The River’s Fury Quest Guide: Complete Walkthrough for Where Winds Meet

Dive deep into one of Where Winds Meet‘s most atmospheric Jianghu Legacy quests. The River’s Fury takes you through ancient underground chambers, cryptic puzzles, and supernatural encounters beneath the Fishwood River. Here’s your complete step-by-step guide to conquering this rewarding adventure.

Where Winds Meet Overview

Starting Your Journey

Head to Fishwood River in Kaifeng and interact with the Wayfarer of Roaring Sands to unlock the quest. If you’ve discovered the Eternal Solitude Hall Boundary Stone, teleport directly there to save time. Enter the Hall to trigger an opening cutscene with the Eccentric Elder.

Your first task involves finding the Dusty Spirit Tablet—it’s located on the right side near the fence atop some rubble when facing the Elder. Deliver it to him, then bow three times before the statue to reveal a secret underground passage.

Mastering the Water Puzzles

The underground chambers contain multiple Tai Chi water redirection puzzles that control water levels throughout the dungeon. These mechanics are crucial for progression.

First Water Puzzle:
Descend the stairs and stand on the stone slab to activate the water spray. Use your Tai Chi ability to redirect the stream toward the mechanism on the right (look for yellow paint markings). This lowers the water level in the pool, allowing you to drop down and explore deeper. Avoid the explosive red plants underwater—they detonate on contact.

Second Water Puzzle:
After collecting the Hetu Fragment from an underwater passage (triggered by a cinematic), return to the Water Dragonhead contraption. Stand on the pedestal to activate the water flow, then use Tai Chi to guide it toward the water wheel. This raises the water level, granting access to the upper gate. Timing and aim are essential here—focus on the yellow markers for proper alignment.

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Combat Encounters: Freeing A’yu

The quest’s climactic battle requires more than brute force. You’ll face a possessed river spirit bound by a cursed mask. According to NetEase Games’ official guide, the key to victory lies in destroying the binding object, not just depleting the boss’s health bar.

Combat Strategy:

1. Enter the arena and immediately locate the glowing mask (lock-on helps)
2. Approach the mask and trigger the interaction prompt to pick it up
3. Destroy the mask through repeated attacks while dodging the spirit’s counterattacks
4. Continue offensive pressure on the freed A’yu until defeated
5. Avoid playing too defensively—aggressive combat speeds up the encounter

The mask represents A’yu’s captivity. Breaking it symbolically frees the spirit while weakening its defenses. This mechanic foreshadows Where Winds Meet’s preference for symbolic actions over straightforward combat in boss encounters.

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Final Steps and Rewards

After defeating the freed spirit, proceed to the Final Burial Chamber marker. A dialogue sequence plays out, revealing more about the region’s supernatural history. When prompted, select the “return to entrance” option—this teleports you back inside Eternal Solitude Hall.

Face the statue one final time and bow to trigger the completion cutscene. The quest concludes with substantial rewards including the Red Fish Sword (a solid mid-game weapon), crafting materials like Ebon Iron, and valuable Enlightenment Points for character progression.

Pro Tips:

• Collect hidden chests throughout the chambers before completing objectives (some areas become inaccessible)
• The underwater sections contain bonus loot guarded by snakes—use Celestial Seize for hard-to-reach treasures
• Completing this quest unlocks “The River Warden” Wandering Tale, which becomes available when the river water level drops at night

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