How to Craft Gunpowder in Windrose

Initially, gunpowder is a scarce resource, obtainable only by looting pirates or their camps. Crafting it yourself requires a schematic unlocked much later. The process begins with acquiring sulfur, found in the foothills region after defeating the coastal jungle boss, Thomas Richards. Without defeating this boss, you cannot proceed. To mine sulfur, an iron pickaxe is necessary. Iron ore deposits are also in the foothills and require a copper pickaxe to mine. To craft an iron pickaxe, your workbench must be upgraded to level two by making a sawhorse with copper ingots and wood, then placing it near your workbench. After smelting iron ingots, you can craft the iron pickaxe. Sulfur ore appears lighter in color with mossy edges, embedded in hillsides or hidden among rocks. Successfully mining sulfur grants you the gunpowder crafting schematic. Each 10-pack of gunpowder requires 10 pieces of sulfur. Additional components are needed. Burn regular wood in a kiln to produce charcoal, which in turn creates ash, a base ingredient for gunpowder. Next, craft a millstone part at your workbench. This part is used to build the millstone's utility bench. Once the millstone is placed, "homemade gunpowder" will appear as a crafting option. Insert the required materials to craft your gunpowder. This method eliminates reliance on looting for gunpowder and allows for a steady supply. For more tips on Wind Rose, check out guides on starting tips and ship upgrades.