Where Winds Meet x New Legend of Madame White Snake Collaboration: All Outfits, Prices & How to Get Changming Pearls

The Jianghu is about to get a great deal more romantic. Where Winds Meet has launched a limited-time collaboration with the beloved classic drama New Legend of Madame White Snake, and the collaboration event centers on the "Tying the Bond" gameplay plus a full wardrobe of West-Lake-inspired cosmetics. If you have been wondering what is in the collab, how much it costs, and where the premium currency comes from, this guide walks through every confirmed detail from the official announcement.

This is a cosmetics-and-flavor event first and foremost. None of the items change your combat power, but for players who care about presentation, dyeing, and collecting, it is one of the most densely packed appearance drops the game has offered. Below you will find the exact item list, the Changming Pearl prices, the event window, the ChinaJoy offline booth details, and a practical currency primer so you can decide what to buy before the shop closes.

What Is the New Legend of Madame White Snake Collaboration?

Where Winds Meet is a free-to-play Wuxia open-world action RPG set in 10th-century China during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The collaboration borrows its imagery directly from the New Legend of Madame White Snake TV drama, a retelling of the famous White Snake folklore built around Hangzhou's West Lake, the Broken Bridge, and the Leifeng Pagoda. According to the official Where Winds Meet site, the game leans heavily on authentic martial-arts combat and a living world, which makes a storybook collaboration like this a natural fit.

The Story Behind the Skins

The collaboration's visual language is built from a handful of recurring motifs: lake-green and moon-white water tones, lotus and pine embroidery, and green-snake accents that nod to the "Green Snake" companion of the legend. The outfits are described as evoking a song called Crossing Love (the drama's signature duet), with flowing sleeves and light fabrics that move like wind over lotus leaves. Beyond the two full sets, the event also delivers new hairstyles, a themed umbrella weapon skin, and a Mystic Art visual effect, all available for a limited window.

If you are short on the premium currency and want the sets before they leave the shop, a quick Where Winds Meet top-up at Topuplist through the official Topuplist storefront lets you convert to Changming Pearls without leaving the game client.

All Collaboration Cosmetics and Prices

Every collaboration appearance is time-limited and sold through the in-game shop or the Harmony Store. The announcement confirms the following prices, all denominated in Changming Pearl (the premium currency) or Bayin Qiao (an earnable currency used only for hairstyles).

All of the above are available from August 2 at 00:00 to August 31 at 05:00 (server time). The two hairstyles are purchased from the Harmony Store rather than the main shop, but share the same availability window.

The A Thousand Years Awaiting Set

The first full set is built around a lake-green and moon-white palette. The female version uses ink-wash dyeing across the upper garment, with green peaks and white waves unfolding like a painted scroll, finished with a layer of light gauze that drifts like wind over lotus leaves. The male version places silver-white satin at the chest with embroidered pine, a lotus on each sleeve cradling a pearl, and a lower hem that fades into deep green with scattered blue-green foliage. The set reads as gentle, refined, and upright — a scholar-immortal aesthetic rather than a battle one.

The Azure Scales in the Rain Set

The second set takes a livelier, more spirited direction. Its lining is a vivid green, layered under a dark velvet cloak and secured with brown leather armor. Green satin runs down both sleeves like polished jade, decorated with bamboo, while silver coins ring the cloak hem, cuffs, and skirt. A green snake coils along the left sleeve, and a small silver snake curls around the red glove, with jade snake-scales peeking through the leather — a clear homage to the Green Snake of the legend. Where the first set is serene, this one is agile and playful.

New Hairstyles: Growing Old in the Same Boat and Green Waves, Oar Song

Both hairstyles are described with poetry referencing the Qingcheng mountains, the Jiangnan spring, and West Lake itself. They are dyeable and each ships with a protagonist dynamic avatar, making them easy, low-cost collectibles. Because they cost only 1 Bayin Qiao each, most players will grab both without thinking twice — Bayin Qiao is earned through regular play rather than purchased.

The Lovesickness Umbrella Weapon Skin

The umbrella skin is the collaboration's signature weapon appearance. Its canopy is rendered in semi-transparent gauze depicting the Broken Bridge reunion scene: golden willows by the bridge, silver ripples below, and light spilling across the lake. Around the canopy, green peaks roll like waves, edged with green gems and silver beads. The standout detail: when you walk in the rain, the wet canopy reveals a second layer of light and shadow, a small but memorable touch that rewards using the umbrella in storms.

