The Smuggler's Cache is a hidden point of interest on the starting island in Windrose. It contains the player's first Fast Travel Bell, making it one of the most important early-game discoveries. The entrance is concealed behind coastal foliage and guarded by a dangerous enemy.
Location
The Smuggler's Cache is marked on the player's map as a point of interest on the starting island, along the coastline. Despite having a map marker, the entrance is not immediately visible when you arrive because it is hidden behind dense foliage and vines.
Finding the Entrance
Open your map and travel to the Smuggler's Cache marker along the coast
When you arrive, look for dense foliage or vines along the cliff face or coastline
Attack and clear the foliage to reveal a narrow path leading into the cache
Prepare for combat before entering
The Drown
A dangerous enemy called the Drown patrols near the entrance. This is one of the tougher early-game enemies and can deal heavy damage to unprepared players. The recommended strategy is to attack once and retreat instantly using the dash mechanic (CTRL key). Patience and spacing win this fight. Do not try to trade hits with the Drown early in the game.
Loot
Inside the Smuggler's Cache is a Smuggler's Chest containing the player's first Fast Travel Bell. This is the earliest opportunity to unlock the fast travel system. The bell can be used to craft a Fast Travel Point (additional materials: 10 Copper Ingots + 3 Rope at a Workbench, then 20 Wood to build the point structure).
Why It Matters
The Fast Travel Bell from the Smuggler's Cache enables teleportation between placed bells and instant returns from your boat to your base. Without it, travel between islands requires sailing the full distance each time. Placing your first Fast Travel Point at your main base and a second one near pirate camps or dungeon entrances creates efficient loot-and-return cycles.
Second Fast Travel Bell
A second Fast Travel Bell is found at the Abandoned Buccaneer Camp, a ruin located west of the starting island. This camp contains two chests (one requiring platforming, the other a hidden button under the stairs) with Tumbaga Ingots and a Sturdy Saber. It is guarded by aggressive boars rather than undead enemies.
Additional Smuggler's Caches
Whether additional Smuggler's Caches exist on islands beyond the demo content is not confirmed. The demo represents approximately 2.5% of the planned Early Access map, so more hidden caches are expected in the full game. Up to 10 Fast Travel Points can be active at once.