Players coming into the global launch of Where Winds Meet with stories of six character slots and flexible difficulty quickly run into a wall: on the current global build, you get one character per account, no delete button, and no way to spin up a fresh slot if you misclick Story instead of Legend.
Where Winds Meet new character limits on global servers
On the global release build, each account is locked to a single character profile.
There is currently:
| Feature | Status (Global launch) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Create second character on same account | Not available | No UI option appears, even after progressing well past early levels. |
| Maximum character slots | Effectively 1 per account | Earlier regional info mentioning up to 6 characters does not apply to the current global build. |
| Delete existing character | Not available in-game | No in-game delete button for your character profile. |
| Start over with a new run | Only by using a fresh account | You need a new NetEase/PSN/Steam/Epic account or an account reset flow. |
Developers have acknowledged that this is a limitation and have stated that they intend to improve it, but there is no live multi-character implementation on global servers yet.
Why legend difficulty and “new character” are stuck together
Difficulty in Where Winds Meet is tied directly to character creation. Legend difficulty can only be selected at the moment you first create a character. Once you’ve started your journey on Story or Expert, there is no in-game toggle to bump the same character up to Legend later.
Because you cannot currently create a second character on the same account, one wrong click at the start effectively locks that account away from Legend until you reset or switch accounts.
| Action | Can you do it on an existing character? | How it works today |
|---|---|---|
| Change from Story/Expert to Legend | No | Legend is only selectable on the character creation screen. |
| Create a new character on same account to pick Legend | No | No extra slots exist in the global client at launch. |
| Use a new account and choose Legend | Yes | Create or log into a separate account and start again. |
Options if you want a new character
If you dislike your starting difficulty, your face preset, or your early choices, you effectively have three paths right now.
| Option | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Keep current account and character | Continue as-is; you can still change most cosmetic elements later. | Players who only regret visual choices, not difficulty. |
| Create a brand‑new game account | Start from scratch, pick Legend, and remake your character. | Players who must have Legend or a totally fresh progression. |
| Account deletion/reset flow (where available) | Wipes account and forces a restart after a waiting period. | Players tied to a specific login but willing to wait for reset. |
On PC, starting over usually means one of:
- Registering a new NetEase account via the official Where Winds Meet site and logging in with that instead of your current one.
- Using a different platform account (for example, another Steam, PlayStation Network, or Epic Games account) if you’re not using direct NetEase login.
Note: Some customer service flows mention an account deletion option on the game’s own launcher login screen, often with a 14‑day waiting period and extra verification (such as proof of purchase). The exact steps and availability can differ by region and platform, and the deletion button does not appear for every player.
Where Winds Meet character creation basics (what you can still change later)
The initial character creation screen lets you define the basics of your protagonist, but not all of these choices are permanent.
| Setup step | Choice types | Can you change it later? |
|---|---|---|
| Gender selection | Male or Female base body | No – current appearance change tools do not support changing gender. |
| Preset style | Elegant or Realistic presets | Yes – you can later re-enter the customization screen and alter details. |
| Face sculpting | Manual sliders in the Customization tab | Yes – but deep changes require a paid ticket item. |
| Makeup | Face paints, eye color, minor details | Yes – most makeup adjustments are free later. |
| Hairstyle | Different hair models and colors | Yes – you can swap styles using in‑game cosmetics and currency. |
| Smart tools | Image-based face generation, voice recording for speech | Partly – you can revisit appearance and voice via later customization. |
| Outfit preview | Initial clothing at creation time | Yes – outfits are fully replaceable with armor and cosmetics. |
| Profile background and poses | Solo/duo pose and portrait backdrop | Yes – these are cosmetic profile elements you can change any time. |
All of this sits on top of a key point: character appearance in Where Winds Meet is cosmetic. It does not change your stats, martial arts, or combat potential. If you’re mostly unhappy with how you look, you do not need a new character; you need a makeover.
