Vendetta stands as one of the most powerful Epic Inner Ways in Where Winds Meet, perfectly tailored for players running the Bamboocut – Wind martial path. Unlike most Inner Ways that require purchasing pages from merchants or following cryptic exploration clues, Vendetta unlocks through a specific time-gated quest that many players miss entirely. Here’s your complete roadmap to claiming this game-changing passive ability.
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Vendetta Quick Reference
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic Inner Way |
| Best Path | Bamboocut – Wind |
| Unlock Method | Complete Jinming Pool: Petalfall Banquet quest |
| Time Requirement | Shen (Monkey) or You (Chicken) hour only |
| Location | North Imperial Garden, south of Jinming Pool |
| Core Effect | Extends Vendetta Token duration by 5 seconds |
When to Start Your Journey
Timing is everything for unlocking Vendetta. The prerequisite quest only becomes available during two specific in-game time windows: Shen hour (Monkey hour) or You hour (Chicken hour). Missing these windows means the quest trigger simply won’t appear, leaving you confused about why the location seems empty.
Check your in-game clock before heading to Jinming Pool. If you’re outside these time windows, either wait for the next cycle or use the meditation system to advance time to the correct hour. Don’t waste travel time arriving at the wrong moment.
Step-by-Step Unlock Process
1. Navigate to North Imperial Garden
Head to the North Imperial Garden zone, located directly south of Jinming Pool in the Qinghe region. This scenic area becomes accessible relatively early in your progression, so you won’t need to complete extensive main story chapters before attempting this unlock.
2. Arrive During the Correct Hour
As mentioned, you must be in the zone during either Shen (Monkey) or You (Chicken) hour. The quest trigger exists only during these periods. If you arrive at the wrong time, the NPC or event marker won’t spawn, making progression impossible.
3. Trigger Jinming Pool: Petalfall Banquet
Once you’re in the correct location at the right time, look for the quest marker indicating the start of Jinming Pool: Petalfall Banquet. Interact with the trigger to begin this time-limited event quest.
4. Complete the Quest Chain
Follow the quest objectives through to completion. The quest involves exploring the garden area, interacting with specific NPCs, and potentially engaging in light combat or collection tasks. Pay attention to dialogue as it provides context about the Petalfall Banquet event.
5. Collect All Inner Way Tomes
Like all Inner Ways, Vendetta requires you to gather all its associated tomes before comprehension becomes possible. The Petalfall Banquet quest rewards these tomes upon completion, eliminating the need to hunt them down through separate exploration clues.
6. Comprehend Vendetta
Once all tomes are in your inventory, open your menu and navigate to Develop, then Inner Way. Locate Vendetta in the list and select Comprehend Inner Way to permanently unlock it.
What Makes Vendetta Powerful
Vendetta’s primary effect extends your Guided Blade’s Vendetta Token duration by five additional seconds while restoring 20 Tokens of Gratitude. For Bamboocut – Wind players, this translates to smoother combat flow and better resource management during extended engagements.
The extended Vendetta Token uptime allows you to maintain offensive pressure without constantly worrying about timing windows expiring. Meanwhile, the Gratitude Token restoration helps fuel your most powerful abilities more consistently throughout fights.
Optimal Weapon Pairings
While Vendetta synergizes best with Bamboocut – Wind weapons, it also pairs naturally with several other meta combinations:
Infernal Twinblades: The fast attack speed generates Vendetta Tokens rapidly, allowing you to take full advantage of the extended duration.
Mortal Rope Dart: Combines crowd control with Vendetta’s offensive buffs, creating a balanced approach to both single-target and multi-enemy scenarios.
Strategic Sword: Benefits from the improved token economy, letting you weave between defensive parries and aggressive counterattacks more fluidly.
Upgrading Vendetta Through Breakthroughs
After unlocking the base Inner Way, you can enhance Vendetta through the tier breakthrough system. First, reach Solo Mode Level 4 (also called Level 4 Roaming) by progressing your solo save file. Then collect Vendetta: Notes through various methods:
- Trade Bookplates in the Tips Exchange for random Inner Way materials
- Purchase from specific merchants when available
- Receive as rewards from Path Trials and combat challenges
- Random drops from high-tier enemies and bosses
Each breakthrough tier increases the percentage bonuses and can add supplementary passive effects, scaling your investment further into endgame content.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Wrong Time Window: Arriving outside Shen or You hour means no quest trigger appears
❌ Incomplete Tomes: Skipping quest dialogue might cause you to miss tome collection
❌ Path Mismatch: Equipping Vendetta without using Bamboocut – Wind weapons wastes a slot
❌ Ignoring Upgrades: Base Vendetta works well, but breakthrough tiers multiply effectiveness
Is Vendetta Worth It?
For Bamboocut – Wind builds, absolutely. The extended Vendetta Token duration and Gratitude Token restoration create noticeable improvements in combat fluidity and damage output. However, if you’re running completely different weapon paths, Vendetta becomes a wasted Inner Way slot since you’ll rarely trigger its effects.
Consider your current build before pursuing Vendetta. If you’re committed to the Bamboocut – Wind playstyle or plan to experiment with Infernal Twinblades, this Inner Way deserves priority unlocking. Otherwise, focus on Inner Ways that align with your actual weapon choices.
Building Around Vendetta
Once equipped, structure your combat approach to maximize Vendetta’s benefits. Focus on maintaining consistent aggression rather than defensive posturing, as active attacking keeps your Vendetta Tokens flowing and benefits from the extended duration.
Pair Vendetta with other Inner Ways that complement aggressive playstyles, such as those boosting Critical Rate, Physical Damage, or cooldown reduction. The goal is creating a cohesive four-slot setup where all Inner Ways reinforce the same tactical approach.
FAQs
Q: Can I unlock Vendetta if I miss the Shen or You hour time window?
Yes, but you’ll need to wait or use meditation to advance to the next occurrence of Shen (Monkey hour) or You (Chicken hour). The Jinming Pool: Petalfall Banquet quest only triggers during these specific in-game times. Consider checking your clock before traveling to avoid wasted trips.
Q: Does Vendetta work with weapons outside the Bamboocut – Wind path?
Vendetta is specifically designed for Bamboocut – Wind martial arts and provides its full benefits only when using compatible weapons. While it technically remains equipped with other weapons, you won’t generate Vendetta Tokens or Tokens of Gratitude without the proper Path, making it essentially useless and wasting one of your four precious Inner Way slots.
