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T key toggles lock-on; [and] cycle targets. Essential for dodge direction, guard orientation, and attack alignment.
The base-building station that raises weapons, armor, and bags through level 8. Distinct from the Weaponsmith and Armor Workshops.
Plague Witches are spellcasting Plague enemies in Windrose's Cursed Swamps. They cast plague hexes from range, summon Plague Thralls, and drop Quagmire Powder, a critical Mire Metal Ingot component.
Drowned are undead enemies encountered on the starting island and in treasure dig encounters in Windrose. They spawn in groups when buried chests are disturbed.
Dodos are passive flightless birds in Windrose's Coastal Jungle biome. They drop Bird Meat and Dodo Eggs, both essential cooking ingredients for early-game stat foods like Bacon and Eggs (+5 Vitality) and Hearty Egg Broth (+10 Agility, Rare).
Luxury contraband relic sold to the Smuggler Buyer for 5 Piastres each. Volume-income item for Piastre stockpiling.
Retaliation is a weapon effect in Windrose that increases melee damage on successful Perfect Blocks, stacking up to 3 times. At max stacks on certain weapons, parries also restore Health.
Complete guide to the six character attributes in Windrose (Strength, Agility, Precision, Mastery, Vitality, Endurance), the talent system, and how stats affect combat and survival.
Plague Warriors are heavy-melee Plague enemies in Windrose's Cursed Swamps. Armored in plague-corrupted plate and wielding two-handed weapons, they hit hard and absorb significant punishment. They drop Quagmire Powder for Mire Metal Ingot smelting.
Guide to character creation in Windrose, including customization tabs, appearance changes after the opening, stat handling, and how the system fits the live Early Access build.
Plague Hunters are tracker-style Plague enemies in Windrose's Cursed Swamps. They dual-wield short blades, move quickly, and deal sustained plague DoT damage. They drop Quagmire Powder for Mire Metal Ingot smelting.
The Grenadier is a pirate enemy type in Windrose that throws explosive grenades at range. It was revealed at the December 2025 PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted alongside the greatsword and blunderbuss weapons.
Guide to death mechanics in Windrose, covering what you lose, what you keep, the grave system, respawn points, tents, and attrition strategies.
The Survivor's Set is Windrose's first uncommon five-piece armor set, bridging the gap between the torn starting outfit and the rarer faction sets that dominate later builds.
Community nickname for the Conquistador's Armor tank build. Not a distinct armor set. Redirects to Conquistador's Armor.
Rally is Windrose's in-combat health recovery mechanic. Striking an enemy within 5 seconds of taking damage converts temporal (light-red) health back into permanent HP.
Medical Crates are moderate-value trade goods in Windrose, looted from camps and dungeons. Sold to faction traders for Piastres.
Lamp Oil in Windrose is created by refilling an empty Oil Lamp with Animal Fat at a Workbench through the Refill/Repair menu.
Drowners are zombie-like undead enemies common across Windrose's Coastal Jungle and Cursed Swamps biomes. Part of Blackbeard's supernatural undead forces.
Normal stamina regeneration versus the Winded debuff triggered by full stamina depletion.
Sows are aggressive level-3 wild pigs on the Windrose starting island. Their charge attacks can one-shot unprepared early players, making them the most-warned-about starter-biome threat.
Guide to fast travel in Windrose, covering Fast Travel Bells, ship summoning, placement strategy, the Homeward Journey alchemy utility, and quest-connected bell discoveries.
Rally healing is Windrose's Bloodborne-inspired mechanic: a portion of damage taken stays in a recoverable state and can be restored by dealing damage back quickly.
Corruption is a weapon effect in Windrose applied by Plague weapons. Stacks on hit, and at 5 stacks unlocks a powerful F-attack that deals area damage and can restore HP on the Epic Plague Halberd.
Mountain Goats are passive Foothills wildlife in Windrose, found on rocky elevated terrain. They drop Mountain Goat Horn (a crafting material), Bird Meat (rare), and Animal Fat. Goats flee when approached and require ranged weapons or careful stalking to hunt.
Mercenaries are level 3 to 5 human enemies in Windrose, found guarding Pirate Camps and other hostile encampments. They are skilled with both melee weapons and firearms, and drop Piastres, Homemade Gunpowder, and weapon plans.
Specially marked chests found in Ancient Ruins. Contain unique blueprints, map fragments, rare materials, and luxury relics.
The Oil Lamp is a portable light source in Windrose, crafted at a Workbench and refilled with Animal Fat for cave, mine, and interior exploration.
Swollen Drowned are bloated undead variants in Windrose that spit toxic substances in a 180-degree arc, creating area-of-effect damage that must be dodged rather than blocked.
Not a confirmed weapon name. The Ghost Captain boss drops Soul Eater, not a weapon called 'Ghost Captain's Sword'.
In-depth guide to the stamina system in Windrose, covering combat stamina mechanics, regeneration, the Rested Buff, stamina-reducing equipment, and strategies for managing stamina in fights and exploration.
Pirate Sergeants are elite enemies in Windrose, armed with both pistol and sword and effective at close and medium range. Tougher than regular pirates, with better loot drops.
Close-range shotgun-style ammunition firing 6 pellets at 30% base damage each. 5 Bones yield 5 shells.
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