One of the standout features in Where Winds Meet is the freedom to customize your martial arts hero long after you’ve started your journey. Whether you’re tired of your current look or just want to experiment with different styles, the game gives you plenty of options—though some changes come easier than others.
The good news? Basic cosmetic tweaks like switching hairstyles, adjusting makeup, or changing outfits won’t cost you anything. The catch? If you want a complete facial reconstruction or body makeover, you’ll need specific items that aren’t exactly growing on trees.
Let me walk you through everything you need to know about transforming your character’s appearance in this expansive wuxia adventure.
Accessing the Appearance Menu in Where Winds Meet
Getting to your character’s customization hub is straightforward:
Step-by-step:
- Press Escape (PC), Start (console), or tap the menu button in the upper-right corner of your screen
- Look for the Character section in the menu
- Select the Appearance button
This opens up your cosmetic command center, where all the visual magic happens. The interface is surprisingly comprehensive—you’ll find sections for everything from hairstyles and clothing to ability effects, mount customization, and even your character’s idle animations.
Pro tip: Take some time to explore each tab when you first visit this menu. There’s a lot packed in here, and you might discover customization options you didn’t know existed.
Changing Hairstyles and Basic Cosmetics (Free) in WWM
Here’s where Where Winds Meet gets generous. You can swap hairstyles, adjust makeup, and change outfits whenever you want without spending a single resource. This flexibility means you can match your look to your mood, your current outfit, or just experiment until something clicks.
What you can change freely:
- Hairstyles – Switch between any styles you’ve unlocked
- Makeup – Adjust facial cosmetics without restrictions
- Outfits – Change clothes and armor appearance(check our guide on all free outfits)
- Accessories – Modify various decorative elements
Where do you get more options? They come from three main sources:
- Gameplay rewards – Completing quests, challenges, and exploration(like the Twitch Drops rewards)
- In-game stores – Purchase with earned currency
- Gacha rolls – The game’s random reward system(learn more about the gacha system)
Since Where Winds Meet is a substantial game with tons of content, you’ll naturally accumulate cosmetics just by playing. Don’t feel pressured to spend real money unless you’re after something specific.
Full Appearance Alterations (Requires Water Lady Script)
Want to reshape your character’s face, adjust bone structure, or make significant physical changes? This requires a Water Lady Script—a special item that’s considerably rarer than your average cosmetic.
How to use it:
Method 1 – Via Inventory:
- Open your bag/inventory
- Navigate to the Items section
- Find and use your Water Lady Script (if you have one)
Method 2 – Via Appearance Menu:
- Open the Appearance menu
- Click the Appearance button at the bottom-left (below your weapon display)
- Make your desired changes
Important distinction: The game differentiates between “cosmetic changes” and “physical alterations.” Swapping a hairstyle or makeup? Free. Reshaping your nose, adjusting facial structure, or changing body proportions? That consumes one Water Lady Script.
These scripts aren’t common drops, so use them thoughtfully. I’d recommend making a plan for your ideal look before committing the resource.
Hair Dyeing System Explained
The dyeing system in Where Winds Meet operates on a two-tier structure that balances accessibility with variety.
How to access hair dyeing:
- Open the Appearance menu
- Go to the Workshop section
- Select the Dye option
- Choose the hairstyle you want to color
- Pick an empty dye slot for that style
Your two dyeing options:
Basic Hair Dye
- Resource needed: Inkshade Hair Dye
- Color range: Muted, darker spectrum only
- Accessibility: Much easier to obtain
Advanced Hair Dye
- Resource needed: Timeless Hairdye
- Color range: Full spectrum with bright, vibrant options
- Accessibility: Significantly rarer (lower gacha drop rate)
Both dye types come from the game’s gacha banner system, but Timeless Hairdye has noticeably worse odds. If you’re not concerned about having neon-bright hair colors, the basic dye will serve you well for most traditional looks.
Worth noting: You can experiment with colors before committing. The dye slots let you preview different schemes, which is helpful for planning your character’s aesthetic.
Outfit Dyeing Works Similarly
Clothing customization follows the same workshop-based system as hair dyeing, just with different resources.
The process:
- Navigate to the Workshop section in the Appearance menu
- Select an outfit instead of a hairstyle
- Choose a dye slot to customize
Dye types for clothing:
- Softweave Dye Powder – Basic option for subdued, traditional colors
- Rosycloud Dye Powder – Premium option for vibrant, eye-catching hues
The practical advantage here is that dye schemes are saved even without materials. You can design your perfect color combination, save it as a preset, and apply it later when you’ve collected the necessary dyes. This removes the pressure to commit resources before you’re certain about your choices.
Gender and Body Type Changes (Premium Option)
Where Winds Meet does allow complete character transformation, including gender swaps and body type changes, but it comes at a premium cost.
What you need:
- Transformation Pill (purchased from in-game shop)
- Cost: 1,280 Echo Beads (premium currency only)
Echo Beads are the top-up currency, meaning you’ll need to spend real money to acquire them. The Transformation Pill essentially gives you a fresh character creation session where you can rebuild everything from scratch.
Key details:
- No apparent limit on how many times you can transform
- Each transformation requires a new pill purchase
- It’s expensive relative to other cosmetic options
This feature is mainly for players who’ve had a significant change of heart about their character’s fundamental design. For most players, the free cosmetic options and Water Lady Script alterations will be sufficient.
Additional Resources
For more information about Where Winds Meet:
- Official website: Where Winds Meet Game
- Steam page: Where Winds Meet on Steam
- PlayStation: Where Winds Meet on PS Store
- Game background: Where Winds Meet – Wikipedia
Final Thoughts
The customization system in Where Winds Meet strikes a decent balance between accessibility and depth. Free cosmetic changes mean you’re never locked into a look you’ve grown tired of, while the premium options exist for players who want more dramatic transformations.
My advice? Experiment with the free options first. Between hairstyles, makeup, and outfit changes, you can dramatically alter your character’s appearance without touching rare resources. Save your Water Lady Scripts for when you’re genuinely committed to a new look, and only consider the Transformation Pill if you’re absolutely certain about a complete overhaul.
The game’s generous with cosmetic drops if you’re patient, so there’s no rush to hit the cash shop unless you’re chasing something specific. Play through the content, collect what comes naturally, and build your ideal martial arts master at your own pace.
