Sects in Where Winds Meet are social hubs or factions run by real players that offer unique benefits and varied playstyles and specialize in different Martial Arts training. You must locate a Sect Elder, who will provide you with the requirements to join a Sect. When you join a Sect, you must abide by its rules and uphold its values and ethics; otherwise, you’ll be let go. There are a total of 12 Sects, including “Sectless,” and here’s what you need to consider before joining one of them in Where Winds Meet.
Where Winds Meet: All 12 Sects’ Details
Here’s an overview of every Sect, their rules, and the ultimate weapon you obtain in Where Winds Meet so you can make an informed decision about the playstyle you want to follow in the game:
| Sect | Description | Rules | Ultimate Weapon |
| Sectless | One without a Sect, freedom to do whatever they see fit. | None | – Nameless Sword – Nameless Spear |
| Well of Heaven | Focus on protecting the poor and weak, not following rules and laws, and are determined to achieve justice for every member of the Sect. | – Sect may deduct 1,000 Discipline Value Points – Excessive weekly earnings prohibited – Disciples of the same sect should not be harm each other | Thundercry Blade |
| Silver Needle | Devoted to healing and medicine, the protection and well-being of people and treating diseases and injuries are their highest goals. | – All Verdant Stream disciples must demand payment for healing – Participate and succeed in multiplayer healing – Earn at least 15 likes every week | – Panacea Fan – Inkwell Fan |
| Midnight Blades | Bounty hunters with a PvP focus, fighting against everything and everyone, increasing Karma Level by taking other players down, even from their own Sect. | – Defeat Sufferers to steal their Karma and ascend the Asura Path – Kill wanderers to gain Karma Points or be killed and lose it all – Do not hesitate in Open World combat; spare no life when fighting | Infernal Twinblades |
| Nine Mortal Ways | Jesters and actors who love pranking, tricking, and jesting around, bringing fun and amusement to the world. | – Trick or tease others to earn Fun Points – Disguise yourself and blend into the Nine Mortal Ways to experience diverse lives – Failed tricks or being jailed reduces your value | Mortal Rope Dart |
| Floral Reverie | Marriage, intimate social connections with one another, and polyamorous relationships are the focus. Maintain as many relationships as possible without breaking hearts. | – Express your charm to the world and show your affection to everyone – Visit the Windtail Lounge to avoid the sorrows of the world – How could one possibly steal a single heart when intoxicated by a thousand flowers? | Ninefold Umbrella |
| Hollow Vale | Necromancers and healers who focus on the balance between life and death, and for every life, you must poison another. | – Playing with dream puppets is forbidden, and transforming the living into dream puppets is an unconditional Sect rule – For every life healed, poison must be used once and vice versa – Failure to keep the balance invites suffering | Soulshade Umbrella |
| Raging Tides | Being drunk with alcohol and fighting battles with a spear is their focus. Always have a good drink in hand; they strengthen you. You’re debuffed if you’re not drunk enough. | – Members of Raging Tides must keep their spears sharp at all times and must never slack | Heavenquake Spear |
| Lone Cloud | Scholars who love solving riddles and puzzles, put emphasis on intellect, value loyalty and status, and enjoy using their brains to engage in mental exercises. | – Reuniting members must seek the blessing of their old comrades – Solve the riddle of love in life only once and remain faithful – Encounter dubious fast-wealth offers on the street or your value reduces | Strategic Sword |
| Inkbound Order | Scholars and historians who serve the law and pass judgement, help preserve history and impose/dissolve bounties. | Sage’s words are the law for all under heaven | Currently unknown |
| Mohist Hill | The core aim is well-being of the community and providing universal love to build a paradise that accommodates everyone. Help others through oneself, and be of service to everyone. | Love all people, help others, and serve them to be benefitted in return | Currently unknown |
| The Masked Troupe | Live free and simple, avoid superficiality, and promote humility as well as authenticity. | Currently unknown | Currently unknown |
Now that you have an idea of all 12 Sects or Factions in Where Winds Meet, it’s time to make up your mind on which one you should join.
Which Sect Should You Join in Where Winds Meet?
You should decide on which sect to join once you have chosen your preferred weapon and playstyle in the game. Early on, I would recommend that you remain Sectless and focus on experimenting with the variety of weapons, combos, and other combat mechanics. If you’re Sectless, you have the freedom to choose which quests you need to undertake, since you’re not bound to the rules of a specific Sect.
Once you start getting comfortable with a weapon and a playstyle, it would then be time to decide on the Sect. So, if you tend to use healing a lot, then an easy one to recommend will be the Silver Needle sect. If attacking enemies in melee range with a spear is what you find yourself doing a lot, then the Raging Tides sect is the one to go for.
The next consideration should be how you are planning to interact with the multiplayer aspect of the open world. If you have advanced sufficiently in the game and feel like engaging in a lot of PVP, then the Midnight Blades is something you should give a look at.
How To Join A Sect in Where Winds Meet
To join a Sect in Where Winds Meet, locate the Sect Elder via Entry Clues, then meet the minimum requirements and pass the Elder’s trials. If your playstyle already aligns with the Sect’s values, ethics, and rules, then you can directly join the Sect. For example, to join the Silver Needle Sect, you need to visit Dr. (Sun) Yuan, who is located near Sage’s Refuge, and pass the required Admission Test.
Similarly, to join the Lone Cloud Sect, you need to pass a Math Test or a Logic Test, since it is a Sect filled with scholars who encourage solving puzzles, using intellect, and engaging in mental exercises. So, if a specific Sect from the above-mentioned ones is to your liking, start building your playstyle according to their rules and values. Suppose you want to join the Silver Needle Sect. To do so, you need to participate in multiplayer healing and treat diseases and injuries for NPCs around the world.
How To Leave A Sect in Where Winds Meet?
To leave a Sect, head to the “Sect” menu and hold the “Leave” button prompt located at the bottom. Then, you must complete a quest to get the permission of the Sect Elder for your leave approval. For example, to leave Nine Mortal Ways, you must offer 50,000 Zhou Coins to the Sect Elder to acquire the leave approval. You can exit a Sect whenever you want and can rejoin as well, although there is a 24-hour in-game cooldown period in between.
You can only participate in one Sect at a time, but if you use your Skill Theft skills, you can learn a Sect’s private Martial Art without having to join in Where Winds Meet, thus remaining Sectless. However, leaving a Sect has consequences since you will be hunted down by the remaining members for leaving, so you must watch your back.
That’s everything you need to know about Sects in Where Winds Meet. For more comprehensive guides on this free-to-play RPG, check out the one on the Best Early Game Tips.
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