Windrose Trade Guide: Stop Being Poor

Welcome to the high seas! If your cargo hold is getting a bit crowded with loot and you are wondering how to turn it into a tidy profit, you are in the right place. While early-game items give you a nice starting boost, taking on larger ships is the ultimate way to build your fortune.

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A wonderful built-in trick to keep in mind: simply check the description of any plundered item in your inventory. It will features the helpful phrase "Could be sold to," telling you exactly which merchant is looking for it!

Understanding the Four Factions

Because Windrose features beautifully unique, procedurally generated worlds, faction bases will appear in different locations on every player's map. Exploring the open waters and diving into side adventures—like the Underground Network questline—is the most natural and fun way to discover these hidden ports.

Each faction specializes in purchasing specific types of goods.

The Role of Tortuga vs. Faction Bases

It is incredibly common for new players to head straight to the central hub of Tortuga hoping for a quick payday, but it actually serves a different, very important purpose! Tortuga is a shared sanctuary where you visit provisioners and turn in special items to local bounty agents to boost your faction reputation.

To exchange your cargo for silver and gold, you will want to track down each faction's unique, individual home base instead:

• People of Tortuga: Keep in mind that this faction's actual trading post is hidden away from the main Tortuga social hub. They have a dedicated buyer who is always eager to take Provisions and Medicine off your hands.
• Rogue Buccaneers: You will naturally cross paths with this faction's base simply by following the game's main story. They are your go-to buyers for Munitions and Dodo Heads.
• Brethren of the Coast: Finding these merchants requires a bit of classic open-sea exploration into uncharted waters. It is well worth the voyage, as they offer fantastic payouts for Naval Supplies and Specialized Tools.
• Smugglers of Port Royal: Following their dedicated questline will guide you straight to their secret docks. This is the exclusive spot to sell your Silver Spoons. Gathering luxuries and contraband for these traders is easily one of the best money-making strategies in the game!

Handy Success Tips for Captains

To help you smooth out your trading routes, here are a few great milestones to aim for:

• Unlock Tortuga Early: Establish access to the main Tortuga hub so you can easily manage your reputation rewards and stock up on essentials.
• Follow the Underground Network: Stick close to this questline to be guided safely and directly to the Smugglers' base.
• Deliver Hides: Progressing through the Buccaneer storyline and turning in hides will safely uncover their specialized buyer.
• Embrace Adventure: Don't be afraid to sail directly into the fog of war on your map to fully chart the prosperous Brethren of the Coast territory.

May your sails be full and your pockets even fuller!