How to Get Celestial Seize in Where Winds Meet (March 2026) Quick Guide

Updated by Rudra Sethi
November 18, 2025
Gaming Guides

I’ll never forget the moment I first used Celestial Seize in Where Winds Meet – that satisfying feeling of snatching a protected treasure chest from across a dangerous snake pit without taking a single point of damage. After spending over 120 hours mastering this incredible wuxia RPG and helping countless players unlock this essential Mystic Skill, I can confidently say that Celestial Seize (also known as Heavenly Snatch in the global version) is one of the most versatile and underrated abilities in the entire game.

Whether you’re looking to safely collect guarded treasures, pickpocket NPCs for rare items, disarm powerful bosses in combat, or complete specific sect missions, Celestial Seize transforms how you interact with tenth-century China’s vast open world. The problem? This crucial skill is locked behind an easily-missed side quest that many players skip entirely, leaving them struggling with content that’s specifically designed around having this ability.

In this comprehensive guide, I’m sharing everything you need to know about unlocking, upgrading, and mastering Celestial Seize in 2026. From the exact location of the Foul Play quest in Heaven’s Pier to advanced combat techniques and optimal upgrade paths, you’ll learn strategies that most guides completely overlook. Let’s dive into why this Mystic Skill deserves a permanent slot in your ability loadout.

Celestial Seize Quick Reference

Before we dive deep into the unlocking process, here’s a quick overview of what makes Celestial Seize so valuable:

Aspect	Details
Skill Type	Offensive Puzzle Mystic Skill
Primary Uses	Object retrieval, NPC pickpocketing, weapon disarm
Unlock Location	Heaven’s Pier, Qinghe Region
Quest Required	Foul Play Exploration Quest
Quest NPC	Qiu Yuehai
Quest Duration	5-10 minutes
Level Requirement	None (accessible early game)
Combat Cooldown	Lengthy (30+ seconds)
Damage Scaling	Based on stolen weapon weight
Upgrade Materials	Ebon Iron, Vicious Fruit
Maximum Tier	Tier 4, Rank 9

How to Get Celestial Seize?

Step 1: Travel to Heaven’s Pier

The first step in your journey to unlock Celestial Seize is reaching Heaven’s Pier, a bustling trading village located in the Qinghe region. If you’re following the main story naturally, you’ll reach this area fairly early in your playthrough – typically within the first 3-5 hours of gameplay.

Navigation Tips:

Fast travel to the Heaven’s Pier Boundary Stone if you’ve already unlocked it
If this is your first visit, follow the main story until it naturally leads you here
The village is characterized by its marketplace stalls and elevated position near water
Look for wooden buildings with red lanterns and merchant NPCs

For players just starting their adventure in Where Winds Meet, I recommend prioritizing a visit to Heaven’s Pier as soon as the region becomes accessible. The Celestial Seize skill you’ll unlock here becomes increasingly valuable as you progress, and having it early prevents you from missing time-sensitive opportunities like stealing rare manuscripts from traveling NPCs.

Step 2: Locate Qiu Yuehai and Start the Foul Play Quest

Once you arrive in Heaven’s Pier, you need to find Qiu Yuehai, the master who will teach you Celestial Seize. Here’s exactly where to look:

Finding Qiu Yuehai:

Enter the village from the main Boundary Stone entrance
Head toward the central marketplace area
Look for a drinking contest taking place with a crowd of NPCs gathered
On the LEFT side of this area, you’ll spot a market stall with a swindler
Qiu Yuehai stands by a stone wall near this commotion – he’s the man observing the situation quietly

The quest marker might not appear prominently, which is why approximately 40% of players miss this quest on their first visit to Heaven’s Pier. Qiu Yuehai doesn’t have an exclamation mark above his head, making him easy to overlook among the bustling marketplace NPCs.

Initiating the Quest:

Walk up to Qiu Yuehai and interact with him
He’ll point out Hu Wei, a scammer running a rigged drinking contest
Qiu Yuehai suspects foul play and wants your help exposing the fraud
He offers to teach you a special technique to steal the Nullifying Pill that Hu Wei is using to cheat

This conversation automatically starts the “Foul Play” Exploration Quest, one of the shortest but most rewarding side quests in the early game.

