Wanderndes Schwert – Alle Gefährten und wie man sie rekrutiert

This guide will be showing you the list of all available NPCs that you can recruit to join your team in Wandering Sword!

Kong Liang Quest Line

The Kong Liang Quest Line is essential to remember. If you progress too far in the main story, you’ll lose the opportunity to locate or recruit him.

[SIDE QUEST] „The Past is the Past“ [Kong Liang]

• In Yan Fu Town: This occurs before the main storyline „Rainy Night in Gusu“ and after defeating Du Biao but before resting at the inn. Initiate a conversation with Kong Liang.
• Shaolin Temple: Head to the temple and engage in a discussion with Yuan Jue.
• Pagoda Forest: Deep within the pagoda forest on the left side of Shaolin Temple, interact with Monk Dizui.
• Yan Fu Town Return: Return to Yan Fu Town to activate the storyline. Make your choices thoughtfully; assisting Kong Liang will increase Monk Dizui’s affinity by +10, while standing by will enhance Leng Yue’s affinity by +10.

Liu Xian er Quest Line

[SIDE QUEST] „Husband Material“ [Lü Xian’er]

• Event Trigger: Start by triggering the martial arts competition.
• Duell: If you choose to assist, engage in a duel against Night Owl. (Notiz: If you opt to stand by, it will terminate all subsequent tasks.)

[SIDE QUEST] „Four Martial Arts Families“

• Wutong Village: After completing the martial arts competition for a spouse, have a conversation with Lü Xian’er.
• Pingyang Fortress: Following the completion of the main mission at Chengjia Fortress and escorting Cheng Yu back to Wudang, travel with Lü Xian’er to Pingyang Fortress for a storyline event.
  Tianshui: Accompany Lü Xian’er on a journey to instigate another plot event.

[SIDE QUEST] „Wang Family in Pingyang“

• Converse: After concluding the „Four Martial Arts Families“ Suche, engage in a discussion with Wang Daoming.
• Suchen: Hunt for three Coldiron Ingots, which are essential for the mission.
• Story Event: Initiate a dialogue with Wang Tiancong to stimulate the subsequent plot event.

Frosty Condor + Di Zui Quest Line

Voraussetzung: After receiving the [SIDE QUEST] „Four Martial Arts Families“ task and completing the Chengjiabao mission, bring Cheng Yu back to Wudang.

1. Sweetspring Village: Head there to trigger a story event. During your initial visit, engage in conversations with the villagers.
2. Village Chief Interaction: Interact with the village chief of Sweetspring to initiate the next plot event.
3. Upper Right Residence: Travel to this part of Sweetspring Village for another story trigger. Before entering, converse with Wan Biao to gain affection points.
4. Four Places: Visit Pingyang Fort, Chengjiabao, Canglan Village, and Condor School in any order. Your affinity with Leng Yue should be ≥20 to obtain the [Condor School Token]. At Condor School, present the token to meet Yin Wujin directly, or prepare for battle if needed.
5. Return to Sweetspring: Return to Sweetspring Village to trigger the next story event.
6. Journey with Leng Yue: Travel to the Badlands Base alongside Leng Yue. Before progressing, chat with Wan Biao for an affection boost.
7. Sweetspring Village (2nd Visit): Upon your return, activate another story event. Two additional events can now be initiated.
   • Additional Event 1: Occurs in the upper right residence of Sweetspring. Wan Biao’s fate (life or death) depends on his affection level. Wenn er stirbt, find Zhao Cheng in Mount Autumnscape and bring him back.
   • Additional Event 2: Speak with Zhao Cheng during the initial village conversation, visit Bitterwater Village, interact with its village chief, then proceed to Canglan Village, Tianshui’s city walls, and finally Chengjia Fortress for a series of narrative events.
8. Approaching Battle Quest Variants: The subsequent [SIDE QUEST] „Approaching Battle“ can follow four possible paths based on how the additional events were completed: Branch A, B, C, oder D.
   • Branch A: Head to Skylinemont for a significant confrontation, Bitterwater Village for story progression, and conclude at Skylinemont.
   • Branch B: Same as Branch A if Additional Event 1 was completed.
   • Branch C: Similar to Branch A if either Additional Event 2 was completed or both events were done without specific characters in the party.
   • Branch D: If both additional events were completed, and certain characters are present.
9. Post Approaching Battle: Depending on the path taken during the „Approaching Battle,“ various narratives will unfold in Sweetspring Village, Canglan Village, Condor School, Pingyang Fort, Badlands Base, and Chengjia Fortress.

