Where Winds Meet drops players into a beautiful Wuxia world filled with hidden mystic skills waiting to be discovered. Among these abilities, Lion’s Roar stands out as an early-game powerhouse that combines devastating area damage with solid defensive buffs—and you can unlock it through a simple exploration puzzle.
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What Makes Lion’s Roar Special in Where Winds Meet?
Lion’s Roar slams a giant bell dealing damage, then unleashes a deafening roar that hits 14 times in a large area while granting damage reduction and fortitude. This hybrid offensive-defensive skill costs only 30 Vitality with a 12-second cooldown, making it perfect for both PvP arena battles and solo exploration.
| Skill Details | Stats |
|---|---|
| Skill Type | Offensive Area Debuff |
| Vitality Cost | 30 |
| Cooldown | 12 seconds (Tier 4) |
| Total Hits | 14 (roar phase) |
| Damage Reduction | 15% (40% at Tier 4) |
| Special Effect | Silence (Tier 3+) |
| Upgrade Material | Buddha’s Tear Root + Ebon Iron |
Where Winds Meet Four Copper Bells: Exact Locations
To unlock Lion’s Roar, you need to ring four giant copper bells scattered across Qinghe. No specific order required—just find and interact with all four.
Bell 1: General’s Shrine
The easiest bell to find sits inside the General’s Shrine courtyard on the left side. You’ll visit this location during the prologue chapter, making it hard to miss.
Bell 2: West of General’s Shrine
Head southwest from the first bell to find the second one atop a small hill. Many players encounter their first Meow Meow Puzzle here.
Bell 3: Buddha Fort Area
Travel to the northeastern section of Qinghe near Buddha Fort. The bell sits just south of the outpost, waiting to be rung.
Bell 4: Witherwilds Temple Ruins
The final bell hides southwest of Moon Veil Mountain near the Courier Post waystone. Head south to find abandoned temple ruins—the bell rests in the courtyard.
Once you ring all four bells, Lion’s Roar automatically unlocks in your Mystic Skills menu. No quest turn-in required.
Why You Should Prioritize This Skill
Lion’s Roar offers solid damage reduction, chain hits, and at higher tiers, a Silence effect that interrupts enemy skills. The multi-hit pattern excels at stacking status effects and breaking through enemy defenses. Its low Vitality cost means you can use it frequently without draining your resources.
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The skill scales beautifully with Buddha’s Tear Root upgrades, eventually providing 40% damage reduction during casting—perfect for tanky Stonesplit Path builds. Learn more about Where Winds Meet on Steam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I unlock Lion’s Roar before finishing the main story?
A: Absolutely. You can access all four bell locations early in your playthrough. The first two bells near General’s Shrine are accessible during the prologue, while the northeastern and southwestern bells simply require basic exploration. No story progression gates prevent you from collecting this skill immediately.
Q: Is Lion’s Roar worth upgrading to Tier 4?
A: Yes, especially for PvP and tank builds. Tier 3 adds the Silence debuff after landing five roar hits, which shuts down enemy abilities for three seconds. Tier 4 increases your damage reduction from 15% to 40% while casting, transforming it from a decent defensive tool into a legitimate survival ability during boss fights and group encounters.