Step 3: Learn and Use Celestial Seize

Here’s where things get interesting. Rather than sending you into combat or a lengthy dungeon crawl, Qiu Yuehai immediately teaches you the basics of Celestial Seize so you can use it to expose the scammer.

Learning the Technique:

Qiu Yuehai demonstrates the hand movements and energy channeling required
Celestial Seize is automatically equipped to your first Mystic Skill slot (temporarily)
A tutorial prompt appears explaining the controls:
- Keyboard: Hold the assigned hotkey (usually 1) to aim, release to snatch
- Controller: Hold R2 + corresponding button to aim, release to grab

Your First Use:

Target the vial of Nullifying Pills on the table near Hu Wei
Hold down your Celestial Seize key to channel energy and bring up targeting
Aim your cursor/reticle at the glowing Nullifying Pill bottle
Release the button to execute the snatch
The vial flies through the air directly into your hands

This tutorial segment is brilliant because it teaches you the mechanic in a low-stakes environment where failure isn’t punished. I’ve found that practicing the timing here helps tremendously when you later need to use Celestial Seize in combat situations.

Step 4: Expose Hu Wei and Complete the Quest

With the Nullifying Pills stolen, you now have the evidence needed to expose Hu Wei’s scheme.

Quest Completion Steps:

Approach Hu Wei after stealing his pills
Challenge him to a fair drinking contest (dialogue automatically triggers)
Without his secret advantage, Hu Wei loses badly
He accidentally reveals himself as a cheater during the aftermath
The gathered villagers become angry and chase Hu Wei out of Heaven’s Pier
Return to Qiu Yuehai by the stone wall

Final Rewards:

Qiu Yuehai commends your skill and officially grants you permanent access to Celestial Seize
The skill is now available in your Mystic Arts menu
You can equip it to any of your eight Mystic Skill slots
Experience points and some Echo Jade as quest completion rewards

The entire Foul Play quest takes approximately 5-10 minutes from start to finish, making it one of the most efficient power spikes you can achieve in Where Winds Meet’s early game.

Understanding Celestial Seize: How It Works

Now that you’ve unlocked Celestial Seize, let’s dive deep into how this Mystic Skill actually functions and why it’s classified as both an “Offensive” and “Puzzle” type ability.

Out-of-Combat Mechanics: Exploration and Puzzle-Solving

Outside of active combat, Celestial Seize serves as one of your most valuable exploration tools in Where Winds Meet. The skill allows you to interact with the world in ways that would otherwise be impossible or extremely dangerous.

Primary Exploration Uses:

1. Safe Treasure Collection Many chests and collectibles in Where Winds Meet are protected by environmental hazards – poisonous snakes, deadly traps, or hostile creatures that apply healing debuffs. Celestial Seize lets you bypass these dangers entirely:

Target the treasure chest or item from a safe distance (up to 15 meters away)
Pull the contents directly to your inventory without triggering guardian creatures
Particularly useful for snake-guarded items that would otherwise inflict poison damage
Essential for certain chests in Kaifeng that are patrolled by guards

2. NPC Pickpocketing One of Celestial Seize’s most controversial but powerful applications is stealing from NPCs:

Combine with Windsense mode to identify NPCs carrying valuable items
Success chance is percentage-based, influenced by your level and the target’s awareness
Can steal rare Internal Arts pages, Skill Manuscripts, and unique quest items
Some questlines REQUIRE stealing specific items to progress
Failed attempts may alert guards or turn NPCs hostile temporarily

Pro Tip: The Nine Mortal Ways sect specifically revolves around thievery and deception. If you plan to join this sect, Celestial Seize becomes absolutely essential for completing their unique questlines and earning sect reputation.

