Discover the different Sects in Where Winds Meet, their unique rules, weapons, and cosmetic themes. Make an informed choice for your Wuxia adventure.
In Where Winds Meet, choosing a Sect is a significant decision that impacts your gameplay. Your choice is primarily influenced by three factors: the unique Weapon Martial Art unlocked, the Cosmetics available for preview and acquisition, and the Sect's specific rules which often tie into roleplaying and gameplay style.
Sects are essentially factions within the game that you can join. You have the flexibility to leave a Sect or be expelled for breaking its rules. However, departing or being removed from a Sect comes with consequences, such as a waiting period or the necessity of completing specific quests to leave. Therefore, it's crucial to make a well-informed decision.
Each Sect offers distinct cosmetic themes, which can be previewed in the Sect's status tab. Additionally, a special commander tab allows high-ranking players within a Sect to compete for a weekly in-game title. The table below details the joinable Sects available at the global launch of Where Winds Meet, providing insights into their weapons, rules, and themes to aid your choice.
| Sect Name | Weapon | Rules | Theme |
| Well of Heaven | Thundercry Blade | Don’t harm others of the same sect or excessive money farming | Tanking |
| Silver Needle | Both Fan weapon types | Receive likes and healing other players | Healer / friendly players |
| Midnight Blades | Infernal Twinblades | Kill other wanderers (players) in PvP, and no not run away from fights in Open World combat | PvP / Combat |
| Nine Mortal Ways | Mortal Rope Dart | Unlock the Disguise feature from Kaifeng and mess around by blending in. Failing tricks or being arrested deducts points | DPS / silly casual role playing in the city. |
| Hollow Vale | Both umbrelles | Mix of healing and killing but there’s mystery to it till you join | Support / role playing |
While other Sects may exist in the game's menus, they might not be fully implemented or functional at the global launch. The Sects listed above are those with developed progression systems. After considering the weapon unlock, the playstyle dictated by the Sect's rules, and the cosmetic rewards, you can finalize your choice. Joining a Sect grants access to special social features, including a roster of fellow members, promotion opportunities, and the ability to interact within player hubs. These hubs can be valuable for finding like-minded players in co-op and multiplayer settings.
It's worth noting that some Sects might appear in menus due to their presence on Chinese servers but are not fully active at launch. Always check for Sects with accessible rules or clues to understand their potential. You typically won't join a Sect until you complete an initiation ritual, which helps prevent accidental choices. The game's interconnectedness is evident, as clues for joining certain Sects, like the Midnight Blades, can be found through in-game interactions, such as deliberately mishandling their token hand-in process. More joining methods may become available in areas like Kaifeng.
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