Where Winds Meet: The Path of Heroes Encounter Walkthrough

The Path of Heroes encounter in Where Winds Meet takes you on a journey starting in Harvestfall village with Yan A’niu and Yan Datie. You'll search for clues like a worn protective charm and an old iron sword, battle bandits at their fort, and investigate footprints at the Boundary Stone. The quest concludes with a fight against the Aureate Commander, revealing critical story elements about Yan A’niu’s family and their legacy.

The Path of Heroes encounter: Rewards

The Path of Heroes encounter: Step-by-step guide

Step #1

Head to the marked location in the Harvestfall village.

Step #2

Speak with Yan A'niu to begin the encounter quest.

Step #3

After the conversation, pick up the Worn Protective Charm lying on the ground beside the stable to progress.

Step #4

Give the charm to Yan Datie and speak with him to continue.

Step #5

After the conversation, speak to Yan Datie again to set off.

Step #6

After reaching Twinbeast Ridge, speak with Yan Datie, who will ask you to search for clues. Look for the rusted old iron sword behind the rocks next to him, then return and talk to him once you’ve found it.

Step #7

Follow Yan Datie to the bandit fort and defeat all the bandits.

Step #8

After defeating the bandits, speak with Yan Datie. Then head to the rocky cliff directly in front of the bandit fort, pick up the sachet, and return to Yan Datie.

Step #9

Head to the Palace of Annals and speak with Yan Datie.

Step #10

Head toward the Boundary Stone and examine the footprints, then speak to Yan Datie to tell him your deductions.

Step #11

Follow Yan A’niu’s footprints until you encounter the mysterious black-clad enemies.

Step #12

Defeat the Aureate Commander. Once you fully deplete its stagger bar (the white bar beneath its health), the fight will end automatically. After the battle, speak with Yan A’niu to complete the encounter and claim your rewards.

The Path of Heroes encounter: Tips

• Pay attention to quest markers and talk to Yan A’niu and Yan Datie frequently to keep the quest progressing.
• Thoroughly search areas like Twinbeast Ridge and the bandit fort to find all required clues and items.
• Prepare for combat before engaging bandits; use strategic attacks to defeat them efficiently.
• After fighting the Aureate Commander, focus on depleting its stagger bar to end the battle quickly.
• Use Wind Sense to detect hidden clues like footprints and items to solve quest puzzles faster.

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