The Leifeng at Sunset Mystic Art Effect

The Mystic Art visual effect is themed to the "Weituo Orthodox Law" technique, with golden light breaking through clouds and a setting sun. It is the only collaboration item with a built-in discount path: the base price is 980 Changming Pearl, but players who obtain the "Sound-Dispelling Voucher: Crossing Love" can buy it for just 300 Changming Pearl. The voucher is earned by joining the "Fated Across a Thousand Li" event and clearing the first stage of the Tying the Bond story (details below).

How the Tailoring Refit Feature Works

Both full outfit sets launch alongside a "Tailoring" refit system that lets you change the default appearance of the base outfit into an alternate cut. For the A Thousand Years Awaiting set, Tailoring unlocks the "Crossing Flowing Light" style. For the Azure Scales in the Rain set, it unlocks the "Skimming the Green Waves" style. This means each set effectively ships with two visual identities, and you can swap between them without buying anything extra. Combined with split top/bottom wear and full dyeing support, the collaboration gives collectors a unusually deep customization toolkit for a single event.

Event Dates, Shops, and the ChinaJoy Booth

Timing matters because everything here is limited. Use the table below as your calendar.

Beyond the in-game shop, the announcement also promotes the 2026 ChinaJoy offline event in Shanghai. The booth runs July 31 to August 3 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, Hall N3, Booth 02. A queue mini-program run by the host character Yanji enters trial operation for this event: there is no advance online booking, numbers are drawn on-site (one code per person, bound to your game account), and you can check real-time free-goods balances remotely to plan your visit. The team notes that, as a first run of the system, on-site experience may vary, but backup plans are in place so nobody leaves empty-handed.

The Tying the Bond Gameplay and Discount Voucher

The collaboration is not only about shopping. A new gameplay mode called "Tying the Bond" launches alongside the cosmetics, letting wanderers experience the West Lake romance storyline directly. Participating in the broader "Fated Across a Thousand Li" event and clearing the first stage of Tying the Bond rewards the "Sound-Dispelling Voucher: Crossing Love", which drops the Leifeng at Sunset Mystic Art effect from 980 to 300 Changming Pearl. In other words, the cheapest path to that effect is to actually play the event content rather than pay full price — a rare case where engagement saves you premium currency.

Additional event participation also grants a hair accessory called "Crossing Love Thread", so even free-to-play players who log in and engage walk away with at least one keepsake from the collaboration.

Understanding the Currencies: Changming Pearl vs Bayin Qiao

A common point of confusion for new wanderers is which currency pays for what. The collaboration uses two distinct tokens, and knowing the difference helps you plan purchases.

The practical takeaway: the hairstyles are essentially free for anyone playing the game, while the sets, umbrella, and Mystic Art effect all draw on Changming Pearl. If your Pearl balance is low, you will need to top up or wait for event handouts, because the headline items are Pearl-gated.

How to Get Changming Pearls Efficiently

This is the question players ask most around any cosmetics event, and the honest answer is twofold. First, some Changming Pearl is handed out through events and milestones, so it is worth clearing the Fated Across a Thousand Li event and the Tying the Bond story before spending a cent — you may already be closer to a set than you think. Second, the collaboration sets are a large Pearl sink (2,580 each), so most players who want both will recharge.

For a fast, straightforward top-up, the official Topuplist storefront offers a Where Winds Meet top-up that delivers Changming Pearls directly to your account, letting you secure the sets on day one instead of grinding events for weeks.

Combat and Progression Basics Every Wanderer Should Know

Because the hottest community discussions around Where Winds Meet are not about cosmetics but about how the game actually plays, here is a compact primer drawn from the community wikis and FAQ hubs. These are the questions new players ask most.

Best Starting Weapons

The community consensus for beginners is Umbrella plus Spear: the Umbrella gives you defensive breathing room while you learn enemy patterns, and the Spear keeps you at a safe range. A close second is Sword plus Spear, the most versatile pairing for every content type. Avoid over-investing in one-star and two-star weapons; save rare upgrade materials for four-star and five-star gear you will actually use at endgame.

Block, Dodge, and Parry

Combat is built on three defensive layers. Blocking reduces damage but does not negate it. Dodging grants invincibility frames when timed correctly. Parrying negates all damage, restores stamina, and opens a counterattack — and a Perfect Parry against a red attack triggers an automatic devastating counter. Attack telegraphs use a color code players memorize quickly: white attacks can be blocked, parried, or dodged; red attacks cannot be blocked but can be parried for a Perfect Parry; golden attacks cannot be parried at all and must be dodged. Weapon swapping mid-combo (pressing Tab during an attack) is the skill that separates good players from great ones.

