Talon Strike is an offensive single-target Mystic Skill that launches the player forward in a rapid slashing motion, dealing multiple bursts of Physical Damage. It is ideal for closing gaps, interrupting enemy attacks, and chaining high-tempo combos in both PvE and duels.
The Talon Strike is a fast, high-impact offensive Mystic Skill in Where Winds Meet. This guide covers how to unlock it, what it does, how to use it effectively, and practical tips to boost your combat flow.
Where Winds Meet: Talon Strike skill details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Skill Type | Offensive • Single-target Control Mystic Skill |
| Category | Break Defense |
| Vitality Cost | 15 / 50 |
| Cooldown | 2 seconds |
| Cast Effect | Swipes to break the target’s guard, then delivers 3 rapid follow-up hits |
| Damage | 271.76% Physical Attack + 18 Physical Damage + Other Attribute Damage |
| Recommended For | Arena, duels, interrupting guards, pressure play |
| Strengths | Fast, reliable guard-break, strong single-target burst |
| Weaknesses | Requires precision; minimal AoE capability |
How to unlock Talon Strike skill in Where Winds Meet
In Palace of Annals of the Kaifeng Region find NPC and complete skill theft sequence with the Diving Birds to get Talon Strike in Where Winds Meet.
Step-by-step guide to unlock Talon Strike
Here is how you can successfully get the Talon Strike skill in Where Winds Meet:
Step 1: Find the diving birds
Reach Palace of Annals and find the cliff where the bird's nest is located.
Step 2: Feed the bird
You will be prompted to feed the bird babies in the nest. Feed them to trigger Skill Theft.
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Step 3: Unlock Talon's Strike
Complete the Skill Theft successfully and it will immediately unlock Talon's Strike skill for you.
How to use Talon's Strike in Where Winds Meet
Talon Strike is best used as a fast opener or punish tool, breaking an enemy’s guard with its first swipe before delivering a rapid three-hit follow-up sequence.
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Since it has a short 2-second cooldown and low vitality cost, you can weave it frequently into your rotation to maintain nonstop aggression, especially in Arena where opponents rely on blocking.
Use it to control pacing, apply burst pressure, and open windows for high-damage weapon or martial skills.
Talon Strike tips
- Use it immediately when enemies raise their guard for a guaranteed break.
- Ideal to follow up with weapon or martial skills after the 3-hit combo.
- Best used as a punish after perfect dodges.
- Boost its damage using Physical Attack-oriented gear.
- Avoid casting into mighty enemy poise, as they resist interruption.
Talon Strike progression details
- After unlocking Talon Strike, you can upgrade it in two dimensions: Rank (levels within a Tier) and Tier Promotion.
- Rank: Within each Tier, Talon Strike advances from Rank 0 up to Rank 9 (for Tier 1).
- Tier Promotion: Once you complete Rank 9 of the current tier, you can promote it to the next Tier (Tier 2 → Tier 3 → Tier 4) which grants a bonus effect each time.
- Breakthrough Tier Bonuses:
- At Tier 2: Dash distance increases by 1.5 m.
- At Tier 3: After breaking defense, target’s Defense is reduced by 10% and Endurance recovery rate by 50% for 5 seconds.
- At Tier 4: Dash distance increases again by 1.5 m.
- Materials & requirement: To promote tiers you’ll need special materials (e.g., “Vicious Flower”) and enhanced versions of “Ebon Iron” depending on level and tier.
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