Notiz: Nach Abschluss der [SIDE QUEST] „Approaching Battle,“ visiting Condor School gives you the option to add Frosty Condor to your team. Jedoch, if this visit occurs after the [MAIN STORY] „Assembly of Heroes,“ Frosty Condor won’t join, and an alternative conversation will take place. Exploring Shaolin Temple and interacting with Monk Dizui can reveal new storylines, and depending on specific conditions, additional recruitment may be possible.

Li Yuanxing + Yan Weihuan Quest Line

Voraussetzung: After triggering the main storyline [MAIN STORY] „Siege of Mount Windless.“

1. Visit TanCheng City: Head to TanCheng City to initiate a scenario.
2. Beggars‘ Sect Headquarters: Enter the headquarters of the Beggars‘ Sect to activate a storyline.
   • Converse with Li Yuanxing but do not choose to advance the storyline [Correct Route].
   • Alternative, speak directly with Li Yuanxing and choose to advance the storyline, entering the [Wrong Route].

Prerequisite for Correct Route 1:

3. Leave the Beggars‘ Sect headquarters to activate a storyline.
4. Go to the inn in Tancheng City to activate a scenario.
5. Head to Nan Yu Village and converse with Yu Bo to initiate a storyline.
6. Find the Twin Roseleaves in Bramble Shade Forest to initiate a storyline; report back to Yu Bo afterward.
7. Go deep into the Purple Bamboo Forest in Tian Ming Village and find the Phoenix Crown and Cloud Robe; then report back to Yu Bo.

After the Battle: After the great battle at the Beggars‘ Sect headquarters, head to the peak of Mount Greenturnip to activate a storyline.

Voraussetzung 2:

8. Converse with Zuo Tianlong in the Beggars‘ Sect headquarters to activate a storyline.
9. Speak with Gong Jin in Tancheng City to trigger a storyline.
10. Converse with Liu Xuan in Tian Ming Village to initiate a storyline.
11. Enter the depths of the Purple Bamboo Forest in Tian Ming Village to activate a storyline.
12. Report back to Liu Xuan in Tian Ming Village; then proceed to Tancheng City and speak with Gong Jin [Forced Combat is involved].
13. Speak with Zuo Jiang Long to complete the task.

Combining Prerequisites: Nach Abschluss [Voraussetzung 1] Und [Voraussetzung 2], activate a storyline within the Beggars‘ Sect headquarters. Seek out Li Yuanxing and converse with him to trigger a scenario. Initiate a scenario at the inn in Tancheng City. Head to the peak of Mount Greenturnip to activate a storyline. Converse sequentially with Yan Weihuan, Xun Yao Yao, and Li Yuanxing to advance the storyline.

Continuation: Return to the Beggars‘ Sect headquarters and talk to Li Yuanxing to choose to advance the storyline. After the great battle at the Beggars‘ Sect headquarters, head to Tianming Village to activate a storyline. After speaking with Yan Weihuan, advance the storyline. Go to Tancheng City to activate a storyline.

Completion of Correct Route:

• [Having completed the correct storyline route] Speak with Li Yuanxing to invite him to join the team.
• [Having completed the correct storyline route] Go to the western ferry of Solitary Cloud Marsh to activate a storyline. Return to Bramble Shade Forest to find the Twin Roseleaves to activate a storyline, and Yan Weihuan joins the team.

Leng Wuqing + Ye Fei Quest Line

Voraussetzung: Nach Abschluss [URGENT QUEST] „Murders at Qianling“ Und [URGENT QUEST] „Tianlong Gang Spies.“

1. Visit Leijia Village: Head to Leijia Village and converse with Leng Wuqing.
2. Conversations with Villagers: Talk to each resident in Leijia Village. Report back to Leng Wuqing upon completing this task.
3. Journey to Mount Lian’gu: Join Leng Wuqing, Zhang Wen, and Zhao Wu. Travel to the peak of Mount Lian’gu to trigger a storyline.
4. Battle in Leijia Village: Return to Leijia Village and activate a major battle sequence.
5. Interactions with Leng Wuqing: Engage Leng Wuqing in the Peach Blossom Forest for a scenario. Return to Leijia Village for a storyline, then revisit Peach Blossom Forest and talk to Leng Wuqing again.
6. Mission in Shuanghe Village: Go to Shuanghe Village to eliminate the Tianlong Undercover Scout. Report back to Mount Lian’gu to continue the story.
7. Aftermath of the Battle: Following the grand battle on Mount Lian’gu, return to Leijia Village.
8. Post-Completion Events:
   • If you’ve finished the tasks above without triggering [SIDE QUEST] „Re-encounter with Wuqing“:
     • Travel to the heart of Lotus Lake to launch a scenario. Anschließend, Ye Fei becomes available for recruitment.
   • If you’ve finalized the tasks mentioned and completed the main line of the battle at Mount Windless, upon returning to Wudang:
     • Head to the Peach Blossom Forest and converse with Leng Wuqing, which activates [SIDE QUEST] „Re-encounter with Wuqing.“
     • Proceed to the Gusu Inn and opt to rest. This action sparks a story-centric battle. Triumph ensures Leng Wuqing’s inclusion in your team.

