How to Blacklist Someone in Where Winds Meet (And Actually Stop Seeing Their Messages)

Let’s be real — if you’re here, you’re probably staring at World chat wondering why that one player is still talking even after you blocked them.

Short answer?
You didn’t mess up. The game just doesn’t handle blacklisting the way you’d expect.

Here’s exactly how it works — and what you need to do instead to make the messages disappear.

What trips most players up is that blocking or blacklisting feels like it should be a hard mute, but in practice it’s more limited than that.

The system mainly affects direct interactions, like whispers or friend requests, while public channels play by different rules.

That disconnect is why it feels broken, even though it’s technically working as designed. Once you understand that distinction, the solution becomes much clearer—and it doesn’t involve resetting your account, reinstalling the game, or assuming you did something wrong.

The fix is more about adjusting how chat itself behaves, not the player you’re trying to avoid.

Can You Completely Blacklist Someone in Where Winds Meet?

No — not in the way most players mean.

Right now, blacklisting a player does not fully hide their World or Sect chat messages. You can block someone, add them to your blacklist, and still watch their public messages scroll past in real time. That’s the part that catches people off guard, because in most online games, “block” usually means total silence.

That mismatch is exactly why so many players assume the blacklist is broken. In reality, it’s functioning the way the game currently intends — it just has clear limitations that aren’t explained anywhere in-game.

The blacklist mainly affects direct interactions, like whispers or friend-related features, while public chat channels operate independently.

Once you know that distinction, the behavior makes more sense, even if it’s still frustrating.

How to Blacklist a Player (What This Option Actually Does)

You should still blacklist the player — just don’t expect miracles from it.

Option 1: From Chat

Open chat
Click or tap the player’s name
Select Blacklist / Block

Option 2: From the Social Menu

Open Menu
Go to Social
Open Blacklist / Blocklist
Add the player

Blacklisting is still useful, but it’s important to know its limits.

What blacklisting DOES:

Blocks direct messages / whispers
Stops friend requests
Limits some social interactions

What it DOES NOT do:

❌ It won’t hide World chat messages
❌ It won’t mute Sect chat
❌ It won’t remove public spam

So if your goal is, “I never want to see this person talk again,” keep going — this is where the real fix comes in, and it’s more about managing chat channels than the blacklist itself.

How to Actually Stop Seeing Someone’s Messages

✅ Mute World Chat (This Is the Real Solution)

Most annoying players spam World chat, and that channel completely ignores your blacklist. That’s why blocking them feels useless — the messages keep coming anyway.

To fix it:

Open Settings
Go to Chat / Social / Other (menu names vary by platform)
Mute or disable World Chat
Optionally mute Sect Chat as well if the spam continues there

Once you do this, their messages stop instantly. No delay, no refresh needed.

Right now, this is the only reliable way to stop seeing someone’s public messages. Until the game adds proper per-player muting, muting the chat channel itself is the workaround that actually works.

✅ Hide the Chat Window (If You Want Zero Noise)

If you just want some peace while exploring and don’t feel like micromanaging chat settings, this is the cleanest option.

Disable the chat overlay / chat window
Open chat manually only when you actually need it

It’s a blunt fix, but it works. Nothing pops up on your screen, no distractions, no surprise spam breaking immersion.

✅ Report Them (Worth Doing for Spam)

If the player is clearly spamming or crossing into harassment, reporting is still worth your time.

Click or tap the player’s name or message
Select Report
Choose Spam / Harassment

Reporting won’t instantly erase messages you’ve already seen, but it’s the only system in place that can deal with repeat offenders over time — especially in public channels like World chat.

Why This Feels Like a Bug (But Isn’t)

This isn’t a glitch — it’s a design issue.

The game:

Treats World chat as fully public
Doesn’t offer per-player chat muting
Never explains the blacklist’s limitations

So if you’ve been thinking, “Why is blacklist not working?” — that reaction makes total sense. The system behaves differently from what most online games train players to expect, and the lack of explanation just adds to the confusion.

Best Chat Setup (Recommended)

If you want useful communication without the headache, this setup works best right now:

✅ Mute World Chat
✅ Keep Guild / Party / Friends chat enabled
✅ Blacklist the player to block DMs
✅ Report obvious spam or harassment

It’s not perfect, but it’s the cleanest and least frustrating setup available.

Quick FAQ

Can I mute a specific player?

No. Only chat channels can be muted at the moment.

Why do I still see messages from blocked players?

Because the blacklist doesn’t filter World or Sect chat.

Is this getting fixed?

There’s no official word yet, but it’s a common complaint among players.

Final Take

❌ You can’t fully blacklist public messages
❌ You’re not missing a hidden setting
❌ Your account isn’t bugged
✅ Muting World chat is the real fix
✅ Blacklist still helps with DMs and direct interactions
✅ Reporting is the only real enforcement tool right now

Until proper per-player muting is added, this is honestly as good as it gets. If this setup felt confusing or frustrating, you’re not alone — it’s a common pain point, and now at least you know how to deal with it without wasting time chasing a fix that doesn’t exist yet.