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Where Winds Meet Masked Troupe sect is now introduced in the title giving players more options to expand their social identity. The Masked Troupe is a performance-focused sect that centers around music and dance instead of martial arts. Their philosophy revolves around enjoying life’s moments and expressing creativity through artistic means.

Members are entertainers first, taking on the role of roaming virtuosos rather than traditional fighters. If you are considering joining this unique sect, here’s everything you need to know, from requirements and initiation steps to benefits and rules.

How to join the Where Winds Meet Masked Troupe

Han Yanluo's in-game location in Online Mode (Image via NetEase)Han Yanluo's in-game location in Online Mode (Image via NetEase)
Han Yanluo’s in-game location in Online Mode (Image via NetEase)

Joining the Where Winds Meet Masked Troupe requires completing a short sequence of tasks in the Online mode. Follow these steps carefully:

  1. Speak to Han Yanluo at Fairgrounds: Travel to Fairgrounds in Kaifeng City and locate Han Yanluo. She is on a small boat west of the central temple area. Exhaust dialogue with her: any available dialogue option will move the process forward. After your initial conversation, speak to her again and choose the “I’m willing to” option to begin your initiation quest.
  2. Perform Music or Dance: Open your emote menu and go to the ‘Talents’ tab. From there, select an instrument to play or choose the Dance option. Your performance needs to be witnessed. Specifically, you need to receive Likes for your music or dance. Petalfall Crossing is a popular location where players gather, making it a good place to perform.
  3. Return to Han Yanluo: Once you’ve successfully completed the performance requirement, go back to Han Yanluo at the same location in Fairgrounds. Speak to her again to join the sect.

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The Where Winds Meet Masked Troupe benefits

All ranks and benefits in the Masked Troupe sect (Image via NetEase)All ranks and benefits in the Masked Troupe sect (Image via NetEase)
All ranks and benefits in the Masked Troupe sect (Image via NetEase)

All members of the Masked Troupe are collectively known as Virtuosos. Progression within the sect is structured into five distinct ranks, each with exclusive titles and unlockable rewards in the Sect Shop. These titles will be gone if you leave the sect.

Virtuoso rank titles and purchasable unlocks

  1. Music Director
  2. Music Officer (Pose: Dancing Petals and Neon Flag)
  3. Seated Musician (Reputation Giftbox)
  4. Standing Musician (Masked Grace (Hairstyle) and Masked Grace (Outfit))
  5. Junior Musician (Masked Grace (Player Avatar), Stage Name Change, Blooming Fireworks, Pose: Butterfly’s Tune and Neon Flag)

Reaching the rank of Standing Musician opens exclusive hairstyles and armor pieces in the sect shop. Importantly, the cosmetic items you purchase stay in your possession even if you later decide to leave the sect.

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Where Winds Meet Masked Troupe: Sect rules and core values

Masked Troupe’s sect overview (Image via NetEase)Masked Troupe’s sect overview (Image via NetEase)
Masked Troupe’s sect overview (Image via NetEase)

Unlike other combat-oriented sects, the Masked Troupe’s rules focus on preserving its artistic image, especially in the Online mode. Members must adhere to the following:

  • No begging
  • No partnership emotes
  • No marriage
  • A complete outfit must always be worn (no missing top or bottom pieces)

Violating these guidelines triggers an NPC to appear. To prevent exposure, members must use Tai Chi to throw the NPC into the water, maintaining the sect’s secrecy.

Where Winds Meet Masked Troupe: Weekly requirements

Members are expected to carry out weekly participation. Each week, members must generate 1,000 Performer Popularity points.

The primary method of earning Performer Popularity is through Spotlight Mode. Record a performance and publish it in the Exhibition or Gallery to earn points.

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Is the Where Winds Meet Masked Troupe worth joining?

Where Winds Meet Masked Troupe's exclusive sect outfit (Image via NetEase)Where Winds Meet Masked Troupe's exclusive sect outfit (Image via NetEase)
Where Winds Meet Masked Troupe’s exclusive sect outfit (Image via NetEase)

If your playstyle leans toward social interaction and performance rather than combat, the Masked Troupe offers an interesting alternative. Its ranking system rewards creativity and visibility, while its unique cosmetics expand your costume collection.

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