Plan weapon unlocks and law paths in Where Winds Meet

Sect Directory

UI panel shows all available sects together with clues pointing to their physical locations. Players inspect it before setting out.

• Open sect overview
• Read clue text
• Set exploration target

Joining Requirements

Each sect specializes in different weapon types; players should pick the sect that matches their intended weapon progression.

• Check weapon specialty
• Complete initiation tasks tied to that sect

Sect Rules

Every sect comes with unique rules/obligations. Breaking rules can expel the player or block access to certain teachings.

• Review the rule set before confirmation
• Plan role-play/alignment accordingly

Greatblade

Thundercry Blade

Tanky, brutish weapon that swings slowly but hits extremely hard; shines when charged before impact.

Recommended: High-poise trading, Boss burst phases

Hybrid ranged/melee

Umbrella

Mixes ranged strikes and aerial attacks. Can be tossed into the air to auto-snipe enemies while you continue with another moveset.

Recommended: Air superiority, Hybrid loadouts

Dual-wield

Dual Blades

Lightweight paired blades suited for both offense and defense, enabling agile parries and flurries.

Recommended: Hybrid DPS, Reactive defense

Lawful Helper

Obey regional laws, assist officials catching thieves, volunteer as a doctor or civic helper, and maintain a clean record.

• Complete bounty/help quests to earn reputation
• Access lawful-only perks such as civic roles or faster jail release for allies

Pain point: Highlights the contrast between strict rule sets and the freedom some players seek; breaking laws hurts this progression.

Outlaw / Bribery Route

If you break the law, expect jail time unless you bribe guards. Continual crimes lock you into outlaw gameplay.

• Serve sentences or spend resources to bribe your way out
• Risk losing reputation/sect access if you repeatedly offend

Pain point: Ties into the weapon/sect learning curve pain point: outlaw status may block certain sects or tutorials.

Precision strike

Acupuncture Hitting

Targets pressure points to debuff or immobilize foes, reflecting traditional Chinese medicine techniques.

Crowd control shout

Lion's Roar

A mystic art that unleashes a powerful roar to stagger or frighten nearby enemies.

Support technique

Merciful Picking

Allows players to pluck vital points or relieve allies, blending lethal and restorative applications.

Defensive stance

Tai Chi

Classic martial art emphasizing balance and redirection; pairs with weapons like fans/umbrellas for graceful counters.