Barley

Grows quickly and stays resilient during poor harvests. Serves as a long-standing staple for farmers during winter. Provides strength through times of hunger. Can be found easily in Hernand, Demeniss, and Pailune.

Type

grain

Tool

Bare Hands

Rarity

common

Buy: 5Sell: 2

About

• •Classified as a grain — any recipe requiring grain accepts Barley
• •Interchangeable with Beans, Lentils, Peas, Oats, and Wheat in every recipe
• •Gathered by hand from barley fields in Hernand farmland — no tool required
• •Sold at grocer shops in Hernand and other major towns
• •Grocer stock rotates every 24 in-game hours — check back if sold out
• •Named ingredient in Fruit Punch (HP +140, Spirit +12) and Steamed Fish (HP +280, Spirit +26)
• •Valid substitute in all generic grain recipes: Clear Soup, Toasted Grains, porridges, and more
• •One of the most abundant grains — available from early game onward

Gathering Guide

• •Gather from barley fields in Hernand farmland — look for tall golden stalks
• •Buy at any grocer in major towns — Hernand grocer near the butcher is closest
• •Grocer stock rotates every 24 in-game hours — rest at a bench to advance time
• •Barley nodes respawn after roughly 2-3 in-game days like other forageables
• •Camp dispatch missions to settlements can return Barley among other ingredients
• •Any grain works in every grain recipe — swap freely with Beans, Lentils, or Oats

Similar Resources

Beans

A grain packed with a nutty flavor and rich nutrients in small, round kernels. Its aroma and taste deepens when boiled or roasted, remaining a beloved staple for a long time. Cultivated in Demeniss.

Lentils

Its kernels are plump and rounded, coming in a variety of colors such as red, green, and brown. Thriving under the hot sun, it offers a nutty yet mild flavor. Cultivated in Hernand.

Peas

Presents round kernels with a soft texture in green or yellow. Spreads a subtle sweetness and nutty flavor when boiled or mashed. Fits various dishes perfectly. Cultivated in Demeniss.

Oats

Golden, fine kernels are packed in sacks, rich in protein and dietary fiber. Resistant to cold and widely used as a nutritious food, it is popular as horse feed and often seen in sacks.

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