Reaching a level cap in Where Winds Meet can be confusing, especially when the game throws multiple icons, breakthroughs, and time-gated level limits at you. Most players wonder what happens to their EXP once they hit a cap. Thankfully, EXP in Where Winds Meet is not wasted. The game uses a Stored EXP system that keeps your progress from going completely unused, but it doesn’t work the way most players expect. This guide breaks down exactly how Stored EXP works and how you can check it.
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How Stored EXP Works in Where Winds Meet
Once you reach a certain point in Where Winds Meet, your character completely stops gaining regular EXP. You cannot push past that cap until you complete a Breakthrough challenge and the next cap is unlocked by the game’s timed schedule.
However, the EXP you earn during this “locked” period doesn’t disappear. Instead, it becomes Stored EXP, which acts like a long, slow-rested EXP buff. This means, even though you might see something like 381K Stored EXP, it does not mean you’ll instantly get 381K EXP the moment your cap increases.
Instead, that amount acts like a pool of EXP that gives you 50% bonus EXP each time you earn experience. This buff fades as the Stored XP pool empties.
Put simply, Stored EXP does not give you extra levels instantly, and it does not spend all at once. It’s just a temporary buff until your stored pool runs out. This mechanic is just there, so your playtime isn’t completely wasted during the time gate.
How Stored EXP is Applied in Where Winds Meet
Once a new level cap becomes available, and you complete your Breakthrough, your Stored EXP finally starts kicking in. From that point forward, every activity that grants EXP will give you your normal base EXP + an extra 50% of your base XP, taken from your Stored XP pool.
For instance, a quest rewards 10,000 EXP. With stored EXP active, you receive an extra 5,000 EXP, adding up to a total of 15,000 EXP gained. This will repeat until your Stored XP reaches zero.
How to Check Your Stored EXP in Where Winds Meet
You can see your current Stored EXP by:
- Opening the menu.
- Clicking the “…” icon next to your EXP bar.
- A small window will show your level and total Stored EXP.
This lets you track how much bonus EXP you’ll get once your cap opens.
- Released
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November 14, 2025
- ESRB
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Teen / Use of Alcohol, Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
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Everstone Studios
- Publisher(s)
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NetEase, Inc.
