Where Winds Meet: Art of Skill Theft Walkthrough

Where Winds Meet is an open-world RPG in Wuxia, where players are put under different challenges about the skills they gain on their way through exploration and missions.

The Art of Skill Theft quest is an Exploration chapter quest in Where Winds Meet. As you follow the trail, you’ll uncover subtle clues, face short but meaningful challenges, and resolve the source of the blight.

This guide is a step-by-step walkthrough to complete the Art of Skill Theft quest.

Art of Skill Theft quest rewards

Art of Skill Theft quest locations

Begin at the Martial Hall in the South Gate Avenue area of Kaifeng City, and meet Wuyan at the Fairground.

Art of Skill Theft quest walkthrough

Here is how you can complete the Art of Skill Theft exploration quest in Where Winds Meet:

Step 1: Enter Martial Hall through main gate

Reach the Martial Hall main gate in Kaifeng City to start the quest.

Step 2: Talk to Lu Youqi

As you try to enter the Martial Hall, you will be stopped by Lu Youqi who is the guard of the Nine Mortal Ways. Talk to him to attempt entry.

Step 3: Take guidance from the Mysterious Elder

Talk to the Mysterious Elder sitting opposite the gate about the Martial Hall.

At first he seems shabby and old, but he tricks his disguise. After a short cutscene he reappears in his true form, explaining about trickery.

Step 4: Draw a portrait

Observe the Muddle sitting on the bench outside the Martial Hall and create his portrait.

Step 5: Disguise as Muddle

To disguise as Muddle, you need to meet Wuyan at the Kaifeng Fairground Market area.

When you approach her, ask her to do your makeup like the Muddle portrait, and you will be disguised as the Muddle.

Step 6: Reach Martial Hall

Make your way back to the Martial Hall and this time you will be allowed entry.

Step 7: Entry in Martial Hall Courtyard

When you try to enter the Martial Hall Courtyard, you are stopped by Pan Shui, who asks you for a Core Disciple's Token.

Step 8: Get Core Disciple's Token

Go outside and find Tiancai in a shed. Ask him for the token. When he refuses, use Wind Sense on him to acquire the token from his bag.

Step 9: Enter the Martial Hall Courtyard

Find Elder Tian in the Martial Hall to claim the Rope Dart.

Step 10: Perform Skill Theft

Perform skill theft by standing in the blue circle in the Martial Hall courtyard and get Rodent Rampage skill.

Step 11: Complete the quest

Complete the quest by talking to Ni Laoshan in the backyard.

Completing The Art of Skill Theft exploration quest gives you a meaningful boost to your exploration toolkit in Where Winds Meet. The stealth-based Mystic Skill opens up alternate paths through zones and helps you comfortably approach quests that might otherwise demand direct combat. Take your time during the mini-game, stay hidden, and you’ll unlock this useful ability early on.

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