Glossary

Where Winds Meet Terminology (English)

A plain-English glossary tailored for Western players. Each entry includes an official term, how it works, and a familiar gaming analogy (Souls, Destiny, Diablo, etc.) so you can translate mechanics instantly.

Core Mechanisms

5 terms

Martial Arts Level

CN: 武学等级

MAL

Your overall combat power rating that increases through gear, skills, and progression. Higher levels unlock tougher content.

Analogy: Similar to Gear Score in World of Warcraft or Power Level in Destiny 2 - represents your character's total combat effectiveness.

How to useDetermines enemy difficulty scaling and unlocks new content. Focus on increasing this through gear upgrades and skill progression.

Qi

CN:

Qi

Your stamina resource consumed by dodging, blocking, and heavy attacks. Manages combat mobility and defense.

Analogy: Identical to Stamina in Dark Souls or Sekiro - governs defensive actions and heavy attacks. Run out and you're vulnerable.

How to useEssential for survival in boss fights. Balance aggressive attacks with Qi conservation for defensive maneuvers.

Fury Gauge

CN: 怒气值

FG

Special resource for dual blades that builds up through attacks and enables powerful Frenzy Mode when full.

Analogy: Like Rage meter in Diablo 4 Barbarian or Charge Blade phials in Monster Hunter - builds through combat for burst windows.

How to useBuild up through light attack combos, then consume for massive damage boost in critical moments.

Breakthrough

CN: 突破

BT

Milestone progression events that unlock new gear tiers, skills, and increase your power level significantly.

Analogy: Like World Tier advances in Diablo 4 or Power Surge in Monster Hunter - major power jumps that unlock new content.

How to useComplete these milestones to access higher-level equipment and maintain competitive power progression.

Inner Path

CN: 内功心法

IP

Passive skill trees that provide permanent stat bonuses and combat enhancements. Core character customization system.

Analogy: Similar to Talent Trees in World of Warcraft or Passive Skill Tree in Path of Exile - defines your build and playstyle.

How to useInvest points to customize your combat role - tank, DPS, or support. Plan your build around weapon choices.

Skill System

5 terms

Martial Skills

CN: 武学技

MS

Weapon-specific combat abilities with unique combos, special moves, and ultimate techniques. Define your fighting style.

Analogy: Like Weapon Arts in Dark Souls 3 or Combat Styles in New World - each weapon has its own skill set and playstyle.

How to useMaster different weapons to adapt to various combat scenarios. Switch weapons mid-fight for combo potential.

Mystic Arts

CN: 奇术

MA

Special abilities for exploration and combat utility, including environmental interactions and crowd control.

Analogy: Similar to Signs in Witcher 3 or Gadgets in Assassin's Creed - versatile tools for both combat and puzzle-solving.

How to useUse for environmental puzzles, stealth approaches, or combat utility. Essential for exploration and secret finding.

Deflection

CN: 格挡反击

DEF

Perfect parry mechanic that negates damage and creates counter-attack opportunities when timed correctly.

Analogy: Identical to Perfect Parry in Sekiro or Just Guard in For Honor - precision timing rewards with massive advantage.

How to useEssential for high-level play. Master timing against red-glow attacks for devastating counter opportunities.

Weapon Switching

CN: 武器切换

WS

Instantly swap between two equipped weapons mid-combo to create devastating combination attacks.

Analogy: Like Weapon Swapping in Devil May Cry or Guild Wars 2 - enables complex combo chains and tactical flexibility.

How to useSwitch weapons during combat to extend combos, counter enemy defenses, or adapt to changing battle conditions.

Ultimate Techniques

CN: 绝技

UT

High-damage cinematic abilities that consume resources but deal massive damage or provide powerful effects.

Analogy: Similar to Ultimate Abilities in Overwatch or Burst Skills in Genshin Impact - game-changing moves with long cooldowns.

How to useSave for burst damage windows or emergency situations. Coordinate with team for maximum impact in group content.

Combat Effects

5 terms

Red Attack

CN: 红光攻击

RA

Unblockable enemy attacks that must be parried with perfect timing. Creates counter-attack opportunities.

Analogy: Like Perilous Attacks in Sekiro or Unblockables in For Honor - telegraphed attacks requiring specific counterplay.

How to useWatch for red glow indicators and prepare to parry. Successful deflection leaves enemies vulnerable to counter-attacks.

Golden Attack

CN: 金光攻击

GA

Extremely powerful attacks that cannot be blocked or parried. Must be dodged with precise timing.

Analogy: Similar to Critical Attacks in Elden Ring or One-Shot Mechanics in MMO raids - avoid at all costs.

How to useImmediately dodge when you see golden indicators. These attacks often have area-of-effect damage.

Frenzy Mode

CN: 狂乱模式

FM

Enhanced combat state for dual blades that increases crit rate and damage but drains health over time.

Analogy: Like Berserker Rage in Diablo 4 or Frenzy in Path of Exile - high-risk, high-reward damage amplification.

How to useActivate when you have healing support or during burst windows. Monitor health carefully while active.

Bleeding

CN: 流血

BLD

Damage-over-time effect that causes enemies to take periodic damage based on your base attack.

