If you think romance in Where Winds Meet isn’t just a background feature. It’s woven into the game’s world, encouraging you to form bonds, build friendships, strengthen alliances and even get married. The game offers heartfelt connections, exclusive rewards, and an engaging social experience. The Romance system is rich and diverse with multiple sub-systems. Hence, we have decided to make an in-depth guide which will clarify all your doubts as to how to build relationships and marry other players. Let’s begin!

How does Romance work in Where Winds Meet?

Yes, but with a twist. You cannot romance NPCs, and your character won’t lock into story-based love arcs like in traditional RPGs. Instead, romance exists entirely between players. Through Online Mode, you can meet others, build intimacy and eventually enter a formal in-game marriage known as a Partnership. The game also features multiple social relationship types beyond romance. Each pathway offers its own perks, rewards and special items, making relationships a core progression system rather than just optional flavour.

How to Romance other players in Where Winds Meet

If you want a romantic partner, you first need to switch to Online Mode. Once connected, follow this process to begin your journey:

• Open your menu.
• Select the Social tab.
• Choose Partnership.
• Open the Seeking Fate page.
• Travel to Crimson Cliffs.
• Speak to Shi Yimo.
• Open the Seeking Fate letter.

This is where you write a personal message that other players can find in the world. Think of it as an in-game matchmaking board. If someone resonates with your message, the two of you can start raising your Intimacy. Only when your intimacy reaches the correct tier can you form a Partnership, which is the game’s version of marriage. The best part is that the more you bond, the more bonuses you unlock. These bonuses range from extra Adventure Slips to shared emotes and special social perks.

How to Marry another player in Where Winds Meet

Once you’ve found someone and raised your Intimacy to the Companions tier, you can take the next step. Form a party with your partner and visit Shi Yimo at Crimson Cliffs. She will guide you through the process of forming a partnership first. Then, she will perform a destined union ceremony.

Marriage doesn’t come with massive combat advantages, but it does open access to unique social shop items, outfits and cosmetics. It also gives you a partner you can adventure with and earn more currency together. Players who join the Velvet Shade (Floral Reverie) sect can even marry multiple partners. Although this sect isn’t yet available globally, it’s planned for the future.

The Social Paths to Building Relationships

In Where Winds Meet, being social is not just a perk but an entire system. This system comprises different ways players can forge bonds and relationships with other players or NPCs. The main sub-systems are as follows:

Hero Bond

This is like a pen-pal feature. You exchange handwritten poems with strangers, allowing you to meet new players who are looking for companions or cohorts. It’s a gentle, low-pressure way to form new connections.

Sword Cohort

Ideal for group-oriented players, Sworn Cohorts function like guilds with 3 to 10 members. You participate in group activities in the Engagement Hub to raise your Cohort Level. Higher levels unlock exclusive currency for the Social Shop and group rewards.

Intimacy

This is the heart of friendships and romance. As you adventure with someone, give gifts or complete objectives together, your intimacy increases. Every tier unlocks special features like outfit borrowing, two-player emotes, instant teleportation and shared gameplay bonuses. Some tiers even require unique quests or ceremonies to progress.

Sect Relationships

Some sects require that you maintain positive relationships with your allies. Joining a sect gives you benefits tied to socializing, which further encourages players to build meaningful connections.

Meet your Partner in the Wishing Band Tree

If you don’t already have someone in mind, visit the Wishing Band Tree near Shi Yimo. You can leave messages that other players can discover. This system matches players based on their posted messages, helping you form friendships or romantic partnerships naturally.

Players can enjoy playing Where Winds Meet on a bigger screen of their PC or Laptop via BlueStacks along with your keyboard and mouse.