How to change appearance without making a new character
The game does let you re-open a near‑full character creation flow mid‑campaign, but it’s hidden behind a story quest and a specific NPC rather than a simple menu button at the very beginning.
| Stage | What you do | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Main quest segment | Progress the early story until you reach the questline that brings you to the General’s Shrine with Ruby and introduces an underground area with the Faceless Ones. | Unlocks access to the shrine where the makeover mechanic is introduced. |
| Shrine interaction | Use the Nameless Jade Flute at the underground shrine to solve a simple puzzle involving Faceless Ones stepping on a pressure plate. | Completes the puzzle sequence that gates the makeover feature. |
| Meet Cheng Xin | After the short dreamlike scene in the shrine, talk to Cheng Xin outside, return the Jade Flute, and accept his “Disguise” offer. | Opens the full character appearance screen again for your existing character. |
| Future access | Travel to Cheng Xin’s location (Still Shore fast travel) or use the Appearance option in the main menu, then confirm to enter customization. | Lets you revisit appearance changes later in your playthrough. |
From this screen, you can adjust almost everything you set at the start, with one major exception: you cannot switch your character’s gender. Facial structure, eye shape, nose, mouth, and other major sculpting options can be edited, but confirming deep structural changes consumes a specific item.
Free tweaks vs paid makeovers
Not every adjustment to your character’s look has a cost attached. The customization UI splits your options into free touch‑ups and ticket‑gated surgery.
| Category | Examples | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Makeup-level changes | Eye color, eyelashes, facial hair, minor face decals, some makeup patterns | Free – can be edited as often as you like. |
| Hairstyle and surface cosmetics | Hair models, some accessories, clothing cosmetics acquired via play or shop | Requires owning the cosmetic item; swapping among owned ones is free. |
| Deep facial customization | Bone structure, facial proportions, detailed sculpt changes in the Customization tab | Requires a “Water Lady Script” item to confirm; these come from the Jianghu Treasures shop. |
There is no way right now to pay or grind your way into a second character slot on the same account. The monetization only applies to how radically you can rework the one hero you have.
Cosmetic shop, tickets, and how to plan ahead
The in‑game shop sells appearance items such as hairstyles, makeup sets, and outfits, as well as special tickets that unlock deep facial edits. Those premium edit tickets are what you spend when you confirm a changed face shape in the customization screen.
If you know you’re picky about faces, one practical strategy is:
- Spend extra time on your first serious sculpt during creation, using presets and Smart tools to get close.
- Reserve your first paid edit ticket for when you’ve unlocked more accessories and have a clearer sense of your long‑term style.
- Use free makeup and hair changes to experiment with different vibes before committing to a structural overhaul.
That way, even without a true “new character” option, your single protagonist can evolve visually as your playstyle and gear change.
What to do if you are locked out of Legend difficulty
If your only regret is missing Legend difficulty, visual makeovers won’t solve the problem. Legend is hard‑locked to creation, and there is no evidence of any mid‑run difficulty bump tool in the current build.
Your actionable routes are simple:
- Accept Story/Expert on your current account and treat it as a first playthrough, saving Legend for a future account.
- Create a new NetEase, platform, or console account and start over, selecting Legend at the difficulty prompt.
- Where an account deletion/reset option is available in the launcher’s account menu, request deletion, wait out the stated period, then recreate the account and character with Legend selected.
These workarounds are clunky, especially for a game that encourages experimentation with combat and roleplay, but they are the only reliable ways to get a “new character” run on higher difficulty today.
For now, Where Winds Meet on global servers is built around one protagonist per account, with cosmetics and paid edit scripts standing in for what would normally be an array of character slots. If you are just chasing a better face or a different vibe, the mid‑game makeover system and the appearance menu are enough. If you are chasing Legend difficulty or a clean slate, you’ll need a fresh account until the promised multi‑character and deletion features arrive.