Analogy: Like Bleed in Dark Souls or Damage over Time in World of Warcraft - sustained damage that adds up over time.

How to useStack bleeding effects to increase damage against high-health enemies. Effective for sustained DPS.

Super Armor

CN: 霸体

SA

Temporary immunity to crowd control and stagger effects during certain ability animations.

Analogy: Like Hyper Armor in Dark Souls or Unstoppable in WoW - prevents interruption during critical animations.

How to useUse to trade damage favorably or ensure your combo finishes without interruption.

Combat Mechanics

5 terms

Combo Chains

CN: 连招

CC

Sequential attack patterns that flow together for increased damage and special effects.

Analogy: Like Combo Strings in Fighting Games or Skill Rotations in WoW - optimal damage sequences to master.

How to useLearn weapon-specific combo patterns for maximum DPS. Chain light and heavy attacks for optimal damage output.

Skill Rotation

CN: 技能循环

SR

Optimal sequence of using abilities to maximize damage output and resource efficiency.

Analogy: Identical to DPS Rotations in MMOs like Final Fantasy 14 - priority-based ability usage for maximum efficiency.

How to useDevelop muscle memory for your weapon's optimal skill usage. Adapt rotation based on combat situation.

Posture Break

CN: 破招

PB

Breaking enemy defenses through sustained attacks, leaving them vulnerable to critical damage.

Analogy: Like Posture Break in Sekiro or Stagger in Monster Hunter - fills up to create opening for massive damage.

How to useFocus fire on single targets to break posture quickly. Coordinate with team to break defenses efficiently.

Positioning

CN: 站位

POS

Strategic placement relative to enemies to maximize damage and minimize incoming threats.

Analogy: Like Kiting in MOBAs or Flanking in FPS games - spatial awareness for tactical advantage.

How to useMaintain optimal range for your weapon type. Avoid area attacks while keeping damage uptime high.

Crowd Control

CN: 控制技能

CC

Abilities that immobilize, slow, or disrupt enemies, preventing them from acting normally.

Analogy: Like CC in League of Legends or Stuns in WoW - essential for controlling battlefield flow.

How to useUse to interrupt dangerous enemy abilities or create openings for burst damage windows.

Progression Gear

5 terms

Gear Score

CN: 装备评分

GS

Numerical value representing equipment quality and power level. Higher scores mean better stats.

Analogy: Identical to Item Level in WoW or Gear Score in Destiny - determines equipment effectiveness and progression gates.

How to useFocus on increasing gear score to access higher difficulty content and maintain competitive power level.

Enhancement

CN: 强化

ENH

Upgrade system to improve weapon and armor stats by consuming materials and currency.

Analogy: Like Upgrading in Dark Souls or Enchanting in WoW - incremental power increases through resource investment.

How to usePrioritize enhancing your main weapons and armor pieces. Higher enhancement levels provide significant stat boosts.

External Attack

CN: 外功攻击

EA

Primary damage stat for physical weapons like swords and dual blades. Determines basic attack damage.

Analogy: Like Attack Power in most RPGs or Physical Damage in League of Legends - fundamental damage multiplier.

How to usePrimary stat for DPS builds. Stack through gear, enhancements, and Inner Path investments.

Crit Rate

CN: 会心率

CR

Percentage chance for attacks to deal critical damage, significantly increasing damage output.

Analogy: Like Critical Hit Chance in any RPG - fundamental DPS stat that scales exponentially with damage builds.

How to useBalance crit rate with crit damage for optimal DPS. Essential stat for damage dealer builds.

Arsenal System

CN: 兵库系统

AS

Gear storage system that provides permanent stat bonuses based on collected equipment.

Analogy: Similar to Collection systems in GW2 or Wardrobe in WoW - rewards collecting diverse equipment for account-wide benefits.

How to useCollect and store various weapon types and armor sets to unlock permanent character enhancements.

Weapons

3 terms

Infernal Twinblades

CN: 地狱双剑

IT

Epic dual blades weapon with fire-based attacks and Frenzy Mode for massive crit damage.

Analogy: Like dual-wielding weapons in Diablo 4 with rage mechanics - fast attacks that build to explosive burst windows.

How to useIdeal for aggressive DPS playstyle. Use Frenzy Mode during boss vulnerability windows for maximum damage.

Weapon: Dual BladesRarity: EpicUnlock: Initial (after tutorial)

Mortal Rope Dart

CN: 凡绳镖

MRD

Versatile rope dart weapon specializing in crowd control and enemy manipulation.

Analogy: Like Scorpion's spear in Mortal Kombat combined with grappling hook mechanics - pulls enemies and controls positioning.

How to useExcellent for PvP and group content. Use to pull enemies into damage zones or interrupt casters.

Weapon: Rope DartRarity: RareUnlock: Level 15+ (Sect unlock)

Vernal Umbrella

CN: 春伞

VU

Elegant umbrella weapon with stealth abilities and ranged control effects.

Analogy: Like stealth mechanics in Assassin's Creed combined with ranged CC - hit-and-run tactics with crowd control.

How to usePerfect for stealth approaches and hit-and-run tactics. Use Wind Walk for positioning and Spring Sorrow for control.

Weapon: UmbrellaRarity: EpicUnlock: Level 20+ (Quest unlock)