How to Change Your Name in Where Winds Meet

Changing your character name is a great way to refresh your in-game identity or better match your evolving playstyle. However, the process isn’t entirely free—there are specific costs involved, along with cooldown limits that control how often you can rename your character. Below is the latest method, pricing, and important restrictions you’ll need to know before updating your name.

Requirements

To change your name in Where Winds Meet, you’ll have to obtain a Rename Certificate. This certificate is not given freely—instead, you buy it from the Jianghu Treasures Shop, accessible from within the game. The cost is 300 Echo Beads. The cost is 300 Echo Beads, which requires a microtransaction of about $4.99. There is currently no alternative way to earn this currency in-game.

How to change your name in Where Winds Meet

Follow these steps to update your in-game handle:

Step 1

Buy a Rename Certificate from the Jianghu Treasures Shop using 300 Echo Beads.

Step 2

Go to your character details by tapping on your profile photo or character portrait.

Step 3

Look for a small pencil icon next to your name and click it.​

Step 4

Type in your new name and confirm the change. This is where your Rename Certificate will be used. Remember, you can only rename your character once every seven days, so choose carefully.

Important limits and reminders

• Name changes are subject to a seven-day cooldown.
• You cannot change your name for free or with other in-game resources as of now.
• Pick names that comply with Where Winds Meet’s community guidelines and policies to avoid issues.

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