Cooking Oil
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Lends a rich sheen and deep flavor to grilled or fried dishes. Symbolizes wealth for those who can afford to use it generously. Can be purchased at a grocer's shop.
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- •Essential seasoning used in all frying and battered cooking recipes — cannot be substituted with other ingredients
- •Required for 11 recipes including Battered Fish, Battered Meat, Pan-Fried Rice Cakes, and Lavish Meal
- •Each battered/fried recipe typically requires 3-4 Cooking Oil per dish
- •Purchased exclusively from Grocer merchants in towns — cannot be gathered or farmed
- •One of the core cooking seasonings alongside Salt, Sugar, and Water — always keep stock on hand
- •No inventory stacking issues — stores in unlimited quantity
Gathering Guide
- •Purchase from Grocer shops in any town — available in all settlements across Hernand, Demeniss, and other regions
- •Vendor stock refreshes roughly every 24 hours in-game — buy in bulk when you have silver
- •Cost is minimal compared to food value — prioritize stocking when resupplying
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Spreads a rich sweetness as it melts smoothly in the mouth. Deepens the flavor of any dish as a mouth-watering ingredient. Can be purchased at a grocer's shop.
Water
Clear and transparent, embodying nature's purity. It flows through mountains and fields, nurturing life and quenching people's thirst throughout their day. Can be purchased at a grocer's shop.
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An egg laid by a hen, holding yolk and egg white within a thin shell. It has a rich, smooth flavor. Can be purchased at a grocer's shop.
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Last updated: March 2026