A rare, red sea plant, said to taste briny with a hint of meaty richness. Its bacon-like flavor makes it a prized delicacy. Grows along the sandy shorelines of Demeniss and Delesyia.
cooking ingredient
Bare Hands
common
Sell: 33
About
- •Common edible seaweed with vibrant crimson hue, found only in coastal regions
- •Used in cooking — provides Attack +2 buff for 1 minute when included in recipes
- •Required for Red Seaweed Research at Urdavah Research Institute
- •10 Red Seaweed needed to unlock Stamina Level 14, removing the stamina cap and improving mobility
- •Gathers without tools from shallow coastal waters — very abundant, no scarcity
- •Also used alongside Salt, Sugar, Water, and Cooking Oil in culinary preparation
Gathering Guide
- •Found along coastal rocks and tidal pools of Hernand and Demeniss
- •Most abundant on the southeast coasts of Delesyia — look near water's edge
- •Vibrant crimson color makes it easy to spot in shallow water
- •Gather by hand (no tool needed) — abundant resource, quick to collect
- •Required for Red Seaweed Research at Urdavah Research Institute — 10 needed for stamina boost
Gathering Regions
Similar Resources
Salt
Draws out the hidden flavors of dishes with its strong flavor. Remains an essential staple more valuable than gold for survival. Can be purchased at a grocer's shop.
Sugar
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.
Cooking Oil
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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Last updated: March 2026