In Where Winds Meet, particular bonus talents are only unlockable after fully upgrading specific boss talents. These bonus talents provide powerful reward multipliers for Sword Trial and Group Dungeon content and ultimately lead to unlocking the Custom: Gear Gold Chest.
This guide explains how to unlock all bonus talents, how they work, and how to reach the final Custom Gear reward efficiently.
How Bonus Talents Work in Where Winds Meet
Bonus talents are not tied to a single boss fight. Instead, they unlock only after you fully upgrade the required Strategic talents from specific bosses.
Once unlocked, bonus talents can be upgraded further and provide additional reward chances when collecting seasonal boss rewards during Blade Out.
These talents are essential for players aiming to:
- Farm gear efficiently
- Maximize seasonal rewards
- Unlock high-end customization options
Sword Trial Reward I – The Formless & Lucky Seventeen
Unlock Requirement
Fully upgrade Strategic talents for:
- The Formless
- Lucky Seventeen
Bonus Talent: Sword Trial Reward I
This bonus talent increases your chance to receive additional Sword Trial Appearance Chests when collecting the Blade Out season’s Sword Trial Boss Reward.
Upgrade effects:
- 10% chance to receive a bonus Sword Trial Appearance Chest
- 20% chance to receive a bonus Sword Trial Appearance Chest
- 30% chance to receive a bonus Sword Trial Appearance Chest
This talent is especially valuable for players who focus on collecting cosmetics and progressing through the Sword Trial.
Group Dungeon Reward I – Sleeping Daoist & Rong Yuan
Unlock Requirement
Fully upgrade Strategic talents for:
- Sleeping Daoist
- Rong Yuan
Bonus Talent: Group Dungeon Reward I (Attune Stone)
This bonus talent increases your chance to receive a bonus Attune Stone when collecting the Blade Out season’s Sword Trial Boss Reward.
Upgrade effects:
- 10% chance to receive a bonus Attune Stone
- 20% chance to receive a bonus Attune Stone
Attune Stones are critical for gear progression, making this bonus talent a high priority for optimization-focused players.
Group Dungeon Reward I – Twin Lions & Ghost Prince
Unlock Requirement
Fully upgrade Strategic talents for:
- Twin Lions
- Ghost Prince
Bonus Talent: Group Dungeon Reward I (Gear)
This version of Group Dungeon Reward I improves gear farming efficiency by increasing the chance to receive extra gear pieces from Group Dungeon Boss Rewards.
Upgrade effects:
- 10% chance to receive a bonus piece of gear
- 20% chance to receive a bonus piece of gear
This bonus talent significantly accelerates the acquisition of late-game gear.
Custom: Gear Gold Chest – Final Reward
Unlock Requirement
To unlock Custom: Gear Gold Chest, you must:
- Fully upgrade all three bonus talents listed above
- Reach Solo Mode Level 10
Custom: Gear Gold Chest Reward
Opening the Custom: Gear Gold Chest grants:
- One piece of gear from a predefined selection pool
This chest represents the final progression milestone for the bonus talent system and is designed for dedicated endgame players.
Best Progression Order (Recommended)
For maximum efficiency:
- Fully upgrade Strategic talents for Lucky Seventeen & The Formless
- Unlock and upgrade Sword Trial Reward I
- Fully upgrade Strategic talents for Sleeping Daoist & Rong Yuan
- Fully upgrade Strategic talents for Twin Lions & Ghost Prince
- Max all bonus talents
- Reach Solo Mode Level 10
- Unlock Custom: Gear Gold Chest
FAQ – Bonus Talents & Custom Gear
Are bonus talents mandatory?
No, but they significantly improve long-term farming efficiency.
Do bonus talents stack?
Yes. Each bonus talent applies independently to its respective reward type.
Do you know if Custom: Gear Gold Chest is repeatable?
No. It is a milestone reward unlocked upon completing the full bonus talent.
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