What to know
- Vendetta is an Epic Inner Way tied to the Bamboocut-Wind path.
- It unlocks by completing the Jimming Pool: Petalfall Banquet quest.
- The quest has timed triggers and location requirements to start.
- After unlocking, you can upgrade Vendetta through breakthroughs using Notes/Tips.
Vendetta is an Inner Way that enhances specific mechanics in Where Winds Meet, especially for Wind-based builds like Bamboocut or Mortal Rope Dart. Its base effect increases the duration of Vendetta Tokens and restores Tokens of Gratitude used for rat summons and related mechanics.
How to unlock Vendetta Inner Way in Where Winds Meet
1. Meet the prerequisites
Before you can get Vendetta:
- Progress in the game until the Jimming Pool area is accessible (in the Kaifeng region).
- Be prepared to trigger a timed quest — the in-game clock must be in specific hours for the quest to start.
2. Go to Jimming Pool at the right time
- Head to North Imperial Garden, near Jimming Pool during the Shen and You hours in the in-game day.
- These are specific time windows — make sure your in-game clock is close to those hours.
3. Start the Petalfall Banquet quest
- Speak to the NPC who will invite you to the banquet event at Jimming Pool.
- Invite the envoys — triggering this part of the event will teleport you into the Jimming Pool area to begin the quest.
4. Complete the quest
- Finish the objectives of the Jinming pool quest. This usually involves finding clues, interacting with envoys, and clearing the Murong Yuan encounter.
- Once done, you receive the Vendetta Tome, which unlocks the Vendetta Inner Way.
Where Vendetta fits in your build
Because Vendetta boosts Token effects and synergy with Wind path mechanics, it’s especially powerful for builds that rely on Token of Gratitude, rat summons, and Wind-aligned Martial Arts.
Upgrading Vendetta inner way (Breakthrough)
After unlocking:
- Reach Solo Mode Level 4 — necessary to access the Inner Way breakthrough upgrade system.
- Use Vendetta Notes or Tips to increase its tier. Each tier adds stronger bonuses like faster recovery, increased attack scaling, longer Rat Pursuit effects, and penetration boosts.
| Breakthrough Tier | Effects Gained |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Extends the duration of Vendetta Tokens, allowing Wind-based effects to stay active longer during combat. |
| Tier 2 | Restores additional Tokens of Gratitude when Vendetta effects trigger, improving summon and skill uptime. |
| Tier 3 | Increases damage dealt while Vendetta Tokens are active, boosting overall offensive output. |
| Tier 4 | Enhances Rat Pursuit–related effects, improving attack scaling and effect consistency. |
| Tier 5 | Adds penetration bonuses during Vendetta activation, making attacks more effective against tougher enemies. |
| Tier 6 | Further improves token recovery speed and extends all Vendetta-related durations for sustained fights. |
Tips for unlocking efficiently
- Since the quest triggers only at certain in-game hours, save before the target time and wait until the clock matches the required window.
- Look for clues or talk to every envoy NPC you find around Jimming Pool — this can help trigger or complete the banquet sequence faster.
- After unlocking Vendetta, make use of the Tips Exchange and Notes purchases to quickly break through its tiers.
We truly hope this Vendetta inner way guide simplified the process and answered your biggest questions. Feel free to leave your suggestions, corrections, or additional queries in the comments—we value your input and check them frequently. Don’t hesitate to ask for more help if you need it.
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