Where Winds Meet Breakthrough Locked & What to Do
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You reach level 20 in Where Winds Meet and suddenly the game says your breakthrough is locked. It looks strange, but it’s completely normal and part of how the leveling system works.
How to Unlock a Breakthrough
When you hit level milestones like 20, 40, or 60, the game adds a short timer before you can level further. The message that says it unlocks in one day means you must wait for the next real-world server reset. Advancing in-game time or sleeping won’t work.
Once the reset happens, go back to the Breakthrough menu and continue as usual. Any experience you earned during the lock will automatically apply once the timer ends, so nothing is lost.
What to Do While Waiting
The lock doesn’t stop you from playing. It just pauses your level progression. Keep exploring, training, and preparing for the next milestone.
Complete exploration events for passive buffs
Finish leftover side quests for Echo Jade and coins
Collect treasure chests or discover Oddities
Upgrade your Martial Arts or Inner Way skills
Gather materials and refine your gear for later fights
It’s a good time to prepare builds or try new weapons while your progress waits to kick in.
Why Breakthroughs Are Locked
This system keeps early progression balanced so everyone levels at a similar pace. It prevents rushing and helps keep multiplayer matchmaking stable. The time gates usually appear only during the game’s launch period and may be relaxed later through updates or via gb-proxy.
Final Blurb
The breakthrough lock in Where Winds Meet isn’t a bug or punishment, it’s just part of the early design. Keep exploring Jianghu, earn XP normally, and when the timer passes, your stored experience will push you straight into the next breakthrough tier.
FAQ
How long does the breakthrough lock last?
Usually one real-world day before it resets.
Do I lose XP while it’s locked?
No, the game stores all your XP and adds it automatically after the timer ends.
Can premium items remove the lock?
Not right now, there’s no item or shortcut that skips it.
Does it affect both solo and online?
Yes, the system applies equally to every mode.
When do the next locks appear?
Expect them again at level 40, 60, and other milestone levels.
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