Wei Huo Quest Line

Voraussetzung: Erreichen 61 affinity with Wei Huo.

1. Wild Boar Woods: Team up with Wei Huo and venture to Wild Boar Woods to eliminate the Wild Boar King.
2. Lotus Lake Ambush: Proceed to Lotus Lake and take down the water bandits lurking in the area.
3. Report Back: Return to Wutong Village and speak with the village chief to report the success of your mission.

[SIDE QUEST] Sharpening Skills

4. Visit to Yan Fu Town Martial Arts School: Pair up with Wei Huo and head to the Yan Fu Town Martial Arts School.
5. Collecting Materials: Locate and gather 3 pieces of ironwood. Hand them over to the school master of the martial arts school.
6. Sandalwood Forest Waterfall: Make your way to the entrance of the Sandalwood Forest Waterfall.

Bai Jin Quest Line

Voraussetzung: Completion of the main mission on Mount Wanzi.

1. Conversation: Engage in a conversation with Bai Jin.
2. Bandit Hunt on Mount Wanzi: Proceed to Mount Wanzi and eliminate the bandits in the area.
3. Return to Luo Village: Head back to Luo Village and have a conversation with Bai Jin.
4. Dialogue in Petalsfall Forest: Initiate a conversation with Bai Jin.

[SIDE QUEST] Serpent and Plum Liquor

5. Gathering Plum Liquor: Finden 5 bottles of plum liquor (available for purchase at Tancheng City Inn). Return to Bai Jin in Petalsfall Forest for another conversation.
6. Beggar’s Sect Skirmish: Engage and defeat the disciples of the Beggar’s Sect.

[SIDE QUEST] Precipice Scenery

7. Voraussetzung: Erreichen 60 affinity with Bai Jin.
8. Venture to The Precipice: Team up with Bai Jin and proceed to The Precipice.
9. Grass Bandits Skirmish: Defeat five Grass Bandits in the area.
10. Mountain Peak Chat: Head to the mountain’s peak and engage in a conversation with Bai Jin.

[SIDE QUEST] Outer Lands Scenery

11. Voraussetzung: Erreichen 80 affinity with Bai Jin and choose options 1, 1, 2 in the first three circles.
12. Journey to Xungu Pass: Team up with Bai Jin and make your way to Xungu Pass.

Zweig 1: Battle at Valley of Dragons‘ Slumber

13. Venture to Valley of Dragons‘ Slumber: Engage and defeat the Yan army. Ergebnis: Bai Jin faces her demise.

Zweig 2: Search for Bai Jin in Lin Chang

14. Head to Lin Chang: Search for Bai Jin. Ergebnis: Bai Jin is found alive and well.

Shang Guan Hong Quest Line

[SIDE QUEST] Valuable Toad Epidermis​​

1. Converse with Wang: Approach and converse with Wang, the wealthy merchant, located below Ping Kang City.
2. Journey to Murkwood: Travel to Murkwood and encounter a sorcerer within the woods.
3. Return to Ping Kang City: Head back to Ping Kang City and find and talk to Wang, the wealthy merchant, to report on the findings from Murkwood.

[SIDE QUEST] Dance at Qingmu Sect

4. Voraussetzung: Erreichen 40 affinity with Shangguan Hong.
5. Initiate Conversation: Converse with Shangguan Hong.
6. Travel to Qingmu Sect: Make your way to Qingmu Sect.
7. Battle Against Sima Ling: Team up with Shangguan Hong and engage in a collaborative combat to defeat Sima Ling.
8. Bamboo Collection: Venture into the Bamboo Sea and collect green bamboo specimens from the area.
9. Duel with Shangguan Hong: Return to Qingmu Sect and challenge and defeat Shangguan Hong in a one-on-one duel.

