Flute of the Tides is a Mystic Skill in Where Winds Meet tied to a single Exploration quest in Jade Gate Pass, Hexi. The unlock is simple once you reach the right NPC, but it will not start until you complete the opening flute performance.
Flute of the Tides unlock trigger
The exact trigger is Monk Unknowing at Peaceward Camp. He stands near the Peaceward Camp Boundary Stone on a raised wooden platform and plays the flute.
You must do two things in order. First, play his score. Second, speak to him again after the performance ends so the Exploration quest properly begins.
The opening performance does not require a perfect result. Timing the notes closely is enough to move the quest forward.
Requirements before it appears
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Region | Hexi |
| Area | Jade Gate Pass |
| Quest access | Talk to the Wayfarer of Jade Gate Pass |
| Starting point | Peaceward Camp |
| Quest giver | Monk Unknowing |
Flute of the Tides quest steps
Step 1: Travel to Peaceward Camp in Jade Gate Pass. Find Monk Unknowing just ahead of the Peaceward Camp Boundary Stone.
Step 2: Talk to Monk Unknowing and play his flute piece, Kalavinka. Once the music ends, speak to him again to accept the Flute of the Tides Exploration quest.
Step 3: Follow the quest marker to Whitecrown Fortress, southeast of Peaceward Camp. At the marked spot, play the shorter flute section to complete that objective.
Step 4: Go to Heroic Tomb, also referred to as Heroes' Graves. Play the flute at the marked location there to finish Monk Unknowing’s second request.
Step 5: Return to Monk Unknowing in Peaceward Camp. Speak to him one final time to claim the Flute of the Tides.
How to know it worked
The unlock is confirmed when the Exploration quest ends, and the Flute of the Tides is awarded as your quest reward. If you are still missing the skill, the most common reason is that the first music performance was completed, but the follow-up conversation with Monk Unknowing was skipped.
What blocks the unlock
| Issue | What to do |
|---|---|
| The quest does not start after the song | Speak to Monk Unknowing again after the performance |
| No reward after visiting Peaceward Camp | Finish both marked performances at Whitecrown Fortress and Heroic Tomb |
| The music minigame feels messy | You do not need a perfect score to trigger the quest |
Flute of the Tides effect
Flute of the Tides is an offensive Area DMG Mystic Skill. It starts with an impact that deals 173.33 percent Physical Attack, 51 Physical Damage, and other attribute damage.
After that first hit, the flute stays with you for 12.5 seconds and releases up to five sound-ripple sequences. Each sequence sends five melodic strikes toward five distinct targets, and each strike deals 65.00 percent Physical Attack, 19 Physical Damage, and other attribute damage in a small area.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Offensive, Area DMG |
| Cooldown at Tier 4 | 25 seconds |
| Vitality cost at Tier 4 | 60 |
| Follow duration | 12.5 seconds |
Flute of the Tides breakthrough bonuses
| Tier | Bonus |
|---|---|
| Tier 2 | Deals 100 percent more damage and slightly higher impact against non-player units |
| Tier 3 | Damage rises with distance while attacking enemies inside Sound Ripples, up to 10 percent at 10 meters |
| Tier 4 | Vitality cost is reduced by 10 |
Flute of the Tides upgrade materials
Breakthroughs use Stormbone Bloom along with Ebon Iron. The promotion path is fixed, so once the skill is unlocked, the only thing that matters is reaching the required rank and material count.
| Promotion | Materials |
|---|---|
| Tier 2 Rank 0 | Stormbone Bloom x5, Lv. 1 Ebon Iron x2 |
| Tier 3 Rank 0 | Stormbone Bloom x15, Lv. 2 Ebon Iron x4 |
| Tier 4 Rank 0 | Stormbone Bloom x18, Lv. 3 Ebon Iron x10 |
| Rank range | Material per rank |
|---|---|
| Tier 1, Rank 0 to 9 | Lv. 1 Ebon Iron x2 |
| Tier 2, Rank 1 to 9 | Lv. 2 Ebon Iron x4 |
| Tier 3, Rank 1 to 9 | Lv. 3 Ebon Iron x10 |
| Tier 4, Rank 1 to 9 | Lv. 4 Ebon Iron x20 |
Stormbone Bloom farming near Peaceward Camp
If you want to level the skill immediately after unlocking it, the closest farming route starts near Peaceward Camp. One nearby cluster has 37 flowers just north of the camp, and another easy route has 24 flowers to the west near Poplar Bazaar.
Some flower locations can spawn a skeletal bloom enemy. If that happens, clear it and continue harvesting.
Once the final conversation with Monk Unknowing is done, the skill is yours. If your goal is only the unlock, the quest ends there.