Clay is an early-game resource in Windrose used to build the core smelting pipeline. Every player needs Clay within the first hour or two, because the Charcoal Kiln and Smelting Furnace both require it, and without them you cannot produce Copper Ingots.
Location
Clay appears as dark, cracked, muddy patches on the ground. On the starting island, the most reliable Clay deposits sit between the Ancient Ruins and the Copper Deposit, near water. Look for areas where the ground color shifts to a damp brown/gray and the texture appears cracked.
Gathering
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Tool required | Stone Pickaxe (3 Wood + 3 Stone at the Workbench) |
Biome | |
Respawn | Clay patches regenerate over in-game time |
Key Uses
Recipe | Clay Required |
|---|---|
Charcoal Kiln | 20 |
Smelting Furnace | 15 |
Large Smelting Furnace | 20 |
Stove and Pot (Alchemy Table upgrade) | 5 |
Disassembly Table | 10 |
Alchemy Table (Clay Pot consumed) | Used to craft 1 Clay Pot, which is an Alchemy Table input |
Gathering Tips
Gather 60+ Clay in a first pass to cover Charcoal Kiln, Smelting Furnace, and Disassembly Table without having to return
Carry a Torn Sailcloth Bag for extra inventory when Clay farming
Combine Clay runs with Copper Ore runs on the starting island to cut travel time
See Also
Charcoal Kiln - primary consumer
Smelting Furnace - smelting station
Resources - resource overview