Where Winds Meet — Version 2.0 Patch Notes: Optimizations and Bug Fixes (August 7, 2026)

August 7, 2026 Fixes and Optimizations

Network Optimization

To address high-latency feedback in certain regions, we are actively optimizing our server connection logic and upgrading server infrastructure.

Here is what we have implemented so far:

• Optimized network connection strategies to improve the online experience during cross-region matchmaking.
• Enhanced network environment detection: When a player's network environment changes (such as switching networks or IP changes), the system now quickly adjusts connection strategies to prioritize servers with better connection quality.
• Continuously optimized server deployment and line quality to reduce latency in multiplayer modes for affected regions.

Server optimizations for the Chinese HK/MO/TW servers are scheduled to roll out progressively from late August through the September version updates. Once complete, players in these regions will experience improved connection stability and lower latency.

To address cross-region latency reported by players in regions like Japan and South Korea, we are also continuing to optimize our server architecture and network lines to further improve the overall multiplayer experience.

Matchmaking Optimization

We are also continuously adjusting our matchmaking mechanisms based on player feedback regarding the cross-region matchmaking experience.

Here is what we have implemented so far:

• Iterated on matchmaking logic to optimize player search ranges.
• Adjusted matchmaking rules to reduce instances of poor matchmaking experiences in certain situations.

Going forward, we will continue to optimize our matchmaking strategy based on live performance to strike a better balance between queue times and matchmaking quality.

Future Plans

Optimizing the network experience is an ongoing commitment. We will continue to closely monitor your feedback in multiplayer and competitive modes to refine our servers, network lines, and matchmaking systems.

Thank you, Wanderers, for your continued patience and support! Please feel free to keep sharing your network-related feedback through our official channels.

Fixes and Optimizations

1. Fixed an issue in the Jadestream Valley Wandering Tales quest [No Words Between] where Wanderers were unable to use Meridian Touch on the quest target.
2. Fixed an issue where the [Sworn Cohort] interface appeared blank for some Wanderers.
3. Fixed an issue with the incorrect purchase limit for the item [Retuning Stone: Mirage] sold at the Pangolin Stand in Hidden Mountain.
4. Fixed an issue where the [Martial Art Mastery III] trial challenge quest for the Stonesplit: Strength Path could not be completed.
5. Fixed an issue where the pose [Scenario Pose: Unsheathed] remained locked even after being obtained.
6. Fixed an issue where the [Solitary Shade] outfit, a reward from the Taiping Mausoleum, could not be equipped after being obtained.
7. Fixed an incorrect English description for the item [Zhenwu Decoction].

[Cutie Clash] Adjustments

I. Tile Balance Adjustments

1. Adjustment: Physical Attack scaling adjusted: 40%/80%/120%/160% -> 50%/100%/150%/200%.
2. [Fish Bowl] Adjustment: Cooldown effect of Legendary Technique adjusted: 0.5/1/1.5/2s -> 1/2/3/4s.
3. [Spiky Ball] Adjustment: Maximum damage reflect triggers per battle adjusted: 3/6/9/12 -> 5/10/15/20.
4. [Ether Chest] Adjustment: Damage boost now applies to themselves, in addition to .
5. [Chest and Sound] Adjustment: Added new effect: Grants 4%/8%/12%/16% damage reflect when shielded. (Passive effect; active upon equipping, no manual casting required.)
6. [Fish Ball] Adjustment: Required number of attacks to trigger adjusted: 12 -> 9.
7. [Thick Noodles] Adjustment: Required number of times taking damage to trigger adjusted: 12 -> 9.
8. [Ode to Wealth] Adjustment: Martial Art cooldown adjusted: 15s -> 8s.
9. [Honk Honk Honk] Adjustment: Duration of [Qi Stagnation] applied adjusted: 0.6/1.2/1.8/2.4s -> 1/2/3/4s.
10. [Braised River Snail] Adjustment: Physical Attack gained per attack and reduced upon being hit adjusted: 10/20/30/40 -> 15/30/45/60.
11. Adjustment: Effect adjusted. • Original Effect: Upon healing, has a 10%/20%/30%/40% chance to restore 1 Qi. • New Effect: Upon healing, has a 70% chance to restore 1/2/3/4 Qi.
12. [Foxtail Weed] Adjustment: Now has a maximum stack limit of 10 stacks.
13. [Kitty's Tears] Adjustment: Damage boost gained per trigger adjusted: 8%/16% -> 6%/12%.
14. [Shadowless Paw] Adjustment: Physical Attack multiplier buff granted by [Qi Flow] adjusted: 160%/320% -> 120%/240%.
15. [Peachwood Sword] Adjustment: Adjusted from a Cat Tile to a Neutral Tile.
16. [Golden Toad] Adjustment: Attacks required to store [Hero's Flowers] adjusted: 20 -> 10. Maximum activation limit added: Can now trigger up to 3 times per battle.
17. [Feline's Roar] Martial Art damage adjusted: 80%/160%/240%/320% Physical Attack + 150/300/450/600.
18. [Goose Spiral Rend] Martial Art damage adjusted: 140%/280%/420%/560% Physical Attack + 225/450/675/900.
19. [Hungry Honker] Martial Art damage adjusted: 180%/360%/540%/720% Physical Attack + 300/600/900/1200.
20. [Whatcha Lookin' At?] Martial Art damage adjusted: 150%/300%/450%/600% Physical Attack + 250/500/750/1000.

