Where Winds Meet has a lot of named systems at play, but Oddities are perhaps some of the most unintuitive. Contrary to their quirky name, Oddities are largely composed of small animals, insects, and strange flora.
These are easy to miss, slightly puzzling to collect. This is a description of exactly what they do and where they can be found.
What Are Oddities?
These are collectable Sentient Beings that can be found in every region. Every region has a certain number, which you have to collect to complete that region’s journal entry.
- Qinghe mainly features insects, plants, and fixed puzzles
- Kaifeng is more interested in movement-related tasks, as in the case of pursuing animals
Each type of Oddity uses the same interaction pattern repeatedly, so learning one means you’ll know it wherever it appears.
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Techniques for Identifying Oddities
Oddities are not indicated on the primary map. Instead, they are indicated on a mini-map with a small icon resembling a butterfly.
- Apply Grand Lightness skills to traverse grounds quickly
- Keep your eye on the mini-map when you are moving.
- Stick to low altitudes – you can’t spot icons if you are too high up.
- Cancel Grand Lightness whenever with Mighty Drop
It is possible to find out how many oddities are present in a region through the Journal, but it will not inform players on what types of oddities are missing.
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Qinghe Oddities
Qinghe holds five Oddity varieties that range from largely using Wind Sense to light platforming.
| Oddities | Methods of Collection |
| Dagger General | Hidden under rocks or boxes. Listen for audio clues, smash the item, and grab it quickly. |
| Enchanting | Purple flower amidst butterflies. Destroy three swarms of butterflies to eliminate this debilitating effect and then collect. |
| Iron-Wing Mantis | Perching on rocks. Engage with it such that it flies, then capture it when it alights. |
| Whisper Hive | The hive is large. Set it alight using the fire arrow, then ascend and take the Oddity. |
| Redmist Beetle | Red mushroom with insects hovering above it. “Touch the insects hovering overhead. |
Kaifeng Oddities
Kaifeng’s Oddities are more mobile. They also involve timing or chasing.
| Oddity | How to Collect |
| Midnight Nibbler | Hidden beneath boxes or rocks. Smash them and catch the mouse before it gets away. |
| Heartsoothe Twig | A bird is flying overhead. Shoot it down and then track the falling twig. |
| Moonbeam Toad | It triggers when you go close to it. Chase and catch this one before it manages to escape. |
| Swallow’s Rest | High Nests. Unlike Qinghe, High Nests are considered Oddities here. |
| Thunder Fluff | Touch the flower, then grab the floating tufts before they hit the ground. |
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What Oddities Are Used For: Melodies of Peace
These Oddities are directly fed into the Melodies of Peace system, which allows for upgrades to characters and movement capabilities for them.
Qinghe – Qi Sheng
Qi Sheng will be located around General’s Shrine, north of the Wayfarer Boundary Stone.
His Melodies of Peace unlock
- Grand Lightness techniques (such as Wallstride)
- Endurance and Vitality Upgrades
- Bell fragment for Bell of Demoncalm (final node)
You’re not asked to submit specific Oddities but just the total number of them. Nodes open up incrementally so that you can focus on what needs attention first.
Kaifeng – Bai Ji
Bai Ji is first introduced around the entrance to Kaifeng and then moved to the Palace of Supreme Oneness in the northwest part of the city.
His rewards are similar:
- Energy and HP Improve
- Final Reward: Quelling Embrace cosmetic
In both cases, Oddity types do not count, only their numbers.
