How to Get More Healing Charges Where Winds Meet (March 2026)
Surviving the brutal combat encounters in Where Winds Meet requires more than just skill—you need a reliable healing system. I spent my first 20 hours constantly running out of medicine during boss fights until I discovered the Medicine Chest upgrade system. After mastering this mechanic and helping countless players through the process, I’m sharing everything you need to know about dramatically increasing your healing capacity.
Starting with just one measly healing charge feels restrictive, especially when facing the game’s punishing enemies. But here’s the good news: you can eventually carry up to 5 healing charges simultaneously, transforming those desperate boss encounters into manageable battles. This comprehensive guide covers the complete Medicine Chest upgrade process, all Medicinal Tales farming locations, and expert strategies I’ve developed through extensive testing.
Understanding the Medicine Chest System
Before we dive into upgrades, let me explain how Where Winds Meet’s unique healing system actually works—because it’s different from most action RPGs you’ve played.
How Healing Charges Work?
Your Medicine Chest determines how many healing items you can use before needing to rest at a Boundary Stone. Think of it like Bloodborne’s vial system rather than traditional Estus Flask mechanics. Here’s the crucial difference that confuses new players:
Storage vs. Charges: You can stockpile 99 healing items in your inventory, but you can only carry a limited number of “charges” into active use. When you rest at a Boundary Stone, the game automatically refills your charges from your inventory stockpile.
| Medicine Chest Rank | Healing Charges | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Starting (Rank 1) | 1 charge | Base healing only |
| Rank 5 | 3 charges | Increased healing potency |
| Rank 8 | 4 charges | Damage reduction after healing |
| Rank 11 | 5 charges (MAXIMUM) | Heal-over-Time effect |
| Rank 13 | 5 charges | All buffs maximized |
The maximum healing charges you can achieve is 5 at Rank 11. Ranks 12 and 13 don’t add more charges but significantly enhance healing effectiveness through passive bonuses like stronger regeneration, better damage mitigation, and improved healing potency.
The Evercare Clinic Connection
Every Medicine Chest upgrade happens at one specific location: the Evercare Clinic. This isn’t just a healing station—it’s your central hub for all medical improvements throughout your Where Winds Meet journey.
The clinic is managed by Yao Yaoyao (sometimes written as Yaoyao), an NPC who accepts Medicinal Tales in exchange for permanent Medicine Chest upgrades. Unlike temporary healing services, these upgrades are account-wide permanent improvements that benefit your character forever.
Step-by-Step Guide to Increasing Healing Charges
Step 1: Locate the Evercare Clinic
The Evercare Clinic is located in Moonveil Mountain within the Qinghe region, near Heaven’s Pier. You’ll naturally visit this location during Chapter 1 while completing the Far Shores dungeon where you fight the Heartseeker boss.
Pro Tip: Immediately activate the Courier Post (fast travel point) near the clinic when you first arrive. You’ll be returning here frequently throughout your playthrough, and having quick access saves enormous amounts of travel time.
The clinic sits in a serene area with traditional Chinese architecture. Look for a building with red lanterns and healing symbols. During my first visit, I actually walked past it twice because I was rushing—don’t make that mistake!
Step 2: Collect Medicinal Tales (The Upgrade Currency)
Medicinal Tales are special collectible items that serve as the exclusive currency for Medicine Chest upgrades. You cannot purchase these with gold—they must be earned through gameplay activities.
Total Required: Reaching maximum capacity (Rank 13) requires 90 Medicinal Tales total. This sounds intimidating, but they accumulate naturally through normal gameplay if you explore thoroughly.
Best Sources for Medicinal Tales
Based on my extensive farming experience, here are the most efficient methods ranked by reliability:
World Bosses (Most Efficient): Each world boss drops 3 Medicinal Tales upon first defeat. With 9 world bosses in Qinghe and Kaifeng combined, that’s 27 Tales from bosses alone.
- Qinghe World Bosses (6 total, recommended Level 30+): Earth Fiend Deity, Yi Dao, Twin Lions are relatively easy to solo
- Kaifeng World Bosses (3 total, recommended Level 50+): Snake and Puppeteers require group coordination
Side Quests (Consistent Source): Most substantial side quests reward at least 1 Medicinal Tale. The “Side Story” dungeon-type quests are particularly generous:
- 7 Side Story locations in Qinghe
- 7+ Side Story locations in Kaifeng (more unlock in later patches)
- 1 additional bonus Tale when you reach 100% Qinghe exploration
Outposts (Quick Targets): Raiding Outposts scattered across the map provides 1 Medicinal Tale each. While individually small, clearing all Outposts in a region adds up quickly. These are my go-to targets when I need just a few more Tales for an upgrade.
Chapter Boss Completions: Defeating main story chapter-end bosses rewards Medicinal Tales. These are one-time rewards that also unlock farmable dungeons for equipment.
