Where Winds Meet's friendship system lets you befriend AI NPCs via a simple chat box for gifts and progression, unlocked by spotting golden icons on "AI Jianghu Friends" or "Old Friends." This guide shares easy steps to access it, exploit the AI's simplicity with quick replies or bracketed successes, and build bonds fast without hassle.

Ways to befriend NPCs faster in Where Winds Meet

1. Read their hints before chatting

Before each AI NPC chat begins, there’s usually a character description or prompt that gives clues about what they care about. Use that to tailor your responses — e.g., encourage them, match their mood, or relate to their concerns.

2. Use the AI chat properly

When interacting with an AI NPC:

  • Respond sympathetically to personal concerns.
  • Match tone (e.g., supportive if they are insecure, practical if they want to solve a problem).
  • If the conversation stalls or goes poorly, reset the dialogue with the button in the chat UI and try a new tactic.

3. Avoid negative or hostile replies

Sometimes NPCs can react badly and even attack if you antagonize them — not only does this fail the befriending attempt, it’s generally slower than simply resetting and trying again with better choices.

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4. Help them solve their issue

Many NPC interactions frame a problem or desire (e.g., insecurity, loss, quest-related need). Framing your replies around resolving that (positively or intelligently) helps speed affinity gains.

5. Use follow-through actions when appropriate

Beyond words, some NPCs appreciate in-game actions like completing a relevant side task, giving a requested item, or demonstrating knowledge that aligns with their worldview; this boosts your relationship faster.

Examples of effective approaches

  • Chai Bakun: Offer to help protect the shrine or show strength — this aligns with his protective mindset.
  • Meng Da: Relate to his idol and reinforce passion through supportive messages.
  • Miaojue: Share stories of your travels and adventures; NPCs like narrative engagement.
  • Fu Lubao: Mention friends (like a pet NPC’s dog) that are meaningful to him — this builds immediate rapport.
  • Zhao Dali: Encourage and uplift him positively about personal value and future success.

How rewards scale with friendships

Once you reach high affinity with NPCs (often called “Revered” status), they begin to send you weekly gifts, which can include consumables, bonus items, or stat enhancements.

The better you tailor your interactions, the faster you reach these higher friendship tiers.

Final tips to speed up befriending

  • Scan NPC prompts carefully before speaking — these often hint at the correct emotional or practical angle.
  • Reset conversations immediately if they head off track — this is faster than muddling through a poor result.
  • Prioritize NPCs that give valuable weekly gifts — they’re higher value for your effort.
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Since the AI chat isn't very smart, so skip spending minutes convincing them. Simply keep replying with the last word of their sentences to befriend them eventually.

You can also write successful responses in brackets to quickly befriend them. For example, with a lumberjack struggling to sell firewood, type "(Convinced him to sell firewood to me)" instead of persuading through dialogue—it works instantly.

We hope this Befriending NPCs guide was informative and helped you progress without confusion. If you’d like to share ideas, experiences, or any doubts, the comments section is open. We review comments regularly and respond to ensure you receive timely support whenever required.