Where Winds Meet’s 1.2 Update is a big “systems + seasonal content” patch, it adds a new January content rollout (story beats, new encounters, a new dungeon, and a new world boss), while also tightening up the day-to-day grind with energy changes, better catch-up for new/alts, and a pile of quality-of-life improvements (auto recycle, gear retrieval, and more).
If you only do one thing after patching, make it this: pick one progression track (Kaifeng quests, events, guild preseason, or gearing) and build your week around it. 1.2 throws a lot at you, and “trying everything” is how you end up feeling behind.
1. Where Winds Meet Update 1.2 Release Schedule
Where Winds Meet‘s Update 1.2 represents a major systems and content expansion rather than a simple content drop. The patch combines three pillars: new narrative arcs (Kaifeng Campaign, Lost Chapters), long-term progression systems (Legacy Quests, gear tuning overhaul), and seasonal social loops (Jianghu Martial Games, Guild Battle Preseason, Swallow’s Bond).
The update targets three player groups: new players (Fledgling status with boosted rewards), returning players (Returning Swallow bonuses), and veterans (Guide Swallow rewards for mentoring). Every system added in Where Winds Meet 1.2 Update serves one of these audiences, making this the first patch where creating an alt character provides tangible, rewarding progression benefits.
For the full Patch Notes of Where Winds Meet’s 1.2 Update, you can read them on the official game website.
1.1. What’s New in Where Winds Meet 1.2 Update
Update 1.2 breaks down into four “buckets”:
- New content: Kaifeng quests, new encounters, Mistveil Prison, and story chapters
- Combat and progression support: training dummy, gear/tuning flow changes, mastery improvements
- Seasonal and social loops: event chains, guild competition preseason, and new reward stores
- QoL and performance: auto recycle, gear retrieval, exploration checklist, co-op optimizations
If you’re returning after a break, the catch-up and energy changes are just as important as the headline content.
Where Winds Meet 1.2 Update patch details.
2. All Where Winds Meet 1.2 Update Content Roadmap and Timeline
2.1. Patch Day: January 9, 2026
Core systems go live:
- Energy system changes: Maximum energy increased to 550 (from 500), regeneration improved to 1 point every 8 minutes (from 10 minutes)
- Season Shop refresh: New items, adjusted pricing, updated availability
- Auto Recycle and Gear Retrieval: Equipment management overhaul with a 7-day retrieval window for accidentally scrapped gear
- Exploration Book weekly checklist: Built-in activity planner showing optimal energy-spending priorities
- Inner Way conversion limit increase: 24 conversion attempts per season (doubled from 12), allowing build flexibility
- Free set bonus swaps: Equipment set bonuses can be changed without resource cost
Events that start January 9:
- Jianghu Martial Games (runs until the end of January)
- Swallow’s Bond mentor system (runs until March 5, 2026)
- Gift of the Fledgling (permanent system for new characters)
- Guild Battle Preseason
Eligible accounts registered before the update receive Echo Jade ×50 as compensation for maintenance.
First Jianghu Martial Games Event start date and details.
2.2. Mid-January: January 16, 2026
- Mistveil Prison dungeon unlocks: Puzzle Cave content with unique mechanics, located in Mistveil Forest, Kaifeng
- The Gilded Chase Lost Chapter begins: Bounty Board encounter at Qinghe – Harvestfall Village, tracking master thief Jun Bu Jian
- Nameless General world boss is fully active (location: Martial Temple, Jadewood Court, Kaifeng)
2.3. Late January: January 23, 2026
- Nine Mortal Ways Base region opens: Underground Ghostlight Market area with “Amidst Ghosts” questline
- Top Ten Scams event: Fraud-prevention themed content rewarding accessory [Stone of My Heart], hat [Iron Rice Bowl], hair ornament [Golden Rat], hero title [Notorious Rodent], and [Lingering Melody]
2.4. End of Month: January 26, 2026
- Whispers Beneath the Moon Lost Chapter: Romance-focused story at Prosperity Haven’s hidden ancestral hall
- Rewards: Accessory Cool Breeze Fan, hero title Little Matchmaker, Echo Jade
2.5. Transition Events: January 30 – February 12, 2026
- Year of Abundance login event: 7-day login rewards including accessory [Fish Incense] and [Resonating Melody]
- Season-End Dash: Final push event for players catching up on seasonal objectives
Year of Abundance Login Event details.
