How to Craft Gunpowder in Windrose

Why It Matters

Self‑sufficient gunpowder production transforms combat tactics and resource management, giving players strategic freedom beyond looting opponents.

Key Takeaways

• Gunpowder initially looted; crafting requires sulfur and iron tools.
• Sulfur found in foothills after defeating boss Thomas Richards.
• Upgrade workbench to level two to craft iron pickaxe.
• Millstone utility bench unlocks homemade gunpowder recipe in game.
• Charcoal kiln produces ash, essential base ingredient for gunpowder.

Summary

The video walks players through crafting gunpowder in Windrose, shifting from reliance on looted supplies to self‑production. It outlines the prerequisite of defeating the coastal jungle boss Thomas Richards, which unlocks access to the foothills where sulfur deposits reside. Key steps include upgrading the workbench to level two, crafting a sawhorse, then forging an iron pickaxe using copper tools and smelted iron. With the iron pickaxe, players mine sulfur—identified by its lighter, mossy appearance—to obtain the gunpowder schematic. Additional requirements are charcoal (produced in a kiln) for ash, and a millstone utility bench to enable the gunpowder recipe. The presenter emphasizes, “You’ll need an iron pickaxe to mine sulfur,” and notes that ten sulfur pieces yield a ten‑pack of gunpowder. The tutorial also points out that ash, a by‑product of charcoal, serves as a base ingredient, and that the millstone bench appears under the crafting‑utilities tab. By mastering this process, players gain unlimited gunpowder, reducing dependence on enemy loot and allowing more aggressive combat and exploration strategies. The guide also links to broader Windrose tips, encouraging deeper engagement with the game’s crafting system.

Original Description

Gundpowder in Windrose continues to be an illusive resource in the early game. While you can loot much of it from invading pirate camps, you'll stil feel a bitstarve d of it if you choose to go guns blazing most the time. It's not until several hours into the game that you're given access to the schematic that lets you craft gunpowder in Windrose at your camp. Rest assured, we're taking you step by step on how you can get gunpowder and craft a bunch of it on your own.

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