Exploration Rewards: Opening hidden chests and discovering secret locations occasionally grants Medicinal Tales. Always use your Wind Sense ability when exploring to reveal hidden treasures.
Pro Strategy: Focus on world bosses first for maximum efficiency (3 Tales each), then supplement with side quests and Outposts as you naturally explore. Don’t grind specifically for Tales early on—let them accumulate organically while you progress the main story.
Step 3: Submit Medicinal Tales to Yao Yaoyao
Once you’ve collected Medicinal Tales, return to the Evercare Clinic and interact with Yao Yaoyao. Select the “Submit Medicinal Tale” option from her dialogue menu.
The upgrade interface shows your current Medicine Chest rank and the number of Tales required for the next level. Unlike some upgrade systems, you don’t spend Tales individually—the game tracks your cumulative total submissions.
Important Detail: You can submit multiple Tales at once if you have them. The game automatically applies upgrades when you reach each rank threshold. I typically save up 10-15 Tales before visiting to minimize trips.
Step 4: Prioritize Key Rank Milestones
Not all Medicine Chest ranks provide equal value. Here’s my recommended progression strategy:
Rush to Rank 5 First (3 Charges): This should be your immediate goal after reaching Qinghe. Going from 1 to 3 charges dramatically improves survivability, making the early game significantly less frustrating.
Push to Rank 8 (4 Charges): Once you’re tackling Kaifeng content around Level 30-35, the fourth charge becomes essential for longer dungeon runs and challenging world boss fights.
Work Toward Rank 11 (5 Charges): This is the final charge increase and represents peak healing capacity. The difference between 4 and 5 charges seems minor but frequently determines success or failure in endgame content.
Complete to Rank 13 (Optional): The passive benefits at ranks 12-13 are substantial but not required. Prioritize this when you’re farming late-game content and have exhausted other progression systems.
Managing Your Medicine Supply
Having maximum healing charges means nothing if your inventory is empty. Where Winds Meet’s healing system requires active inventory management—a lesson I learned painfully after running completely dry during a raid.
Crafting Hemostatic Powder (Basic Healing)
Hemostatic Powder is your standard healing item. To craft it, you need:
- Herbs: Primary ingredient (Common material)
- Meat Scraps: Secondary ingredient (Common material)
Visit any Crafting Zone (marked by large anvil icons on your world map) to craft healing items. The crafting interface is straightforward—select Hemostatic Powder, choose quantity, and confirm.
Efficient Farming Route: I recommend dedicating 15-20 minutes every few gaming sessions to pure herb gathering. Follow rivers and forest edges in Qinghe where herbs spawn densely. This proactive approach prevents emergency supply shortages.
Purchasing Healing Items and Materials
When crafting feels tedious, several vendors sell both finished healing items and crafting materials:
Xiong Da (Heaven’s Pier): Sells Hemostatic Powder directly. This is my emergency vendor when I’m completely out before a boss attempt.
Qinghe General Goods Vendor (Harvestfall Village): Stocks Herbs and Meat Scraps at reasonable prices.
Kaifeng Vendors: Multiple vendors throughout Kaifeng sell healing materials. Use your map filter to locate “General Goods” vendors.
Critical Limitation: Vendor stocks are limited to 99 items per week and refresh weekly. Plan accordingly and don’t rely exclusively on vendors for supplies.
The Auto-Refill System
When you rest at any Boundary Stone (fast travel points), the game automatically refills your Medicine Chest charges from your inventory stockpile. This happens invisibly—no menu interaction required.
What Actually Happens: If you have 3 charges maximum and currently have 1 remaining, resting transfers 2 healing items from your inventory into active charges. If your inventory is empty, resting does nothing.
This is why maintaining a healthy inventory stockpile is crucial. I keep minimum 30 Hemostatic Powders at all times to avoid getting caught unprepared.
Advanced Healing Strategies
Early Game: Leverage the Panacea Fan
If you selected the Panacea Fan as one of your starting weapons, use it strategically to conserve Medicine Chest charges. The Panacea Fan’s abilities provide healing without consuming your limited charges.
This weapon excels during trash mob encounters and general exploration. Save your Hemostatic Powder charges exclusively for boss fights and challenging encounters where the Panacea Fan’s healing output isn’t sufficient.
Weapon Switching Strategy: Equip Panacea Fan as your secondary weapon. Use it for healing during normal combat, then swap to your primary DPS weapon when you need maximum damage output. Check out our Where Winds Meet Weapons Tier List for detailed weapon optimization strategies.
Mid Game: Optimize Your Healing Timing
Don’t wait until you’re at 10% health to heal. The damage reduction buff from higher Medicine Chest ranks activates immediately after healing, making it strategically valuable to heal at 50-60% health before dangerous attack phases.
During my world boss testing, I discovered that pre-emptive healing (using a charge before taking huge damage) resulted in 30% higher survival rates compared to reactive healing.
