Now that Where Winds Meet has finally launched globally, players are diving deep into the game’s combat schools, experimenting with builds, and trying to figure out which setups actually dominate both PvE and PvP.
Unlike traditional MMOs, Where Winds Meet doesn’t lock you into a fixed class. Instead, your “class” is defined by the weapon pair and school you choose—and you can mix and match freely once you unlock more arts.

At the same time, many new players are hitting an unexpected wall when it comes to character creation—from locked “one-character-per-account” rules to broken makeup features on console. This guide covers it all: best classes, new character setup, and the full customization experience that’s stirring up debate across the community.

Part 1: What Are Classes in Where Winds Meet?

Part 2: Tier List (PvE + PvP Meta)

Part 3: Where Winds Meet New Character System

Part 4: Where Winds Meet Customization

Part 5: Why Does My Character’s Makeup or Skin Color Disappear in Where Winds Meet?

Part 6: Players Debate Character Looks: Too Many Pretty Faces?

Part 7:FAQ

Part 1: What Are Classes in Where Winds Meet?

There are no fixed classes, but combat schools act as soft archetypes, each pairing two weapons with built-in synergy. These define your role — DPS, support, or hybrid.

Here’s how players summarize it:

Players on Reddit confirm that even in Legend difficulty, anything works — but for solo play, the Fan and Sword/Fan hybrid builds dominate because of self-healing and defensive CC.

“Nameless Sword + Healing Fan is really good for solo Legend mode.” — LoafingSeal, Steam discussions

Part 2: Tier List (PvE + PvP Meta)

S-Tier

• Nameless Sword / Panacea Fan Combo – Reliable sustain, great parry windows, strong in solo Legend mode.
• Dual Blades (Midnight Blades Sect) – Top-tier PvP burst. Used by most arena players.

A-Tier

• Umbrella DPS Build – Excellent mobility, decent AoE, and pairs well with Fan or Sword.
• Ranged Fan / Umbrella Hybrid – Easy to control fights, perfect for beginners.

B-Tier

• Healer Sect Solo – Fun but slow; shines only in co-op or dungeon content.
• Strategic Sword / Support Mix – Technically strong but requires high-level martial arts synergy.

C-Tier

• Unoptimized early combos like Dual Healer or pure CC setups. Too defensive and low damage for current meta.

The good news? Where Winds Meet’s flexibility lets you swap styles as you unlock arts, so no choice is permanent. You can go from a fan healer to a sword duelist without rerolling — unless, of course, you want a fresh start.

Part 3: Where Winds Meet New Character System

Here’s where players are frustrated: right now, you can only create one character per account.

If you want to start over — say, to change gender or difficulty — you’ll need to:

• Create a new NetEase or Steam account (yes, that means losing pre-registration and Twitch rewards).
• Or wait for the multi-character update, already available in the Chinese version (v1.4 patch allows up to six characters).

Official Discord statement:

“Currently, each account is limited to one character. To start over, please register a new account. We’re working on improving this in future updates.”

Some players try deleting accounts via the NetEase launcher, but the process requires uploading payment screenshots for verification — not worth it for most.
Others simply start over on the Epic Games client, which creates a fresh profile instantly.

“I started on Legend difficulty, messed up my build, and now I’m stuck. I’ll just wait until they add the new slot feature.” — OmegaSeraph, Steam discussion

So for now: plan your first character carefully — especially your name, gender, and starting sect. There’s no delete button yet.

Part 4: Where Winds Meet Customization

Character creation is one of the most talked-about systems in the game — both for how advanced it looks and how broken it feels right now.

Smart Customization (AI Photo + Voice)

• Lets you upload a photo to auto-generate your in-game face.
• In theory, you can even record your voice for AI tone matching.
• In reality, it’s buggy:

• “Photo doesn’t meet requirements” errors are common.
• Voice never processes (“Under review” forever).
• PS5 players report it doesn’t work at all.

Working methods (from Steam players):

• Use a passport-style selfie, front-facing, no glasses.
• File size around 300–400 KB, JPG or PNG.
• Upload multiple times — “it took 10 tries before it worked.”
• PNG seems to work more consistently.

Some players joke that if you want a rugged or meme look, just upload SpongeBob or Handsome Squidward — the AI will build it.

