How to Change Your Character Name in Where Winds Meet

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The in-game item window for the Rename Certificate in Where Winds Meet. The description confirms it changes the name immediately, has a 7-day cooldown, and can be obtained from the Jianghu Treasures Shop.

In Where Winds Meet, your character name carries weight. Other players see it in the open world, in social systems, and across shared activities. Many players choose a name quickly during character creation, only to regret it later. The game allows name changes, but the process requires care, currency, and planning.

If you wonder whether you can rename your character after starting the game, the answer is yes. The method, however, comes with clear conditions.

How Name Changes Work in Where Winds Meet

Where Winds Meet allows character name changes through a special item called a Rename Certificate. The game does not offer free renames by default, so players should treat their first name choice seriously.

The character profile screen in Where Winds Meet showing the "Change Name" interface. The text box is ready for a new name, and the cost section confirms that one Rename Certificate is required to complete the process.
Credit: NetEase Games

To change your name, follow these steps:

  1. Open the main menu and select your avatar to access your profile
  2. Look next to your current name for the small pencil icon
  3. Select the icon to open the rename option
  4. Use a Rename Certificate to confirm the new name

If you do not own a Rename Certificate, the game redirects you to the in game shop.

Cost and Cooldown You Should Know

The Rename Certificate costs 300 Echo Beads, which require real money to obtain. At the time of writing, no free or gameplay based method exists to earn this item.

After changing your name, the game enforces a seven day cooldown. You cannot rename the same character again until that period ends. This limit encourages thoughtful decisions and prevents repeated changes.

Name Rules and Availability

Character names in Where Winds Meet are unique. If another player already uses a name, the game will reject it. Names also follow character restrictions, which may cause invalid character errors.

Players can check name availability by using the Add Friend feature. Enter the desired name there. If a profile appears, the name already exists. The system treats names as case sensitive, so small variations may still work.

Important Tips Before You Rename

Before spending Echo Beads, double check spelling, spacing, and character format. The game does not offer refunds for Rename Certificates. If you made a mistake early in the game, deleting and recreating a character may save money, though this option requires account binding steps.

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