Where Winds Meet launches with twelve unique martial arts styles—each functioning as its own weapon class. Every weapon offers a different playstyle, combo structure, and utility. Some specialize in single-target burst damage, while others offer tanking, healing, crowd control, mobility, or ranged attacks.
This guide breaks down how to unlock every weapon, where to find them, and the abilities you gain from each one. Whether you prefer fast blades, powerful greatswords, support tools, or advanced martial techniques, this walkthrough shows you exactly what to do from early game to late-game regions.
Understanding Weapon Unlocks
Weapons in Where Winds Meet are called martial arts, and unlocking them typically requires:
- Entering a special location tied to that weapon
- Completing a stealth puzzle
- Observing an enemy performing signature moves
- Opening a locked door with Dragon Keys or Long Keys
- Completing quests in the city of Kaifeng for advanced weapons
You can track every martial art through the Develop Martial Arts menu. Selecting a weapon displays its abilities and the exact location where it can be learned.
1. Nameless Sword (Starter Weapon)
How to Get It
Automatically unlocked at the start of the game.
What It Does
- Fast gap-closing opener
- Agile combo sequences with built-in evasive steps
- Charged heavy attack fires a long-range projectile
A well-rounded early weapon ideal for learning core combat mechanics.
2. Nameless Spear (Starter Weapon)
How to Get It
Granted during the opening sequence.
What It Does
- Immobilizes enemies
- High-speed stab combos
- One of the strongest heavy-attack chains early on
A top-tier beginner weapon for both story and boss fights.
3. Stormbreaker Spear
How to Get It
Earned early during the main storyline.
What It Does
- Taunts enemies
- Grants temporary damage reduction
- Offers a tank-oriented playstyle useful in co-op
Less effective solo, but excellent for absorbing hits in group content.
4. Tai Chi Mystic Art (Not a Weapon but Important)
Unlocked during an early story mission involving investigating a beast.
This art enhances survivability and complements defensive playstyles.
5. Choosing Your First Free Weapon (Important Decision)
Early in the story, you help a trapped NPC who rewards you with one of four martial arts.
Two of these can be found early on, while the other two take much longer to unlock naturally.
What You Should Pick
- Thundercry Blade → Recommended (late-game weapon available early)
- Ranged Umbrella → Good choice if you prefer ranged combat
Avoid picking the Healing Fan or Twin Blades here since you can get them in the first map region for free.
6. Healing Fan (Panacea Fan)
How to Unlock
- Go to its location via the Develop Martial Arts menu.
- Find the locked door nearby—requires a Dragon/Long Key.
- Complete the stealth puzzle and observe the martial art.
Abilities
- Creates a healing field
- Grants self-sustain and group support
- Excellent partner weapon for DPS builds
One of the best early-game utility tools.
7. Twin Blades
How to Unlock
- Locate the cave marked in the martial arts menu.
- Use a Dragon Key to open the door.
- Complete the stealth infiltration challenge.
Abilities
- High single-target damage
- Spinning combos that stagger enemies
- Builds Karmic Flame
- When the meter is full, enter Flamelash Mode for:
- Crowd control immunity
- Lifesteal
- Increased crit rate and crit damage
An outstanding boss-slayer weapon.
8. Strategic Sword
How to Unlock
This one requires a two-step process:
- Visit its displayed location and speak to a nearby NPC.
- Spy on someone performing a stealth-based technique to learn Field of Stillness (grants temporary invisibility).
- After obtaining this art, revisit the sword’s location in the menu to reveal its real cave.
- Complete the stealth puzzle to unlock it.
Abilities
- Applies bleed stacks on enemies
- At 5 stacks, unleashes a powerful finishing strike
- Great for melting high-HP targets
9. Inkwell Fan (Ranged DPS Fan)
How to Unlock
Find the fireplace icon in the northern region and enter the locked cave nearby using a Dragon Key.
Abilities
- Long-range magic-like projectiles
- Tornado output when charging light attacks
- Wind wall barrier that blocks incoming projectiles
- Launches enemies with a mobility dash ability
Fantastic for players who enjoy ranged spell-style combat.
10. Heaven Quaker Spear
How to Unlock
Found in the same northern region.
Use a key to enter the designated cave and complete the stealth trial.
Abilities
- Heavy AOE-focused spear
- Builds combo count to activate buffs
- The more buffs active, the stronger the sweeping attacks
- Great for clearing groups of enemies
One of the best crowd-control weapons.
11. Thundercry Blade
How to Unlock
Located in Kaifeng (the second major region).
This area contains complex infiltration paths, so expect rope crossings and multiple entry points.
Abilities
- Generates a powerful shield based on maximum HP
- Build Fighting Spirit to empower the heavy attack
- Glowing blade indicates a fully charged combo
- Can pull enemies together for burst combos
A heavy offensive blade that doubles as a tank tool.
12. Soulshade Healing Umbrella
How to Unlock
- Travel to its location in Kaifeng.
- Avoid the poisonous mist by entering from the safe side.
- Drop into the building from the roof.
- Complete the stealth sequence.
Abilities
- Provides a long-lasting healing buff
- Heals nearby allies with low health
- Ideal for pairing with a high-damage main weapon
Important Tip:
Using two umbrellas at once disables certain toss-based abilities.
13. Infernal Umbrella (Ranged DPS Umbrella)
Two Ways to Unlock
- Option A: Choose it from the early NPC
- Option B: Complete the Kaifeng restricted-area questline
If unlocking via the quest, you must:
- Reach Kaifeng City through the main story.
- Speak to the man near the major bridge to begin the investigation.
- Gather ALL six clues by:
- Talking to NPCs
- Eavesdropping on conversations
- Interacting with a suspicious cat
- Traveling across rooftops
- Link the clues in the correct logical order.
- You’ll be allowed inside the restricted building.
- Use Heavenly Snatch to acquire the warehouse key.
- Retrieve the hairpin upstairs.
- Unlock the top floor and steal the martial art.
Abilities
- Hover in midair and fire projectiles
- AoE umbrella drone
- Immobilizes small targets
- Devastating burst from air-to-ground strikes
Perfect for ranged, agile playstyles.
14. Mortal Rope Dart
This weapon introduces a special mechanic involving disguises.
How to Unlock
- Travel to Kaifeng and approach the Martial Hall.
- Find the Mysterious Elder—you need his disguise.
- Visit the disguise shop and complete the tutorial:
- Draw the correct NPC’s portrait
- Transform
- Obtain quest items by using Wind Sense
- Return to the elder to capture his likeness
- Create and equip his disguise
- Enter the Martial Hall inner courtyard
- Locate the martial art demonstration room
- Steal the rope dart skills to unlock the weapon
Abilities
- Pull enemies toward you
- Slam enemies into the ground with chained commands
- Release rats that attack marked targets and boost your damage
- Gain buffs while spinning the weapon with charged heavy attacks
A flashy but deadly technical weapon for players who like high-skill combos.
Conclusion
Unlocking all 12 martial arts in Where Winds Meet is one of the most rewarding progression paths in the game. Each weapon plays differently and offers unique advantages depending on your build, preferred combat flow, and the challenges ahead.
With this guide, you now have a clear path to:
- Collect every martial art
- Understand each weapon’s strengths
- Identify which keys, quests, and regions are required
- Prepare for advanced areas like Kaifeng
- Build a complete combat arsenal
