The Fate Incense Burner in Where Winds Meet is a mysterious object that symbolizes the intersection of destiny, identity, and choice. Its use expands beyond being a simple quest item, offering a glimpse into the deeper lore of the game world. Here's everything you need to know about it:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Item name | Fate Incense Burner |
| Game | Where Winds Meet |
| Location | Halo Peak Tower, Moonvail Mountain, Qinghe |
| Activation requirement | Qinghe Exploration Lv. 6 + Qinghe Memories to Qingxuan |
| Primary function | Provides antique clues, enables “Traces of the Past,” unlocks Concealed Edge |
| Additional uses | Reclaim recycled items using coins; vision guidance |
| Related systems | Antiques, exploration EXP from POIs, puzzles, bosses |
Finding and activating the Fate Incense Burner
You spot the Fate Incense Burner right outside the large round tower door at Halo Peak — teleport to the nearest waypoint and ascend the mountain path. It's inactive until you meet specific progression milestones in Qinghe.
How to unlock and use the Fate Incense Burner
Step 1
Raise your Qinghe Exploration level to 6 by discovering points of interest, solving puzzles, defeating bosses, and completing regional activities across Qinghe, Verdant Wilds, Moonvail Mountain, and Sundara Land. Claim the Qinghe Memories reward from your journal.
Step 2
Head to Halo Peak. If Qingxuan (the monk NPC near the burner) isn't there, set in-game time to late morning (9:00-11:00) — he discusses antiques, Traces of the Past, and Concealed Edges.
Step 3
Offer the Qinghe Memories to Qingxuan as "Karma." This lights the burner permanently, opening its menu for antique interactions.
Step 4
Interact with the active burner to receive directional clues for antiques. Use Wind Sense (V key) to spot interactables.
Step 5
Hunt antiques based on clues (e.g., monasteries, dungeons). Recycle unwanted ones, then reclaim via the burner with coins until you get desired items like Iron Heart armor.
Once active, the burner lists Qinghe-linked antiques, faded memories, and karmic threads — interacting reveals "Past debts and old grudges" as dust-like visions. It ties into broader systems like Jianghu Legacy quests.
Focus on "Traces of the Past" for lore and "Concealed Edge" for cosmetics. Recent updates (Version 1.2, Jan 2026) enhance related content like new regions and puzzles without altering the burner core.
The Fate Incense Burner elevates Where Winds Meet's exploration loop, turning relic hunts into a satisfying pursuit of lore and style. With Version 1.2's fresh challenges incoming, it remains essential for collectors chasing completion.
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