Tough Meat

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.

Type

meat

Tool

Butchery

Rarity

common

Buy: 10Sell: 3

About

• •Cheapest raw meat tier — restores 50 HP when consumed raw
• •Dropped by skinning large animals: bears, boars, and wolves
• •Also purchasable at butcheries in towns across Hernand and Demeniss
• •All meat types produce identical results in cooking — no quality penalty
• •Rewarded by Hernand commission quests: Ugmon's Request and Delkin's Request
• •Does not stack with other meat types (Lean, Fine, Tender) in inventory

Gathering Guide

• •Hunt bears and boars in forested areas of Hernand and Pailune
• •Wolf packs near Pailune Abyss Traces also drop Tough Meat
• •Ride through woods and attack animal groups — deer herds yield 3-4 meat each
• •Buy from butcheries in any major town when hunting is inconvenient
• •Kill animal first, then use the butchery command on the carcass to collect
• •Cheapest meat to stockpile — save premium cuts for vendor sale

Similar Resources

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.

Marbled Meat

The perfect touch of fat adds a savory aroma and makes it extremely flavorful. When grilled, the juices and fat blend together to create a deep, rich flavor. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning pigs.

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