Mastering the environment is key in the vast world of Where Winds Meet. Two of the most sought-after mobility skills are Wind Walking (flying) and Water Walking (enabled through Travel Mode). This guide will walk you through the exact steps to unlock these essential abilities.
Unlocking Wind Walking (Flying)
Wind Walking allows you to soar through the skies, offering unparalleled freedom of movement. Unlocking it is a two-part process: initiating the skill and then fully empowering it.
Step 1 & 2: The Initial Quest
Your journey to flight begins in the first region.
Find the Quest Book: Head to the pond on the left side of the starting region. Look for a quest book named “What is the Dust Cloud.”
Meet the Fisherman: Interacting with the book will lead you to a fisherman. He will introduce you to the concept of Wind Walking.
Complete the Jumping Quest: The fisherman will set up a challenge involving jumping across pots. Crucially, you must speak to him again to officially start the quest before you begin jumping.
Acquire the Basics: After successfully completing the challenge and reading the provided booklet, you will technically unlock the ability to glide.
Step 3: Achieving Full Flight
At this point, you can glide, but you will still take fall damage. To achieve true, damage-free flight, you must progress further in the region.
Reach Regional Progress Level 4: You need to earn 4,000 Discovery points in the region.
How to Earn Points: You gain these points by engaging in almost any activity on the map:
Completing blue book quests.
Activating Fast Travel Pillars.
Finding and collecting Curiosities.
Clearing out enemy strongholds.
Defeating hidden world bosses.
Claim Your Reward: Upon reaching 4,000 points, you will receive the “Token of Spring and Autumn Festival.” Take this token back to the same fisherman. Giving him this item will officially and fully unlock the Wind Walking ability for that region.
Important Note: Wind Walking is region-locked. If you move to a new region (e.g., Region 2), you must repeat the process of reaching 4,000 Discovery points in that specific region to be able to fly there.
Unlocking Water Walking (Travel Mode)
The ability to walk on water is part of the powerful “Travel Mode,” which also includes a super-fast sprint.
Reach 4,000 Discovery Points: Just like for full Wind Walking, your first goal is to achieve 4,000 Discovery points in the region.
Collect Curiosities: As you explore, be diligent about collecting Curiosities. These are special items like crickets, purple flowers, beehives, and other unique collectibles scattered throughout the world.
Visit the Vendor: Take all your collected Curiosities to the specific vendor located in the starting area (the same place where you initially chose your first weapon).
Unlock the Skill: Hand in your Curiosities to the vendor. By doing this, you will eventually unlock the skill called “Wind Controlling Magic” (also known as Flying Eaves Chasing Shadows). This is the skill that activates the Travel Mode, granting you super speed and the ability to run across water surfaces.
FAQ
Q: Do I need to complete the fisherman’s quest to unlock Water Walking?
A: No. Water Walking (Travel Mode) is unlocked independently through the Curiosity vendor. However, both abilities require you to reach 4,000 Regional Progress points.
Q: Why can I glide but still take fall damage?
A: This means you have only completed the initial quest with the fisherman. To remove fall damage, you must reach Regional Progress Level 4 and give the Token of Spring and Autumn Festival to the fisherman.
Q: If I unlock flying in one region, is it available everywhere?
A: No. The ability to fly is tied to each individual region’s progress. You must earn 4,000 points in each new region to fly there.
Q: What is the fastest way to earn 4,000 Discovery points?
A: Focus on a mix of activities: activate all Fast Travel Pillars, complete the straightforward blue book quests, and clear out enemy camps. These provide significant point rewards.
Conclusion
Unlocking Wind Walking and Water Walking in Where Winds Meet is a rewarding process that directly ties into your exploration and progression within each region. By systematically completing quests, discovering points of interest, and collecting Curiosities, you will eventually gain the ultimate mobility tools to traverse its beautiful landscapes with ease. Remember to focus on one region at a time to fully unlock its movement potential before moving on.