II. Combat Mechanism Adjustments

1. [Divinecraft - Fire] Adjustment: Adjusted to a damage-over-time (DoT) effect. It will no longer count towards triggering [on-damage] effects.
2. Adjustment: Damage structure adjusted: Flat 14% Max HP damage -> 400% Physical Attack + Flat 10% Max HP damage.

August 2, 2026 Fixes and Optimizations

1. Fixed an issue in the Hero's Realm [Carnival Voyage] where the Smart Combat Assist could occasionally remain idle during the fight against the boss, Wandering Ark.
2. Updated the description of the Martial Art Skill [Storm Roar] for the Stormbreaker Spear. A note has been added to clarify that the Drumbeat effect and self DMG Reduction are only granted when the [Thundercry Blade] Martial Art is also equipped. This is a text-only update and does not change the actual skill effects.
3. Fixed an issue where the [Stonesplit - Might] affix in the Disc Attunement library failed to trigger. This affix is designed to grant the player and 2 seconds of [Super Armor] when the slam attack of Special Skill [Thunder Shock] successfully hits or controls a target.
4. Fixed an issue with the incorrect availability times for the World Bosses [Inkpincer Scorpion] and [Cloudclutch Serpent]. Wanderers who have already claimed the first-clear rewards for the Inkpincer Scorpion and Cloudclutch Serpent will not be able to claim these rewards again once the bosses are officially available. Wanderers who have not yet claimed these rewards will be able to participate and claim them normally after the official release.
5. Fixed an issue in the Guild War where the Bamboocut Dust Path had a small chance of applying continuous Immobilize effects to enemy targets after death.
6. Adjusted the selectable Dummy levels in Dummy Training and enabled the use of Level 96 buff items.
7. Fixed an issue affecting some players where the voice-to-text function was not working.
8. Fixed an issue where the weekly quest rewards for the event [The 2nd Jianghu Martial Games] could not be claimed under certain conditions.
9. Fixed a visual glitch in the Injustice Quest [Boundless Journey].
10. Fixed an issue in the Hidden Mountain Encounter [Tale Within a Tale] where the reward title [Pride of Mohist Hill] failed to display after completion.
11. Fixed an issue in the Ice Sculpting activity where players were unable to rotate or shape the ice sculpture.

July 24, 2026 Fixes and Optimizations

1. Fixed an issue with the [Silkbind - Jade] Path where the actual effects of certain Attunement affixes did not match their descriptions. The incorrectly displayed affixes [Frequent Projectile DMG Boost] and [Light/Heavy and Follow-up Attack Damage Boost] have now been corrected to [Charged Skill Damage Boost] and [Special Skill Damage Boost] respectively. Additionally, we are urgently fixing an issue where the [Frequent Projectile DMG Boost] and [Light/Heavy and Follow-up Attack Damage Boost] affixes were missing from the Attuning Library. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.
2. Optimized the brief descriptions for the following Mystic Skills: [Guardian Palm - Breach], [Honking Havoc - Feather Down], [Dragon Head - Tide], and [Ghostly Steps - Umbra]. Please note that these are text-only updates, and their actual gameplay effects remain unchanged. Wanderers can log in to view the detailed changes.
3. Fixed an issue where background sound effects behaved abnormally in certain scenes.