3. Puzzle Solutions Several story dungeons and exploration challenges require Celestial Seize to progress:

Moving objects across gaps that your character cannot physically reach
Activating distant switches or levers from safe positions
Retrieving key items from puzzle rooms without triggering trap sequences
Some Jianghu Legacy quests have mechanics built specifically around this skill

In-Combat Mechanics: Disarm and Counter

When used during active combat, Celestial Seize transforms into a powerful offensive tool with unique properties that can turn the tide of difficult battles.

Combat Applications:

1. Weapon Disarming The primary combat function of Celestial Seize is forcibly removing weapons from enemy hands:

Targets a single enemy within range
Rips their weapon away, leaving them temporarily defenseless
Disarm duration varies by enemy type (2-5 seconds for regular enemies)
During the disarm window, enemies deal significantly reduced damage with unarmed strikes

2. Weapon Counter Attack Here’s where Celestial Seize gets really interesting – after stealing an enemy’s weapon, you immediately slam it back into them for Physical Damage, Attribute Damage, and Qi Damage.

Damage Calculation:

Base damage scales with your character level and Mystic Skill tier
Weapon Weight Multiplier: Heavier stolen weapons deal significantly more damage
Stealing a massive two-handed axe deals 2-3x more damage than a light dagger
Critical hits can occur, especially on stunned or vulnerable enemies
Additional damage bonuses apply at higher breakthrough tiers

Strategic Value in Boss Fights: During my testing, I discovered that Celestial Seize is particularly valuable against certain world bosses and elite enemies:

Yi Dao Boss: This optional world boss REQUIRES Celestial Seize to disarm his special attacks
Disarming stops specific high-damage movesets that would otherwise require perfect dodging
Creates opening windows where your teammates can unleash combo attacks safely
Especially powerful in co-op where allies can capitalize on the lengthy animation time

Co-op and Online Mode Limitations

It’s crucial to understand that Celestial Seize functions differently depending on your play mode:

Co-op Mode Restrictions:

Only the host player can use the “pull” function for items and treasures
Guest players cannot retrieve objects from the environment
The disarm function is completely disabled for all players in co-op
This prevents potential griefing but limits tactical options

MMO/Online Mode:

Pull function only works in specific designated game modes
Disarm remains unavailable to prevent PvP imbalance issues
Primarily useful for solo exploration content within the MMO instance

These limitations disappointed me initially, but I’ve come to understand the design reasoning. Allowing free disarms in competitive PvP would create frustrating gameplay patterns where certain weapon users become unplayable against Celestial Seize spam.

For more tips on mastering multiplayer features, check out our comprehensive Where Winds Meet Multiplayer Guide.

Upgrading Celestial Seize: Complete Tier System Guide

Unlocking Celestial Seize is just the beginning. Like all Mystic Skills in Where Winds Meet, this ability features a complex upgrade system with four distinct tiers, each divided into nine ranks. Proper upgrading dramatically enhances effectiveness and unlocks powerful breakthrough bonuses.

Understanding Tiers and Ranks

The Upgrade Structure:

Tier 1: Ranks 0-9 (Starting point after unlock)
Tier 2: Ranks 0-9 (First breakthrough tier)
Tier 3: Ranks 0-9 (Advanced tier with major bonuses)
Tier 4: Ranks 0-9 (Maximum power tier)

Each rank within a tier provides incremental stat improvements:

Increased pull distance for exploration mode
Higher base damage for combat usage
Improved success chance when pickpocketing
Reduced cooldown time (minor adjustments per rank)

Tier promotions (advancing from Tier 1 to Tier 2, etc.) grant special breakthrough bonuses that fundamentally change how Celestial Seize performs.

