Always Carry Some Grass, Rocks, and Wood
Living the pirate life in Windrose means survival is key, especially early on. Always keep some grass, rocks, and wood in your inventory. These items are crucial for starting fires, building torches, erecting walls, and, most importantly, making tents.
Build Tents When Exploring New Islands or Before Fights
Tents are vital in Windrose as they allow you to respawn after death. You can build them almost anywhere, making it easy to set a respawn point close to where you’re exploring. Before entering a dangerous area, place a tent down to save time if you die.
Lower Some Sliders to Have More Fun
Default difficulty settings in Windrose can be punishing, as enemies can quickly kill players. To make combat more enjoyable, consider lowering the damage enemies inflict and their maximum health by about 25 percent. This adjustment can help reduce frustration without sacrificing the challenge.
Make Sure to Carry Food With You
Keeping food in your inventory is essential for maintaining your max health. If you get hungry, your health will decrease, so stock up on items like crabs, bananas, and coconuts for useful recipes.
Parry Attacks and Lock On to Enemies
Melee combat can be tricky, but using the lock-on feature and mastering the parry can make it easier. Parrying does not consume stamina and can stun enemies, giving you a brief window to counterattack. Locking onto a target helps you focus your attacks more effectively.
Use Bonfires to Heal
Bonfires in Windrose transform a tent into a campsite, allowing you to heal over time and regenerate stamina. Whenever you settle in for a while, set up a bonfire to take advantage of its healing properties.
Complete Missions and Clear Points of Interest to Level Up
Unlike many RPGs, leveling up in Windrose does not come from killing enemies. Instead, players earn XP by completing missions and clearing points of interest. Explore different islands to find and complete various objectives for quick leveling.
Increase Your Vitality Stat ASAP
When leveling up, prioritize adding points to your vitality stat for increased health. This will help you survive encounters with the dangerous wildlife in Windrose, especially the aggressive wild hogs.
You Can Fast-Travel on Your Boat
Once you have a boat, take advantage of fast-travel points located at towns and faction HQs. You can fast-travel while commanding your ship, making it easier to get around the map quickly.
Build More Fast-Travel Spots
It's wise to establish additional fast-travel bells at your main base. You can craft more after obtaining your first one, allowing you to build a transportation network across the map. You can have up to 10 fast-travel points at any time, but remember they must be built near the ocean.
Build a Wharf to Upgrade and Customize Your Vessel
Constructing a wharf allows you to customize, repair, and upgrade your ship. Ensure you have the necessary materials to enhance your vessel or even build a new one.
Don’t Board Enemy Ships Right Away
When encountering enemy ships, consider attacking from a distance before boarding. Use your ship's cannons to weaken enemy crews, making it easier to successfully raid their vessel.
When Playing Co-op, Bring Multiple Ships
In co-op mode, having multiple ships is advantageous. This strategy allows the group to engage enemies more effectively and avoid having one player targeted by all cannons.
When Marking a Spot on the Map, Select the Off Mini-Map Option
To improve navigation, check the option to mark a spot even if it doesn’t appear on the mini-map. This feature makes it easier to keep track of distant locations.
To Change Sea Shanties, Stop and Start Your Crew’s Singing
If you’re tired of the same sea shanty, hold the button to stop your crew from singing, then hold it again to start a new song. This allows you to enjoy a variety of tunes during your adventures.