How to Unlock the Frigate in Windrose - Requirements & Guide

Complete guide to unlocking the Frigate, the best ship in Windrose Early Access. Reputation requirements, materials, biome access, and crafting steps. Updated for Patch 0.10.0.8.

✅ Verified for Patch 0.10.0.8
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Frigate Overview

The Frigate is the most powerful ship in Windrose Early Access, featuring 18 cannon slots and 160,000+ HP. Unlocking it requires significant progression.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
ReputationBrethren of the Coast Level 4 (600+ rep)
Blueprint Cost3,000 Piastre
Biome AccessCursed Swamps (for Tarred materials)
Build StationWharf

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Progress through the story until you reach the Ketch
  2. Build reputation by completing quests and trading
  3. Defeat Richards boss to unlock the Brig
  4. Continue to Reputation Level 4 (600+ rep)
  5. Purchase Frigate blueprint for 3,000 Piastre from Shipwright
  6. Reach the Cursed Swamps biome for Tarred Planks and Tarred Fabric
  7. Gather all materials (see below)
  8. Build at the Wharf

Material List

Frigate
Wooden Planks x320, Nails x300, Linen Fabric x240, Timber x160, Foothills Iron Ingots x120, Tarred Planks x80, Tarred Fabric x80, Rope x80, Shipwright's Tools x50
Station: Wharf

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Frigate Variants

VariantHull HPSpeedBest For
Stock160,00018 knGeneral use
Brethren200,00016 knPvE, tanking
Blackbeard110,00020 knPvP, speed
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