3. Kaifeng Campaign and Legacy Quests
The Kaifeng region expansion is the core PvE pillar of Where Winds Meet‘s 1.2 Update. Kaifeng serves as a new regional progression hub with structured campaign quests, side stories, and exploration-based rewards. Unlike Qinghe’s open-world focus, Kaifeng emphasizes narrative-driven progression with clear quest chains and milestone rewards.
3.1. Kaifeng Campaign Structure
Kaifeng’s main campaign continues the “New Arrival in Kaifeng – Setting Out” storyline (requires Level 32 to begin). The campaign includes multiple Jianghu Legacy quests numbered sequentially (Legacy 02: Shadows in Bloom, Legacy 07: An Unholy Prophecy, Legacy 08: An Unnatural Omen).
Each Legacy quest features multi-stage objectives: investigation phases, puzzle solving (hexagram enclosures, constellation dials, jade bell and door knocker mechanisms), combat encounters, and narrative choices that affect dialogue but not final rewards. Quest completion rewards include Echo Jade ×20, Kaifeng Exploration ×10, Character EXP, and Coins.
The Final Kaifeng Campaign Chapter is available with the 1.2 Update.
3.2. Key Kaifeng Locations
- Jadewood Court: Southwestern Kaifeng, houses Martial Temple (Nameless General arena) and An Unholy Prophecy dungeon complex
- Granary of Plenty: Contains world bosses Wolf Maiden (Desperation Ridge), Two Lions (Gracetown), and Ghost Master (western Mistveil Forest edge)
- Mistveil Forest: Mistveil Prison dungeon entrance, Ghost Master world boss location
- Velvet Shade: Nine Mortal Ways quest hub for Shadows in Bloom Legacy quest, includes Revelry Hall with 7-clue investigation
3.3. How to Prepare for the Kaifeng Region
Before starting Kaifeng progression:
- Clean inventory using Auto Recycle: Set conservative rules (scrap obvious junk only), then expand once confident.
- Lock core gear pieces: Prevent accidental deletion during mass recycling.
- Choose primary focus: Story + exploration OR boss farming + gear grinding—splitting attention reduces efficiency.
- Stock resources: Bring Fire Arrows for brazier puzzles, check Celestial Seize availability for investigation clues.
4. New World Boss: Nameless General
The Nameless General is Where Winds Meet Update 1.2’s flagship World Boss, serving as a late-game parry check and requirement for the “Broken Spear” trophy/achievement. The boss arena is located inside the Martial Temple in Jadewood Court, southwestern Kaifeng.
4.1. Where to Find the Nameless General
Exact location: Martial Temple central courtyard, Jadewood Court subregion of Kaifeng.
When the world boss is active, a red World Boss icon appears on the region map pointing directly at Martial Temple. The arena is a circular duel ground with a spear stuck in the ground when inactive.
Unlock requirements: No prerequisite quests required—simply reach Kaifeng, and the boss appears when active. If the arena appears empty:
- Switch to Solo Mode: Leave Martial Temple, open menu, select Solo Mode to force fresh instance spawn.
- Re-enter Martial Temple: Return to the courtyard after mode switch, check for the red boss icon.
- Full game restart: Close the application completely, restart, then return if the boss still doesn’t spawn.
The Nameless General’s location in Kaifeng.
4.2. Nameless General Combat Mechanics
- Difficulty rating: ★★★★★ (5-star, highest difficulty)
- Weakness: None (balanced resistance to all damage types)
Combat Structure
- Single health bar with phase transitions: Behavior changes at approximately 50% health (adds lightning attacks, increased aggression) and 33% health (final escalation phase)
- Highly scripted combo patterns: Repeatable sequences, especially early-fight, making pattern memorization key to success
- Glint-based threat system:
- Gold/Yellow glints: Unblockable attacks requiring dodges
- Red glints: Parry-or-die attacks that stagger the boss when perfectly parried
One of the Nameless General’s unbreakable attack strings.
4.3. Team Composition and Strategy
- Recommended Martial Arts: Thundercry Blade
- Recommended Mystic Arts: Dragon’s Breath, Drunken Poet, Soaring, Wolflike Frenzy
How to Prepare Against the Nameless General
- Bring reliable uptime damage: At least one player should provide consistent DPS rather than burst-only builds—long fight requires sustained damage.
- Avoid stacking glass cannon builds: “Paper builds” that die in 1-2 hits make learning patterns nearly impossible for the team.
- Late-fight wipes indicate sustain/positioning issues: If the group consistently wipes below 33% health, the problem is not raw DPS—reevaluate healing, defensive cooldowns, and safe positioning during the lightning phase.
