It is easy to get lost with all the different mechanics, martial arts, and weapon synergies that are possible in Where Winds Meet. As you progress, you pick your main weapons, and the specific gear to upgrade. You will want to choose a combat style that truly fits you.
In this complete guide, we will help you pick the build that is the best for you, for solo, co-op, or even light PvP, by breaking down each weapon, their synergies, combat flow, and the recommended gear to get the most out of every combination.
Keep in mind that there are many other possibilities to play the game and combine different weapons and gear. Every build below is strong, flexible, and fun to play long-term, and the most important thing is that you pick something that you enjoy playing!
Bellstrike – Umbra Path
This combo is all about fast, aggressive melee combat with huge burst windows. You dash in, stack Bleed marks on your target, and then unleash devastating combos that can melt even the stronghest enemies. It is straightforward to pick up and very satisfying to master. You will feel like a true Wuxia hero on the battlefield.
You build up to 5 Bleed Marks (via Internal Art: Wolfchaser), then unload your heavy burst. The Strategic Sword gives a really fast Bleed application, and Heavenquaker Spear adds AoE damage.
- Weapons: Strategic Sword + Heavenquaker Spear
- Ideal For: Solo PvE, exploration, high-pressure encounters
- Skill Level: Easy/Medium
Best Gear Sets
- Weapons & Accessories: Hawking Set
- When you trigger Affinity, you stack Physical ATK
- Great for maintaining constant damage flow
- Armor: Eaglerise Set
- Stacking damage reduction
- Big defensive “shield” effect every 30s
- Extremely reliable for solo content
Silkbind – Deluge Path
This is a support and sustain-focused build. You will focus on healing allies, buffing them, and res them if they die. It is slower in terms of raw damage, but unmatched for keeping everyone alive. If you play mostly with friends, and you want to be the healer, this is the combo you should go for.
Your goal is to make sure everyone stays alive. You will fly around with the Umbrella, creating a defensive support for any team, and you stay at a safe distance. If your allies are not struggling, you can even focus on doing some damage as well.
- Weapons: Soulshade Umbrella + Panacea Fan
- Ideal For: Co-op support, solo safe play
- Skill Level: Very easy
Best Gear Sets
- Weapons & Accessories: Ivorybloom Set
- Increased Critical Rate, Crit healing, and full-HP bonuses
- Armor: Whirlsnow Set
- Increases your Physical Defense
- increases your personal healing if you drop below 20% HP
Bellstrike – Splendor Path
A high-mobility hybrid setup, this build mixes melee and ranged attacks. You weave in and out of combat, with punishing openings and quick strikes, and you keep your distance when needed. It rewards players who enjoy dynamic movement and precise rotations.
You use your sword for close-range combos, and the spear for ranged control. It gives you a high mobility that allows repositioning and burst windows. You will have to manage your stamina and rotation.
- Weapons: Nameless Sword + Nameless Spear
- Ideal For: Mobile combos, hybrid damage
- Skill Level: Medium/High
Best Gear Sets:
- Weapons & Accessories: Jadeware Set
- increases your Max Physical Attack
- Affinity DMG boosts
- Armor: Formbend Set
- Extra shield duration and 20% damage reduction at high Qi
Silkbind – Jade Path
This is a ranged control-focused combo. You fight enemies in the air, manipulate them, and create openings for follow-up attacks. It is perfect for players who enjoy controlling fights from a safe distance and chaining enemies from afar. You use the Umbrella to keep enemies airborne, and the Fan to extend combo opportunities.
- Weapons: Vernal Umbrella + Inkwell Fan
- Ideal For: CC players, ranged mains
- Skill Level: High
Best Gear Sets:
- Weapons & Accessories: Veil of the Willow Set
- Increases Precision Rate
- Light/Heavy and Airborne attack synergy
- Armor: Beyond the Chill Set
- Damage reduction at the start of combat
Stonesplit – Might Path
This is basically your Tank setup designed to absorb damage and control fights. You hold the frontline, debuff enemies, and punish them with steady attacks. It is slower but extremely sturdy and reliable in co-op. The Stormbreaker Roar reduces enemy damage, and the Thundercry Blade applies debuffs and hits really hard. It is best in multiplayer tanking roles.
- Weapons: Thundercry Blade + Stormbreaker Spear
- Ideal For: Tank roles, co-op, multiplayer
- Skill Level: Easy
Best Gear Sets:
- Weapons & Accessories: Rainwhisper Set
- Crit DMG increased
- Bonus healing received
- Armor: Moonflare Set
- Max HP increased
- HP shields when defending
Bamboocut – Wind Path
This is an assassin-style burst combo. You dart around enemies, unleash rapid multi-hit attacks, and vanish before retaliation. High-risk, high-reward gameplay that excels in PvP but requires careful timing in PvE. You use your Twinblades for rapid strikes, Rope Dart for ranged executions, and it synergizes with buffs that grant damage and lifesteal. It does require precise timing to avoid killing yourself accidentally.
- Weapons: Infernal Twinblades + Mortal Rope Dart
- Ideal For: PvP, aggressive players, fast-paced combat
- Skill Level: High
Best Gear Sets:
- Weapons & Accessories: Swallowcall Set
- Increases Min Physical Attack
- Bonus damage to low-Qi targets
- Armor: Calmwaters Set
- Perfect Dodge restores HP & Endurance
Every build listed here is fully viable and made to feel good in real gameplay, not just on paper.
If you follow one of these, you will have a powerful setup that stays relevant across patches and content updates.
However, at the end of the day, the “best” build in Where Winds Meet is not just about numbers or tiers, it is about fun, and how your character feels in combat. You can try with different weapons, for example if you play solo and want a really fast DPS but with some background healing, you can pair the Sword or Twin Blades with the Panacea Fan, and mix and match the gear depending on what you need.
Experiment with these weapon combos, test different gear sets, and change it around until it feels natural and fun for you to play with!
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