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title: How to Get Clay in Windrose
description: Learn how to get clay in Windrose, including where to find clay deposits, how to harvest them with a Stone Pickaxe, and what clay is used for in crafting, cooking, alchemy, and base building.
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published: "2026-05-11T15:35:54.067Z"
updated: "2026-05-11T15:35:54.067Z"
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# How to Get Clay in Windrose

Learn how to get clay in Windrose, including where to find clay deposits, how to harvest them with a Stone Pickaxe, and what clay is used for in crafting, cooking, alchemy, and base building.

Clay is one of the first important crafting materials you will need in Windrose, especially once you start expanding your base and unlocking more advanced crafting stations. Even though it is an early-game resource, it can be surprisingly easy to overlook if you are not searching in the right areas. This guide covers how to get clay in Windrose, where to find it, and what you can use it for once you start collecting it.

## Where to Find Clay

Clay can be found all over the Coastal Jungle. The easiest way to locate it is by doing a lap of the island, following areas where the grass and sand meet.

![Windrose in-game screenshot showing a clay resource deposit embedded into the ground surrounded by grass and jungle vegetation.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/953x777/958f81e8e1/windrose-clay-patch.png/m/)

If you wait until you’re prompted to go to the Copper Cave, clay locations will be marked on your map once you leave. These map markers will disappear, however, once you’ve set up your Charcoal Kiln and Smelting Furnace.

## How to Harvest Clay

Before you can start gathering clay, you will first need a Stone Pickaxe. Luckily, the recipe is pretty simple and only requires 3 Stone and 3 Wood.

Stone can be picked up all over the island, and Wood is commonly found from scattered logs lying around the environment. If you are just starting out, spend a few minutes grabbing nearby resources before heading off to hunt for clay deposits. Once your Stone Pickaxe is crafted, you will be ready to start mining both clay and copper deposits throughout the world.

## Using Clay

Clay is one of those resources in Windrose that starts out looking kinda useless until suddenly every new recipe seems to demand a pile of it.

One of the main uses for clay is crafting clay pots. These are used for both cooking and alchemy, letting you create more advanced meals, brews, and recipes once you start discovering them throughout the world. Clay is also used to craft clay bottles, which are needed for creating an Alchemical Base, an important crafting material used in potion making.

As you continue progressing through Windrose, clay also becomes important for larger construction projects and upgraded building pieces. Many of the more advanced base-building recipes you unlock later through exploration, quests, and recipe discoveries will require a healthy supply of clay, so it is a good idea to start stockpiling it early instead of scrambling for it later.

## Conclusion

That is everything you need to know about getting clay in Windrose. While it may seem like a basic resource at first, clay quickly becomes important for crafting, alchemy, cooking, and expanding your base as you progress through the game. Gathering extra clay whenever you find it can save you a lot of time later once more advanced recipes start unlocking. If you are planning to build bigger, craft stronger items, or dive into potion making, you are definitely going to want a good clay supply that is ready to go!