Where Winds Meet Co-op Guide: How to play with Friends

From traversing the Jianghu as a lone swordsman to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with allies against towering bosses, the co-op in Where Winds Meet offers a system that lets you decide how social your journey will be. While the game is fully playable solo, co-op adds a whole new level of immersion to Where Winds Meet.

Multiplayer in Where Winds Meet isn’t forced, and it doesn’t turn the game into a full-blown MMO. Instead, it blends optional online features with traditional single-player progression. And this lets players jump in and out of co-op whenever it suits their goals. So whether you’re helping a friend through a difficult fight or just exploring the open world together, co-op is there when you need it.

This Where Winds Meet Co-op Guide: How to Play with Friends breaks down everything you need to know about co-op. Also, make sure to check our Beginners Guide, Guide to Level Up Quickly, and Weapons Tier List for a smooth start. While the Weapon Tier List and Inner Way Tier List will help in picking the best, check the Redeem Codes article for free gifts.

Playing Co-Op with Friends in Where Winds Meet

Co-op in Where Winds Meet is best described as optional. And the game gives you two primary ways to experience multiplayer: Online Mode and Co-Op within Solo Mode. Each serves a different purpose, and knowing when to use which one will dramatically improve your experience.

At the start, you choose between Lone Wanderer (Single-Player) and Shared Journey (Multiplayer). This choice isn’t permanent. And you can freely switch between solo and multiplayer modes at almost any time. This allows you to tackle story content alone and jump into co-op when things get challenging, or simply more fun with friends.

Most co-op activities support up to five players total, including the host. And this works perfectly for exploration, side quests, dungeon runs, and boss fights. For Sentinel Beings, the game allows large-scale groups of up to 10 players. Hence, turning these fights into chaotic, cinematic battles. One important thing to note is that there is no level scaling in co-op. And the difficulty is based on the host’s level.

How to add Friends in Where Winds Meet

Before you can fight side by side, you’ll need to add friends to your list. Thankfully, the process is straightforward once multiplayer is unlocked.

Unlocking Multiplayer and Friends

Multiplayer becomes available after reaching Level 10, which you’ll naturally hit by progressing through main quests and side activities. Once unlocked, you gain access to:

• Online Mode.
• Co-op matchmaking.
• The Social menu and Friends list.

Adding Friends via User ID

Every player has a unique User ID (UID). And to add someone you already know:

• Open the Social menu.
• Go to the Friends tab.
• Select Add Friend.
• Enter their UID and send a request.

Also, you can add friends through online play by:

• Interacting with nearby players.
• View their profiles.
• Send friend requests directly.

This is a great way to meet new allies, especially after completing events or helping each other out randomly. Once accepted, you’ll appear on each other’s friends list and can invite one another anytime.

How to play with Friends in Where Winds Meet

Once your friends list is set up, actually jumping into co-op is quick. The game gives you multiple ways to form or join groups depending on your goal.

Switching Modes and Inviting Friends

To start a co-op session:

• Tap the Mode Switch icon at the top of the screen.
• Choose either Online Mode or Solo/Co-Op Mode.
• If using Solo/Co-Op, open the co-op menu and invite friends directly from your list.

You can also generate co-op codes for cross-platform invites, making it easy to play with friends regardless of device.

Co-Op Matchmaking and Lobbies

Inside the co-op menu, you’ll find:

• Active co-op rooms you can join
• Options to create your own room
• Lobby settings for managing party members

A session supports up to five players, and you’ll travel together across the map, sharing combat encounters and objectives. And as you play together, you’ll earn Adventure Slips, which can be exchanged for useful items, making co-op not just fun, but rewarding.

What You Can and Can’t Do in Co-Op

In Where Winds Meet, co-op play is separate from the main story. But most of the core gameplay systems are fully playable with friends. This includes some side quests, boss refights, dungeons and trials, open-world exploration, limited-time events, mini-games, and large-scale Sentinel Being battles.

This makes co-op ideal for grinding gear, overcoming tough encounters, or simply roaming the Jianghu together. Beyond standard co-op activities, Where Winds Meet has an assist feature. When someone is stuck, they can place an assistance signpost to request help. And other players can respond to these requests and join in.

Co-op also introduces some pretty interesting features that don’t exist in solo play. Certain injuries and illnesses, such as bone fractures, cannot be fully treated by NPC healers and instead require assistance from another player. This makes multiplayer more than just a convenience.

And that’s all from our Where Winds Co-op Guide. Check our other guides below:

• Where Winds Meet: Tips to increase Martial Mastery quickly
• Where Winds Meet Tips to Level Up Quickly
• Where Winds Meet: How to unlock all weapons
• Where Winds Meet: The Complete Combat System Guide and Tips

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