How to unlock Vernal umbrella in Where Winds Meet

The Vernal umbrella in Where Winds Meet is one of the earliest Martial Arts weapons that players can experiment with, and it stands out immediately thanks to its flexible combat style and high utility. Where Winds Meet is an open-world wuxia adventure set in a chaotic era of ancient China. Its story is shaped by a combination of martial arts, exploration, and player freedom.

The Vernal umbrella is a great option if you want to add a dependable ranged weapon skill set to your build. It is helpful even in more difficult battles. Read on to learn more about unlocking the Vernal umbrella in Where Winds Meet.

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How to obtain Vernal umbrella in Where Winds Meet

If you do not select the Vernal umbrella as an early reward from Qi Cheng, you can still unlock it later by visiting the Temporal Pavilion in Kaifeng. This path involves a short investigative quest inside the pavilion rather than relying on stealth.

Kaifeng city (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

To begin the quest, talk to Wang Ping'an, the young page boy standing outside the entrance. Once you head inside, make your way to the third floor and meet Jiang Ting'er.

Talk to Wang Ping'an to start the quest (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

She will not let you access the private banquet upstairs unless you bring her a keepsake. To find it, you must collect a set of clues hidden around the pavilion grounds.

Meet Jiang Ting'er on the third floor (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

You will find these clues in a few different spots nearby. Start by checking the guard posted outside the warehouse as you walk back down the stairs. Then, leave the building and go left around the compound to find a tabby cat.

Pet the tabby cat (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

Pet the cat and move to the nearby structure to eavesdrop on the conversation between two women playing a game.

Eavesdrop on the conversation between two women (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

Then, climb back up to the third floor where the banquet is being held, move to the back of the hall, and pay attention to the two women discussing by the window.

Climb back up to the third floor (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

Finally, head to the ground floor and listen to the two women talking beside the screen.

Just listen to the conversation (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

Note: If you're still missing a clue, return to the spot where the tabby cat is resting. From there, move towards the marketplace and you'll see two NPCs sitting on a bench and talking to each other. You must listen to their chat to get the final clue.

Move towards the marketplace (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

Once all the clues are gathered, you can start piecing together the deductions. These conclusions will teleport you to the location of the warehouse key. Steal the key using the Heavenly Snatch ability, unlock the warehouse, and retrieve the keepsake item - a Bramble Rose Hairpin – hidden inside. Take it back to Jiang Ting'er so you can enter the banquet.

Retrieve the keepsake item (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

Inside the banquet hall, watch the Flower Messenger Hua Zhiqing’s performance closely. Use the Skill Theft ability at the right moment to steal the umbrella for yourself, without drawing any attention.

Use your Skill Theft ability at the correct moment (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

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Importance of using the Vernal umbrella

The Vernal umbrella is popular among early-game players because it offers dependable damage and strong control over groups of enemies. What makes it more interesting is how well it scales into the late game. It delivers steady DPS, keeps you mobile, and comes with crowd control abilities that help you manage tricky situations.

Vernal Umbrella in action (Image via NetEase Games || JorRaptor on YouTube)

Moreover, the Vernal umbrella allows you to fight from a safer distance and can briefly turn into a floating turret while you switch to another weapon. This gives you extra pressure and flexibility in combat. Another skill pins weaker enemies in place, helping you reposition or follow up with a stronger strike.

Because of these features, the Vernal umbrella works well for players who prefer a balanced approach that blends survival, mobility, and effective boss damage.

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