[SIDE QUEST] Baidi Whirling Swordplay

10. Voraussetzung: Erreichen 70 affinity with Shangguan Hong.
11. Journey to Bai Di Lake: Team up with Shangguan Hong and travel to Bai Di Lake.
12. Solo Duel: Witness Shangguan Hong engaging in a one-on-one duel against Mu Haitang.

Sima Ling Quest Line

[SIDE QUEST] Qingmu Sect History

Voraussetzung: Schließe die Quest ab [SIDE QUEST] „Baidi Whirling Swordplay.“

1. Chat with Sima Ling: Approach and converse with Sima Ling.
2. Collect Special Bamboo: Travel to Bamboo Sea and hunt for and collect the special green bamboo native to the area.
3. Duel with Night Owl: Engage in a duel against the mysterious Night Owl and emerge victorious.

[SIDE QUEST] Departure Test

Voraussetzung: Erreichen 50 affinity with Sima Ling.

4. Dialogue Initiation: Approach and converse with Sima Ling.
5. Combat Training: Travel to the left side of Qing Mu Sect and engage and defeat the Qing Mu Sect disciples stationed there.

[SIDE QUEST] Koi in Jinli Village

Voraussetzung: Ensure both Shangguan Hong and Sima Ling are present in the team.

6. Enter Jinli Village: Journey to Jin Li Village with Shangguan Hong and Sima Ling.
7. Bridge Scenario Activation: Upon reaching the bridge in Jin Li Village, a storyline event is triggered, furthering the narrative of the quest.

[SIDE QUEST] A Dance in Gusu

Voraussetzung: Erreichen 80 affinity.

8. Venture to Gusu: Team up with both Shangguan Hong and Sima Ling and set out towards the city of Gusu.
9. Inn Storyline Activation: On arrival at the inn, a story event is automatically triggered.
10. Rest and Watch: Choose to rest in the inn for a night, und als Ergebnis, players will be treated to a continuous CG storyline, further fleshing out the backstories and character relationships.

Chen Lin Xi Quest Line

Voraussetzung: Players must have progressed past the Li Tian Bao incident in the main storyline.

1. Event Trigger at East Gate: Arrive at the east gate of Ping Kang City. A significant event is automatically triggered upon arrival.
2. Martial Arts Duel: Head to the martial arts school and engage in consecutive duels against Chen Lin Xi and his band of disciples.

[SIDE QUEST] Frozen Corpse in Beishan

Voraussetzung: Attain 60 affinity with Chen Lin Xi.

3. Initiate the Quest: Approach and converse with Chen Lin Xi to kick-start the quest.
4. Journey to North Mountain Village: Team up with Chen Lin Xi and make your way to North Mountain Village. Bei der Ankunft, a significant storyline event is activated.
5. Seek Out Zhan Wu Xing: Navigate to the area below Fancheng City and seek out and find the mysterious Zhan Wu Xing, which progresses the storyline further.
6. Fancheng City Events: Head to the west gate of Fancheng City to activate a key storyline event. Move near the house located above Fancheng City for another storyline activation.
7. Return to Martial Arts School: Travel back to the martial arts school in Ping Kang City and engage in a conversation with Chen Lin Xi for another narrative progression.
8. Fate of Chen Lin Xi: Depending on the player’s choices and affinity rating with Chen Lin Xi, his fate is decided.
   • If the affinity rating reaches or surpasses 70, a tragic turn of events leads to Chen Lin Xi’s death.
   • If the affinity rating is below 70, Chen Lin Xi survives the ordeals and remains a key character in the narrative

Huo Changqing Quest Line

[SIDE QUEST] The Misty Sword [Huo Changqing]

Voraussetzung: Players must have concluded the [MAIN STORY] „Rainy Night in Gusu“ episode in the primary narrative.

1. Beginning in Fancheng City Inn: After the events of „Gusu Rainy Night,“ the player should navigate to the Fancheng City Inn. Bei der Ankunft, an integral storyline event is automatically activated.
2. Journey to Chengjia Village: Venture out to Chengjia Village from Fancheng City. As the player enters the vicinity of the village, another crucial narrative sequence gets triggered, delving deeper into the backstory of Huo Changqing.
3. Reunion with Huo Changqing: After the events in Chengjia Village, the player must return to the Fancheng City Inn. At the entrance of the inn, engage in a conversation with Huo Changqing. This dialogue offers insights into Huo Changqing’s character, motivations, and his mastery as a swordsman.