Talking to animals in Where Winds Meet isn’t available right from the start, but you can unlock it as you progress through the game. By improving certain attributes and exploring the world through side activities and mini-games, you can gain the Animal Whisperer skill and start communicating with animals. This guide will tell you what you need to unlock it and the easiest ways to get the required stats.
How To Talk to Animals

To unlock the ability to talk to animals, you will need to get the Animal Whisperer Exploration Skill. To do this, make sure your character meets these requirements:
- Mindset: 75
- Intelligence: 50
- Aspiration Points: 600
Once you have reached these stats and unlocked the Animal Whisperer skill, you will be able to communicate with animals in the game.
How to Earn Mindset, Intelligence and Aspiration Points

Mindset increases as you explore and take part in certain activities. You can raise it by collecting Oddities, winning fishing contests, and curing the Spellbound status when you come across it. If you want to know how to fish in the game, read our guide on How to Use a Fishing Rod and Fish in Where Winds Meet.
Intelligence is gained by using your wits. You will earn it by solving riddles and completing Gift of Gab challenges.
To earn Aspiration attributes overall in Where Winds Meet, spend time exploring the world and joining in on mini-games. Things like finishing Meow Meow challenges, collecting Universal Harmony butterflies, taking part in archery contests, finding Oddities, and even eating food from vendors to build affinity all help boost your progress. If you want to increase your exploration points, read our article on How to Increase Exploration Level in Where Winds Meet.