Treat first 3-5 attempts as scouting runs: learn attack tells, identify safe windows for damage, and memorize parry timing on red glints. Optimization comes after pattern mastery.
The Nameless General’s appearance.
5. New Dungeon: Mistveil Prison
Mistveil Prison unlocks January 16, 2026, and is classified as a Puzzle Cave dungeon in Mistveil Forest, Kaifeng. After completing the dungeon and returning to the entrance, players encounter a new character who leads them into an additional adventure.
5.1. How to Get Value Out of Your First Runs
Mistveil Prison prioritizes exploration and trigger discovery over speed-clearing. First runs will be significantly slower than standard dungeons—this is intentional design. The dungeon rewards memorization of routes and puzzle-solving logic rather than combat optimization.
Expected first-clear experience:
- Longer clear times due to puzzle-solving phases
- Route learning through environmental clues
- Trigger discovery for hidden paths and shortcut unlocks
Once players understand the layout logic (how rooms connect, which triggers open which doors, optimal pathing between puzzle rooms), subsequent clears become faster and more efficient.
New Dungeon, Mistveil Prison, arrives with the January update.
5.2. Recommended Build and Loadout
Flexible tools preferred:
- Movement abilities: Mobility skills for navigation and repositioning
- Survivability options: Defensive cooldowns for mixed encounter types
- Mixed-encounter capability: Builds that function without perfect setup—avoid one-trick combos requiring specific conditions
Avoid: Burst-only builds requiring long setup times, glass cannon configurations with zero defensive layers, and single-target-only damage profiles.
5.3. First Clear Rewards and Replayability
First clear rewards [Lingering Melody]. Collecting Kaifeng: Tales and Echoes clues unlocks decoration [Spring Seeking]. Completing both tasks grants Revelry Hall’s fourth-floor key and Shimmer of South Easter eggs.
Mistveil Prison is repeatable content—treat initial clears as learning runs, then optimize for faster completion once mechanics are understood.
6. New Encounters and Lost Chapters
Where Winds Meet’s 1.2 Update adds three Lost Chapters and two new Encounters, all unlocking at different dates throughout January 2026.
6.1. Encounters: Voices in the Air and Bellman’s Oath
Bellman’s Oath Encounter:
- Unlock requirement: Complete the quest Melodies of Peace
- Objective: Restore the great bell atop Peace Bell Tower
- Mechanic: Bury seeds of Moonlit Flowers in the Flower Expanse, triggering the ethereal symphony event
Voices in the Air Encounter:
- Unlocks alongside Bellman’s Oath after the January 9 update
- Exploration-focused encounter with minimal combat
Both encounters reward [Lingering Melody], Echo Jade, and progression toward Season Shop unlock tiers.
New Encounter Bellman’s Oath details.
6.2. The Gilded Chase (Bounty Board Encounter)
- Unlock date: January 16, 2026
- Starting location: Bounty Board in Qinghe – Harvestfall Village
- Target: Jun Bu Jian, master thief wanted by Master Wuhen of Weiyang City
This Lost Chapter follows a bounty board-style flow—track Jun Bu Jian across multiple locations, witness thief encounters showcasing “elegance” and skill, and complete contract objectives for rewards. The questline is designed as a “log in and do a thing” structure—no extensive grind sessions required, rewards [Lingering Melody] and [Echo Jade].
The Gilded Chase information.
6.3. Whispers Beneath the Moon (Late-Month Story Drop)
- Unlock date: January 26, 2026
- Requirements: Level 32, complete Kaifeng Main Chapter “New Arrival in Kaifeng – Setting Out”
- Starting location: Hidden ancestral hall in Prosperity Haven
Story premise: Romance-focused questline involving runaway bridegroom Xiao Shi—unfold a “tragicomic tale” of two young souls. Narrative choices affect dialogue but not final rewards.
Rewards:
- Accessory: Cool Breeze Fan
- Hero Title: Little Matchmaker
- Echo Jade and additional progression currency
This Lost Chapter includes themed cosmetic rewards, making it priority content for completionists and collectors.
New Lost Chapter, Whispers Beneath the Moon’s details.
7. All Events in Where Winds Meet 1.2 Update
Where Winds Meet‘s 1.2 Update stacks multiple parallel event tracks. The key is identifying which events align with your playstyle and which can be safely skipped.
