The “To Heal or Not To Heal” quest in Where Winds Meet presents a unique challenge that tests your skills as a Healer. Found in the Qinghe region, this quest involves diagnosing and treating a sick swan, with high stakes for failure. This guide will walk you through the entire process, from unlocking the quest to claiming your rewards.
Quest Prerequisites: Unlocking the Healer Career
Before you can attempt “To Heal or Not To Heal,” you must first gain the ability to heal.
Reach Player Level 13.
Travel to Mercyheart Town and complete the introductory questline for the Healer career with the NPC Mu Jian.
It is highly recommended to advance your Healer career to at least Initiate Tier 4 before attempting this quest. A higher tier increases your chances of success.
How to Start the Quest
Navigate to the Qinghe region and head to the riverbank. You will find a sick swan lying on the ground. Interact with it to begin the “To Heal or Not To Heal” quest.
Step-by-Step Healing Process
The core of this quest is a medical minigame. Follow these steps carefully.
Activate Wind Sense: Once you approach the swan, activate your Wind Sense. This will highlight the affected areas on the swan’s body and display a list of potential prescriptions.
Analyze the Symptoms: Pay close attention to the visual cues provided by Wind Sense. They will indicate the specific ailment.
Select the Correct Prescription: Based on the Wind Sense analysis, you must select the appropriate treatment from your inventory. Your Healer level and the potency of your medicine directly influence the success rate.
You can acquire stronger prescriptions from Career Notebooks and Healer Giftboxes found in the Activity Shop.
What Happens If You Fail?
If the healing attempt fails, the situation turns dangerous.
The swan will become berserk and attack you.
This boss fight is notably challenging, especially in multiplayer, due to the swan’s fast and powerful attacks.
Tips for the Boss Fight:
Use Healing Items: Equip and use the Panacea Fan for reliable ranged healing.
Deploy Defensive Tools: The Soul Shade Umbrella is extremely useful, as it can provide a totem for sustained healing and a burst heal to keep you in the fight.
Reset the Quest: If the fight is too difficult, you can simply walk away. The quest will automatically reset at 05:00 AM (real-world time), allowing you to try the healing process again.
Quest Rewards
Successfully healing the swan completes the quest and grants you the following rewards:
25 Echo Jade
25 Qinghe Exploration Progress
100 Enlightenment Points
5,000 Character EXP
5000 Zhou Coins
FAQ: To Heal or Not To Heal Quest
Q: What is the minimum Healer level for this quest?
A: While you can start it after the Healer introduction, it is strongly recommended to be at least Healer Initiate Tier 4 to have a good chance of success.
Q: What is the best way to get better prescriptions?
A: You can obtain more potent medicine from Career Notebooks earned through Healer activities and from Healer Giftboxes purchased in the Activity Shop.
Q: I failed the healing and died to the swan. Is the quest gone forever?
A: No. The quest will reset at the next daily reset (05:00 AM real-world time). You can then return to the location and try again.
Q: Are the rewards worth the effort?
A: Yes. The combination of Echo Jades, Exploration Progress, and a substantial amount of EXP and coins makes this a very rewarding side quest for the effort involved.
Conclusion
The “To Heal or Not To Heal” quest is a memorable test of your Healer prowess in Where Winds Meet. By ensuring your Healer level is sufficiently high and selecting the correct prescription, you can successfully heal the swan and earn valuable rewards. If you fail, come prepared with healing tools like the Panacea Fan and Soul Shade Umbrella for the ensuing fight, or simply wait for the daily reset to try your hand at healing once more.