Signposts are one of those multiplayer features that feels natural in a game like Where Winds Meet but remains oddly unexplained. You stumble across them in the world, see messages from other players, and think, “How do I do that?” The game doesn’t hand-hold you through the process, which means a lot of players never figure out the system despite it being relatively simple.
What makes signposts worth understanding is that they’re a genuine community feature—not just cosmetic flourish, but an actual way to communicate with other players, share tips, leave encouragement, or coordinate assistance near Hero’s Tombs. It’s Where Winds Meet’s take on the asynchronous multiplayer messaging you’d find in Souls-like games, adapted for a more collaborative atmosphere.
Understanding Signposts: What They Are
The Basic Concept
Signposts are player-placed messages that appear in other players’ games. They function similarly to multiplayer messaging systems in Dark Souls or Elden Ring—you leave a note, someone else reads it, interacts with it, and you get notified of their engagement.
What Makes Signposts Unique
Unlike text-only messages in some games, signposts in Where Winds Meet support:
- Text messages (up to 60 characters maximum)
- Images (in-game screenshots you’ve taken or captured on the spot)
- Emotes (animated expressions other players can view and copy)
- Assist invitations (near Hero’s Tombs to invite help with specific challenges)
This makes them richer communication tools than simple text-based notes.
Multiplayer Across Modes
Signposts appear in both solo and co-op play. You’ll see messages from others regardless of whether you’re playing alone or with a group. This creates a sense of shared world without requiring real-time multiplayer sessions.
How to Place Signposts: The Complete Process
Finding the Right Spot
Before you can place anything, you need to choose a location. Signposts can go almost anywhere in the open world—popular spots include:
- Near difficult boss encounters
- At scenic overlooks
- Outside challenging dungeons
- Near Hero’s Tombs (if you’re offering assistance)
There’s no formal restriction preventing placement anywhere, though some areas might be off-limits (the game will indicate if a spot is invalid).
Accessing Your Inventory
Once you’ve found your spot:
- Press B to open your Bag
- Navigate to Items → Common
- Look for Unplaced Signposts in your inventory
You’ll only see this option if you’re carrying unplaced signposts. If you see nothing, you need to craft or buy some first (we’ll cover that below).
Placing the Signpost
- Select a signpost from your inventory
- Choose “Place” when prompted
- The signpost deploys at your location
Customizing Your Message
Once placed, you fill out up to four optional fields:
Message Field (Required):
- Type out what you want to say
- Maximum 60 characters – this is tight, so be concise
- Think of it like tweeting; every character counts
- Examples: “Boss ahead!”, “Hidden treasure here”, “Need healing items”
Image Field (Optional):
- Either take a screenshot right then and there using the in-game screenshot function
- Or select from any previously captured screenshots in your library
- This is great for highlighting loot locations or showing off scenic moments
- The image displays when players interact with your signpost
Appearance/Emote Field (Optional):
- Select an emote that will display when players read your signpost
- Important: Only emotes you’ve personally unlocked can be used
- Players can copy this emote from your signpost, which is a nice social feature
- Examples: waving, thumbs up, pointing, praying hands
Assist Invitation Field (Optional):
- This only functions near Hero’s Tombs, which are designated assist areas
- When placed near a Hero’s Tomb, other players can accept your invitation to help you in combat
- This is crucial if you’re offering backup for challenging encounters
Managing Your Signposts: Tracking and Maintenance
Checking Your Signpost Activity
You don’t need to physically travel back to every signpost you’ve placed to check its activity. There’s a better way:
- Press Enter in free roam to open your chat interface
- Navigate to the “Notices” tab at the bottom
- Click on “My Signpost” tab
- Here, you’ll see all your active signposts and their engagement metrics
This dashboard shows likes, interactions, and other feedback from other players.
Understanding Signpost Lifespan
Default Duration: Signposts last for a little over two days (approximately 48+ hours) before they automatically disappear from the world.
Extending Duration: If you want to keep a signpost active longer:
- Interact with the signpost (or view it in the Notices tab)
- Click on the hammer icon next to the Likes counter
- Spend Timber to reinforce the message
- This extends the signpost’s life by 10 hours per reinforcement
You can reinforce multiple times if you have enough Timber, meaning popular or helpful signposts can stay active indefinitely with regular maintenance.