Daily Level Cap and Solo Play

Where Winds Meet uses a daily level cap of five levels per day, so reaching the level-50 soft ceiling takes a minimum of about ten days and cannot be bypassed. Use the capped time for exploration, resource gathering, side quests, and practice. The game is also fully soloable — over 150 hours of story content can be played alone, and multiplayer is encouraged but never required. Cross-play is on by default between PC and PlayStation 5, with progress tied to your account.

If you want to skip the early grind and jump straight into the collaboration content with a strong account, a Where Winds Meet top-up at Topuplist through the official Topuplist storefront can speed up your progression resources alongside the Pearl top-up.

Is the Collaboration Worth It?

That depends on what you value. The collaboration is purely cosmetic — no power, no stats, no gameplay advantage. If you enjoy collecting, dyeing, and presenting a unique wanderer, the two sets plus the umbrella and Mystic Art effect are a high-density drop with genuine West Lake flavor and a rare Tailoring refit system. If you only care about the meta, skip it and spend your Pearls elsewhere. The hairstyles, at 1 Bayin Qiao each, are an easy yes for everyone.

A reasonable budget plan: grab both hairstyles for free, play the Tying the Bond story for the discount voucher, then decide whether one set or the full collection is worth a top-up. For players who want the complete look, the Where Winds Meet top-up page on Topuplist through the official Topuplist storefront is the simplest way to fund the 2,580-Pearl sets before August 31.

Final Thoughts

The New Legend of Madame White Snake collaboration is one of the most thematic events Where Winds Meet has run, turning the West Lake romance into wearable, dyeable, and refinable cosmetics. The key facts to remember: shop opens August 2 and closes August 31, the two sets cost 2,580 Changming Pearl each, the umbrella is 1,280, the Mystic Art effect is 980 (or 300 with the event voucher), and the hairstyles are just 1 Bayin Qiao apiece. Play the Tying the Bond story to cut the Mystic Art price, and use the Tailoring feature to double the value of each set. Whether you top up for the full collection or just collect the free hairstyles, the event is a low-pressure, high-charm addition to the Jianghu.

FAQ:

Q1: When does the Where Winds Meet White Snake collaboration start and end?
The collaboration shop opens on August 2 at 00:00 and closes on August 31 at 05:00 (server time). The two hairstyles share the same window but are bought from the Harmony Store instead of the main shop.

Q2: How much do the collaboration items cost in Changming Pearl?
The two full outfit sets are 2,580 Changming Pearl each, the Lovesickness umbrella skin is 1,280, and the Leifeng at Sunset Mystic Art effect is 980 (or 300 if you use the Sound-Dispelling Voucher earned from the Tying the Bond story). The hairstyles cost only 1 Bayin Qiao each.

Q3: Can I get any of the collaboration items for free?
Yes. Both hairstyles cost just 1 earnable Bayin Qiao, and clearing the first stage of the Tying the Bond story during the Fated Across a Thousand Li event grants the voucher that drops the Mystic Art effect to 300 Pearl. Event participation also rewards the Crossing Love Thread hair accessory.

Q4: What is the Tailoring refit feature and does it cost extra?
Tailoring lets you switch a base outfit's cut to an alternate style at no extra cost. It unlocks "Crossing Flowing Light" for the A Thousand Years Awaiting set and "Skimming the Green Waves" for the Azure Scales in the Rain set, effectively giving each set two looks.

Q5: Is Where Winds Meet playable solo, and how long to reach the level cap?
The game is fully soloable with 150+ hours of story content, and multiplayer is optional. A daily level cap of five levels per day means the level-50 soft ceiling takes at least about ten days and cannot be skipped.

Q6: How do I get Changming Pearls if I run short during the event?
A limited amount comes from events and milestones, so clear the collaboration story first. For the sets you will likely need to top up; the official Topuplist storefront delivers Changming Pearls directly to fund the 2,580-Pearl sets before the shop closes.

Q7: Will the collaboration come to the global version, and where can I verify event details?
Event specifics are announced per region on the official channels; the collaboration cosmetics, prices, and dates above are confirmed for the announced run. For the broadest verified game systems and lore, the community wiki at Where Winds Meet Wiki is a useful reference alongside the official site.