Co-op Multiplayer Guide - Play with Friends

Where Winds Meet supports up to 4-player co-op for most content. This guide covers how to play with friends, party mechanics, and co-op strategies.

Co-op Basics

Requirements

To Play Co-op:

Campaign progress past tutorial (30 minutes)
Level 5 or higher
Online connection
PlayStation Plus (PS5 only) or Xbox Live (if applicable)

NOT Required:

Same level as friends (scales automatically)
Same region
Premium subscription (PC)

Party Size

Solo: 1 player
Duo: 2 players
Trio: 3 players
Full Party: 4 players (maximum)

Difficulty Scaling: Enemy HP and damage scale with party size

How to Invite Friends

Method 1: Friends List

Press ESC > Social
Click “Friends” tab
Find friend in list
Click “Invite to Party”
Friend accepts invitation

Method 2: Party Code

Press ESC > Social > Party
Click “Create Party”
Share 6-digit code with friends
Friends enter code to join

Example Code: WWM-432891

Method 3: Join Friend’s World

ESC > Social > Friends
Right-click friend’s name
Select “Join Game”
Auto-joins their party (if space available)

Cross-Play

Supported Platforms:

PC (Steam) ↔ PS5
Full cross-play enabled
Same servers, same content

Voice Chat:

In-game voice chat works cross-platform
Push-to-talk: V (default)
Toggle mute: B

Text Chat:

Type in party chat: /p [message]
Whisper friend: /w [name] [message]

Co-op Content

What Can Be Done Co-op?

Yes (Scales for Party):

Main story quests
Side quests
World bosses
Dungeons
Exploration
Oddities
Events

Solo Only:

Character creation
Personal housing
Some story cutscenes

Loot & Rewards

Personal Loot:

Each player gets own drops
No loot competition
Quality scales to your level

Shared:

Quest objectives
Boss credit
Event contributions

Experience:

Full XP for everyone
No XP penalty for grouping
Bonus XP for party size

Party Roles

Tank (Umbrella Users)

Responsibilities:

Hold boss aggro
Shield teammates
Block major attacks

Best Builds:

Umbrella + Spear
Umbrella + Sword
Focus: HP, Defense

DPS (Damage Dealers)

Responsibilities:

Maximize damage output
Exploit vulnerability windows
Focus priority targets

Best Builds:

Dual Blades + Spear
Sword + Spear
Focus: Attack, Crit

Support (Healers)

Responsibilities:

Keep party healthy
Provide buffs
Apply debuffs to enemies

Best Builds:

Fan + Umbrella
Fan + Sword
Focus: Healing Power, HP

Balanced (All-Rounder)

Responsibilities:

Fill gaps in team
Adapt to situations
Backup for any role

Best Builds:

Sword + Spear
Any balanced combination

Party Composition

Ideal 4-Player Party

Meta Composition:

1 Tank (Umbrella)
2 DPS (Dual Blades, Spear)
1 Support (Fan)

Alternative Compositions:

1 Tank, 3 DPS (speed clear)
2 Tank, 2 DPS (safe, forgiving)
4 DPS (experienced players, risky)

2-Player Duo

Best Combinations:

Tank + DPS
DPS + Support
2 Balanced builds

3-Player Trio

Best Setup:

Tank + DPS + Support (classic)
Tank + 2 DPS (aggressive)

Boss Strategies (Co-op)

Aggro Management

How Aggro Works:

Tank generates most aggro (blocking, taunts)
Boss targets highest aggro player
DPS should avoid pulling aggro from tank

Tips:

Let tank engage first
DPS attack from behind
Support stays mid-range

Stagger Coordination

Break Enemy Poise Faster:

Focus same target
Use heavy attacks together
Stagger = 5-second free DPS window

Call-Outs:

“Stagger in 3… 2… 1… NOW”
All unleash heavy attacks simultaneously

Resurrection

When Teammate Dies:

Approach downed player
Hold F to revive (3-second channel)
Cannot revive during boss attacks
Tank should protect reviver

Death Penalties:

None for being revived by teammate
Full death if all party members down

Communication

Voice Chat

In-Game Voice:

Auto-enabled in party
Push-to-talk: V (changeable)
Volume: ESC > Audio > Voice Chat

External:

Discord recommended
Better quality than in-game
Screen sharing for coordination

Quick Chat

Preset Messages (Hold T, select):

“Help!”
“Focus this target”
“Retreat”
“Well done”
“Thanks”

Custom Quick Chat:

Settings > Controls > Quick Chat
Assign up to 8 custom messages

Difficulty Scaling

Enemy Scaling

2 Players: +50% HP, +10% Damage 3 Players: +100% HP, +20% Damage 4 Players: +150% HP, +30% Damage

Loot Quality:

No change (scales to your level)

Experience:

Same per player (no penalty)

Co-op Tips

For New Players

Communicate: Use voice or text
Follow Tank: Let tank lead
Stay Together: Don’t wander off
Learn Together: No rushing

For Experienced Players

Be Patient: Not everyone knows mechanics
Explain Bosses: Share strategy before fight
Share Resources: Drop items for newbies
Adjust Difficulty: Match to lowest-skilled player

General Tips

Ping System: Hold Alt, click to ping location/enemy
Waypoint: Set waypoint for team (M > Right-click > Set Waypoint)
Buff Sharing: Some buffs affect whole party
Revive Priority: Support > DPS > Tank (keep healer alive)

Cross-Save Limitations

PC and PS5 Progress:

NOT shared (separate characters)
Cross-play works
Cross-save does not

Workaround:

Choose primary platform
Stick with one platform for main character

Common Co-op Issues

Can’t Join Friend

Solutions:

Ensure both past tutorial
Check party isn’t full (4 max)
Verify friends list mutual
Try party code method instead

Lag/Desync

Solutions:

Check internet connection
Switch to wired connection
Close background downloads
Change server region (if option available)

Voice Chat Not Working

Solutions:

Check microphone permissions
Test mic in Windows/PS5 settings
Adjust voice chat volume in-game
Use external Discord instead

Conclusion

Co-op in Where Winds Meet enhances the experience significantly. Whether playing with friends or random players, teamwork makes challenging content manageable and more enjoyable.

Form a balanced party, communicate well, and conquer the wuxia world together. The journey is better with companions!