7.1. Jianghu Martial Games
- Event duration: January 9 – End of January 2026
- Event currency: Little Red Flowers (cannot be used after the event ends. Make sure to spend the Event Currency before expiration)
Four mini-game categories:
- Faster – Elder Express: Speed-focused event, minimal mechanics, accessible to most players
- Higher – Masters Rise from Flat Ground: Vertical challenge event
- Stronger – Test of Courage: Two challenge tracks with different rewards:
- Path of the Brave: Clear dungeons (including Mistveil Prison), rewards “The Brave” player title
- Path of the Cautious: Complete generic co-op activities, rewards “The Cautious” player title
- Together – Myriad Boards: Unlocks January 12, 2026, guild-focused cooperative challenges
First Jianghu Martial Games Event page.
Event participation rewards:
- Adventure Slips, Character EXP, Coins, Jade Fish for participating
- Little Red Flowers for winning and completing objectives
All Items Purchasable with Little Red Flowers
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Moonrise Over the River Hanging Painting | 400 Little Red Flowers |
| Resonating Melody | 400 Little Red Flowers |
| Inner Way Note: Chest | 50 Little Red Flowers |
| Peach Branch | 10 Little Red Flowers |
| Bag of Coins | 8 Little Red Flowers |
| Dreadful Grace (Headwear) | 1800 Little Red Flowers |
| Hide & Seek (Headwear) | 500 Little Red Flowers |
| Resonating Melody | 400 Little Red Flowers |
| Martial Arts: Custom Tips | 100 Little Red Flowers |
Note: The first five items are available immediately; the remaining items unlock later in the event.
7.2. Guild Battle Preseason
Preseason is exactly what it sounds like: a competitive ramp period where matchmaking and stability matter as much as performance.
If you’re guild-focused, this is your “show up consistently” patch. Even without being top-tier, you can usually earn meaningful rewards through steady participation.
Top 30 Guilds Will Get:
- Badge (Guild Leader/Deputy Leader only): Gold Leader badge
- Wonder Jade, Treasure Token
- Hero Title: Hero Paragon: Five Virtues
Guilds Ranked 31-200 Will Get:
- Badge (Guild Leader/Deputy Leader only): Silver Leader badge
- Wonder Jade, Treasure Token
- Hero Title: Hero Paragon: Three Virtues
All guilds: Receive Wonder Jade and Treasure Token when the guild’s total accumulated Little Red Flowers reach 50,000 and 100,000 (only counts flowers from current members).
Guild Battle Preseason Event details.
7.3. Year of Abundance
- Event duration: January 30 – February 12, 2026
- Requirement: Log in for 7 total days during the event period
- Rewards: Accessory [Fish Incense], [Resonating Melody]
Minimal effort, guaranteed value—claim even during low-activity weeks.
7.4. Season-End Dash
This is designed to spike activity. If you’ve been inconsistent this month playing Where Winds Meet, this is usually your best time to:
- Complete unfinished seasonal objectives
- Grind remaining event currency
- Push final progression milestones before season reset
8. New Catch-Up Systems in Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet‘s 1.2 Update also introduces two interconnected systems rewarding veterans for helping new/returning players while accelerating new player progression.
8.1. Gift of the Fledgling (New/Alt Catch-Up Status)
- Eligibility: New characters gain “Fledgling” status for 14 days after creation
- System launch: January 9, 2026 (permanent feature)
Fledgling benefits:
- Fledgling Growth Chests: Earned by completing Energy Challenge in solo, team, or co-op mode
- Boosted progression rewards: Increased drop rates and bonus resources in energy-based content
- Fledgling Bonus in Guild events: Extra [Guild Fledgling Gift] chance when completing events with Fledgling-status player—rewards distributed to all participating players
Existing player compensation: All players receive [Fledgling Appearance Chest] and additional rewards when the system launches.
Why create an alt in 1.2: Fledgling status provides catch-up progression velocity that wasn’t available in previous patches—alts now reach endgame-viable status significantly faster.
Gift for Fledgling and Friends details.
8.2. Swallow’s Bond (Mentor-Style Pairing and Rewards)
- Event duration: January 9, 2026 – March 5, 2026
- Unlock requirement: Level 5, complete Qinghe Main Chapter “Another New Wing” Quest
Two participant categories:
- Fledgling: Players with Fledgling marker (within 14 days of character creation) OR Returning Swallow marker (triggered “Swallow’s Return” event), AND below Level 60 at first event participation
- Guide Swallow: Players with Character Level ≥60 at first event participation
Special case: Players with a Fledgling/Returning Swallow marker who reach Level 14 can choose either identity to participate.
