Ginseng
UncommonResources◆ game data
Known for its thick, split roots, it gives off a subtle fragrance and a bitter taste. Eating it boosts strength. Cultivated at Scholastone Institute for research purposes.
herb
Bare Hands
uncommon
Sell: 50
About
- •Medicinal herb with potent healing compounds — key ingredient for restorative alchemy elixirs
- •More common than Wild Ginseng but rarer than standard herbs like lavender or marigold
- •Used in Palmar Pills and other regenerative potion recipes — essential for mid-game alchemy
- •Gathers without requiring specialized tools — collect nodes with bare hands across Pywel mountains
- •Respawns daily on gathering nodes after collection — renewable resource once mapped
- •Can be farmed year-round at Greymane Camp after farm plot upgrades unlock ginseng seeds
- •Heavy rainfall boosts chances of rare secondary drops when harvesting — gather during or after rain
- •Excellent mid-game cash crop — seeds are abundant compared to other rare herb varieties
Gathering Guide
- •Found in Hernand and Delesyia regions — look for clusters near forest edges and mountain slopes
- •Gather from shaded forest floors in mountainous terrain — nodes appear beneath dense canopies
- •Best farming zones: Witchwoods (southern Hernand) and Duskwoods foothills
- •You can plant ginseng seeds at Greymane Camp farm for renewable supply — upgrade farm plots to unlock rare seeds
- •Harvest by hand only (no tool needed) — respawn nodes daily after initial pickup
Gathering Regions
Similar Resources
Wild Ginseng
A precious medicinal plant with an earthy, bitter taste. Its outstanding healing effect is enough to make a wild ginseng a symbol of health.
Marigold
A member of the aster family, its roots contain compounds that kill nematodes, while the sap from its flower stems and leaves, and even water steeped with its blossoms, releases a natural repellent that drives off flying insects. Commonly found throughout all southern regions in Pywel.
Shrubby Sophora
Provides an intensely bitter, twisted root prized as a medicinal herb. Widely used to treat indigestion and neuralgia, this potent plant is commonly found throughout the southern regions of Pywel.
Satintail Root
Considered a weed, it's highly resilient and can hinder the growth of other crops. It's used as feed for livestock and horses, and also for thatching roofs or weaving baskets. Most commonly found in Hernand.
False Starwort
Resembles ginseng and is commonly known as “false starwort.” Its roots provide a balance of sweet and bitter flavors, used in medicinal brews to treat illness and boost vitality. It can be found throughout Pywel, except for the desert.
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Last updated: March 2026