
Bird Meat
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With its tender texture and mild meaty aroma, it pairs well with any dish. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning large birds.
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Butchery
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About
- •Standard poultry from large birds — pheasants, geese, and hawks
- •Obtained by killing the bird and using the butchery command on its carcass
- •Lean Bird Meat comes from small birds; Bird Meat comes from medium and large ones
- •Interchangeable with Lean Bird Meat in all cooking recipes — no quality penalty
- •Used in Grilled Bird Meat (+60-200 HP), Bird Soup (+180-420 HP), and Salt-Roasted Bird Meat (+100-280 HP)
- •Bird Soup also grants Ice Resistance Lv 5; Salt-Roasted grants Fire Resistance Lv 2
Gathering Guide
- •Hunt pheasants and geese in open fields of Hernand — groups of 3-5 near farmlands
- •Hawks and larger birds roam forested hillsides across Hernand and Demeniss
- •Kill the bird first, then use the butchery command on the carcass to collect
- •Hernand butchery vendor stocks 10 Bird Meat — restocks at 0:00 in-game time
- •Bow hunting recommended — birds flee on approach, 1-2 arrows to down one
- •Lean Bird Meat from small birds works identically in all recipes — farm whichever you find
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Rich in muscle fiber, this meat provides a satisfying chew, though its toughness requires patience to draw out full flavor. A decent option for staving off hunger in a pinch. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning large animals.

Lean Meat
Lean and light, its clean taste shines when simply grilled, while a sprinkle of spices brings out delicate flavor. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning small animals.

Fine Meat
A generous cut ideal for preparing a hearty feast. Delivers tenderness and rich flavor in every large piece. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning medium-sized animals.

Tender Meat
Offers a delicate texture and juicy finish that melts in your mouth. Complements any special occasion or grand feast. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning cows.

Lean Bird Meat
A meat with very little fat that maintains its clean and lean flavor even after it's grilled. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning small and medium sized birds.
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Last updated: March 2026