Windrose Currencies: Farming Piastres, Guineas, Gold and Silver Bars

Alexandre Jollier April 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM

In brief

Windrose features a complex economic system based on several currencies: piastres for everyday purchases, guineas for high-value items, and silver and gold ingots for crafting and upgrading equipment. Mastering the acquisition and use of these currencies is essential for progressing effectively in the game.

In Windrose, to progress, you need to acquire all kinds of currencies. This article will explain everything about this, from how to acquire them to how to use them.

Piastres

Piastres are the main currency in Windrose. They are the only currency used to buy from merchants, notably to acquire goods or services, as well as to purchase equipment. They can be obtained in several ways:

Faction trading: Building relationships with factions allows you to earn piastres.
Quests: Many quests offer piastres as a reward.
Selling loot: Selling goods, including contraband items, allows you to obtain piastres.

Note

Piastres form the backbone of the game's economic system. By improving your reputation with factions, you will gain more advantageous trading options and a more consistent income.

Guineas

Guineas are a reward currency, often obtained through buried treasures or world quests, which are exchanged with merchants in order to buy high-value items. This currency mostly comes from discovering treasures and quest loot, and is less common than piastres, although it is still valuable in the world of trade.

Silver Bars

Silver bars are loot items that you will find in treasure chests, on defeated enemies, or in dungeons. Unlike piastres, you cannot spend them directly to make purchases. Silver bars are used to craft and upgrade jewelry that makes you more powerful. You can also buy them from vendors in Tortuga for 20 piastres each.

Gold Bars

Gold bars work the same way as silver bars, except they have a higher value. They come from the same sources as silver bars, but also from:

Treasure chests: gold bars are often hidden in inaccessible chests.
Enemy encounters: enemies found in more dangerous areas tend to drop gold bars.

Just like silver bars, you cannot spend them directly, but they are of paramount importance for crafting and upgrading precious items.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you quickly earn piastres in Windrose?

You can earn piastres by building relationships with factions, completing paid quests, and selling your loot to merchants. Improving your reputation will also grant you access to more profitable trading options.

What are silver and gold ingots used for?

Silver and gold ingots are used exclusively for crafting and upgrading jewelry and precious equipment. Unlike piastres, you cannot spend them directly with merchants.

Where can you find gold ingots?

Gold ingots come from treasure chests, defeated enemies (particularly in dangerous areas), and dungeons. They are less common than silver ingots but more valuable.

What is the difference between guineas and piastres?

Piastres are the everyday currency used for all purchases from merchants, while guineas are rare and are traded with merchants for high-value items only.

Key takeaways

Piastres are the main currency, obtained through faction trade, quests, and selling loot.
Guineas are rare and precious currencies, mainly found in buried treasures and world quests.
Silver and gold ingots cannot be spent directly but are essential for crafting and upgrading jewelry and equipment.
Improving your reputation with factions generates a steadier flow of piastres and more advantageous trading options.