Many players on console struggle to figure out how to hide their bow and arrow in Where Winds Meet. The option isn’t immediately visible in the main appearance menu, and the game doesn’t clearly explain where the weapon visibility toggle is located.
This makes players assume the feature doesn’t exist, especially when switching outfits or customizing characters. Without the hide-bow option, the character’s bow remains visible at all times, breaking immersion or ruining certain cosmetic styles.
Because the weapon visibility toggle is tucked away behind a secondary menu, it’s easy to miss — which leads to confusion, frustration, and tons of posts asking where the “Hide Bow” option actually is. If you’re on console and can’t find the mechanic anywhere, this guide gives you the exact method to hide your bow and explains how to access the hidden section of the appearance screen.
Quick Fix
Open the Appearance menu, then hold the Triangle button to reveal the More Options panel — this is where you can show or hide weapons, including your bow and arrow.
Step 1 – Open the Appearance Menu to Access Bow Visibility Settings
Start by opening your character’s Appearance section from the main menu.
This is where all visual settings live — armor, outfits, style details, and weapon visibility. Many players scroll through the standard tabs only to find no option for hiding the bow, but that’s because the bow visibility toggle isn’t on the main screen.
Opening Appearance is the first step, and it sets you up to access the deeper options that the game hides behind another button.
How this helps:
- Takes you directly to the correct cosmetic section.
- Ensures you’re in the right menu before using the hidden command.
- Connects bow hiding to the character customization interface.
Step 2 – Hold the Triangle Button to Reveal the “More Options” Menu
This is the part most players miss.
When you’re inside the Appearance menu, look at the bottom of the screen. You’ll see a small prompt telling you to hold Triangle for More Options. This isn’t a simple tap — you must hold the button to open the additional submenu.
Inside this hidden panel, you’ll find the ability to toggle weapon visibility, including hiding or showing your bow and arrow.
How this helps:
- Unlocks the hidden submenu the game doesn’t highlight well.
- Gives you access to advanced appearance controls.
- Allows customization that isn’t available anywhere else in the settings.
Step 3 – Use the Show/Hide Weapon Toggle to Hide Your Bow
Once you’re inside the More Options menu, scroll to the Show/Hide Weapons toggle.
Here, you can switch your bow and arrow visibility on or off. If you disable it, your bow and arrow will disappear from your character’s back when not in use. This makes your character cleaner, more immersive, and more visually aligned with your chosen outfit.
How this helps:
- Gives full control over how your weapons appear visually.
- Removes the bow when it doesn’t fit your style or cosmetics.
- Creates a cleaner look for screenshots, cutscenes, or roleplay.
Step 4 – Save Your Appearance Settings Before Leaving the Menu
After toggling bow visibility, make sure to save any appearance changes.
Some console versions require confirmation before exiting the appearance screen. If you leave without saving, the bow visibility setting might revert to default.
How this helps:
- Ensures your bow stays hidden after menu changes.
- Prevents visual settings from resetting unexpectedly.
- Makes your customization permanent until you change it again.
Step 5 – Test the Bow Visibility in the Open World
Once you close the menus, walk around the open world and check your character model.
If the settings saved correctly, your bow and arrow should now be hidden anytime they’re not being actively used. When you equip your bow in combat, it will reappear normally.
How this helps:
- Confirms your “Hide Bow” option is working.
- Ensures the toggle behaves correctly during exploration and combat.
- Helps confirm if you want to hide other weapons as well.
How I Hid My Bow and Arrow in Where Winds Meet (What I Tried, What Worked, and the Real Result)
When I first tried to hide my bow in Where Winds Meet, I assumed it would be in the Appearance tab or maybe buried in a settings menu. But absolutely nothing in the UI makes this obvious, and on console it’s even worse because there’s no tooltip explaining the extra menu layer. After reading the subreddit tip, I tested every method myself. Here’s what actually worked and what you can expect.
1. Opening the Appearance Menu
How I applied it:
I went to the character menu, opened Appearance like usual to check outfits and cosmetics.
Result:
At first, nothing — the bow was still visible. But the important part isn’t the menu; it’s what comes next.
Value to you:
This confirms the option is in Appearance, just hidden behind a console-only shortcut.
2. Holding the “More Options” Button (Triangle on PlayStation)
How I applied it:
Inside Appearance, I held Triangle (instead of tapping it). This opens a secret “More Options” menu at the bottom of the screen.
Result:
A new sub-menu appeared with toggles for showing/hiding weapons, including the bow. It worked instantly once I held the button.
Value to you:
The hiding mechanic isn’t broken — it’s just not visible unless you hold the button, not press it. This is why so many console players miss it.
3. Toggling “Show/Hide Weapons”
How I applied it:
Once the extra menu opened, I simply toggled the Weapon Visibility option to OFF.
Result:
My bow and quiver disappeared from my character’s back immediately, even during idle animations.
Value to you:
If you prefer a cleaner look, want screenshots, or hate the floating bow clipping through outfits, this fixes it perfectly.
4. Testing It in Town, Combat, and Cutscenes
How I applied it:
I walked around Qinghe, mounted a horse, entered a cutscene, and engaged in combat.
Result:
- In exploring / towns → bow stayed hidden
- In cutscenes → bow stayed hidden
- In combat → bow reappears automatically (as it should), then hides again after combat
Value to you:
It’s not just cosmetic — the game smartly auto-reveals weapons only when needed.
5. Switching Outfits Afterward
How I applied it:
I changed outfits to see if the setting resets.
Result:
The hidden bow setting stays active regardless of outfit changes.
Value to you:
Great for fashion players — your look stays consistent.
The key is holding Triangle inside the Appearance menu — not pressing it. Once you toggle weapon visibility, the bow hides cleanly and stays hidden during normal gameplay. This small UI trick completely fixes the cluttered-back look and makes fashion or screenshot sessions way better.
Final Thought
Hiding your bow and arrow in Where Winds Meet is easy once you know how to access the hidden “More Options” menu in the Appearance screen. Just open Appearance, hold Triangle, and use the weapon visibility toggle to hide your bow whenever you want a cleaner or more stylish character look.