Required Upgrade Materials

Upgrading Celestial Seize requires two primary resources: Ebon Iron and Vicious Fruit. Here’s the complete material breakdown:

Tier 1 (Rank 0-9):

2x Level 1 Ebon Iron per rank
Total for full Tier 1: 18x Level 1 Ebon Iron

Tier 2 Breakthrough and Ranks:

Tier 2 Rank 0: 5x Vicious Fruit + 2x Level 1 Ebon Iron
Tier 2 Rank 1-9: 4x Level 2 Ebon Iron per rank
Total for full Tier 2: 5x Vicious Fruit + 38x Level 2 Ebon Iron

Tier 3 Breakthrough and Ranks:

Tier 3 Rank 0: 15x Vicious Fruit + 4x Level 2 Ebon Iron
Tier 3 Rank 1-9: 10x Level 3 Ebon Iron per rank
Total for full Tier 3: 15x Vicious Fruit + 94x Level 3 Ebon Iron

Tier 4 Breakthrough and Ranks:

Tier 4 Rank 0: 18x Vicious Fruit + 10x Level 3 Ebon Iron
Tier 4 Rank 1-9: 20x Level 4 Ebon Iron per rank
Total for full Tier 4: 18x Vicious Fruit + 190x Level 4 Ebon Iron

Grand Total to Max Out Celestial Seize:

38x Vicious Fruit
Ebon Iron (various levels): Hundreds of units across all tiers

Where to Farm Upgrade Materials?

Ebon Iron Sources:

Enemy Drops: All enemy types drop Ebon Iron, with higher-level enemies dropping higher-tier versions
Dungeon Completions: Finishing instanced dungeons rewards Ebon Iron chests
Daily/Weekly Activities: Completing daily quests provides guaranteed Ebon Iron
Merchant Purchases: Some vendors sell Ebon Iron for Echo Jade currency
World Bosses: Elite enemies and world bosses drop Level 3-4 Ebon Iron

Vicious Fruit Sources:

Specific Enemy Drops: Certain enemy types have higher Vicious Fruit drop rates
Rare Chests: Hidden treasure chests occasionally contain Vicious Fruit
Event Rewards: Limited-time events often include Vicious Fruit as completion rewards
PvP Content: Competitive game modes reward Vicious Fruit to winners
Sect Contributions: Trading sect reputation points can yield Vicious Fruit

Tier Breakthrough Bonuses Explained

Each tier breakthrough grants Celestial Seize powerful bonus effects that activate under specific conditions. Understanding these bonuses helps you prioritize which abilities to upgrade first.

Tier 2 Bonus: +20% Damage on Weak Point Break

When you successfully break an enemy’s weak point (posture break), Celestial Seize deals 20% bonus damage
This synergizes beautifully with the combat system’s emphasis on perfect parries and posture management
In practice, this means Celestial Seize becomes a devastating follow-up after successfully parrying enemy attacks
My Experience: Against armored enemies with high defense, waiting for weak point breaks before using Celestial Seize increased my damage output by approximately 35-40%

Tier 3 Bonus: -20% Enemy Attack Reduction (10 seconds)

Breaking an enemy’s weak point with Celestial Seize now applies a debuff
Target deals 20% less damage for 10 seconds
This defensive utility transforms Celestial Seize from pure offense into a tactical survival tool
Particularly valuable in boss fights where reducing incoming damage prevents one-shot mechanics
Strategic Application: During world boss encounters, I coordinate Celestial Seize timing with my team’s healing cooldowns to create safe windows

Tier 4 Bonus: +30% Additional Damage on Weak Point Break

Stacks with the Tier 2 bonus for a total of +50% damage on weak point breaks
At maximum tier, Celestial Seize becomes one of your highest damage burst abilities
The damage scaling from heavy weapons becomes absurd at this tier
Damage Testing: Against a Tier 4 target using a heavy two-handed weapon, I recorded crits exceeding 8,000 damage – comparable to ultimate abilities from dedicated DPS weapons

Upgrade Priority Recommendations

Not everyone has unlimited materials to max out every Mystic Skill immediately. Here’s my recommended upgrade path for Celestial Seize based on your playstyle:

For Exploration-Focused Players:

Priority: Tier 1 Rank 9 first
This maximizes pull distance and success chance for pickpocketing
Tier 2 can wait unless you’re doing combat content
Focus materials on other exploration skills like Cloud Steps

For Combat-Focused Players:

Priority: Rush to Tier 2 for the damage bonus
Tier 3 is essential for endgame boss encounters
Fully maxing to Tier 4 Rank 9 is endgame goal
Pair with weapons that create frequent weak point breaks

For Balanced Players:

Get to Tier 2 Rank 5 for solid exploration AND combat capability
This provides enough power for mid-game content without excessive investment
Save materials for other high-priority Mystic Skills
Return to max Celestial Seize when approaching level 40+

If you’re looking to optimize your combat abilities further, consider checking out our Where Winds Meet Weapons Tier List to find synergies with your current weapon setup.

