If you want to fully explore Straying Steed Sands, this area has many collectables, from chests and oddities to anecdotes, antiques, cats, and special encounters. Located in the Hexi region of Where Winds Meet, this zone has village areas, desert paths, fortress routes, and sandstorm sections, so some collectibles are easy to spot while others need careful exploration. In this guide, you will find every collectible location.
All Collectible Locations in Straying Steed Sands
Straying Steed Sands is another collectible-filled area in the Hexi region of Where Winds Meet. Below, you will find a full list of all the collectibles you can discover in the area.
Camp 1/6
Go towards the southwest direction of the Boundary Stone to find a camp near a tree. Kill all the enemies inside the camp to collect the rewards and unlock the chest.
Boundary Stone 1/5
You will find this boundary stone at Peaceward Camp, which is located in the eastern-central part of Straying Steed Sands in Jade Gate Pass.
Anecdote 1/7 – Garrison Farmland
To unlock Garrison Farmland, head to Straying Steed Sands and speak with the Lost Traveler there. Once you talk to them, the anecdote will be added to your collection.
Anecdote 2/7 – Voices from Whitecrown Fortress
To get the Voices from Whitecrown City anecdote, go to Straying Steed Sands and have a chat with Li Si.
Piaoyao Battleboard 1/1
Pang Miao can be found in Straying Steed Sands, Jade Gate Pass, just northeast of the Peaceward Camp boundary stone. To participate, you will need 4 Chess Unit Types and 10 Commerce Coins. Once you have these, you can interact with Pang Miao and complete the activity.
Chest 1-2/60
Go south of the Boundary Stone to find the first chest on top of the sand hill. When you move forward, you will find the second chest in front of you.
Walking Treasure
From the southwest direction of the Boundary Stone to find the Walking Treasure in the middle of the desert. Block its path to get your rewards.
Universal Harmony ½
Head towards the west side of the Boundary Stone to find a group of gold butterflies. Follow the butterflies to find the Universal Harmony.
Graceful Melody 1/1
Monk Unknowing is located in Straying Steed Sands, Jade Gate Pass, just north of the Peaceward Camp boundary stone.
Anecdote 3/7 – Fusheng Precious Coin
To unlock the Fusheng Precious Coin anecdote, go to Straying Steed Sands and talk to Ma Balang during the Zi hour.
Anecdote 4/7 – Golden Bow Shooting the Sun
To unlock the Golden Bow Shooting the Sun anecdote, head to Straying Steed Sands and talk to Supiri.
Antique 1/4 – Guo Xin Blood-Stained Bindings
You can find this antique in Straying Steed Sands, Jade Gate Pass. It’s sitting on a shelf inside a small shed just north of the Peaceward Camp boundary stone.
Chest 3/60
Go to the north of the Boundary Stone. You will find an abandoned building here. Climb up the building to find the chest on top.
Oddity 1/15 – Apsara Hare
You will find oddity on the roof of the building. Catch it with your Lightless skill to collect your rewards.
Cat Play 1/2
You can find this cat in Straying Steed Sands, Jade Gate Pass, hanging around near the crowd just north of the Peaceward Camp boundary stone.
Desert Meow 1/3
In Straying Steed Sands, Jade Gate Pass, you can complete this challenge by ringing the bells in the right order. Shoot the bells on the tree in this sequence: bottom > top > middle > rightmost.
Cat Play 2/2
This cat can be spotted in Straying Steed Sands, Jade Gate Pass, sitting on the rooftops of the buildings just north of the Peaceward Camp boundary stone.
Chest 4/60
Go to the north side of the Boundary Stones, near the village. You will find a broken building in front of you. Climb up the building to find the chest on top near the bamboo structure.
Oddity 2/15 – Udumbara Flower
Inside the village, the flower is stuck on the wall of a building near the window. Interact with it and it will split into different flowers. Go towards the flowers to collect it in your inventory.
Chest 5/60
Inside the village area, you will find a broken, abandoned building. Climb on the top of a building and drop down inside it to find a chest in a corner of the room.
Compendium
In the outskirts of the village, you will find a pillar with two NPCs talking with each other. This is the first Compendium that you will find in the village.
Injustice 1/2
From the north of the Boundary Stone, you will find the Injustice quest. Talk to Liang and play the musical instrument to complete the quest.
Old Friend 1/2 – Qi Gai
You can find Qi Gai in Straying Steed Sands, Jade Gate Pass, right in the center of Peaceward Camp, kneeling next to a box and a barrel.
Chest 6-7/60
Near the village area you will find a very tree. Climb up the tree and you will find the chest. From the tree, jump down towards the broken building. On top of the building, you will find another chest.
Oddity 3/15 – Udumbara Flower
From the north side of the Boundary Stone, you will find a building. On the back side of the building, you will see the Udumbara Flower stuck on the wall. Interact with it and then catch the flower to collect it in your inventory.
Chest 8/60
Near the Boundary Stone, you will find a building. Between the wooden log and the building, near the window you will find the chest.
Old Friend 2/2 – Kang Bao
Kang Bao can be found in Straying Steed Sands, Jade Gate Pass, close to the Peaceward Camp boundary stone.
Anecdote 5/7 – The Last Furnace of Coins
To unlock The Last Furnace of Coins anecdote, go to Straying Steed Sands and talk to Huo Jiuchuan and Madam Zheng during the Zi hour.
Foes of the Outer Realms 1/2
In Straying Steed Sands, Jade Gate Pass, the Skeletal Bloom enemy will appear when you approach the area filled with Rainbone Flowers north of the Howling Sand boundary stone.
Chest 9-11/60
Near the outskirts of the village, go towards the patch of grasses to find three chests in the area.
Injustice 2/2
In the middle of the desert, you will find the Injustice quest. Here, you will find Utuk Raptor. Defeat the Utuk Raptor to complete the quest.
Chest 12-13/60
Go towards the north of the Boundary Stone, near the outskirts of the village, to find the chest buried on the ground. Use your skills to unlock the chest and get your rewards.
From the above location go towards the big ship sail. Here, you will find the chest by following the glowing path towards a skeleton.
Walking Treasure
In the middle of the desert, north of the Boundary Stone, you will find the Walking Treasure. Block its path to collect the rewards .
Chest 14/60
Go towards the east side of the Boundary Stone to find a chest hidden in the ground. Use your skill to unlock the chest and get your rewards.
Chest 15/16 + Camp 2/6
From the above location, go towards the big tree to find a camp. Defeat all the enemies inside the camp to get the chest and the rewards.
Walking Treasure X2
Go towards the east side of the Boundary Stone to find the Walking Treasure in the middle of the desert. Block its path to collect the rewards.
Oddity 4/15 – Shadowfin
Go towards the west of the Boundary Stone to find the oddity in the middle of the desert. Interact with the rock to block its path so you can capture it easily.
