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Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet
ActionAdventureRPG
Everstone Studio · NetEase Games
Jul 17, 2026 · 1d ago

1.8 Version Patch Notes: Optimizations and Bug Fixes (July 17, 2026)

AI summary2h

A comprehensive update focusing on combat balance for various Martial Arts, the introduction of the Training Terrace Preliminary mode, and extensive bug fixes across systems and maps.

Buffs13

  • Nameless SpearQi Imbalance:Targets with Qi Imbalance now take 8% increased HP damage and 8% increased Bellstrike damage when Exhausted.8% %
  • Wolfchaser's ArtSweep All:Dealing High Bleeding damage with Sweep All now immediately restores 20 Endurance.20
  • Strategic SwordSecond Track Slash:Charging Second Track Slash now consumes less Endurance if the caster has specific water-based effects active.Reduced
  • Vernal Umbrella
    • Spring Sorrow:Casting Spring Sorrow now grants Tenacity in specific Wandering Paths modes.Added
    • Unfading Flower:Tossing the umbrella with Unfading Flower now grants Tenacity in specific Wandering Paths modes.Added
  • Panacea FanSilkbind Attribute Boost:Silkbind Heal and DMG bonuses now increase based on Minimum Silkbind Attack.Increased
  • SwallowcallDeals an additional 6% Physical and Bamboocut damage to targets with low or abnormal Qi.6% %
  • Infernal TwinbladesFlamelash:Burst Skill Flamelash can no longer be interrupted during casting.InterruptibleUninterruptible
  • Stormbreaker SpearThunder Shock:Fixed an issue where the first hit of Thunder Shock had a chance to miss.Chance to missFixed
  • Guild: Skyward BondSleeping Daoist:Increased the time limit to defeat the Sleeping Daoist boss, making the encounter more forgiving.360s450s s
  • General
    • Taiping Mausoleum:Reduced the difficulty of Trials on floors 10-12 in Taiping Mausoleum.HigherReduced
    • Mystic Skill Insight:Unlocked Mystic Skill Insight, allowing players to deduce new skill variants.Unlocked
    • Fledgling Protection:New protection mechanism granting extra revives to low-mastery players and their teammates.Added

Nerfs3

  • Arena
    • Defensive Stance:Maintaining defensive stance now grants Depleting Defense stacks, significantly increasing Endurance consumption and draining Endurance over time.0%120% %
    • Bows:Firing arrows now immediately consumes Endurance, preventing infinite shooting without resources.NoneImmediate
    • Quick Shoot:Using the Quick Shoot option on mobile now consumes additional Endurance.Increased

Bug fixes2

  • Guild: Skyward Bond
    • Vine Prison:Fixed a bug allowing players to cast skills or jump during the Vine Prison warning phase.Could cast/jumpFixed
    • Blood Sacrifice:Fixed an issue where the Blood Sacrifice mechanic failed to activate in Abyss mode.FailedFixed

Other changes2

  • Veil of the WillowBuff changed from 12% HP damage increase to 10% Physical and Silkbind damage increase.12% %
  • GeneralTraining Terrace:Introduced Training Terrace Preliminary mode for pre-season balance testing.Added

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Patch history

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  1. 1.8 Version Patch Notes: Optimizations and Bug Fixes (July 2, 2026)Jul 2, 2026 · 2w

    Version 1.8 focuses on martial art balance adjustments, Arena endurance mechanics, and a wide array of bug fixes across the Homestead and Campaign systems.

    +103
  2. 1.8 Version Patch Notes: Optimizations and Bug Fixes (June 25, 2026)Jun 25, 2026 · 3w

    Version 1.8 focuses on martial art balance adjustments, new talent unlocks, and a series of stability and bug fixes across campaign and multiplayer modes.

    +115
  3. Version 1.8 Dev Q&A: A Place to Call HomeJun 24, 2026 · 3w

    Version 1.8 introduces a comprehensive Homestead building system, a new Companion system with pets, the 'Phantom Thief Goose' event, and several high-level multiplayer challenges including Tomb of Fortune and Ravening Banes.

    +8
  4. May 27 Patch NotesMay 27, 2026 · 1mo

    A comprehensive update focusing on quality-of-life improvements for gear management, significant Arena mode adjustments including a new revive mechanic, and extensive balancing and technique enhancements for Guild War combat.

    +115
  5. May 6 Optimizations & FixesMay 6, 2026 · 2mo

    This update focuses on Arena matchmaking optimizations to reduce latency and a series of bug fixes affecting the Battle Pass, UI, and quest progression.

    +8
  6. April 30 Optimizations and FixesApr 30, 2026 · 2mo

    April 30 update focuses on UI/UX improvements, PS5 performance optimizations, and various quest and localization bug fixes.

    +4
  7. April 30 Gear Development Optimization OverviewApr 28, 2026 · 2mo

    A comprehensive overhaul of gear progression focusing on the new 'Relaying' and 'Modulating' systems, tuning material accessibility, and quality-of-life improvements for Tier 91 equipment.

    +12
  8. April 16 Optimizations and FixesApr 15, 2026 · 3mo

    April 16 update focusing on network stability, controller customization, tutorial streamlining, and various bug fixes across campaigns and UI.

    +8

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