see what’s currently strongest
• Nameless Sword PvE Build — safest starter DPS
• Umbrella + Rope Dart PvE Build — top DPS once you practice perfect catch
• Heaven Quake Spear Build — straightforward spear DPS
• Healer Build — pure support option for co-op

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