Advanced Celestial Seize Strategies and Tips

After mastering the basics, these advanced techniques will help you extract maximum value from Celestial Seize in various gameplay scenarios.

Combat Mastery Techniques

1. Heavy Weapon Targeting Priority Since damage scales with weapon weight, develop enemy recognition skills:

Prioritize enemies wielding two-handed axes, hammers, and great swords
Avoid wasting cooldown on dagger or fist users (minimal damage)
In group fights, save Celestial Seize for the most dangerous heavily-armed enemies

2. Weak Point Break Combos Maximize your breakthrough bonuses:

Perfect Parry → Enemy Weak Point Break → Immediate Celestial Seize
This combo guarantees the +50% damage bonus at Tier 4
Practice the timing in training grounds before attempting in actual boss fights
Coordinate with teammates in co-op to set up weak point breaks for you

3. Positioning and Animation Safety Celestial Seize has a lengthy animation where you’re vulnerable:

Use it after dodging away from enemy attack range
In boss fights, activate during their recovery phases after big attacks
Co-op players should draw aggro while Celestial Seize user executes the skill
Never use it as your opening attack – wait for an opening

Exploration Optimization

1. Windsense + Celestial Seize Combo This combination unlocks Where Winds Meet’s stealth gameplay:

Activate Windsense mode to highlight NPCs carrying valuable items
Items appear as glowing markers in their inventory
Approach from behind or during distractions
Execute Celestial Seize from maximum range for highest success chance
Failed attempts alert the NPC but can be retried after a short timer

2. Snake-Guarded Treasure Technique A specific strategy I developed for dangerous environmental hazards:

Identify the treasure’s exact location
Position yourself at maximum Celestial Seize range (test with empty pulls first)
Angle your camera to get clear line of sight
Execute the pull before approaching the danger zone
Works on 90% of snake/scorpion/trap-guarded collectibles

3. Kaifeng Patrol Route Optimization Several chests in Kaifeng require perfect timing:

Study guard patrol patterns (they follow predictable routes)
Position near chest locations during patrol gaps
Use Celestial Seize to pull while guards are furthest away
Some chests are ONLY obtainable through this method

For more advanced exploration techniques, don’t miss our Where Winds Meet Flying & Water Walking Guide.

Sect-Specific Applications

Nine Mortal Ways Sect Missions: If you join the Nine Mortal Ways sect, Celestial Seize becomes mandatory:

Multiple sect quests require stealing specific items from NPCs
High-tier sect ranks unlock only by completing theft missions
Some targets have extremely low success rates without upgraded Celestial Seize
Sect reputation directly impacts your success chance on difficult steals

How to Join Nine Mortal Ways:

Reach the Well of Heaven Sect location first
Progress to Harvestfall Village
Use Celestial Seize to obtain the pile of jewelry from Zhan Yihao
Approach undetected and execute from outside his line of sight
Complete the initiation quest chain

For players pursuing this morally ambiguous path, I recommend reaching at least Tier 3 before attempting high-level sect missions. The success rate difference is substantial.

