I spent three hours bouncing off invisible walls and getting blown off cliff edges the first time I tried to figure out how to walk in Where Winds Meet. If you’ve landed on this page, you’ve probably run into the same confusing wind barriers that block access to one of Mondstadt’s most underrated hidden spots. Most players stumble on this area while hunting for Anemoculi or wrapping up the Millennial Mountains side quest, and write it off as a limited-time event location you can’t access permanently. But that’s not the case—you can visit it any time you want, as long as you follow the right steps. This guide breaks down every trick I’ve picked up after 12 full runs of the area, so you don’t waste time making the same avoidable mistakes I did.
Pre-Requisites You Need to Walk in Where Winds Meet
Before you even head to the entrance, there are a few simple boxes you need to tick to make your run smooth. First, you need to have completed Prologue Act 3, “Song of the Dragon and Freedom,” which unlocks the wind current manipulation mechanic you’ll rely on to get past the entrance barrier. Second, you should have at least two Anemo characters in your party: one with a hold skill that spawns custom wind currents (like Jean, Sayu or Kazuha) and one that can activate Anemo monuments in seconds (like the Anemo Traveler or Sucrose). Third, stock up on at least 10 stamina replenishment items before you go—gliding against the area’s constant wind gusts drains stamina 30% faster than normal, and you don’t want to run out mid-glide. You don’t need to complete any limited-time events to access the area, even if you first saw it mentioned during a Mondstadt festival event. If you’re below Adventure Rank 25, you might also run into level 30 Anemo slimes patrolling the entrance, so bring at least one level 25+ combat character to clear them fast if you don’t want to sneak past.
Step-by-Step Route to Enter the Area
The closest waypoint to the entrance is the Windrise fast travel point, so start there to cut down on travel time. Head north from Windrise toward the small, shallow lake at the base of Stormterror’s Lair. You’ll see three Anemo monuments half-buried in the grass right next to the lake, hidden behind clusters of dandelions that most players walk right past. Activate all three in quick succession (this is why the fast Anemo character comes in handy) and a temporary wind current will pop up right in the middle of the monuments. Glide up that current until you hit the invisible wind barrier at the top. Then, use your Anemo character’s hold skill to create a second wind current that pushes you through the small, easy-to-miss gap in the barrier. Don’t try to climb around the barrier—the cliff edges are coated in slippery, invisible ice that makes you fall instantly, no matter how much stamina you have saved up. Once you’re through the gap, you’ll land on a small stone platform with a glowing wind spire. Activate that spire, and the full Where Winds Meet area will load in without any separate loading screen.
Key Things to Do Once You’re Inside Where Winds Meet
Most players only grab the first Anemoculus they see and leave, but the area is packed with exclusive rewards you can’t get anywhere else in Mondstadt. I recommend setting aside 15 to 20 minutes for your first run to grab all the best loot:
- Collect 3 hidden Anemoculi that are only available in this area—they’re tucked under floating rock platforms and behind small wind walls you can pass through with a basic Anemo skill.
- Open the 4 luxurious chests hidden around the area, which give a combined total of 120 Primogems, 3 Hero’s Wits, and 5 Mystic Enhancement Ore for upgrading weapons.
- Find the 5 hidden lore notes scattered across the area that tell the backstory of the first Anemo Archon’s nomadic followers, which unlocks a hidden achievement called “Winds of the Past.”
- Complete the optional wind puzzle at the center of the area to get a free 4-star Viridescent Venerer Goblet, one of the most sought-after artifacts for Anemo support builds.
Keep in mind that the wind gusts in the area change direction every two minutes, so if you can’t reach a floating platform one minute, wait 60 seconds and the gusts will push you straight to it without any extra stamina use. Make sure you activate the hidden waypoint near the central puzzle so you don’t have to go through the entire entrance route every time you want to come back to farm rewards. I forgot to do this on my first three runs, and I wasted so much time redoing the entrance puzzle every time I wanted to grab a missed chest.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Exploring the Area
When you’re learning how to walk in Where Winds Meet, the last thing you want is to lose all your progress because you skipped a simple step. The biggest mistake I see new players make is using all their stamina gliding to the first platform they see, then falling off because they don’t have enough left to adjust for sudden wind gusts. Always leave at least 20% of your stamina bar free for quick adjustments, even if you think you have more than enough to reach your target. Second, don’t attack the floating wind slimes that drift around the area—they don’t drop any useful rewards, and if you hit one, it will create a huge gust that blows you off the nearest cliff. I learned that the hard way when I lost 10 minutes of progress because I tried to farm slime condensate from one mid-run. Third, don’t skip activating the small wind spires as you explore—each one unlocks a new section of the area, and if you miss even one, you’ll be blocked from accessing the highest floating platforms that hold the best rewards. You can’t get the luxurious chest on the highest platform unless you activate all 6 wind spires first, so keep an eye out for their glowing blue bases as you move around.
Figuring out how to walk in Where Winds Meet doesn’t have to be a frustrating chore, even if you’ve never hunted for hidden open world areas before. Once you get the hang of the entrance route and learn how to work with the area’s wind mechanics instead of fighting against them, you’ll be able to come back any time you want to farm rewards or read through the underrated hidden lore. I still visit the area once a month to check for new hidden content, and I always find something I missed on my last run, even after dozens of visits. Take your time, bring plenty of stamina items, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different Anemo character skills to reach hard-to-get spots.
