Windrose: I Need a Bigger Boat quest guide
If you are stuck on the I Need a Bigger Boat quest in Windrose, here is everything you need in one place. This main quest starts early but takes some prep.
You unlock it after talking to Doctor Galen during the Islander tutorial on the first island. The goal is simple. Find a larger ship on the second island and repair it so you can move forward across the sea.
How to complete I Need a Bigger Boat quest in Windrose
Unlocking the quest in Windrose
You automatically unlock I Need a Bigger Boat after interacting with Doctor Galen during the Islander tutorial. Once it begins, you are told to explore the second island to look for a proper ship.
Even though you can start right away, it is better to finish the Rescuing the Crew main quest first. You will need seven crew members to complete ship repairs.
Windrose: Islander tutorial guide
Shipwreck locations on the second island
Your first real objective is to check three shipwreck sites on the second island. The ship on the northwest shore is the first one you will likely find. After interacting with it, you learn it is beyond repair.
Another shipwreck sits near the center of the island. You will have to defeat several enemies before you can safely inspect it.
The third location is marked on your map. Once you reach it and interact with the ship, you will see that it can also be repaired.
If you want to finish faster, you can ignore the first and third wreck and just focus on repairing the second one near the center.
Materials required for ship repair
Both repairable ships need the same set of materials. You must gather 100 wood, 20 nails, 20 coarse fabric, and 10 ropes.
You will need to explore different islands to collect enough wood. Nails, ropes, and coarse fabric can be crafted at the Workbench.
Crew requirement and preparation
You cannot repair the ship alone. The game requires a crew of seven people to finish the repairs. That is why completing the Rescuing the Crew main quest is important.
Once you recruit enough members, bring them with you to the shipwreck site. Without the full crew, the repair option will not be fully completed.
Completing the quest with Doctor Galen
After you repair the ship and get it afloat, return to Doctor Galen on the first island. Talk to him again, and he will mention recovering the artifact from the prologue.
Once this conversation ends, the I Need a Bigger Boat quest is completed. You will then unlock the Seafarer tutorial, which continues your progression in Windrose.
FAQs
When does I Need a Bigger Boat unlock in Windrose?
- It unlocks after speaking with Doctor Galen during the Islander tutorial on the first island.
How many shipwrecks do I need to check?
- You need to investigate three shipwreck sites, but only one repairable ship is required to finish the quest.
What materials are required to repair the ship?
- You need 100 wood, 20 nails, 20 coarse fabric, and 10 ropes.
Do I need a full crew to repair the ship?
- Yes, you need seven crew members, which you get by completing Rescuing the Crew.
What do I unlock after finishing the quest?
- You unlock the Seafarer tutorial after speaking to Doctor Galen again.
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