⚔️ All Weapon Types & Martial Arts
A complete overview of every weapon type in Where Winds Meet, what they do, and which one fits your playstyle.
Weapon Types at a Glance
| Weapon Type | Martial Arts | Role | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | Nameless Sword, Strategic Sword | Melee DPS | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Dual Blades | Infernal Twinblades | Burst DPS | ★★★★☆ |
| Spear | Nameless Spear, Heavenquaker, Stormbreaker | DPS / Tank | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mo Blade | Thundercry Blade | Tank | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Rope Dart | Mortal Rope Dart | Control / DPS | ★★★☆☆ |
| Fan | Inkwell Fan, Panacea Fan | Ranged DPS / Healer | ★★★☆☆ |
| Umbrella | Vernal Umbrella, Soulshade Umbrella | Ranged DPS / Healer | ★★★★☆ |
You can equip two weapons at once and swap mid-combat. Your weapon pair defines your Arsenal Path.
Arsenal Paths (Build Archetypes)
| Path | Typical Pairing | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
| Bellstrike – Splendor | Nameless Sword + Spear | Mobile hybrid DPS, balanced |
| Bellstrike – Umbra | Strategic Sword + Spear | Bleed/burst, DoT pressure |
| Stonesplit – Might | Thundercry Blade + Stormbreaker Spear | Tank, shields, group protection |
| Bamboocut – Swift | Infernal Twinblades + Mortal Rope Dart | Assassin, PvP burst, fast combos |
| Bamboocut – Dust | Unfettered Rope Dart + Everspring Umbrella | Mobile burst, kiting |
| Silkbind – Deluge | Soulshade Umbrella + Panacea Fan | Pure healer/support |
| Silkbind – Jade | Vernal Umbrella + Inkwell Fan | Ranged control/DPS |
Weapon Tier List (v1.7 Meta)
| Weapon | PvE | PvP | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infernal Twinblades | S | A | Burst DPS, boss melting |
| Soulshade Umbrella | S | B | Healing, group sustain |
| Thundercry Blade | S | B | Tanking, surviving anything |
| Inkwell Fan | A | S | PvP ranged pressure |
| Strategic Sword | A | B | Bleed stacking, sustained DPS |
| Heavenquaker Spear | A | B | Aggressive melee DPS |
| Vernal Umbrella | A | A | Stylish ranged DPS |
| Panacea Fan | A | A | Healing + resurrection |
| Mortal Rope Dart | A | A | Kiting, chaos, summons |
| Nameless Sword | A | A | Reliable, flexible |
| Stormbreaker Spear | B | A | Taunt, aggro, PvP control |
| Nameless Spear | B | B | Starter weapon |
How to Unlock Martial Arts
| Method | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Join a Sect | Swear oath → free access to sect weapon | Dedicated builds |
| Skill Theft | Infiltrate Sanctum → timing mini-game → steal art | Keeping freedom, no rules |
| Qi Sheng (1st Oddity) | Choose one weapon as your free reward | Early access to a specific weapon |
| Story/Quests | Some arts unlock through main/side quests | Natural progression |
Sanctum Locations (Quick Reference)
| Martial Art | Sanctum Location |
|---|---|
| Thundercry Blade | Well of Heaven Camp, Gracetown (Kaifeng) |
| Infernal Twinblades | Midnight Mercy Sanctum, Starfall Spring (Qinghe) |
| Heavenquaker Spear | Raging Tides Sanctum, Wildmane Ranch (Qinghe) |
| Panacea Fan | Northern Bamboo Grove (Qinghe) |
| Inkwell Fan | Floral Expanse Beyond (Qinghe) |
| Strategic Sword | Between Palace of Annals & Encircling Lake (Qinghe) |
| Mortal Rope Dart | Nine Mortal Ways Hall, Kaifeng City (requires disguise) |
| Soulshade Umbrella | Mistveil Forest (Kaifeng) |
| Vernal Umbrella | Velvet Shade quest chain, Kaifeng City |
Choosing Your Weapons
| Your Style | Recommended Pairing |
|---|---|
| "I want to tank everything" | Thundercry Blade + Stormbreaker Spear |
| "I want to heal my team" | Soulshade Umbrella + Panacea Fan |
| "I want to melt bosses fast" | Infernal Twinblades + Nameless Sword |
| "I want ranged DPS" | Vernal Umbrella + Inkwell Fan |
| "I want to kite and control" | Mortal Rope Dart + Inkwell Fan |
| "I'm brand new" | Nameless Sword + Nameless Spear |
Pro tip: Don't chase the tier list. Pick weapons that feel fun. Every weapon is viable — player skill matters more than meta ranking.