If you’ve just stepped into the golden deserts of Hexi and are wondering what those glowing butterfly icons on your minimap are — you’ve found Oddities. These collectibles are one of the most rewarding systems in Where Winds Meet, and the new Hexi update just added even more of them. Here’s everything you need to know.
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What Are Hexi Oddities?
Oddities are region-specific collectibles that appear as a butterfly icon on your minimap. Each region has its own set of oddity types, and collecting them lets you progress through the Melodies of Peace upgrade system. Mix Vale Think of them as living collectibles — bugs, flowers, and creatures unique to each map.
All 3 New Where Winds Meet Hexi Oddities at a Glance
| Oddity | How to Catch | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowfin | Use Cosmic Reversal to trap it in rocks along its path | Jade Gate Pass |
| Desert Oddity 2 | Interact when close; follow butterfly icon on minimap | Hexi Desert |
| Desert Oddity 3 | Small puzzle / timed interaction required | Hexi Desert |
Shadowfins move along a fixed path — stand in their way and use Cosmic Reversal to capture them in the stone that appears in their pathway. International Business Times
How to Unlock the Hexi Oddity Collector
You need to complete the Melodies of Peace: Hexi quest to unlock the Oddity Collector in the region. Travel to Karez — a camp near the hull of an abandoned ship — and find a man named Qi Xian. International Business Times
To start the quest, help Qi Xian who is found lying in the sand in Lost Crossing, slightly northeast of the Jade Gate Pass region. Wikipedia After helping him catch the Shadowfin, follow him to his painting shed to complete the quest and unlock the exchange system.
Why Bother? Here Are the Rewards
Once you complete the quest, you can bring Qi Xian Oddities and unlock various passive and active skills, including many passives that will power your character up. International Business Times These range from Max HP increases to attack boosts and brand-new Internal Arts.
For a deeper dive into the Melodies of Peace system, check out our full Where Winds Meet guide coverage at TechnoSports for builds, tips, and region walkthroughs.
Learn more about the game’s historical setting and world-building on its Wikipedia page.
FAQs
Q: Where is the Hexi Oddity Collector located?
Qi Xian is located in Karez, north of the Karez Boundary Stone. Players must first complete the Melodies of Peace: Hexi quest before exchanging Oddities with him. Pearl Abyss
Q: Do Hexi Oddities show on the map?
Oddities only appear as a Fairy or Butterfly icon on your minimap, and each has its own acquisition method in the form of small puzzles or tasks. Pearl Abyss
