What to know
- Exquisite Scenery is a Legendary Internal Art (Inner Way) focused on defensive counters
- It’s unlocked by defeating a specific open-world boss, not through quests or chests
- The Inner Way synergizes strongly with the Thundercry Blade
- Upgrading it requires Solo Mode Level 4 and dedicated Internal Art advanced items
If you enjoy turning enemy pressure into your own advantage, Exquisite Scenery is one of the most valuable Inner Ways you can unlock in Where Winds Meet. This guide walks you through exactly where to find it, how to unlock it, and what you gain at every tier.
Where to find Exquisite Scenery Inner Way
Exquisite Scenery is obtained in the Qinghe region, on a small island located just north of the Northern Vow Ruins boundary stone. On this island, you’ll encounter a wandering monk who acts as the trigger for a hidden world boss fight. Approaching the area initiates the encounter required to unlock the Inner Way.
How to unlock Exquisite Scenery by defeating Sheng Wu
Step 1: Reach the Qinghe region
Open your world map and fast travel or ride toward Qinghe, navigating toward the Northern Vow Ruins area.
From the boundary stone at Northern Vow Ruins, head north to a small island just offshore. This is easy to miss if you stay on main paths.
Step 2: Trigger the boss encounter
Stand near the wandering monk or enter the immediate area around them. This automatically starts a world boss fight.
Step 3: Defeat Puppeteer — Sheng Wu
Defeat Puppeteer — Sheng Wu (also known as Shadow Puppeteer – Muqi). Once the boss falls, Exquisite Scenery is rewarded instantly.
What Exquisite Scenery does in combat
Exquisite Scenery transforms successful defense into offense when used with the Thundercry Blade.
- After a successful defense or parry, you can trigger a special riposte
- Press Perception Skill or Heavy Attack to unleash a Charged Heavy Attack without charging
- This effect has a cooldown (base ~10 seconds)
- The Inner Way is designed for players who favor timing, counters, and controlled aggression
Exquisite Scenery breakthrough tiers and bonuses
| Tier | Breakthrough bonus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Successful defense with Thundercry Blade has a 20% chance to restore 1 bonus bar of Battle Will |
| 2 | Increases Critical Rate based on Solo Mode Level |
| 3 | Upgrades instant Charged Heavy Attack from stage 1 to stage 3 and allows Varied Combo follow-ups |
| 4 | Reduces defensive riposte trigger interval by 50% (down to ~5 seconds) |
| 5 | Increases Critical Damage bonus by 4.4% |
| 6 | Consuming Battle Will during third-stage Charged Heavy Attacks boosts damage by 25% per bar, up to 50% |
How to upgrade Exquisite Scenery tiers
To begin upgrading Exquisite Scenery, you must first reach Solo Mode Level 4, also referred to as Roaming Level 4. Once unlocked, you can perform Inner Way breakthroughs using Exquisite Scenery Notes.
These advanced items are primarily obtained through the Tips Exchange, along with other in-game progression systems tied to Inner Way development.
When Exquisite Scenery is worth using
This Inner Way shines in builds centered on defense, parry timing, and battle will management. If you prefer reactive playstyles and frequent counterattacks, Exquisite Scenery significantly boosts your damage output without forcing you into long charge windows.
Tips for using Exquisite Scenery
- Parry slightly late — early guards usually won’t trigger the perfect defense needed
- Face enemies head-on to ensure the counterattack connects
- Pair with Thundercry Blade for the smoothest parry-to-heavy-attack flow
- Mind the internal cooldown — don’t waste perfect parries while it’s inactive
- Trigger on slow, telegraphed attacks from elites or bosses, not fast mobs
- Maintain clear positioning — walls and slopes can cause the free-charge hit to miss
- Upgrade if counter-focused — scaling damage and reduced downtime make a big difference
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