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Are you ready to put your arsenal of guns to work in the dangerous world of Windrose? While finding a powerful weapon is the first step, you will quickly realize that a gun is only useful if you have the right ammunition and the means to fire it.
This guide is for new and experienced Windrose players looking to efficiently gather resources and craft ammunition.
Mastering gunpowder production is essential for advancing in both naval and land combat, as it ensures you can keep your weapons loaded and your crew ready for any encounter.

You need to know how to manage your supplies to stay ahead of your enemies. Gunpowder is a critical resource that every pirate gunslinger must master to survive the tough naval battles and land encounters. Without it, your muskets and pistols are nothing more than heavy pieces of metal.

This guide will teach you exactly where to find sulfur and how to craft your own homemade gunpowder to keep your crew shooting from a distance. We will cover the specific crafting recipes, the tools you need, and the best places to scavenge for extra loot on the high seas.

How to Get Gunpowder in Windrose and Crafting Recipe

Gunpowder Windrose

There are two main ways to get gunpowder in the world of Windrose: crafting it yourself using a millstone, or obtaining it through looting and combat. Crafting is the most reliable method, but looting can provide quick supplies if you know where to look.

How to Get Ash

Ash is a key ingredient for gunpowder and can be obtained in two ways:

  • As a byproduct of making charcoal in the Charcoal Kiln.

  • By grinding charcoal directly at the Millstone (once unlocked).

How to Get Sulfur

Sulfur is more challenging to find. Sulfur nodes appear as rocks with bright yellow marbling or greenish-tinted monoliths. These can be found on rocky outcroppings in the Foothills region and as bumpy formations in the Coastal Jungle biome.
To mine sulfur deposits, you need an Iron Pickaxe, which can only be obtained after completing certain quests in the game. If you do not have an iron pickaxe yet, you can destroy sulfur nodes with cannon fire from your ship to collect the resource.

Crafting Gunpowder at the Millstone

Before you can craft gunpowder, you must unlock the Millstone workstation by obtaining corn from the Foothills region. Picking up corn will unlock the millstone parts schematic. You can then craft millstone parts using 15 stone at a level 2 workbench, and combine those parts with 15 wood to build your completed workstation.

Gunpowder Crafting Materials Table

Material Source Notes
Ash Charcoal Kiln, or grind Charcoal at Millstone Byproduct of burning wood or grinding charcoal
Sulfur Sulfur nodes in Foothills and Coastal Jungle Requires Iron Pickaxe or cannon fire to harvest

Step-by-Step: How to Craft Gunpowder

  1. Gather 10 Sulfur from sulfur nodes or loot.

  2. Collect 20 Ash from your kiln or by grinding charcoal at the millstone.

  3. Unlock and build the Millstone by finding corn in the Foothills region.

  4. At the Millstone, combine 10 Sulfur and 20 Ash to create homemade gunpowder.

Alternative Ways to Obtain Gunpowder and Sulfur

In addition to crafting, there are several alternative methods to obtain gunpowder and sulfur:

  • Looting from Chests: Chests have a 25% chance to drop sulfur and can also contain gunpowder.

  • Defeating Pirates: You can loot gunpowder from the bodies of defeated pirate enemies, especially in the Foothills region.

  • Clearing Pirate Camps: Clearing out camps of pirates, such as Blackbeard Pirate Camps, can yield almost a full stack of gunpowder, making it a valuable method for acquiring this resource early in the game.

  • Looting Supply Caches: Supply Caches found in enemy camps are a reliable way to gather gunpowder, as they often contain this resource along with other valuable items.

  • Blackbeard Pirate Camps: These specific Points of Interest are excellent locations to find and loot homemade gunpowder from defeated pirates.

Where to Get Gunpowder in Windrose (Enemy Loot Drops and Locations)

Looting Gunpowder from Pirates and Chests

For players who are struggling with the crafting requirements, there are other ways to find gunpowder without using a millstone. Hunting down enemy pirates and raiding enemy camps is a very effective way to get gunpowder quickly. Pirates like the sailors found in Blackbeard pirate camps have a good chance to drop the resource directly upon defeat.

Raiding chests at these camps is even more lucrative than individual loot drops. You can often find up to 8 units of homemade gunpowder in a single chest. These pirates and their containers respawn every day, so you should farm these locations regularly. To make your journey easier, you can set up a fast travel network using a travel bell near these high-interest spots.

Why is my musket not firing, even with gunpowder

A common problem players encounter is having homemade gunpowder in their inventory but still being unable to fire their weapon. In Windrose, you must have both gunpowder and a bullet to use a musket or pistol. If you only have the powder, the gun will remain empty.

To solve this, ensure you have crafted stone bullets or iron bullets at your workbench. You must also make sure that both the bullets and the gunpowder are in your character's inventory and not stored in a chest back at your camp. Once you have both, your character will automatically reload the gun after every shot.

How do I mine sulfur without an Iron Pickaxe

Many players find sulfur deposits early in the game but realize they cannot mine them because they do not own an iron pickaxe. If you are struggling to find iron ore or have not finished the bigger boat quest yet, there is a clever trick you can use to get the sulfur you need.

You can use the cannons on your ship to blast the sulfur nodes from the water. Simply sail your boat close to the coastline where the yellow-cracked rocks are located and fire your cannons at them. The explosion will break the node and drop the resources on the ground for you to collect.

Where is the best place to find Corn for the Millstone

If you cannot unlock the millstone because you cannot find corn, you are likely looking in the wrong map area. Corn does not grow on the first island or in the coastal jungle. You must travel to the foothills region to find this plant growing in ancient farms or near ruins.

Once you discover corn, the millstone parts recipe will appear in your workbench list. This is the point where you can finally start your own gunpowder production. If you are having trouble, look for small green stalks with yellow cobs in the open fields of the foothills to get your first seeds.

Why is my Charcoal Kiln not producing enough Ash

Some players find themselves short on ash even though they are constantly making charcoal. If you are only burning a small amount of wood, the byproduct amount will be very low. To get gunpowder in larger amounts, you need to process wood in bulk.

To speed up the process, you can also grind charcoal directly at the millstone once you have it built. This is a faster way to get the ash needed for the recipe than waiting for the kiln to finish. By using both the charcoal kiln and the millstone, you can stack your supplies much faster for your next combat mission.

Conclusion

Mastering the production and collection of ammunition is the key to ruling the waves in Windrose. Whether you choose to craft your own or loot it from defeated foes, keeping a healthy supply of powder ensures your crew is always ready for a fight.

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