
Lean Bird Meat
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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.
meat
Butchery
common
About
- •Low-fat poultry skinned from small and medium birds via butchery
- •Stays lean after grilling — does not become greasy like fattier cuts
- •Functionally identical to Bird Meat in all cooking recipes — no quality penalty
- •Used in Bird Soup, Grilled Bird Meat, and Salt-Roasted Bird Meat
- •Purchasable at butcheries in Hernand and other major towns
- •Butchery vendor stocks 15 units — restocks nightly at 0:00 in-game time
Gathering Guide
- •Hunt sparrows, pigeons, and other small birds in open fields across Hernand
- •Rocca's Hill (northeast of starting area) has dense bird spawns in green fields
- •Kill the bird first, then use butchery on the carcass to skin and collect
- •Fast travel to the nearest Abyss Nexus and return to respawn bird groups
- •Hernand butchery sells 15 Lean Bird Meat — restocks at 0:00 in-game time
- •All meat types produce identical cooking results — no reason to hoard premium cuts
Similar Resources

Bird Meat
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.

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.
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Last updated: March 2026