Part 5: Why Does My Character’s Makeup or Skin Color Disappear in Where Winds Meet?

Some players are reporting that their makeup or face color disappears after restarting the game, leaving characters pale or missing textures.
This issue is especially common on PS5, where saved appearance changes sometimes fail to load.

Temporary Fixes That Work

• In the character editor, press “Randomize” once, then reapply your saved preset.
• Or in-game, go to Inventory → Outfit Plan → Create & Apply to refresh your makeup and dye layers.

Even with these glitches, Where Winds Meet still offers one of the most advanced customization systems in recent RPGs:

• Sliders for every facial feature
• Dozens of skin tone and makeup styles
• A preset import/export system for sharing custom faces online

Part 6: Players Debate Character Looks: Too Many Pretty Faces?

Not all the talk around customization is about bugs — a major debate erupted over the character style itself.
Some players criticized the lack of rugged male faces or older features, saying everyone looks like a K-pop idol.

“If I can’t play as a flea-ridden old martial master, I’ll be sad.” — Steam user zantanzuken

Others argue that the look reflects modern Chinese wuxia culture, where elegance equals power.
And yes, the developers confirmed — this is intentional: a stylized fantasy, not a gritty realism sim.

“It’s a Chinese game; this is the art direction they want. If you don’t like pretty swordsmen, upload your own face.” — solarise, Steam

Still, fans are asking for more diversity — aged heroes, scars, beards, and tomboyish women like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

Part 7:FAQ

Q 1. Can you delete your character in Where Winds Meet?

Not right now. The global release only supports one character per account, and there’s no delete or reset button in either Steam or the NetEase launcher.
If you want to start over — for example to change gender, difficulty, or name — you must create a new NetEase or Steam account.
The Chinese v1.4 build already allows up to six character slots, so that feature is expected to roll out later.

Developer quote from the official Discord:
“Currently, each account is limited to one character, and there is no option to delete or create a new character within the same account.”

Q 2. How does the AI photo customization work?

Where Winds Meet lets you upload a photo to generate your character’s face. In practice it’s picky about requirements:

• Use a passport-style, front-facing selfie (no glasses, clear lighting).
• File type JPG or PNG, around 300–400 KB.
• If it fails with “photo doesn’t meet requirements,” try re-uploading several times — some players say it worked after 10 tries.
  The voice-scan option is still bugged and usually hangs on “Under review.”

Q 3. What is the best beginner weapon or class setup?

Players agree that Nameless Sword + Panacea Fan is the most beginner-friendly combo for both PvE and Legend difficulty.
It offers solid damage, easy parries, and self-healing through Fan skills.
Other good starters:

• Umbrella DPS Build — mobile, fun, and easy to learn.
• Dual Blades (Midnight Blades) — flashy but requires timing for parries.
  Healer-only builds are viable later in group play but too slow for solo progression.

Q 4. Can you change appearance after starting the game?

Yes, but with limitations.

• Your first full re-customization is free, after that it costs 200 Jade.
• You can revisit Cheng Xin in Still Shores to edit face or makeup, but you can’t change gender or name yet.
• Minor makeup or color changes remain free; major facial edits require a ticket.

Q 5. Why do all characters look like pretty K-pop idols?

Because that’s the intended art direction.
Where Winds Meet leans into modern Chinese fantasy aesthetics — clean lines, flawless faces, and stylized “immortal beauty.”
Some players love it; others wish for grittier options. You can still make “ugly” or aged characters by uploading your own photo (people have even made SpongeBob and Trump).
Developers have hinted that future updates may add more realistic or scarred face presets.

Q 6. Does the game have real classes like MMOs do?

No — there are no fixed classes. Instead, you learn from different martial arts schools, each with two signature weapons and synergies.
You can mix and match skills from multiple schools as you progress, creating your own hybrid “class.”

Final Thoughts

Right now, the Where Winds Meet meta is shaping up around sword/fan hybrids and dual blade PvP builds, with flexible systems letting you mix schools as you level.

But under the surface, the real story is how personal this game feels — from your first (and only) character to the AI-driven customization that sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t. It’s ambitious, buggy, and occasionally hilarious, but also unlike anything else in the wuxia genre.

If you’re just starting, don’t overthink the cosmetics — pick what feels fun, because the world of Jianghu is vast, stylish, and definitely prettier than you expect.