Beginner's guide - First steps in Windrose
Tips for resources, ships and the first steps in Windrose.
Getting started in Windrose begins with a small ship, few resources and a large open world. This guide explains the first steps, important systems and gives tips for a successful start.
Contents
- the first minutes
- collect first resources
- the first airship
- exploration & traveling
- combat & security
- first upgrades
- goals for beginners
- conclusion
1 The first few minutes
At the beginning you should concentrate on the basics:
- Explore your surroundings
- Collect resources
- Discover harbors and settlements
- Accept your first orders
Early progress focuses on exploration and expansion.
2. collect first resources
Resources form the basis for progress and crafting.
Typical starting resources
- Wood
- metal
- Fabrics
- Basic materials
These materials are used for
- Repairs
- equipment
- Ship fittings
- tools
Collect more resources early than necessary.
3. the first airship
The first ship is small but versatile.
Pay particular attention to:
- Cargo space
- speed
- Range
- Basic armament
You should first make improvements in:
- storage space
- durability
- drive
invest.
Further information can be found later in the article Airships & Ship Classes.
4. exploration & travel
The world of Windrose rewards exploration.
Explore:
- Floating islands
- Ruins
- Trading posts
- Hidden places
Offer new regions:
- Rare materials
- Better rewards
- New enemies
The game world is explained in more detail in the article The World of Windrose.
5. combat & security
Early opponents can already be dangerous.
Tips
- Avoid fights without preparation
- Have repair material ready
- Use distance advantages
- Attack opponents one at a time
Battles are covered in the battle system.
6. first upgrades
Early investments should be:
- More storage space
- Improved weapons
- Additional modules
- More stable hull
Many improvements are created via Crafting.
7. goals for beginners
Recommended order:
- collect starting resources
- repair ship
- explore first route
- find harbor
- improve ship
- discover new region
These steps make it much easier to get started.
8. conclusion
Getting started in Windrose is easy to understand, but rewards good planning. If you collect resources and improve your ship early on, you will unlock new regions and opportunities more quickly.