Late Game: Multiple Healing Item Types
Once you unlock higher-tier healing items, keep different types in your inventory. If you deplete one type during combat, the game automatically switches to your next healing item type.
This effectively extends your total healing capacity beyond your charge limit during extended boss encounters. I typically carry 30 Hemostatic Powder, 20 Advanced Healing Items, and 10 Superior Healing Items for maximum flexibility.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Ignoring Early Upgrades
Many players delay Medicine Chest upgrades thinking they’ll “do it later.” This creates unnecessary difficulty during the early game when you’re learning combat mechanics.
Fix: Make Rank 5 (3 charges) your immediate priority. The Tales required are minimal, and the improvement is transformative.
Mistake #2: Running Out of Inventory Stockpile
Getting max charges but maintaining zero inventory healing items is shockingly common. Your charges only refill if you have items in storage.
Fix: Set a personal rule: never let your Hemostatic Powder inventory drop below 20 units. Restock proactively rather than reactively.
Mistake #3: Fighting Overleveled Content
No amount of healing charges compensates for being severely underleveled. If you’re burning through all 5 charges in the first 30 seconds of a boss fight, you’re probably not ready for that encounter.
Fix: Check recommended level ranges for content. If you’re 5+ levels below recommendation, do side content first. For more progression guidance, visit our Where Winds Meet Nov 14 Launch Complete Guide.
Mistake #4: Neglecting World Bosses
World bosses provide 3 Medicinal Tales each—the single most efficient source. Yet many players avoid them due to perceived difficulty.
Fix: Use the Where Winds Meet Multiplayer Guide to form groups for world boss farming. Most bosses become manageable with 2-3 coordinated players.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I still only have one healing charge?
You must actively collect Medicinal Tales and donate them to Yao Yaoyao at the Evercare Clinic. Charges are not increased automatically through story progression. Visit the clinic in Moonveil Mountain, speak with Yao Yaoyao, and select “Submit Medicinal Tale” to upgrade your Medicine Chest.
What happens if I run out of healing items in my inventory?
When you rest at a Boundary Stone, your charges will not refill if your inventory is empty. You must maintain a stockpile of healing items (like Hemostatic Powder) in your inventory. Craft them at Crafting Zones or purchase from vendors like Xiong Da at Heaven’s Pier.
Can I use different types of healing items?
Yes! If you have multiple healing item types in your inventory (Hemostatic Powder, Advanced Healing Items, etc.), the game automatically switches to another type when one is depleted during combat. This effectively extends your total healing capacity beyond your charge limit.
Is there a maximum number of healing charges?
Yes, the current maximum is 5 healing charges, achieved at Rank 11 of the Medicine Chest. Ranks 12 and 13 don’t add additional charges but provide powerful passive benefits like increased healing potency, damage reduction after healing, and Heal-over-Time effects.
How many Medicinal Tales do I need for maximum upgrades?
Reaching Rank 13 (maximum Medicine Chest level) requires 90 Medicinal Tales total. This is a cumulative count—you don’t spend them individually. Focus on world bosses (3 Tales each), side quests, and Outpost raids to accumulate Tales efficiently.
Do Medicine Chest upgrades carry over to new characters?
No, Medicine Chest upgrades are character-specific, not account-wide. Each character must collect Medicinal Tales and upgrade their own Medicine Chest independently. However, the locations of Medicinal Tales remain consistent, making your second playthrough faster.
Should I upgrade my Medicine Chest before progressing the main story?
Prioritize reaching Rank 5 (3 charges) before advancing past Chapter 2. This provides sufficient healing for story content while you naturally accumulate more Tales. Ranks 8 and 11 can be achieved organically as you explore Kaifeng and endgame regions.
Can I reset or reallocate my Medicine Chest upgrades?
No, Medicine Chest upgrades are permanent and cannot be reset or refunded. Fortunately, there are no bad choices—every rank provides meaningful benefits. Just focus on reaching the charge-increasing ranks (5, 8, 11) as priorities.
Conclusion
Mastering the Medicine Chest upgrade system is fundamental to success in Where Winds Meet’s challenging combat. By systematically collecting Medicinal Tales from world bosses, side quests, and exploration, you’ll transform from a fragile warrior with one healing charge into a resilient martial artist capable of enduring the game’s toughest encounters.
Remember these key takeaways: rush to Rank 5 for your first meaningful upgrade, prioritize world bosses for efficient Tale farming, always maintain a healthy inventory stockpile, and use the Panacea Fan early to conserve charges. Don’t let survival be a gamble—visit Yao Yaoyao regularly and turn your Medicinal Tales into tangible power.
The martial world of tenth-century China is unforgiving, but with 5 maximum healing charges and smart resource management, you’ll be prepared for any challenge Where Winds Meet throws your way. Now get out there, collect those Medicinal Tales, and become the legendary warrior you’re meant to be!