Star Shift is a mystic skill in Where Winds Meet. The skill assists in deflecting enemy attacks by focusing the mind to read the enemy's weakness. You can consume insight to trigger deflection to neutralize the attack.
The skill was invented by Shi Jiuge, leader of the Raging Tides Sect, to avoid fighting with his wife. The attacks were deflected subtly, letting the wife's frustration go without harm. Sichuan hero, Ba named it "Grand Evasion" and made it available to the wider Jianghu.
Star Shift mystic skill details
Star Shift is a General Active Mystic Skill categorized as an assist deflection mechanic:
- When an enemy attack is about to land, Star Shift can automatically trigger a deflection, negating the attack right before it hits.
- Using it consumes Insight points (you start with 2). When the skill triggers, it neutralizes the incoming attack rather than just dodging.
- Insight points can be increased by upgrading Star Shift through the Mystic Skills upgrade system (each upgrade adds more Insight capacity).
Star Shift does not cost Vitality and is generally passive in nature, meaning it activates during combat when conditions are met rather than being manually executed like regular combat Mystic Skills.
How to unlock Star Shift in Where Winds Meet
You do not have to unlock the Star Shift mystic skill. It is unlocked by default when you start the game. You will be first introduced to this skill during the early tutorials.
How to use the Star Shift skill
Enable Assist Deflection
Go to Options → Game Settings → Assist Deflection and ensure it is turned ON. When enabled, Star Shift will activate in combat automatically when the timing is right.
Watch for Attack Animations
Star Shift works best when you are facing an enemy and can see their attack wind-up. When they are about to strike, the assist can trigger the deflect automatically if an Insight point is available.
Manage Insight
As you fight, your Insight points will be consumed each time Star Shift triggers. To increase your maximum Insight (and thus how many times it can activate in one fight), you can upgrade the skill using breakthrough materials like Wine Jujube, which you obtain from Oddity Collection content.
Star Shift Tips
- The skills work best in close-proximity battles.
- You must be facing the enemy to bring the skill into effect.
- You can use the skill to reposition during critical hits.
When to use Star Shift
- In close-quarters combat where enemies have predictable attacks.
- Against fast or powerful foes where traditional dodging may be risky.
- To improve survivability in prolonged battles, especially when paired with parries and counters. Game8
Star Shift is a supportive skill that enhances your defensive play, letting you deflect key incoming blows with timing and Insight resource management rather than direct input like offensive Mystic Arts.
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