In Where Winds Meet, the consequences are permanent. A prime example is Night Asura. Positioned prominently atop a giant Buddha statue, Night Asura serves as a symbolic figure tied closely to the Midnight Blades sect, which revolves around the Asura path — a way dedicated to killing and PvP combat.

Who is Night Asura and should you kill him?

Night Asura appears as a mysterious figure perched on a giant Buddha in Qinghe. When you kill him, rather than dropping ordinary loot, he gives a letter essential for unlocking the Midnight Blades sect. 

This sect is known for its emphasis on ruthless PvP combat and the Asura philosophy of life through continuous killing. If you're looking to join or progress in the Midnight Blades, you must kill Night Asura to obtain the “My heart is that of an Asura” token, a key dialogue and item for the sect initiation.

Killing Night Asura is a one-time, permanent decision as he never respawns, symbolizing the finality of the Asura path you choose.

How killing Night Asura fits the game’s story and sect system

The encounter with Night Asura is more about roleplaying and lore than altering the main story campaigns. Killing him does not block any main chapters or region quests, nor does it prevent joining the Midnight Blades sect through other required steps like interacting with Icchantika at Halo Peak.

Instead, it adds depth to the sect’s philosophy and reinforces the game's “kill to seize karma” mechanic central to the Midnight Blades. It rewards a rogue token that flags your allegiance to the Asura path but doesn’t grant immediate combat bonuses or power spikes. Choosing to kill him or not affects roleplay continuity and quest flavor rather than game progression.

How to kill Night Asura in Where Winds Meet

Step 1

Travel to the Qinghe region and locate the giant Buddha statue where Night Asura is found perched at the top.

Step 2

Climb the statue.

Step 3

Prepare for a tough battle with Night Asura, who uses a mix of Azura path attacks. Use parrying techniques and Mystic Arts like Meridian Touch to stun him.

Step 4

Defeat Night Asura to receive a unique letter. This letter allows interaction with Icchantika later in the Midnight Blades questline.

Step 5

Save your game before the fight, as killing Night Asura is permanent and he will not respawn if defeated.

Killing Night Asura is recommended if you plan to join or roleplay the Midnight Blades sect and want to fully engage with the Asura path. There are no significant story penalties, but since he does not respawn, the choice is permanent. You lose future interactions with the NPC but gain a key step for the sect. If PvP and sect gameplay do not appeal, it’s safe to skip killing him without hurting your progression.