Constitution in Where Winds Meet is an Exploration Attribute and one of the core “Aspiration” stats that gate high‑level weapons, armor, and some activities. If you’re stuck at 17 and your new sword needs 20, you’re running into that gate for the first time.
Constitution does not come from normal leveling. It comes from specific open‑world activities and mini‑games, many of them with daily limits or one‑time rewards. The game does a poor job of surfacing this, which is why players often discover it only once their gear is locked behind a requirement.
Constitution sources in Where Winds Meet
| Method | How it works | Constitution gain | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well of Heaven / Skywell Sect jogging | Join the jogging NPC group between Heaven's Pier and Blissful Retreat (near West Sky Pier). Complete laps and shout objectives. | +1 Constitution per completed run | Up to 10 points per day |
| Outposts / forts | Clear enemy forts marked by a watchtower icon on the map and open the big final chest. | Constitution on first clear only (often treated as ~5 points per fort) | Once per outpost |
| Sumo / wrestling contests | Participate in wrestling‑style events in towns like Qinghe and Kaifeng. | Constitution along with other rewards | Requires Constitution 20 to unlock contests |
| Other mini‑games | Various town and exploration activities (Sumo is the main one directly tied to Constitution). | Usually small, mixed Exploration Attribute gains | Often daily‑capped |
In the Exploration stats table, Constitution is explicitly linked to “Outposts” and “Sumo”, which matches how players see their stat rise: first from clearing forts, then from wrestling and jogging as repeatable farming options.
Raise Constitution with outposts and forts
Enemy outposts are the first big spike of Constitution you can get in a short time. These are small bases scattered across the map, marked by a watchtower‑style icon (often red or brown depending on UI context).
| Step | What to do | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Find outposts | Open the world map and look for watchtower icons. These mark forts, mysterious outposts, Tiger‑branded camps, etc. | Some descriptions mention non‑violent resolutions; you can still get the reward as long as the objectives are cleared. |
| 2. Clear the fort once | Enter the area and complete all listed objectives: defeat enemies, destroy supplies, free prisoners, or negotiate if a non‑combat option exists. | Difficulty can spike; some forts host higher‑level enemies than the surrounding zone. |
| 3. Open the big final chest | When the outpost is marked “complete”, a large golden chest appears. Open it to receive loot and a Constitution increase. | Players who miss this chest often think they got no Constitution from the fort. |
| 4. Move on to the next fort | Repeat on new, uncleared forts. Each unique outpost gives its Constitution reward only once. | Re‑running a cleared fort gives loot but no extra Constitution. |
Most reports treat forts as giving a meaningful chunk of Constitution per first clear, enough that running “five to ten” fresh outposts can bridge the gap from mid‑teens into the 20s quickly. The exact numbers can feel opaque because Constitution is an aggregated Exploration Attribute, but the jump on first clears is clear in practice.
Farm Constitution daily with Well of Heaven / Skywell jogging
Once the easy outpost bonuses are gone, jogging with the Well of Heaven (also called Skywell Sect) disciples becomes the main repeatable way to stack Constitution.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Between Heaven's Pier and Blissful Retreat, near the “West Sky Pier” teleport point along the road. |
| What to look for | A group of lightly clad NPCs jogging laps around the route. They loop past the nearby boundary stone. |
| Joining | Stand on the road, wait for them to pass, then press F when the prompt appears to join the run. |
| Objectives | Run the required number of laps and use the “shout” interaction twice early in the run. Shouts are bound to F and have a cooldown (around 30 seconds). |
| Reward | +1 Constitution for a fully completed run, up to a daily cap of 10 Constitution from jogging. |
| Access | You can join the jog even via Leisure or Casual Co‑op; you do not need to belong to the sect beforehand. |
The key detail many players miss is that the optional shout objective is actually required for the Constitution point to register. The UI can display a “Constitution +1” message when the run ends, but if the two early shouts were not completed, the permanent stat may not move.
Use Sumo and wrestling contests for Constitution
Sumo and wrestling‑style mini‑games are another intended route to push Constitution up, especially once you reach new regions.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stat link | In the Exploration Attributes list, Constitution is tied directly to “Outposts” and “Sumo”. |
| Where to find | Wrestling contests appear in towns such as Qinghe and Kaifeng as ring events or local competitions. |
| Requirements | You need Constitution level 20 to unlock these contests and be eligible to participate. |
| Reward | Winning matches awards Constitution points alongside other Exploration gains. |
Because wrestling itself is gated behind Constitution 20, it acts more as a mid‑game accelerator than an early fix. Use forts and jogging to reach 20 if you are stuck below that threshold, then add Sumo to your routine to keep the stat climbing.
How Constitution fits into Exploration Attributes
Constitution is one entry in a larger set of Exploration Attributes that respond to different open‑world activities. Each attribute is linked to specific mini‑games or systems.
| Exploration Attribute | Main activities that raise it |
|---|---|
| Magnanimity | Pitch Pot, Madiao Cards |
| Elegance | Gourmet, Kitty Hunt |
| Perception | Oddity Collection, Archery Competition |
| Coordination | Oddity Collection, Cultivate Abilities |
| Intelligence | Gift of Gab, Guess mini‑games |
| Musicality | Graceful Melody, Oddity Collection |
| Constitution | Outposts, Sumo / wrestling |
| Erudition | Universal Harmony, Meow Meow activities |
| Memory | Healing, Disguise events |
| Mindset | Fishing Contests, Oddity Collection, Cure Spellbound |
| Ambition | Level up |
This structure explains why grinding combat alone does not help when a weapon shows “Constitution 20 required”. Leveling feeds Combat Attributes and Ambition, but Exploration Attributes are raised by puzzle‑like content, oddities, mini‑games, and, in Constitution’s case, forts and wrestling.
Checking Constitution and planning your route
To see your Constitution value, open the character menus and look for Exploration or Aspiration stats (the exact menu path can vary slightly with patches, but it lives alongside the other Exploration Attributes like Mindset and Perception). Equipment tooltips list the required Aspiration values, including Constitution, for each piece.
For a smooth progression around level 30 and beyond:
- Clear every new fort or outpost you encounter at least once, taking the final chest.
- Once you reach Heaven's Pier, build a routine around the daily jogging run for steady Constitution gains.
- After you hit Constitution 20, fold Sumo and wrestling contests into your loop when you reach Qinghe and Kaifeng.
- Keep an eye on other Exploration mini‑games and oddities; while they may not directly raise Constitution, they keep your overall Aspiration profile growing, which helps with other gear requirements.
Handled this way, Constitution becomes a stat you manage deliberately rather than a surprise wall when a new weapon drops. A short stretch of fort‑clearing, coupled with a few days of jogging and later Sumo, is enough to keep you eligible for most of the game’s better gear.
