Veil of Stillness is one of the earliest—and most useful—stealth skills you can learn in Where Winds Meet. It helps you slip past guards, scout enemy camps, and quickly reposition without triggering alarm. This guide explains how to unlock it, what it does, and how to use it effectively during exploration and encounters.

Veil of Stillness details

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  • Skill Type: Stealth (Support category)
  • Vitality Cost: 20/40 (based on current skill rank)
  • Cooldown: 30 seconds
  • Core Effect: Temporarily reduces detectability by steadying breath and lowering presence
  • Limitation: Breaks instantly if combat begins or you initiate conflict
  • Best Uses: Stealth infiltration, scouting, repositioning, evasion

How to unlock the Veil of Stillness skill in Where Winds Meet

You can unlock the Veil of Stillness skill by completing the Skill Theft Unearned Lesson in Where Winds Meet.

How to use the Veil of Stillness skill

You can use Veil of Stillness skill by pressing A on your keyboard. You need to equip the skill before performing or using it.

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Veil of Stillness tips

  • Activate it right before heavy telegraphed boss attacks.
  • Pair the skill with agility builds for perfect counter windows.
  • The ability is short—use it reactively, not pre-emptively.
  • Works best when you’re low on health and need a survival window.
  • Upgrading increases duration and damage reduction—worth investing in early.

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