Hardwood is one of the most commonly used resources in Windrose, required in several recipes (including upgrades), and finding it can be tricky. Once you're past the beginner stage and unlock Foothills, you can begin farming this particular variant of wood.
However, you'll have to look in specific zones to find Hardwood.
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How to get Hardwood in Windrose
Hardwood is a specific type of tree bark that's found in the Foothills biome. It can be found by chopping down Divi-Divi trees. These trees won't have fixed locations (since maps are procedurally generated), but you'll find them inside the islands.
- Trees that spawn along the coasts don't provide you with any Hardwood. Only those that are located in the interiors will provide you with Hardwood.
- Hardwood also appears to spawn randomly across the Foothills islands. These trees are fairly common, but they don't spawn on every island under the biome.
You'll also need to use a Copper axe or better to chop down the Divi-Divi trees. To get a Copper axe, you'll have to craft it using five Copper Ingots and five Wood. You'll also require a level 1 Workbench.
How to use Hardwood in Windrose
Here are some of the key ways to use Hardwood in Windrose.
- Simple Fishing Rod: This will be your first fishing rod inside the game, which will allow you to catch various fish. You can use them to craft various meals that provide buffs.
- Many weapons require Hardwood to be crafted for the first time.
- Several melee items, like a Halberd, need Hardwood for you to craft them.
Additionally, it can be processed into Timber, which is a crafting ingredient in itself. In short, the need for Hardwood never really reduces, irrespective of where you're currently at an advantage. Hence, chop down Divi-Divi trees whenever you spot them on a Foothills island.
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