Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold Windrose: Detailed Walkthrough

Alexandre Jollier April 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM

In brief

This detailed guide walks you through the quest "Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold" in Windrose, from collecting the four Black Marks to the final showdown against Thomas Richards. Find out how to prepare your equipment, infiltrate the enemy camp, and take down this fearsome opponent with our tactical tips.

The quest "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold" in Windrose will pit you against a formidable opponent, Thomas Richards, who requires solid preparation. This article aims to explain how to successfully complete this quest.

Starting the Quest

The first step is to collect four Black Marks. Head to Blackbeard's post located in the Ancient Ruins. Defeat the enemies found there by first killing the one with a "key" symbol above their head: they will drop it. Then head to the stairs adjoining this area to open a chest belonging to Richards' crew located on one of these levels, where you'll find the first mark.

Second mark: Still in the same location, look for an area lit by a campfire. You'll find a few enemies there and the second mark in a chest.

Third and fourth marks: These marks are also located in the same area. One of them is hidden in a dark corner, while the second can be found in a chest glimmering in the darkness. Note that each location is random, due to procedural generation.

Infiltrating Thomas Richards' Camp

Once you've collected the markers, head to Richards' main camp. It's marked on your map: go toward the coastline, then make your way through the jungle. You'll eventually reach a camp enclosed by wooden fencing.
Fight off all the enemies you encounter along the way. You'll finally arrive at the camp's main entrance, where you'll need to eliminate the last opponents standing in your way. This will lead you to a wooden door where Thomas Richards is located.

Confronting Thomas Richards

The fight against Thomas Richards may seem less difficult than other battles, but that doesn't make it any less dangerous. Richards wields a two-handed weapon, so don't hesitate to dodge his grenades, which can quickly reduce you to a corpse. Wait for the moments when he misses his attack to counter-attack.

Tips

When Richards rushes at you, back away quickly or risk being slaughtered. If you die, know that you can return to the end of part 2 by traveling back to the camp.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you find the four Black Marks?

All four Black Marks can be found at the Ancient Ruins, at Blackbeard's outpost. Two of them are in chests (one near the campfire, the other glinting in the dark), one is hidden in a dark corner, and the last one is obtained after killing the enemy with a key floating above their head.

How do you access Thomas Richards' camp?

Once you've collected the four Black Marks, head toward the coastline shown on your map, then make your way through the jungle. You'll eventually reach a wooden fenced camp where Richards is lurking behind the main gate.

What are Thomas Richards' weaknesses?

Thomas Richards wields a two-handed weapon and throws dangerous grenades. His weak points come during his whiffed attacks: that's the ideal moment to counterattack. Also avoid getting too close when he charges at you.

What should you do if you die during the fight?

If you die during the fight against Richards, you can return to the end of part 2 by traveling to the camp, allowing you to retry the encounter without losing your progress.

Key takeaways

Collect the four Black Marks at the Ancient Ruins by eliminating enemies and searching the chests scattered throughout the area.
Head to Thomas Richards' camp by following your map toward the coastline, then make your way through the jungle until you find the wooden enclosure.
Eliminate all the guarding enemies before confronting Thomas Richards at the camp's main entrance.
Dodge Richards' grenades and his two-handed weapon strikes by quickly stepping back to create distance.
Wait for his attacks to whiff so you can counterattack and gradually chip away at his health.