Why Where Winds Meet Character Codes Are So Fun
Where Winds Meet has one of those character creators that can easily steal hours of your life. You can tweak almost everything, from facial structure to tiny details, which means the community is already hard at work making wild and impressive creations.
Of course, with great customization comes great temptation to make cursed versions of Shrek and other nightmares. But once you look past the chaos, there are some seriously impressive character codes that turn this ancient Chinese open world into a cross over event.
Players have managed to recreate famous actors, beloved game characters, movie icons, and even cartoon horrors that probably should have stayed in Bikini Bottom. Below is a tour of ten of the coolest and most creative designs, plus a quick guide on how to use these codes in your own game.
10 Best Where Winds Meet Character Codes
You can search these in the in game gallery, or just paste the codes directly while creating a character. Either way, they are a great starting point if you are not in the mood to build a face from scratch.
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Ranni the Witch Code: ARTaRnfKLSNJrr1YR05 Creator: LamLamLam
If you loved Elden Ring, this Ranni inspired look is about as close as you are going to get inside Where Winds Meet. The only catch is hair color. The game locks lighter shades behind paid options, so this version leans into a darker, goth phase Ranni vibe. Throw on the biggest hat you can find and you are good to go.
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Keanu Reeves Code: ARTaRiBmXFg6ipeQfyA Creator: WayOfTheSamuray
This one is almost unsettlingly accurate. The Keanu face here could easily walk out of the game and straight into a John Wick style revenge spree. The bone structure, eyes, and expression all scream Keanu, whether you imagine him as a wandering ronin, cyberpunk merc, or mysterious swordsman in tenth century China.
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Ciri from The Witcher Code: ARTaRfGJo18y8hZMGa8 Creator: CiRila
Hair color limitations strike again, but this Ciri recreation still lands solidly. The facial features are instantly recognizable, and with the right outfit and weapons you can absolutely roleplay the Child of Destiny slicing through bandits instead of monsters.
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Nightcrawler from X Men Code: ARTaRv57uScU8ROW48Z Creator: jR
Some comic characters do not translate well into more realistic art styles, but this Nightcrawler manages to look cool instead of goofy. It leans more into the pretty boy aesthetic, so it works especially well if you are into modern anime style games or mobile titles like Love and Deepspace and want that same energy in Where Winds Meet.
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Tifa Lockhart Code: ARTaRgGIhfV33f5QUAO Creator: LuzLock
Tifa from Final Fantasy 7 is surprisingly tough to get right, probably because her look is so iconic. This version nails the vibe better than most. With the right hair and outfit choices in game, you can absolutely pull off the strong but kind bartender and resistance fighter feel while you beat people up with martial arts.
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Kratos Code: ARTaRiKK5cZ1bwgYr6M Creator: OGKratosMuscle
This is old school God of War Kratos, before the full beard era. He looks younger but still terrifying, with that distinctive face and grim expression. If you prefer the Norse saga version, you can tweak the facial hair after loading the code and age him up into the dad of war we know today.
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Na'vi from Avatar Code: ARTaR6swD4aLk15RCQx Creator: 不祥之刃
If you have ever wanted to drop a space elf into historical China, this is your chance. The Na'vi recreation comes complete with blue skin and detailed facial markings, making it one of the most impressive fantasy conversions in the list. The result looks like it walked straight out of Pandora and into a wuxia movie.
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Sephiroth Code: ARTaRfKOhzQtAd9YCa3 Creator: Unum
Another Final Fantasy 7 legend. This Sephiroth has the sharp features and intense stare you would expect from gaming's most famous one winged villain. Pair this face with a long coat and the longest sword you can find and you basically have a full cosplay ready to terrorize the countryside.
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Rihanna Code: ARTaRp5MlnGMudOI82T Creator: Taniesha
This design captures Rihanna's features surprisingly well, translating a real world celebrity into the game's style without it looking off. As a bonus bit of thematic perfection, Where Winds Meet lets you use an umbrella as a weapon, which feels like the most on brand detail possible.
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Spongebob Squarepants Code: ARTaRfk3jHAH48JB7ru Creator: 海綿大寶寶
This one is nightmare fuel in the best way. Imagine a vaguely human Spongebob wandering around ancient China, looking like he crawled out of an uncanny valley. It is funny, creepy, and absolutely unforgettable. Just maybe do not equip him with anything too scary if you value your sleep.
How To Use Character Codes In Where Winds Meet
The good news is that loading these looks into your own game is very simple. You do not have to manually copy every slider setting from screenshots.
Start creating a character as normal.
Press the V key while you are in the character creator.
A panel will pop up on the right side of the screen.
Paste the character code into the box.
Click the icon that looks like two overlapping pages to apply the style.
If you have an image that contains a QR code for a character look, you can also upload that instead of typing the code. The game will read the QR and load the appearance automatically.
Once the character is loaded you have two options. You can use it as a starting point and tweak things until it feels like your own custom version. Or you can just hit the Complete button and jump straight into the world as Keanu, Sephiroth, or whoever you picked.
Either way, the character code system makes it easy to skip the fiddly parts of face sculpting and dive straight into exploring Where Winds Meet with a look that stands out.
Original article and image: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/where-winds-meet-customization-codes/
