Upgrading Your Weapons in Windrose: Complete Guide

Fabian Lainé April 16, 2026 at 10:40 AM

In brief

Windrose requires strategic mastery of weapon upgrading to progress. This guide shows you how to use the Weapon Forge Workshop, gather the necessary resources (hides, ingots) and upgrade your workshop to access the best weapons.

In Windrose, weapon mastery is essential to building your piracy empire. This article will help you upgrade them to optimize your progression.

How to upgrade your weapons

To begin, you'll need a Weapon Forge Workshop. Once in the workshop, go to the upgrades tab. Select the weapon you wish to upgrade, each weapon has its own requirements, so make sure to take the time to read them. Once the weapon is selected, a list of the materials needed for its upgrade will be displayed. Gather the corresponding items, and confirm to start the upgrade.

Basic weapons are generally easy to upgrade, requiring few resources. High-level weapons, on the other hand, require more complex materials. In most cases, to progress, it is necessary to upgrade the Weapon Forge Workshop, which involves using anvils and bellows.

Resources needed for upgrading

Hides: The raw hides you can obtain by hunting boars are essential. Be careful though, these animals can become aggressive.
Ingots: There are several types of ingots. Copper and iron ingots are relatively easy to obtain through smelting, while silver and gold ones are rarer and require more research.

Tip

If needed, remember to store your materials at your base. Indeed, upgrades can only be carried out near a campfire. If you carry your resources with you and get killed, you could lose everything.

Upgrading Your Weapon Workshop

Upgrading your Weapon Workshop is important in order to gain access to the most advanced upgrades, which will allow you to access more powerful weapons and increase your combat effectiveness.

To upgrade your Workshop, you will need specific resources, including:

Anvils: They allow you to forge and upgrade weapons.
Bellows: They are needed to raise the temperature when smelting metals.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I start upgrading weapons in Windrose?

You must first build a Weapon Forge Workshop. Once there, go to the upgrades tab, select your weapon, check its requirements, gather the necessary materials, and confirm to start the upgrade.

Which resources should I prioritize collecting?

Raw hides (obtained by hunting boars) and ingots (copper and iron to start) are essential. Precious metals like silver and gold are rarer but necessary for advanced upgrades.

Why is it important to upgrade the Forge Workshop?

Upgrading your Workshop lets you access the most advanced upgrades, unlock more powerful weapons, and significantly increase your combat effectiveness.

Where should I store my materials for weapon upgrading?

You absolutely must store your resources at your base, since upgrades can only be performed near a campfire and you risk losing everything if you die.

Key takeaways

The Weapon Forge Workshop is essential for upgrading your gear and progressing in the game.
Resources vary in difficulty: hides and simple ingots are easy to access, while precious metals (silver, gold) require more exploration.
Upgrading your Workshop with anvils and bellows is crucial to unlocking the most powerful upgrades.
Store your materials at your base to avoid losing everything if you die during your expeditions.