If you’ve spent hours scouring rocky mountain peaks and misty valley edges looking for obscure hidden locations in your favorite open world RPG, you’re not alone. I stumbled across where winds meet well of heaven completely by accident last month while chasing a stray spirit that led me off the main quest path, and I was shocked by how much rare loot and lore content I almost missed. Most online guides gloss over this spot, or give vague directions that leave players wandering in circles for hours, so I put together this full breakdown to help you find it easily, clear its light challenges, and get every reward available.
How to Locate Where Winds Meet Well of Heaven Without Wasting Time
The fastest route to this hidden spot starts at the Frostspire Waypoint, which you’ll unlock early on when you first explore the northern mountain region. Start at the Frostspire Waypoint and head directly east for roughly 800 meters, following the narrow dirt path that winds along the edge of the valley. You’ll pass three twisted pine trees that are bent almost completely sideways from the constant mountain winds – that’s your marker that you’re heading the right way.
Turn right immediately after the third pine, and you’ll see a small dirt trail leading down into a lower valley section most players never notice. Follow that trail for another 200 meters, and you’ll spot the weathered stone archway that marks the entrance to the area. If you end up climbing up a steep ice face, you’ve gone too far west, so turn back and look for the pine tree marker again. I can’t tell you how many times I missed that turn when I first started looking for this spot, so keep your eyes peeled for those bent pines even if you’re running on auto-pilot.
Prep You Need Before Visiting This Hidden Spot
You don’t need super high-level gear to access this area, but a little prep will save you from having to run back to a waypoint mid-exploration. I’ve put together a short list of must-have items to bring with you:
- A level 30+ character with at least 15 points of frost resistance, since the entire area is covered in permanent cold damage that drains health every 3 seconds
- At least 2 stamina potions if you don’t have the double jump perk unlocked, as you’ll need to climb two short cliff faces to reach one hidden chest
- One fire damage weapon (even a common grade one works) to break the ice seals blocking the final reward chest, as regular physical attacks won’t make a dent in them
If you’re playing on easy mode, you can get away with lower frost resistance, but I still recommend stacking at least 10 points so you don’t have to chug health potions every few seconds. You don’t need to complete any prerequisite main quests to access this area, which is great for new players who want to grab powerful loot early in their playthrough. I first visited when my main character was only level 28, and I managed to clear all the challenges with just a basic fire sword and a handful of health potions, so don’t let vague level recommendations scare you off. Once you reach where winds meet well of heaven, you’ll notice a faint blue glow coming from the stone archway that marks the official entrance.
All Hidden Rewards You Can Claim Here
The loot at this spot is easily worth the 15 minutes it takes to get there, even for late-game players. First off, the main golden chest in the center of the inner chamber holds 500 premium in-game currency, 12 pieces of star silver ore (one of the rarest crafting materials for high-level weapons), and the exclusive wind spirit companion pet. The exclusive wind spirit pet is only available at this location, and can’t be purchased from the in-game shop, so it’s a great way to make your character stand out from other players.
There are also three smaller hidden chests scattered around the area: one tucked behind the stone archway at the entrance, one hidden in a small cliff groove on the left side of the outer valley, and one sitting on top of the tallest pine tree near the entrance. You’ll also find three hidden journal entries written by an ancient wind priest that fill in a ton of backstory about the game’s main god of wind, which is a huge treat for lore fans. Just note that you’ll need to interact with all three journal entries first before the final golden chest unlocks, so don’t skip over them if you want the full reward haul.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Exploring This Area
I made almost every possible mistake on my first visit to this spot, so I can save you a lot of frustration by pointing out what not to do. The biggest mistake I see players make is attacking the glowing white wind spirit that greets you at the entrance. Never attack the glowing white wind spirit that greets you at the entrance – it’s a friendly NPC, not an enemy. If you hit it even once, it’ll teleport you all the way back to the Frostspire Waypoint, and you won’t be able to access the area for 24 in-game hours, which is a huge waste of time. Instead, equip a regular apple from your inventory and give it to the spirit, and it’ll float through the stone archway and unlock the inner chamber for you.
Another common mistake is forgetting to check the ceiling of the inner chamber. There’s a small hidden switch tucked behind a loose ice chunk on the ceiling that opens a secret compartment with the third small chest, and 90% of players leave without ever noticing it. You also want to avoid visiting this area during in-game rainstorms, because the rock faces you need to climb to reach the hidden cliff chest get slippery, and you’ll fall halfway up almost every time, wasting all your stamina. Wait for a clear or partly cloudy day, and you’ll be able to climb the cliff in less than 30 seconds with no issues.
Whether you’re a completionist trying to tick every hidden location off your map, or you just want to grab some extra rare loot to power up your main character, where winds meet well of heaven is one of the most rewarding hidden spots in the entire game. It doesn’t take long to reach, and the rewards far outweigh the small amount of prep you need to do before heading over. If you find any extra hidden secrets I missed during your visit, feel free to drop them in the comments below to help other players out.