July 23, 2026 Fixes and Optimizations

1. Added the [Returning Feather] idle animation for . Wanderers can now apply it by navigating to > > [Idle Display].
2. Fixed an issue where Guild Base buildings disappeared after the July 23 update.
3. Fixed an issue where the [Battle Will Increase upon Defending] effect of the [Thundercry Blade] Martial Art did not function correctly.
4. Fixed English translation errors in the [Nameless Sword] skill description (regarding [Sword Energy] decay) and the [Qi Struggle Enhancement] Martial Art Talent description. This was a text-only display issue and did not affect actual skill performance.
5. Fixed an English translation error in the description of the [Sword Horizon] Inner Way. This was a text-only display issue and did not affect actual performance.
6. Fixed an issue where Tier 91 equipment [Vanguard Titans] could not undergo multiple processes.
7. Fixed an issue where Tier 96 Gear could not undergo [Attunement Swaps].
8. Fixed an issue where players were unable to teleport to [Beyond Mundane] after the July 23 update.
9. Fixed a display issue where mission unlock times for the [Cutie Clash] event were incorrect under the English language setting.
10. Fixed an issue where Wanderers were unable to switch back to their original Martial Art builds after trying out the [Bamboocut - Kite] setup in the [New Armament Drill] event.
11. Fixed an issue where the Battle Pass EXP required for each level of the [Fragrant Orchid] Battle Pass was abnormal. Following this fix, Wanderers' Battle Pass levels will be recalibrated based on their actual EXP, allowing them to claim the corresponding level rewards.

**July 23 Version 2.0 Optimization and Fixes Announcement

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Dear Wanderer, Windtail has brought you the latest update news from Eastwind Pavilion. Read on for the details!

[Path Balance Adjustments]

Based on real-time data and feedback, this balance optimization focuses on adjusting Paths that underperformed or had room for improvement, while ensuring overall stability. We have also addressed core pain points frequently reported by Wanderers that significantly affected the experience, and made targeted adjustments to the experience and balance of certain game modes.

We welcome you to continue providing valuable suggestions. We will carefully listen to every piece of feedback and continue to make prudent adjustments to progression, Paths, and competitive modes in future versions to optimize experience.

General Experience Optimizations

1. The Buff Food category has been split into Vitality Food and Attack Food. These two effects can now coexist, allowing Wanderers to simultaneously increase their Max HP and Physical Attack. Consequently, Auto-Buff Items has been updated to support equipping both types of food at the same time.
2. The calculation priority for Buff Food attributes has been adjusted. Attribute boost from Buff Food will now be added directly to your Base Attributes from character progression to calculate your Effective Attributes. These Effective Attributes will then be uniformly scaled by other percentage-based buffs. The character stat UI has been updated to clearly distinguish between Base Physical Attack and Effective Physical Attack.
3. The Qi damage output of DoT effects has been standardized to a consistent baseline, matching their application methods. Some effects (like Bleeding/High Bleeding from Strategic Sword) have gained Qi damage; others (like Weeping Blood/Piercing Damage from Fivefold Bleed, Qingyi's Poison from Bitter Seasons, Combustion from Dragon's Breath, and Burning from Divinecraft: Fire) have had their Qi damage reduced. Newly added DoT effects (like Dark Scorch from Dragon's Breath) will also adhere to this new baseline.
4. Adjustments have been made to the Exhaustion Vulnerability multiplier bucket. The universal vulnerability applied by the Exhausted and the bonus vulnerability from Qi Imbalance have been moved to the same multiplier zone as Mechanism-Based DMG Boost found in Boss Modes. This mitigates the diminishing returns caused by multiplier dilution for paths relying heavily on universal damage boosts.
5. Addition to Tier 4 Inner Way Seasonal Edge: Completing the active cast of the Control-Removing Mystic Skill Serene Breeze can now trigger a random effect, with the probability of rolling Spring or Winter significantly reduced; addition to Tier 6: Completing the active cast of Serene Breeze guarantees that Winter will not be rolled.

Mystic Skill Optimizations

1. Added a new Enlightenment branch effect Dark Scorch to Mystic Skill Dragon's Breath. Selecting this branch replaces the Combustion debuff with Dark Scorch. Multiple Dark Scorch debuffs from different players can coexist on a single target independently. This resolves the limitation where only one Wanderer in a team could benefit from the Combustion damage bonus.
2. When Mystic Skill Drunken Poet reaches Tier 3, the applied Alcoholic Breath effect will trigger a more violent explosion (dealing increased damage) when hitting a target afflicted by the caster's own Dark Scorch. This will not extend the duration of Dark Scorch. If both Combustion and the caster's Dark Scorch are present on the target, the Dark Scorch explosion takes priority.

Path: Bellstrike - Splendor

1. Optimized the continuous casting experience for Martial Art Nameless Sword skills: Charged Skill Vagrant Sword, Martial Art Skill Daunting Strike and Relentless Chase will now chain much more smoothly under high-latency conditions in Online Mode Boss and Boss Dummy.
2. Damage falloff has been removed when a single instance of Sword Energy of Martial Art Nameless Sword hits multiple non-player units, significantly strengthening its AoE clearing capabilities against groups of enemies.

