Manhunt Walkthrough - Where Winds Meet

The Manhunt quest is a part of the A Horse Neighs in the Forest quest line in Where Winds Meet begins in Moonveil Mountain, Qinghe, sending you with Yi Dao to track a hidden enemy lair. Stealth past traps, solve environmental puzzles, and overcome ambushes to rescue captives and secure a key artifact. The quest culminates in a multi-phase Dalang boss fight, testing stagger management and counters. Combining stealth, exploration, and combat, it rewards an engraved key, exploration points, enlightenment points, and character experience.

Rewards

• Echo Jade: x20
• Qinghe Exploration Points: x10
• Hemostatic Powder: x2
• Engraved Key: x1
• Coins: x5000
• Stored EXP: x5000

Location

The Manhunt quest starts in Moonveil Mountain, Qinghe.

Walkthrough

Follow these steps to complete the Manhunt quest:

Step 1

Follow the Swordsman closely without being detected, staying crouched to reduce visibility.

Step 2

When given the two choices, you can pick either—they lead to the same outcome. Then chase the Swordsman down the stairs into the wine cellar.

Step 3

At the end of the passage, use Wind Sense to find the heavy door on the left, then Push it open.

Step 4

After parting ways with Yi Dao, head upstairs to the stuck door. Watch out for the fire traps—use Wind Sense to spot them and avoid the tiles that trigger them.

Step 5

Return back to Yi Dao and ask him for the way out.

Step 6

Go up to the second floor past the fire traps and pick up the Stone Statue. Don’t worry on the way back—the traps deactivate while you’re carrying it.

Step 7

Place the Statue on one slab and stand on the other to open the gate for Yi Dao.

Step 8

Follow Yi Dao upstairs to trigger a cutscene, during which you’ll both move through the door.

Step 9

Defeat both Aureate Pavilion Guards to continue.

Step 10

Follow Yi Dao up the large staircase and defeat the three Aureate Pavilion Guards.

Step 11

After defeating the three Aureate Pavilion Guards, push the gate next to Yi Dao open and proceed through it.

Step 12

Follow Yi Dao and open the gate on top of the stairs to reach the Cocoon Chamber.

Step 13

After reaching the Cocoon Chamber, follow Yi Dao through the hole in the wall and continue until you reach the exit guarded by two guards.

Step 14

Shoot a fire arrow at the explosive barrels to take out the guards instantly, then climb the ladder to exit the hidden passage.

Step 15

Once the guards chase after Yi Dao, enter the stable, defeat the remaining guard, and rescue Beard Guang and Ruby.

Step 16

Enter the Main Hall by climbing onto the roof and dropping through the opening.

Step 17

Defeat Dalang by gradually reducing its stagger bar and countering its attacks.

Step 18

After defeating the Horse once, Phase 2 begins, where Dalang becomes faster, stronger, and uses new attack patterns.

Step 19

After defeating Dalang the second time, a cutscene will trigger, marking the end of the quest.

Tips

• After defeating the Horse enemy Dalang, anticipate a more aggressive Phase 2 with new attack patterns and increased speed.
• When carrying the stone statue, you are immune to fire traps, so collect it to bypass dangerous sections safely.
• Use Wind Sense frequently to detect bloodstains that mark your path and reveal hidden traps like fire tiles.

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