Complete beginner's guide covering first steps, ship basics, resource gathering, combat tips, and early game progression.
Windrose is an open-world pirate adventure game. This guide covers everything you need to know in your first few hours.
You start at Starting Port with a basic Sloop. Visit the Old Salt for a free fishing rod, the Merchant to sell items, and the Tavern Keeper for a free rumor.
Chop trees. 50+ needed early.
Mine in caves. Guide
Free money. Sell to Merchant.
Used for cooking and potions.
Visit the Shipwright. You need: 50 Wood, 10 Iron Ingots, 100 Gold.
Your first boss is Captain Richards, Level 10, weak to fire. Bring a Copper Sword and 3 Health Potions.
After the first boss, you unlock Brig ship upgrade. Head to Trader's Bay for mid-tier resources.
✅ Verified for Patch 0.10.0.8