Unlock gates
Goal | Requirement |
|---|
Open Hidden Mountain | Reach Lv.32 and finish Hidden Mountain Main Chapter 2: Haven Astray |
Join Mohist Hill | Reach Lv.10 and finish Haven Astray (or use construction / Master recommendation) |
Start Bringer of Embers prelude | Finish Kaifeng Main Chapter 1: New Arrival in Kaifeng – The Welcoming Crowd |
Enter new multiplayer trials | Reach Lv.96, then open Wandering Paths |
Clear Hidden Mountain exploration for the Dyed Azure set, Armillary Stud earrings, Artless Skill nameplate, Truth Seeker badge, Soaring Token, Lingering Melody, and Echo Jade.
Gauntlets, Rope Dart, and Mohist Hill
Gauntlets are Version 2.0’s close-range weapon. They run on Martial Art Path Bamboocut: Kite and favor short bursts with hawk-style momentum.
Martial Art | How you get it | Role |
|---|
Heavenwill Gauntlets | Join Mohist Hill, or buy from the Universal Love Shop | Fist-range pressure in bosses and Arena |
Skygrasp Rope Dart | Finish Haven Astray | Reach, snare, mid-range setups |
Wanderers outside the sect can use the Universal Love Shop. New Armament Drill (July 23–Aug 20) lets you trial Bamboocut: Kite and its Inner Ways after Lv.3 at no material cost. Mix either art with other Martial Arts and Mystic Skills.
Mohist Hill
You’ll find Mohist Hill past a suspended gate and waterfall north of Qinghe. Members climb from Apprentice to Great Mohist through a research focus, a mentor, and published findings. Standing raises Free Construction blueprint limits, unlocks Divinecraft crafting, and grants a weekly Construction Material Support Pack.
World bosses and group content
Content | Type | Notes / first-clear hooks |
|---|
Ci & Cuo | World boss | Lakes and waterfalls outside Mohist City; Radiant Charm, Inner Way Note Custom Chest, Medicinal Tales, Echo Jade |
Ironheart Centipede | World boss | Hidden Mountain (Wulin Journal); Heart of Rust, same chest/tales/jade package |
Dragonscale Tamer | 5-player Sword Trial | Horse-and-rider opener; Rhythmic Thunder, River Master Mask: Bloodscale |
Carnival Voyage | 10-player Hero’s Realm | Desert phantom-ship theme; Drawn Moonlight, Star on Stage hat |
Clear both world bosses once for the accessories, then farm them in Sword Forge Challenges and Guild Breaking Army. Trial clears unlock the Ci & Cao / Ironheart Centipede avatars, Trial badges, and more Echo Jade. Season Shop Appearance Exchange listed the four multiplayer cosmetics on July 23 for Appearance Tickets.
Version 2.0 event schedule
Event | Window | What you do |
|---|
Cutie Clash | July 23 – Aug 20 (shop to Aug 27) | Companion card battles; spend Pawcket Money at Trading Paw-st; Duchess becomes permanent after the event |
New Armament Drill | July 23 – Aug 20 | Free Gauntlets path trial |
Pilgrim Notes | July 23 – Aug 20 | Chrono Exploration and Chronicle of Shadows in Hidden Mountain |
Mountain Autumn | July 30 – Aug 20 | Gearwheel Trial, Case Files, Contest of Ingenuity |
Summer Spree | Aug 6 – Aug 20 | Cooking challenges and refresh dishes |
Taiping Mausoleum Path Trial Phase 1 runs through September 3, 2026. Guilds enter S4: Forged Ahead. League placement starts August 1 after a July 23–31 prep window with no League matches.
Appearances and version rewards
Verdigris Spirit and Celestial Glow lead the paid appearance wave.
Fragrant Orchid is the July 23 Battle Pass set. Male and female share the orchid-and-gold look.
Free track outfits: Highland Heritage, Dyed Azure, Mountain Silhouette.
Version claim: 60+ free draws (18 Resonating Melody pulls, plus Echo Jade from exploration that converts into more pulls).
Shop deals after patch day: Jackdaw Shadows (deep Pearl sale), Inkveil Peak sword trail, Vajra’s Awe skill look for Sound Jade.
How to clear Version 2.0 in order
Step 1: Update the client after the July 23 maintenance window. Push to Lv.32 if you sit under the gate.
Step 2: Finish Kaifeng Chapter 1 if you need it, then run Bringer of Embers through Haven Astray. That unlocks Hidden Mountain and Skygrasp Rope Dart.
Step 3: Join Mohist Hill or open the Universal Love Shop for Heavenwill Gauntlets. Use New Armament Drill if you want a free test first.
Step 4: Clear Ci & Cuo and Ironheart Centipede once for the accessory drops, then slot them into Sword Forge / Guild Challenges.
Step 5: At Lv.96, queue Dragonscale Tamer or Carnival Voyage for the multiplayer cosmetics. If homestead work overlaps this season, cross-check the June 2026 Homestead update rundown.
How to get more Echo Beads and Echo Jade
Redeem active codes (table below) and empty your mailbox.
Finish Hidden Mountain Oddities (Wicker Ray, Jadesong Cicada, Blackiron Pangolin, Terracotta Boar) and Pilgrim Notes.
Spend Cutie Clash and Mountain Autumn shops before Aug 20.
Buy the Monthly Pass by hand. It lasts 30 days and does not auto-renew. Stuck on the button? Read Monthly Pass renewal failed: fix and renew manually.
Skip platform-store friction with VGTopup Where Winds Meet top up (UID-only delivery).
Active redeem code spotlight
Code | Rewards | Notes |
|---|
MEETINHM | 150 Echo Jade, 1 Resonating Melody, 20,000 Coins | Version 2.0 / Hidden Mountain promo code |
Codes expire without notice. Redeem the day you see them.
How to redeem a Where Winds Meet code
Step 1: Finish the tutorial and load into your character.
Step 2: Open Settings (cog), then open the Other tab.
Step 3: Select Exchange Code, paste the code, confirm.
Step 4: Collect rewards from your mailbox.
FAQ
When did Where Winds Meet 2.0 release?
NetEase shipped it on July 23, 2026 (UTC / UTC+8 morning maintenance). Hidden Mountain, Mohist Hill, Gauntlets, world bosses, and the first event block opened that day. Mountain Autumn follows on July 30.
How do you unlock Hidden Mountain in Where Winds Meet 2.0?
Reach Lv.32 and clear Haven Astray (Hidden Mountain Main Chapter 2). The region sits north of Qinghe under heavy mist, with water routes below and suspended walkways above.
How do you get Gauntlets in Where Winds Meet?
Join Mohist Hill or buy Heavenwill Gauntlets from the Universal Love Shop. Finish Haven Astray for Skygrasp Rope Dart. Trial the path in New Armament Drill before you spend materials.
What are the new Where Winds Meet 2.0 bosses?
Ci & Cuo fight near Mohist City’s lakes and waterfalls. Ironheart Centipede is the mechanical centipede listed in the Wulin Journal. Both also appear in Sword Forge Challenges and Guild Breaking Army.
Is Where Winds Meet top up safe on VGTopup?
VGTopup sends Echo Beads and passes to your Character ID. You keep your login password. Pick a package, enter UID and server, pay, then wait for delivery. Game overview: Where Winds Meet hub.
Conclusion
Version 2.0 asks you to clear Haven Astray, grab Gauntlets, beat the two world bosses, and spend the event shops before August 20. Keep this guide for date and code refreshes. Top up Echo Beads on VGTopup when you want Pearls, the Battle Pass, or a new Monthly Pass without store-region friction.
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