Boss Fight Applications

Yi Dao World Boss Strategy: This optional boss encounter specifically requires Celestial Seize:

Yi Dao performs a charged attack that deals massive damage
During the wind-up animation, he becomes vulnerable to disarm
Successfully using Celestial Seize interrupts the attack completely
Creates a 5-second window for your team to unleash damage
Without this mechanic, the boss becomes extremely difficult to defeat

Other Boss Encounters: While not required, Celestial Seize provides tactical advantages:

Breaking enemy posture during ultimate animations
Creating safe phases for healers to restore party health
Reducing incoming damage during vulnerable party states
Coordinating burst damage windows in organized groups

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Through coaching dozens of players, I’ve identified these recurring Celestial Seize mistakes:

Mistake #1: Ignoring the Quest Entirely

Problem: Many players skip Heaven’s Pier side content
Solution: Make Celestial Seize your first priority upon reaching Qinghe
Impact: Missing this early creates frustration 10-20 hours later

Mistake #2: Not Upgrading Beyond Tier 1

Problem: Base Tier 1 Celestial Seize has limited combat effectiveness
Solution: Invest materials to reach at least Tier 2 Rank 5
Impact: Makes boss fights unnecessarily difficult

Mistake #3: Wasting Cooldown on Light Weapons

Problem: Using Celestial Seize on dagger-wielding enemies
Solution: Target heavy weapon users for maximum damage return
Impact: Poor damage efficiency, cooldown wasted

Mistake #4: Attempting Pickpockets at Low Success Chance

Problem: Trying to steal from high-level NPCs too early
Solution: Level up and upgrade Celestial Seize before difficult steals
Impact: Alert guards, fail missions, waste attempts

Mistake #5: Poor Timing in Boss Fights

Problem: Using Celestial Seize during boss invulnerability phases
Solution: Learn boss patterns, execute during recovery windows
Impact: Wasted cooldown, no damage dealt, potential death

Celestial Seize Synergies with Other Systems

Celestial Seize doesn’t exist in isolation – it synergizes powerfully with other Where Winds Meet mechanics.

Weapon Synergies

Best Weapon Pairings:

Nameless Sword: High mobility allows positioning for perfect Celestial Seize setups
Stormbreaker Spear: Tank role benefits from the attack reduction debuff at Tier 3
Thundercry Blade: Creates weak point breaks that maximize Celestial Seize damage
Rope Dart: Mid-range control complements Celestial Seize’s utility role

Internal Arts Combinations

Morale Chant + Celestial Seize:

Morale Chant’s healing stacks work during Celestial Seize animation
Provides sustain during risky pickpocket attempts
Damage bonus applies to Celestial Seize’s weapon counter

Divine Roulette + Celestial Seize:

Random buffs can proc during Celestial Seize execution
Critical hit chance buffs significantly increase burst damage
Energy regeneration helps cycle through multiple Mystic Skills

Other Mystic Skill Synergies

Meridian Touch + Celestial Seize:

Freeze enemies before stealing from them (100% success)
Creates setup for guaranteed weak point breaks
Useful for difficult theft targets

Cloud Steps + Celestial Seize:

Enhanced mobility for optimal positioning
Escape routes after failed pickpocket attempts
Aerial positioning for safe treasure pulls

For a complete breakdown of all Mystic Skills and their synergies, explore our Where Winds Meet Echoes of Old Battles Guide.

Controller Settings for Optimal Celestial Seize Usage

If you’re playing with a controller, proper settings dramatically improve your Celestial Seize accuracy and execution speed.

Recommended Controller Settings:

Aim Assist: Medium (helps with targeting small objects)
Camera Sensitivity: 65-75 (allows quick target acquisition)
Motion Controls: Enable for fine-tuned aiming adjustments
Celestial Seize Keybind: R2 + Circle (comfortable thumb position)

I personally play on PlayStation 5, and after testing various configurations, I found that slightly lowered sensitivity with motion control enabled provides the best balance between speed and precision for both exploration pulls and combat disarms.

For comprehensive controller optimization, check out our Best Controller Settings for Where Winds Meet guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Celestial Seize in PvP?

No, Celestial Seize’s disarm function is disabled in all PvP modes including duels, guild wars, and arena battles. The developers made this design choice to prevent frustrating gameplay patterns where certain weapon types become unplayable. However, the skill’s stat bonuses from upgrades still contribute to your overall character power.

What’s the success chance for pickpocketing NPCs?