Swallow’s Bond Event page.
How to Participate in Swallow’s Bond
- Opt into recruitment: Open Swallow’s Bond page, click the ” Recruit button, and post a recruitment application (makes the player visible on the recruitment list).
- Warning for Fledglings: Posting recruitment results in 50+ friend requests, 30+ private messages, and constant invite spam—prepare to reject mass invites (invite limit exists).
- Best method: Copy each other’s IDs, reject all random invites, then search the recruitment list using copied IDs to find the specific partner.
Rewards by Role
Fledglings receive:
- [Gear Catch-up Chest]
- [Tuning Stone Catch-up Chest]
- [Attune Stone Catch-up Chest]
Guide Swallows receive:
- Accessory: [Familiar Branch]
- Hero Title: [Grand Leading Swallow]
- Badge: [Leading Swallow]
Swallow’s Bond Rewards.
9. Economy and Progression Changes
9.1. Energy Updates
Maximum energy increased: 500 → 550 (+50 energy, approximately +10% capacity).
Regeneration speed improved: 1 energy point per 8 minutes (previously 10 minutes, 20% faster regeneration).
- Old system: 500 energy cap, 10 minutes per point = 83.3 hours to full refill from zero
- New system: 550 energy cap, 8 minutes per point = 73.3 hours to full refill from zero
The developer wants to smooth out “hard-capped” session pressure, reduce the feeling of wasted energy during real-life obligations, and allow slightly longer play sessions per energy pool.
9.2. Season Shop Updates
Check Season Shop immediately after January 9 maintenance—old priority lists may be outdated due to pricing/availability shifts. Previously expensive items may be more accessible; previously cheap items may have increased costs.
New Shop additions from 1.2:
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Decoration [Into the Dream]: Obtainable from replaying Campaign: Supreme Freedom final volume OR exchanged through Season Shop.]
New seasonal Celestial Echo Skins are now available in Where Winds Meet.
9.3. Gear and Tuning Flow Improvements
Where Winds Meet’s 1.2 Update targets mid-to-late progression tiers where upgrade acquisition felt rare and expensive.
All Details:
- New stone types introduced: Additional tuning stone varieties for build customization
- Reworked final attunements: Last-tier attunement system overhauled for clearer progression
- UX improvements: Equipment Tuning interface text overflow fixed, localized musical notes (Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu)
- New chests: Purchase chests with new farmable materials, and directly obtain needed items instead of RNG drops
- Free set bonus swaps: Change equipment set bonuses without resource cost—experiment with builds freely
Inner Way conversion: 24 conversion attempts per season (doubled from 12)—transfer Inner Way power between builds, including general → specific Inner Way transfers (previously blocked).
Practical result: Players stuck in “awkward upgrade zone” (where meaningful improvements felt inaccessible) now have clearer paths to next power tier with reduced RNG dependency.
The Gear Switching feature allows players to interchange the Gear Set’s bonuses.
10. All QoL Updates Coming to Where Winds Meet in January Updates
10.1. Auto Recycle (And How Not to Regret It)
Setup instructions:
- Where to find Auto Recycle: Gear recycling interface, now includes Auto Recycle and Gear Retrieval tabs.
- Start conservative: Set rules to scrap obvious junk only (low-tier whites, duplicate grays with inferior stats).
- Lock core gear first: Before enabling Auto Recycle, lock or favorite any gear you might test later—prevents accidental deletion.
- Expand rules incrementally: Once confident in system behavior, add additional auto-scrap criteria (specific item types, stat thresholds, quality tiers).
Best practice: Spend 10 minutes configuring Auto Recycle rules before your first major farming session—saving time across hundreds of drops far outweighs initial setup investment.
10.2. Gear Retrieval (7-Day Safety Net)
If you accidentally recycle gear, Gear Retrieval provides a limited window (7 days) to recover deleted items.
How it works:
- Open the Gear Retrieval tab in the recycling interface
- View the list of recently scrapped gear
- Select item(s) to restore
- Items return to inventory (within 7-day window)
Why this is significant: Previously, accidental deletions were permanent—especially painful when managing dozens of drops during boss farming. The retrieval window removes anxiety from mass inventory management.
New QoL updates arrive in January, including Gear Retrieval and Exploration Book.
10.3. Exploration Book (Weekly Checklist and Activity Planner)
New feature: Built-in “what should I do this week” planner showing optimal energy-spending priorities.
