How to Use the Redmist Beetles in Where Winds Meet

What to know

• Redmist Beetles are world oddities, not consumables or crafting items
• They appear as flying red swarms above red mushrooms in Qinghe
• You must jump through the swarm to collect them
• They’re turned in to Oddity Exchange NPCs for long-term upgrades

In Where Winds Meet, Redmist Beetles are part of the game’s exploration-driven progression system. They reward careful observation, vertical movement, and map knowledge rather than combat strength.

What the Redmist Beetle is and how it appears

Redmist Beetles are found hovering in the air as a cluster of glowing red insects. On the ground below, you’ll always see red mushroom patches, which act as a visual marker. Interacting with the mushrooms does nothing — the collectible is entirely airborne.

If you’re scanning the landscape and notice red vegetation glowing faintly, it’s often worth checking above your head.

How to use Redmist Beetles

Submitting Redmist Beetles to Oddity Exchange NPCs

Redmist Beetles are turned in at Oddity Exchange NPCs in Qinghe, such as Qi Sheng. These NPCs track your oddity collection progress rather than consuming items one by one.

Turning in beetles contributes toward Melodies of Peace, a long-term progression system that unlocks:

• Permanent stat bonuses
• Passive skills
• Character-wide upgrades

You cannot craft with Redmist Beetles, sell them, or use them directly in combat.

How to submit Redmist Beetles for Melodies of Peace

Here is how to submit Redmist Beetles in exchange for oddities:

Step 1: Locate an Oddity Exchange NPC

Oddities are submitted through specific NPCs known as Oddity Exchange NPCs. In the Qinghe region, this includes NPCs like Qi Sheng. These NPCs are usually found in safe hubs or towns.

Step 2: Interact with the Oddity Exchange option

Talk to the NPC and select the dialogue option related to oddities or exchanges. You won’t be choosing individual items manually — the system automatically tracks what you’ve collected.

Step 3: Review your oddity progress

The exchange interface shows:

• Which oddities you’ve already collected
• How many submissions you’ve completed
• Progress toward the next Melodies of Peace reward tier

This is where you can clearly see how Redmist Beetles contribute to your overall advancement.

Step 4: Submit collected oddities

Confirm the submission. Any collected oddities that haven’t yet been turned in will be registered instantly. There’s no downside to submitting early — oddities do not lose value over time.

Step 5: Claim Melodies of Peace rewards

Once submission thresholds are met, you can immediately claim unlocked rewards tied to Melodies of Peace. These apply automatically and permanently to your character.

Tips for efficient Redmist Beetle collection

• Explore Qinghe thoroughly instead of rushing objectives
• Scan upward whenever you see unusual red flora
• Use Wind Sense or vantage points to plan routes
• Mark hard-to-reach beetles and return later with better mobility

Trying to force jumps early can waste time; some beetles are clearly designed for later traversal tools.

Common misconceptions

• Redmist Beetles are not consumables
• They do not buff combat directly
• Mushrooms are markers, not interactables
• You don’t need to “use” them from inventory

Once collected, their value is fully realized through progression systems.

What oddities are in Where Winds Meet

In Where Winds Meet, Oddities are special exploration collectibles scattered across the world. Unlike crafting materials or consumables, oddities are account-bound progression items that represent discoveries you make while exploring the environment.

Oddities include items like Redmist Beetles and similar world collectibles tied to specific regions. You don’t equip, consume, or craft with them. Instead, they act as progress markers that feed into long-term character growth systems.

Key traits of oddities:

• Obtained only through exploration, not combat drops
• Collected automatically when you meet the interaction condition
• Stored as progression rather than inventory clutter
• Turned in at designated NPCs for permanent benefits

Types of oddities:

• Ironwing Mantis - Approach and observe to trigger a chase, then collect it.
• Enchanting Lotus - Use Wind Sense to find butterflies, shoot them, and then harvest.
• Redmist Beetle - Jump up to touch the bugs floating above mushrooms.
• Dagger Generals - Break piles of objects and interact to capture them.
• Whisper Hives - Shoot nests with fire arrows, climb, and collect.

What Melodies of Peace is and why it matters

Melodies of Peace is a global progression system tied directly to oddity collection. As you submit oddities like Redmist Beetles, you advance along this system and unlock permanent, character-wide enhancements.

Rather than granting immediate power spikes, Melodies of Peace focuses on steady, long-term growth, making your character stronger and more versatile across all activities.

Melodies of Peace can unlock:

• Permanent stat increases
• Passive bonuses that apply in combat and exploration
• New skill-related enhancements
• Account-level progression milestones

Because these bonuses persist across all content, Melodies of Peace is one of the most valuable progression tracks in the game, especially for long-term play.

Redmist Beetles - the big picture

Redmist Beetles reward curiosity and vertical exploration. If you’re thorough while roaming Qinghe, you’ll naturally collect them without detours. Their real payoff comes later, when cumulative turn-ins quietly strengthen your character across the entire game.