If you are trying to upgrade your weapons or expand your base, you have probably realized that basic wood won’t work anymore. Hardwood in Windrose is an important mid-game resource, but it does not just spawn anywhere, and tracking it down can be frustrating if you don’t know where to look.
Here’s how you actually find Hardwood, farm enough of it without wasting time, and start using it for your upgrades.
Where to Find Hardwood in Windrose
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To get Hardwood, you must travel to the Foothills biome. Once you reach there, look specifically for Divi-Divi trees. You can locate them usually around central areas, higher ground, or near rocky patches.
These trees stand out from the rest of the forest because they have a distinctively twisted trunk and upward-angled leaves.
Note:
Before you can start exploring the Foothills and unlock this resource, you have to defeat the first major boss Thomas Richards in the Coastal Jungle.
How to Farm Hardwood
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To harvest this resource, you will need at least a Copper Axe or better tool like an Iron Axe because a standard stone tool will simply bounce off the tree trunk.
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Since Hardwood drops alongside Tree Bark, inventory management is critical. Make sure to clear your ship’s storage before heading out as both of these resources have low stack limits and your bags will fill up quickly if you’re not prepared.
Enemies in the Foothills are much stronger than early-game mobs. It is recommended to place a Fast Travel Bell or a Tent right next to a dense cluster of Divi-Divi trees so that you have a safe respawn point and you can quickly transport your materials back to base.
Avoid cutting small Divi-Divi saplings. They just give regular wood, so it’s usually better to leave them and come back later after they’ve grown.
Tip:
Hardwood is also available for purchase from the Natural Resources vendor after you earn a level 2 reputation with the People of Tortuga faction, but it will cost you a lot more Piastres.
Best Uses for Hardwood
Here are some of the best things you can make using Hardwood in Windrose:
| Item | Use Case |
| Cookware Shelf | Upgrading your Cooking Fire with better recipes |
| Reagent Table | Unlock more advanced crafting options through the Alchemy Table |
| Timber | Base upgrades and ship parts |
| Crusher & Halberds | Heavy melee weapons that let you to stun enemies and deal more damage |
| Fermentation Barrel | Brew items like Rum |
| Fishing Rod | Catch fish for better food buffs |
| Musket & Blunderbuss | Mid-game firearms for consistent damage |
| Shoemaker’s Bench | Crafting stronger armor pieces |
| Charcoal | Fuel for the Smelting Furnace |
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FAQs
How much Hardwood does each Divi-Divi tree drop in Windrose?
Most fully grown Divi-Divi trees give around 1–2 Hardwood per harvest.
Do Divi-Divi trees respawn?
Yes, these trees respawn after a few in-game days. You can get back to the same island and continue farming Hardwood.
Why am I not seeing Divi-Divi trees on Foothills island?
Not all Foothills islands spawn these trees. If you’ve already checked properly and still can’t find any, move on to another island.