Functionality:
- Lists available weekly objectives
- Shows energy-efficient activity recommendations
- Tracks completion progress for time-limited content
- Highlights high-value activities expiring soon
Purpose: Prevent wasting energy on low-value activities when higher-priority content is available—especially useful when returning after breaks or juggling multiple event tracks.
Usage tip: Open the Exploration Book at the start of each play session to review daily/weekly priorities before committing energy to activities.
10.4. Additional QoL Improvements
- Photo Mode optimizations: Improved controls, expanded options
- Co-op optimizations: Connection stability improvements, reduced latency in multiplayer
- Assist Signposts feature: Other players’ markers signal correct areas for objectives
- Controller binding improvements: Expanded customization, fixed input conflicts
- Text translation optimizations: Fixed overflow issues, adjusted subtitle font sizes
- Healer interface layout: Improved display and functionality
- Multiple dubbing batches: Ongoing voice acting additions throughout January
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- Photo Mode Optimization details.
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- QoL Updates coming to Where Winds Meet, including Signpost improvement.
11. Best First-Day Priorities for Where Winds Meet January Updates
If you’re logging in to Where Winds Meet during patch week, January 9-16, follow this sequence for maximum efficiency:
- Claim login bonuses and event rewards: Collect all login/event tab rewards immediately, then review the updated Season Shop for new priority purchases.
- Configure Auto Recycle conservatively: Set safe auto-scrap rules, lock all core gear pieces to prevent accidental deletion.
- Choose one primary progression track: Commit to either Kaifeng Campaign quests, world boss farming loop, OR guild preseason participation—split focus reduces efficiency.
- Test builds on Training Ground Dummy: Use the new training ground dummy feature to compare rotations and damage—stop relying on vague “feel” assessments.
- Veterans: Pair with Fledgling players: Run normal content (Hero’s Realm, Sword Trial, Guild events) with Fledgling-status players to earn bonus rewards while progressing your own objectives—no extra time investment required.
Additional patch week actions:
- Explore Exploration Book: Review weekly checklist, identify high-value activities
- Join Jianghu Martial Games early: Complete “easy points” objectives (naturally-completing tasks) first before grinding the event store
- Start Kaifeng Legacy Quests: Begin Shadows in Bloom or other accessible Legacy chains to frontload time-gated objectives
12. Where Winds Meet Update 1.2 FAQs
12.1. Is Update 1.2 More of a Content Patch or a Systems Patch?
Both, but system changes have a longer-term impact. New content (Kaifeng quests, Nameless General, Mistveil Prison) provides immediate engagement, but QoL improvements and catch-up systems will affect daily routine for the entire season.
Energy changes, Auto Recycle, Gear Retrieval, Inner Way conversion increases, and catch-up systems create permanent quality-of-life improvements that outlast individual content drops.
12.2. Should I Make an Alt in Update 1.2?
Yes, if you enjoy alts or want to experience Fledgling progression. Where Winds Meet‘s Update 1.2 is the first time the game meaningfully rewards creating alts through:
- Fledgling status: 14 days of boosted progression
- Catch-up chests: Gear, tuning stones, attunement resources
- Swallow’s Bond rewards: Veterans earn cosmetics and titles by helping alts/new players
Alts now reach endgame-viable status significantly faster than in previous patches.
12.3. Where Do I Test Damage Now?
The patch adds a Training Ground Dummy feature to test DPS output and rotation consistency in a controlled environment without relying on “feel” or inconsistent combat scenarios.
Location and access details: Check in-game menus or practice areas after January 9 maintenance
New Training Dummy feature for DPS testings.
12.4. What’s the Most Efficient Way to Spend Energy in Update 1.2?
Priority depends on goals:
- New/returning players: Focus on Kaifeng Legacy Quests and Swallow’s Bond pairing for accelerated catch-up
- Veterans optimizing gear: Prioritize world boss loops (Nameless General, Kaifeng bosses) and Mistveil Prison after January 16
- Guild-focused players: Guild Battle Preseason and Jianghu Martial Games guild objectives
- Collectors/completionists: Lost Chapters (The Gilded Chase, Whispers Beneath the Moon) and Jianghu Martial Games Provision Store cosmetics
Use the Exploration Book to identify the highest-value activities for your current progression tier.
12.5. What Happens to Unused Little Red Flowers After Jianghu Martial Games Ends?
Little Red Flowers cannot be used after the event expires—spend all currency at the Provision Store before the end of January. Leftover currency will be lost with no compensation or conversion.
