Where Winds Meet: Which Guidance Mode (& Difficulty) Should You Choose?

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I have to say, Where Winds Meet is gorgeous! But it throws a lot at you right from the start. Even before you’ve finished creating your character, it asks you to customize a bunch of settings. These aren’t just little tweaks, either – they actually change how much the game helps you, how the camera works, and even how difficult the beginning will be. It’s a bit overwhelming, honestly!

Finding the perfect settings can make Where Winds Meet easier to learn, run smoothly, and be a lot more fun. This guide explains the different Guidance Modes and Difficulty levels to help you customize your experience.

Which Guidance Mode Should You Choose in Where Winds Meet?

In Where Winds Meet, you can adjust how much help you receive with three Guidance Modes: Detailed, Moderate, and Minimal. These modes control the number of on-screen hints, suggestions for what to explore, and markers that point you towards quests.

Detailed Guidance Mode

Detailed Guidance mode provides complete in-game help, showing you where to go, marking quests, suggesting things to explore, and offering tutorials. The game initially hides many features until you do something for the first time, so having all these hints visible ensures you don’t miss out. If you’re new to the game, this is definitely the simplest and most user-friendly way to begin.

Moderate Guidance Mode

Moderate Guidance Mode offers a balanced experience, keeping the screen uncluttered while still displaying essential information like quest markers. It’s a good choice if you’re used to open-world games or after you’ve become familiar with the game’s map and characters. Think of it as a gentle helping hand – providing some assistance without being overly intrusive.

Minimal Guidance Mode

Minimal Guidance Mode removes almost all in-game help and tips. It’s intended for experienced players who are already familiar with the game world – like where to find resources, characters, and secret areas – and can play from memory. New players should steer clear of this mode, as it can make it easy to miss important starting information and unlockables.

Which Difficulty Mode Should You Choose in Where Winds Meet?

I’ve been playing Where Winds Meet, and I’ve noticed something interesting – the difficulty level doesn’t actually change what you get as rewards. So, even if you challenge yourself on a harder setting, you won’t find any extra goodies, better equipment, or unlock special achievements just for doing so. It’s all about the fun of the challenge, not about getting more stuff!

That being said, there are five difficulty levels in Where Winds Meet:

  • Story Mode: This is the easiest difficulty. Enemies are softer, and you’ll get extra reaction time thanks to slow-downs and on-screen prompts when enemies use special attacks. It’s perfect if you want to enjoy the world and story without struggling through fights.
  • Recommended Mode: Recommended is the “standard” difficulty. Enemy strength feels fair and manageable. Plus, you won’t get automatic time-stops unless you adjust them in the settings. If you want a balanced experience that still feels challenging, start here.
  • Expert Mode raises the challenge. Enemies hit hard, have more health, and all assist cues, like slow-motion cues or skill prompts are disabled. This mode is meant for players who enjoy skill-based, unforgiving combat.
  • Legend Mode is the punishing difficulty. The game removes all assists permanently, makes enemies far tougher, and rewards you with exclusive badges for defeating bosses. If you want a Soulslike challenge, this is the mode built for you.
  • Hardcore Mode features permadeath. This means that once your character dies, they’re gone for good.

Can You Change Difficulty Mode Later?

You can change between Story, Recommended, and Expert difficulties whenever you like in the Settings. This ensures the game is always challenging but never frustrating, as you’re free to adjust the difficulty on the fly.

Legend Mode is always locked to new games. You have to select it when you begin a fresh playthrough.

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2025-11-18 15:04