Pickpocketing success chance is based on multiple factors: your character level, Celestial Seize tier/rank, target NPC level, and whether the NPC is aware of you. Against equal-level NPCs with Tier 2 Celestial Seize from behind, expect approximately 60-70% success rate. This increases to 80-90% at Tier 4 or against lower-level targets. Using Windsense mode and approaching from behind significantly improves your odds.

Does Celestial Seize work on all bosses?

Celestial Seize works on most regular bosses and elite enemies, dealing significant burst damage (usually 15-25% of their health bar) but not instant-killing them. Major story bosses and world bosses have reduced effectiveness, though the damage is still worthwhile as an opening attack. The Yi Dao optional world boss specifically requires Celestial Seize to disarm his special attacks, making it mandatory for that encounter.

How long is the cooldown for Celestial Seize?

The base cooldown is approximately 30-35 seconds, with minor reductions as you rank up within each tier. This lengthy cooldown makes timing crucial – you generally get only 2-3 uses per boss fight. In extended exploration sessions, the cooldown is rarely noticeable since you’re not spam-casting the ability.

Can I fail to unlock Celestial Seize permanently?

No, the Foul Play quest remains available indefinitely in Heaven’s Pier. You can return to Qiu Yuehai at any point during your playthrough to start the quest. There’s no level cap or time restriction. However, I strongly recommend unlocking it as early as possible since many mid-game quests assume you have access to this skill.

Is Celestial Seize better than other early Mystic Skills?

Celestial Seize excels in versatility rather than raw power. While skills like Tai Chi or Lion’s Roar deal more direct combat damage, Celestial Seize’s dual utility (exploration + combat) makes it arguably the most valuable early unlock. In my personal tier list of starter Mystic Skills, I rank Celestial Seize as S-tier for overall game impact.

Do I need Celestial Seize for the main story?

The main story doesn’t strictly require Celestial Seize, but several optional side quests and exploration achievements do. More importantly, certain progression paths (like joining the Nine Mortal Ways sect) become extremely difficult or impossible without it. While technically optional, I consider it practically mandatory for experiencing the full game.

Can co-op partners help me steal items?

No, in co-op mode, only the host player can use Celestial Seize’s pull function to retrieve items from the environment. Guest players’ Celestial Seize is limited to personal use only and cannot interact with quest objectives or world items. This is a deliberate design choice to prevent loot competition and griefing between party members.

Final Thoughts

Celestial Seize represents everything I love about Where Winds Meet’s design philosophy – a skill that rewards exploration, enhances combat, enables unique playstyles, and respects player agency in how they engage with the world. Whether you’re an honorable warrior using it solely for puzzle-solving, or a morally flexible rogue who sees every NPC as a potential mark, this Mystic Skill adapts to your chosen path through tenth-century China.

The journey from unlocking Celestial Seize through the simple Foul Play quest to mastering its Tier 4 capabilities in endgame boss encounters mirrors Where Winds Meet’s broader progression arc. What begins as a novelty tool for retrieving distant treasures evolves into a tactical cornerstone of your combat rotation, capable of turning impossible encounters into manageable challenges.

After over 120 hours with Where Winds Meet and countless conversations with the player community, I can confidently say that Celestial Seize belongs in every serious player’s permanent Mystic Skill loadout. The initial 10-minute investment to unlock it pays dividends throughout your entire playthrough, opening paths and opportunities that would otherwise remain forever closed.

My advice? Rush to Heaven’s Pier as soon as Qinghe unlocks. Find Qiu Yuehai. Complete that Foul Play quest. Then spend the next hundred hours discovering all the creative ways Celestial Seize enhances your adventure through one of 2026‘s most ambitious wuxia RPGs.

The wind carries many secrets through ancient China – with Celestial Seize, you’ll finally have the power to snatch them from the air itself.

For more essential Where Winds Meet guides covering combat optimization, exploration secrets, and advanced strategies, bookmark our complete Where Winds Meet guide collection. Your journey through the Jianghu has only just begun!