Hitting the level cap in an RPG can often feel like your hard-earned experience points (EXP) are going to waste. Where Winds Meet elegantly solves this problem with its Stored EXP system. This mechanic ensures that no effort is wasted, allowing you to bank EXP for a massive head start when the level cap is raised.
This guide will explain exactly how Stored EXP works, how to accumulate it, and how to use it to level up rapidly after an update.
What is Stored EXP?
Stored EXP is a system in Where Winds Meet that automatically saves any experience you earn after your character has reached the current maximum level.
Instead of losing out on EXP from quests, exploration, and battles at the level cap, the game converts this EXP into a stored reserve. This reserve is then spent later to give you a significant leveling boost when a game update increases the level cap.
How Stored EXP Works
The system is straightforward but incredibly effective. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown:
Reach the Level Cap: Your character first must hit the current maximum level.
Continue Playing: Any activity that would normally grant EXP (completing quests, discovering areas, defeating enemies) now adds that EXP to your Stored EXP pool instead of your character level.
Level Cap Increases: When a game update raises the maximum level…
Automatic Bonus EXP: As you play and earn Base EXP from activities, your Stored EXP is paid out as a +50% bonus on top of every Base EXP gain.
The EXP Calculation Formula
When you have Stored EXP and the level cap is raised, your total gained EXP from any source is calculated as:
Total EXP Gained = Base EXP + (0.5 × Base EXP)
This continues with every activity that gives Base EXP until your entire Stored EXP reserve is depleted.
Visual Cue: In the game, this bonus EXP is shown in parentheses () in the EXP gain notification, clearly indicating it’s being drawn from your stored pool.
Crucial Point: Stored EXP is not a new, separate source of EXP. It is the gradual repayment of the EXP you had already earned while at the previous level cap.
How to Check Your Stored EXP
Monitoring your reserve is simple:
Open your main character menu.
Look at the EXP bar at the bottom of the screen.
You will see an icon above the EXP bar that displays your current character level and the total amount of Stored EXP you have accumulated.
How to Use Stored EXP for Fast Leveling
The power of this system is in its automation and efficiency. You don’t need to manually activate it.
Accumulate: The only “action” required is to continue playing the game normally after you hit the level cap. Every quest you complete and every area you explore builds your Stored EXP reserve.
Capitalize: Once the level cap is lifted, simply resume your regular activities. The game will automatically apply the 50% bonus from your Stored EXP to every single Base EXP gain, dramatically accelerating your progress toward the new level cap.
By preparing in this way, you can often reach the new maximum level in a fraction of the time it would take a player who stopped playing at the previous cap.
FAQ
Q: Is Stored EXP a permanent EXP boost?
A: No. It is a finite resource. The +50% bonus only applies to each Base EXP gain until your entire stored pool is used up.
Q: What happens if I don’t use all my Stored EXP before the next level cap increase?
A: The system is sequential. Your current Stored EXP is for the next level cap increase. If a new cap is introduced later, you would need to fill your Stored EXP pool again at that new cap.
Q: Should I stop playing once I hit the level cap?
A: Absolutely not! Continuing to play is the best way to prepare for the future. You are essentially “pre-leveling” for the next update, ensuring your progress is never wasted.
Q: Can I earn Stored EXP before reaching the level cap?
A: No. The Stored EXP system only activates once your character cannot level up any further with the current level cap.
Conclusion
The Stored EXP system in Where Winds Meet is a player-friendly feature that rewards dedication and continuous play. It eliminates the frustration of “wasted” experience at the level cap and provides a powerful incentive to keep exploring and completing content. By understanding and utilizing this system, you can ensure that your character is always at the forefront of progression, ready to leap ahead the moment new horizons—and higher levels—are unveiled.