Path: Bellstrike - Umbra

1. Adjusted the DoT Enhancement talent for Martial Art Heavenquaker Spear: The duration of the Soul-Shaken debuff has been increased from 15 seconds to 18 seconds. Furthermore, the DoT vulnerability effect is now split into a base buff and an extra buff; the full buff is only granted if the damage source is actively using Strategic Sword or Heavenquaker Spear.
2. Adjusted the effect of Tier 6 Inner Way Wolfchaser's Art: Martial Art Skill Sober Sorrow now inflicts a stack of Soul-Shaken upon hitting any unit, removing the prerequisite that the target must already be Soul-Shaken. This simplifies the rotation and lowers the threshold for applying the debuff in Arena. Additionally, the consecutive strikes required for the Wine Gu effect have been reduced from 5 hits within 3 seconds to just 3 hits, and continuing the combo will refresh its duration.
3. Adjusted the base effect of Martial Art Strategic Sword: Bleeding and High Bleeding now inflict baseline Qi damage. If the target is afflicted with the Soul-Shaken status from Heavenquaker Spear, this Qi damage is further amplified. This adjustment aims to unify DoT Qi damage expectations while preserving the unique synergy between Strategic Sword and Heavenquaker Spear.
4. Supplemented the Tier 3 effect for Inner Way Sword Horizon: When hitting non-player units with a guaranteed-Affinity High Bleeding (triggered after maxing out Sword's Zenith), it will extend the remaining duration of your own active DoT effects by 10 seconds (up to a maximum of 16 seconds). Extendable effects include Bleed from Martial Art Strategic Sword, Dark Scorch from Mystic Skill Dragon's Breath, Qingyi's Poison from Inner Way Bitter Seasons, and Weeping Blood from Fivefold Bleed.

Path: Silkbind - Jade

1. Adjusted the Attuning effect for Martial Art Vernal Umbrella: For the newly unlocked Tier 96 gear, the Vernal Umbrella Special Skill DMG Boost and Vernal Umbrella Charged Skill DMG Boost will be merged into Vernal Umbrella Frequent Ballistic DMG Boost. This covers both Special Skill Unfading Flower and Light Attack Charged Skill Spring Away, increasing freedom of skill selection and reducing development costs for multiple strategies. To balance the total number of Attuning affixes, Vernal Umbrella Light/Heavy Attack & Varied Combo DMG Boost has been added. For Tier 91 gear, relaying will automatically merge the old affixes, taking the higher value of the two. 2. Adjusted the Ballistic Skill Enhancement talent for Martial Art Vernal Umbrella: The Blossoms Point refund condition for Special Skill Unfading Flower has been changed from hitting Immobilized or Airborne units to hitting Immobilized/Airborne Non-Boss units, or Exhausted Boss units. This ensures players receive consistent resource returns during dungeon Boss encounters. 3. The Talent effect will now apply to all projectile skills. A new effect has been added to ignore 5 Physical Resistance for all damage dealt, while the Physical Resistance ignored when hitting Immobilized or Airborne targets has been reduced to 15. 4. Adjusted the effects of Inner Way Blossom Barrage: The Tier 5 buff has been changed from Critical DMG Bonus to Direct Critical Rate; For Tier 4, when Light Attack Charged Skill Spring Away and Special Skill Unfading Flower hit targets marked by your Combo debuff in non-Arena modes, they deal 5% more damage (increased to 10% if the target is Exhausted). This creates a more balanced damage profile.

Silkbind - Deluge

1. Supplemented the Mystic Skill DMG Boost base effect for Martial Art Panacea Fan: If Martial Art Soulshade Umbrella is also equipped, the Mystic Skill is guaranteed never to trigger an abrasion (Abrasion is converted to normal damage, without affecting Precision/Critical checks). This greatly optimizes the Open World combat experience for dedicated Healer players.

Path: Stonesplit - Might

1. Adjusted the Charge Calculation Enhancement Talent for Martial Art Thundercry Blade: The conversion cap that turns Max HP into Max Physical Attack during skill resolution has been changed. Instead of a fixed 120-point cap, the limit now scales with the Martial Arts Breakthrough level to better match character progression.
2. Adjusted the Critical Rate UP talent for Martial Art Thundercry Blade: The bonus attribute gained based on the higher value between your Body and Power has been changed from Critical Rate to Max Physical Attack. The talent has been renamed to Physical Attack UP accordingly. This prevents the issue of players overcapping their Effective Critical Rate while tuning their paths.
3. Adjusted Cadence inflicted by Inner Way Exquisite Scenery: The duration has been increased from 15 seconds to 20 seconds, and the maximum stack limit has been increas