To clear the 10-player "Dianxue Duan Enchou" Xiajing raid in Where Winds Meet, assemble a roster dominated by ranged group-damage DPS while retaining support options to mitigate mandatory damage. Defeating the primary boss, Zheng E, relies on mechanical timing, spacing, and quick target switching rather than brute-forcing high gear stats.
Team Composition and Role Setup
The encounter heavily punishes melee-heavy team compositions due to proximity-based hazards surrounding the boss. Bringing a high proportion of ranged area-of-effect (AoE) damage dealers ensures continuous attack uptime without taking unnecessary close-range damage.
- Ranged AoE DPS: Primary damage role. Keeps distance from close-range hazard zones while handling quick target shifts.
- Support and Healers: Essential to maintain shields and party healing during party-wide damage phases.
- Melee DPS: Limit to minimal slots. Melee fighters struggle to reposition fast enough during tight mechanic windows, increasing raid wipe risks.
Zheng E Boss Strategy
Zheng E acts as a strict coordination check. Failing to react to boss telegraphs applies severe debuffs that quickly cause group wipes.
| Trigger / Phase | Threat Mechanism | Team Response |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity Hazards | Persistent close-range damage around boss | Stay at ranged distance; avoid clumping near boss melee range |
| Zheng E Charge | Telegraphed burst animation | Pause aggressive attacks; transition to defensive positions and shields |
| Tingmei Dianxue Event | Environmental AoE mechanics | Spread out to prevent overlapping damage zones; coordinate via pings |
| Add & Hazard Spawns | Cumulative damage growth | Instantly swap target focus to eliminate secondary adds |
Step-by-Step Encounter Execution
- Assign Callouts: Designate party members to track Zheng E's charging animations using voice chat or standard in-game pings.
- Maintain Spacing: Maintain disciplined spread positions unless a specific phase demands grouping. Overlapping damage during the "Tingmei Dianxue" phase can instantly wipe the party.
- Respect Defensive Windows: When Zheng E initiates a charging phase, stop pushing high-damage combos and shift focus to survival, shielding, and dodging.
- Prioritize Target Switching: When secondary adds or environmental objects spawn, immediately redirect group damage to clear them before party-wide damage scales out of control.
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I wish I had read this before upgrading the wrong thing.
Good guide for Where Winds Meet players. The strategy part was useful.
I tried this today and it worked better than my old setup.
Can you add more details about strategy in a future update?