The Flute of the Tides mystic art is one of the strongest AoE skills introduced with the Hexi region in Where Winds Meet. You cannot unlock it through direct combat or boss fights. Players must complete a short exploration quest tied to a musical trial.
Many players discover the monk NPC in Peaceward Camp but don’t know how the quest actually progresses. This guide explains how to unlock the skill step by step, including the exact locations you must visit and what to expect during the quest.
Where to Start the Flute of the Tides Quest in Where Winds Meet
To start the quest that rewards the mystic art, travel to Peaceward Camp in Jade Gate Pass, located in the Hexi region.
Near the Boundary Stone, you will notice a monk standing on a raised wooden platform playing a flute. This NPC is known as Monk Unknowing. Approach him and interact. Instead of a normal conversation, he will ask you to perform a short melody using the flute.
This interaction triggers a rhythm-based mini-game called “Graceful Melody”. You must reach a score of at least 1,000 points in a solo performance to complete the trial. After that, speak to the monk again to begin the quest tied to the mystic art.
Flute of the Tides Quest Walkthrough
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Once the quest begins, the monk will ask you to soothe the spirits of fallen Anxi soldiers by performing the same melody “Kalavinka” in specific locations.
Follow these steps to unlock the ability:
1. Play the Flute at Whitecrown Fortress
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Your first destination is Whitecrown Fortress, located southeast of Peaceward Camp.
When you reach the fortress entrance, look for a small glowing marker on the ground. Interact with it to perform a shorter flute melody.
2. Perform the Melody at Heroic Tomb
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Next, travel southwest toward the Heroic Tomb in the Ayisu sub-region.
Once you arrive near the tomb area, you will again see a marker indicating where to perform the melody. Interact with the marker and complete the musical sequence.
3. Return to Monk Unknowing
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After completing both performances, return to Peaceward Camp and speak with the monk again.
The quest will conclude, and you will receive the mystic skill as your reward.
What the Flute of the Tides Mystic Art Does
Once unlocked, the ability becomes available in your Mystic Skill slot. Activating it summons a spectral flute that releases waves of sound-based attacks around your character. The ability deals an initial burst of damage followed by several sequences of melodic strikes that target nearby enemies.
It is particularly effective against groups of enemies because the attack pattern repeatedly hits multiple targets in a small radius.
The skill continues producing sound waves for several seconds while following your character, allowing it to deal consistent AoE damage during fights.
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FAQs
How do you unlock the Flute of the Tides mystic art in Where Winds Meet?
Travel to Peaceward Camp in Jade Gate Pass, perform the flute melody for the Monk Unknowing, complete two musical trials, then return to him to unlock the ability.
Where do you start the Flute of the Tides quest?
The quest begins at Peaceward Camp in Jade Gate Pass. Speak to the monk playing the flute on a wooden platform near the Boundary Stone.
Where are the locations required for the Flute of the Tides quest?
You must perform the melody at Whitecrown Fortress and Heroic Tomb before returning to the monk to receive the Flute of the Tides mystic art.
Is the flute rhythm mini-game difficult in Where Winds Meet?
No. The rhythm mini-game is forgiving, and you only need 1,000 points to complete it.
What does the Flute of the Tides mystic art do?
The mystic art summons a spectral flute that releases repeated sound waves, dealing AoE damage to nearby enemies for several seconds.
What materials upgrade the Flute of the Tides mystic art?
Upgrading this ability requires Stormbone Bloom and different tiers of Ebon Iron obtained while exploring the Hexi region.
