Windrose Reputation: How to Increase It with the Different Factions
In brief
Reputation in Windrose is a progression system unique to each faction, functioning as a form of currency. Earning points with the Pirates, Merchants, or Explorers unlocks exclusive rewards, from equipment to building schematics, by completing quests or eliminating Blackbeard's pirates.
In Windrose, any interaction with factions is a matter of reputation. In this article, we offer you an overview of the different ways to improve your relationships with factions.
How the reputation system works in Windrose
Reputation in Windrose works like a currency, similar to experience, but specific to each faction. Each of them has its own reputation meter corresponding to the level of your relationship with it. By increasing your reputation, you'll gain access to various rewards: items, equipment, or new building blueprints.
Let's take a look at the factions:
- The Blackbeard Pirates: true brutes who are permanently at odds with the rest of the factions.
- The Merchants: they are invested in trade, diplomacy, and quests that favor commerce.
- The Explorers: they wish to explore new territories to gather artifacts.
How to earn reputation points
Completing quests for different factions is the most effective way to grow your reputation, as each completed quest earns you letters of favor that must be accumulated in order to raise your status with the factions.
Another way to earn reputation points is to kill members of Blackbeard's crew: indeed, after killing these pirates, you'll receive badges that grant reputation points.

Badge types and reputation levels
Badges are ranked according to their point value, here's a summary table:
| Badge | Reputation points |
|---|---|
| Novice Badge | +1 |
| Sailor Badge | +4 |
| Veteran Badge | +20 |
| Old Wolf Badge | +80 |
| Letter of Favor | +10 |
Each faction has its own reputation levels that allow you to unlock rewards, here are the levels:
| Level | Reputation points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 4 | 600 |
The importance of leveling up
Unlocking higher reputation levels allows you to obtain exclusive and unique rewards, such as unique clothing, upgrades for your base, or even building blueprints that will help you become the best pirate!
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Key takeaways
- Each faction has its own independent reputation meter, functioning as a form of currency.
- Faction quests and eliminating Blackbeard's pirates are the two main ways to earn reputation points.
- Badges vary in value, from Novice (+1 point) to Old Wolf (+80 points), allowing for differentiated progression.
- Four reputation levels unlock progressive rewards: unique clothing, base upgrades, and building schematics.
- Reaching the higher reputation levels is essential to access the best rewards and become a formidable pirate.
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