Midnight Blades – The Deadliest Assassin Sect in Where Winds Meet
The Midnight Blades (San Geng Tian) is a secret assassin organization in the Jianghu of Where Winds Meet, operating under the core tenet of "slaying to end all slaying." This faction is heavily focused on PvP content, catering to players who enjoy challenging others and pursuing an aggressive, fast-paced, and precision-driven playstyle.
- Signature Weapon: Dual Blades
- Combat Style: Fierce, swift blinks, and high-speed execute combos
- Ideal For: Players who enjoy PK, open-world hunting, target tracking, and competitive PvP
- Unique Feature: "Karma" accumulation mechanic achieved by defeating other players
1. How to Join the Midnight Blades Sect
To unlock this secretive assassin faction, players must complete a hidden questline.
Step 1 – Travel to the Qinghe Map
Open your map and navigate to the northern area at the following location:
- Teleport Waypoint: Fo Guang Ding (Buddha Light Peak)
Step 2 – Find the Secret Pathway
Upon arrival, move behind the Meihua Pillar and jump into the abyss below.
Doing so will immediately trigger the clue required to join the sect.
Step 3 – Locate NPC "Yi Chan Ti"
Follow the quest marker to track down Yi Chan Ti, the designated recruiter of Midnight Blades.
Step 4 – Complete the Assassin Trial
The trial typically tests the following capabilities:
- Stealth and concealment maneuvers
- Execution speed tests
- Eliminating designated targets within a strict time limit
Passing these trials officially grants you membership in the Midnight Blades.
2. Sect Rules – Strict Mandates of Midnight Blades
As a specialized assassin faction, Midnight Blades enforces strict regulations governed by Karma (業障).
✔ Eliminating Players to Accumulate Karma
Members must actively engage in open-world PvP combat.
✔ Quota: Defeat at least 10 Players per Week
Failing to reach this weekly requirement results in:
- A penalty of -20 Karma points
Karma points directly influence:
- Sect Reputation progress
- Unlocking advanced skills
- Purchasing privileges in the Sect Shop
Consequently, this faction is tailor-made specifically for players who thrive on active PK.
3. Midnight Blades Martial Arts – Dual Blade Speed Execution
Midnight Blades utilizes the Neli Sancou martial arts style, which emphasizes high mobility, burst damage, and quick eliminations.
Skill breakdown and overview:
● Heavenly Wrath Blade Technique
Type: Basic attack chain – up to 5 strikes
Features:
- Rapid damage accumulation
- The final hit triggers the Severing Sin state
- During Severing Sin, the subsequent strike receives a substantial damage boost to finish targets effortlessly
● Obsessive Barrier – Dash Strike
Type: Active Mobility Skill
Effects:
- Executes a rapid linear dash
- Deals multi-hit damage along the path
- Can store up to 3 charges, ideal for pursuing targets or disengaging
● Greedy Calamity – Blade Whirl
Type: Burst Area Skill
Description:
- Tosses dual blades airborne
- Creates multiple swirling damage zones
- Concludes with a large-AOE slash, excellent for crowd pressure and PvP domain control
● Burning Wrath – Power Augment
Type: Buff/Enhancement
Activation Effects:
- Consumes "Karma Fire" to enter the Wrathful Asura state
- Grants increased crowd-control resistance (super armor)
- Adds lifesteal capability to attacks
- Increases critical rate and critical damage
This buff allows Midnight Blades assassins to maximize burst output and eliminate opponents in a single combo burst.
Conclusion
The Midnight Blades is an ideal choice for players who:
- Enjoy active open-world PvP and PK combat
- Prefer high-speed assassin playstyles with heavy burst combos
- Desire to join a shadowy, underground hitman guild
However, be mindful of the strict sect rules: members must defeat enough players weekly to maintain their Karma points and stay in good standing.