Currency & Supplies
Windrose runs on a tight economy. Every upgrade, every hired worker, every ship part traces back to the same handful of resources and currencies that the game hands out slowly and demands constantly. Piastres keep you moving through vendors and faction traders. Gold Coins open the doors that Piastres can’t. Crafting materials are behind every piece of gear, every base structure, and every ship improvement worth having. And Old Salt Insignias are the fastest shortcut through the faction reputation grind that the game has.
What currencies exist in Windrose?
The game runs on four: Piastres (everyday spending currency accepted by most vendors), Guineas (premium currency for high-end gear and ship upgrades), Gold Coins (a separate resource currency used for the Farming Contractor and specific locked progression items), and Silver Ingots (used for crafting jewelry like rings and amulets rather than as vendor currency). Each operates on its own system and can't be cleanly exchanged between the others without a value loss.
What's the fastest way to farm Piastres in Windrose?
Boarding chest ships — specifically Blackbeard Haulers with a chest icon above their nameplate — delivers the highest Piastre income per session. Selling trade commodities (Naval Supplies, Medical Crates, Contraband) to the correct faction buyers runs close behind. Dungeon looting and faction quests are secondary sources. The boarding route requires the right ship loadout and faction standing to run consistently, which is why it's not accessible from early game.
How do Old Salt Insignias work?
Each Old Salt Insignia turns in for 80 reputation points at any Bounty Agent vendor, regardless of which faction you're advancing. This is a fixed rate — no scaling, no diminishing returns. Standard faction activities generate reputation in smaller amounts per activity. Insignias skip the volume requirement entirely and are the most efficient single reputation source in the game.
Are supply services safe?
All orders are completed manually by experienced players. No automation software, no bots, no macros at any stage. Piloted mode uses region-matched account access. The risk profile is the same as a session played by any skilled player.
Do I keep extra loot from the farming session?
Yes. Everything the booster collects during your order — extra drops, byproduct materials, quest XP, secondary currency — stays on your account after delivery. The order only closes after the target amount is confirmed; everything accumulated beyond that is yours.
Can I order multiple resource types in one order?
Yes. Multiple resource types can be combined into a single order. Your manager scopes the full list at scheduling, and if resources share a farming location, the booster covers them in one pass rather than separate sessions.
What if I need a supply type that's not listed?
Reach out to your manager before or after placing an order. The service catalog updates with new supply types as the game develops. If a specific item, material, or currency isn't visible in the current options, a manager can confirm availability and arrange a custom order.