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.

Type

cooking ingredient

Tool

none

Rarity

common

Buy: 3Sell: 1

About

• •Essential cooking ingredient that cannot be substituted in recipes — like Salt, Sugar, and Cooking Oil
• •Provides Fire Resistance Lv 2 for 5 minutes when consumed raw or in cooked dishes
• •Used in 23+ recipes: soups (Bird Soup, Clear Soup, Meat Soup), teas, porridges, braised dishes, and Bright Red Dye
• •Cheapest bulk purchase: wholesale Grocer shops at regional farms offer better rates than town vendors
• •Required for crafting Palmar Pills and other alchemy recipes requiring liquid components
• •No gathering tool needed — purchase directly or interact with wells for free supply

Gathering Guide

• •Purchase from Grocer NPCs in any major city — available in all towns across Pywel
• •Wholesale Grocer shops at regional farms offer bulk purchasing options
• •Draw from wells found in settlements — each interaction yields 5 units (as of Patch 1.01.00)
• •Water chests found near bonfires and grindsones in camps — loot for early-game supply
• •Most soup and porridge recipes require 3 Water per batch — buy in quantities of 9+ to stock up

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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.

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.

Egg

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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