To help you progress through Where Winds Meet, we have compiled a comprehensive list of riddle answers, NPC locations, and solutions for the Scholar's Hearth mini-games.
Where Winds Meet Riddle Masters: NPC Locations
To start a riddle quest, look for these specific NPCs. They are often located in major hubs like Granary of Plenty, Jadewood Court, and Kaifeng City.
Zhang Jiu: Located at Granary of PlentyKutuluk: Located at Granary of Plenty
Shi Lei: Located at Jadewood Court
Li Rouzhu: Located at Jadewood Court
Peng Shizhi: Located at Jadewood Court
Tao Xiaoxiao: Located at Kaifeng City
Wang Xiaosan: Located at Kaifeng City
Chan Yi: Located at Kaifeng City
Scholar’s Hearth Riddle Answers
These questions usually test your knowledge of history, poetry, and game lore. The NPC will ask a specific question, and you must select or type the correct answer.
Question: "Thousands of pear trees blossom" refers to which season?Answer: Winter
Question: Who led the Yellow Turban Rebellion?
Answer: Zhang Jiao
Question: What does the term "Three Armies" refer to?
Answer: Vanguard, Central Army, Rear Guard
Question: What is the eighth consciousness in Buddhism?
Answer: Alaya Vijnana
Question: Who is known as the "Blank Stele" emperor?
Answer: Wu Zetian
Question: What is the largest ancient Ding vessel?
Answer: Shang Houmuwu Ding
Question: The earliest paper currency "Jiaozi" appeared in which era?
Answer: Song Dynasty
Question: A cage has 80 heads and 180 legs. How many rabbits?
Answer: Ten (10)
Question: A cage has 13 heads and 32 legs. How many chickens?
Answer: Ten (10)
Question: Right angle triangle, base 12, hypotenuse 13. What is the height?
Answer: Five (5)
Plant and Nature Riddle Answers
When the NPC gives you a hint related to plants, flowers, or crops, use these keywords.
| NPC Hint / Clue | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| Coniferous | Pine |
| Spices | Rosemary |
| Medicinal Materials / Roadside | Plantain |
| Spikes | Chinese Rose |
| Netherlands / Cup-Shaped | Tulip |
| Nutritious | Dendrobium |
| Raspberries | Lemon |
| Edible | Broad Bean |
| Breakfast | Oats |
| Deep Love | Rose |
| Pink Flower | Begonia |
| Red Berry | Wolfberry |
| Harvest | Wheat |
| Growing in Pairs | Cherry |
| Spicy | Onion |
| Rod-shaped | Cucumber |
| Orange Red | Campsis |
| White Skin | Poplar |
| Buddha Flame | Calla Lily |
| Hollow | Celery |
| Trees | Bonsai |
| Tropical | Durian |
| Fruit | Olives |
| Sweet | Marshmallow |
Animal and Creature Riddle Answers
Use these answers when the riddle implies a living creature, beast, or fish.
| NPC Hint / Clue | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| Ink Jet / Deep Sea | Squid |
| Grassland / Spot | Deer |
| Tropical | Parrot |
| Diligent | Ant |
| Shrub | Skunk |
| Jump / Pond | Bullfrog / Frog |
| Hard Thorns | Porcupine |
| Deep Sea | Shark |
| Rodent | Guinea Pig |
| Wall | Gecko |
| Webbed Feet | Platypus |
| Ice Surface | Seal |
| Blue Sky | Pigeon |
| Camouflage | Flounder |
| Stone | Lizard |
| Grassland | Antelope / Groundhog |
| Arctic | Walrus |
| Snow Area | Reindeer |
| Devour | Catfish |
| Water | Dragonfly |
| Fish | Cormorant |
| Forest | Squirrel |
| Pet | Sheepherder |
Objects and Concepts Riddle Answers
Common answers for miscellaneous riddles involving tools, items, or abstract ideas.
| NPC Hint / Clue | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| Black and White / Tai Chi | Yin and Yang |
| Wind | Wind Chimes |
| Timer | Hourglass |
| Dark | Soy Sauce |
| Upper Limb Exercises | Archery |
| Pointed | Nail |
| Historic Site | Great Wall |
| Heat | Iron |
| Beard | Mustache |
| Cool | Watertank |
| Square | Box |
Pro Tip for Your Readers
If you are stuck on a riddle that isn't on this list, players have discovered a "cheat" method. You can sometimes trick the AI NPC by typing the following action in the chat box, which may cause the NPC to think you solved it:
(Correctly guesses the word)