Removing Signposts
If you dislike a signpost—yours or someone else’s—you can dislike it, and it will disappear from your world. Note that disliking doesn’t remove it from everyone’s game, just yours.
How to Get Signposts: Two Methods
Method 1: Crafting Signposts
Crafting is the most accessible route if you’re already gathering materials for other items.
Crafting Recipe:
- 2 Timber
- 1 Raw Ore
- No crafting station required – you can craft anywhere
How to Craft:
- Press B to open your Bag
- Select “Craft” in the bottom right corner
- Go to “Manual” category
- Find the signpost recipe (it’s at the very top)
- If you have the materials, select it and craft
Important Note: Each crafting attempt consumes 1 Stamina. You have 450 Stamina total per day, so pace your crafting if you also need stamina for healing items or other crafting projects.
Getting Timber:
- Chop down trees with any bladed weapon
- Trees are abundant in the world; you’ll naturally accumulate timber while exploring
- No special technique required—just swing your weapon at a tree and collect the drops
Getting Raw Ore:
- Loot Ore veins found scattered throughout the world
- Quick finding method: Open your Map, select the Herb icon, choose “Stones,” then select “Ore”
- This displays all known Ore locations on your map, making hunting efficient
- Simply approach the veins and collect the ore
Method 2: Buying Signposts
If crafting feels tedious or you’re short on materials, merchants sell pre-made signposts.
Signpost Cost: 450 coins each
Where to Buy:
- Xiong Da – Peddler at Heaven’s Pier (Qinghe region)
- Wang’s Woodcraft – Located in Kaifeng City
- Hu Niu’er’s General Goods – Also in Kaifeng City
All three vendors stock signposts at the same price. Pick whichever is most convenient for your current location.
Strategic Uses for Signposts
Helping Other Players
- Boss tips: Leave messages at boss arenas with strategy hints
- Loot locations: Take screenshots and place signposts highlighting hidden treasure
- Puzzle solutions: For tricky environmental puzzles, leave guidance messages
Assistance Offers
Near Hero’s Tombs, place signposts offering to help other players. Players struggling with a tough encounter can accept your invitation to co-op together.
Community Building
- Share scenic screenshots at beautiful locations
- Leave encouraging messages for new players in early-game zones
- Use emotes to create moments of levity
Personal Markers
Use signposts as personal waypoints—mark spots you want to remember, bases you’re building, or resource nodes you plan to return to later.
Stamina Management: Don’t Neglect Healing Supplies
The Stamina Balance
You get 450 Stamina per day. Crafting signposts costs 1 Stamina each, but so does crafting healing items—and you’ll want plenty of healing supplies for combat.
Smart Stamina Allocation:
- Don’t blow all your daily Stamina on signposts if you’re low on healing potions
- Prioritize healing items first, then craft signposts with leftover stamina
- Or simply buy signposts from merchants instead of crafting them
- The 450 coin cost is minimal compared to the stamina cost
Related Multiplayer Features
If you’re interested in the multiplayer and community aspects of Where Winds Meet, check out our guide on how to get Twitch drops for community rewards and engagement.
For more on the Inner Arts and character customization tied to emote expression, our Inner Art guides discuss deeper build optimization that pairs well with community play.
Final Note
Signposts are a surprisingly elegant system once you understand them. They’re not complicated—the game just doesn’t explain them well. Now that you know the mechanics, you can start leaving helpful messages, sharing screenshots, and building community engagement.
The 60-character limit forces creativity; the optional image and emote layers add personality. Whether you’re genuinely trying to help a stuck player, showing off a scenic moment, or offering co-op assistance at a Hero’s Tomb, signposts create moments of connection in an otherwise asynchronous experience.
Grab some Timber, gather Ore (or just buy signposts), and start placing. Your messages might be exactly what another player needed to hear. And who knows—their likes might just brighten your day too.
Useful Resources
For more information about Where Winds Meet and its features, check out these official links:
- Official Website: Where Winds Meet
- Steam Store Page: Where Winds Meet on Steam
- PlayStation Store: Where Winds Meet on PlayStation
- Wikipedia Entry: Where Winds Meet
