Guide
Windrose: How to Refill a Lamp (And Where to Get Animal Fat Fast)
Discover how to refill a lamp in Windrose, including where to find Animal Fat, which is a fuel for the lamp.
Your lamp drains faster than the game ever warns you. Here’s the exact recipe, where to farm the fuel, and the hidden Workbench tab most players miss entirely.
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Animal Fat drops from boars and sows on the starting island. Use the Refill/Repair tab (press D) at the Workbench — not the crafting tab.
Exploring caves, cellars, and basements is unavoidable in Windrose — that’s where resources are hidden and story quests lead. A dead lamp mid-dungeon means wasted time and unnecessary deaths. The fix is quick, but the game buries the mechanic: most players don’t realize the Workbench has a second tab specifically for refilling and repairing items.
Step-by-Step: How to Refill the Lamp in Windrose
Farm 3× Animal Fat from Boars or Sows
Both animals roam the open fields of the starting island. Each kill drops 1–2× Animal Fat, so plan on defeating 2–3 animals. See the section below for locations and the fastest combat method.
Return to Your Base Workbench
Any Workbench at Level 1 or higher works. Head back to your base and interact with it.
Press D to Switch to the Refill/Repair Tab
The Workbench defaults to the Craft tab. Press D to switch to the Refill/Repair tab. Your lamp and any depleted items appear here — this is the step the game never tells you.
Select the Lamp and Confirm
Highlight the Lamp and confirm. It restores to 100% fuel capacity for 3× Animal Fat.
The Workbench Refill/Repair tab (press D to reach it). The Lamp appears here once fuel is depleted.
⚠️ Don’t look for the lamp under Craft. It won’t appear there. The Refill/Repair tab is a completely separate section — easy to miss because the game never prompts you when fuel runs out.
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Where to Get Animal Fat in Windrose
Animal Fat comes from two animals on the starting island: boars and sows. Both drop the same resource, so target whichever you find first.
| Animal | Location | Drop | Difficulty |
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| Boar | Open fields, starting island | 1–2× per kill | Medium — charges at you |
| Sow | Open fields, starting island | 1–2× per kill | Low — less aggressive |
Fastest Way to Kill Boars
- Wait for the boar to begin its charge animation.
- Parry the charge — this staggers it and opens a damage window.
- Follow up immediately with 2–3 sword strikes.
- Repeat once if needed. Most boars die in two parry-and-strike cycles.
💡 Prefer sows for farming. They’re less aggressive, don’t charge, and drop the same resource — faster kills with no timing required.
💡 How many kills? With a 1–2 drop rate, 2–3 kills reliably yields 3× Animal Fat. A quick loop around the starting island takes under five minutes.
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The Workbench Refill/Repair Tab — What Else Can You Do There?
The Refill/Repair tab handles more than just the lamp. Any degradable item in your inventory — tools, weapons, light sources — appears here when it needs attention. Think of it as your maintenance station.
A Level 1 Workbench is all you need — available from the very first hour of the game.
🔧 While you’re at the Workbench — see our guides on how to upgrade weapons and gear and the complete farming guide to make the most of every visit.
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Other Uses for Animal Fat — Don’t Over-Farm It
Animal Fat also appears in cooking recipes for food buffs later in the game. Don’t grind a massive stockpile just for the lamp. A practical rhythm: kill 2–3 animals whenever your lamp drops below half — boars and sows respawn regularly so you’ll never run dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you refill the lamp anywhere — or only at a Workbench?
Only at a Workbench. There’s no field refill option, so fuel up before major dungeons. A Level 1 Workbench at your base is all you need.
Is Animal Fat used for anything else in Windrose?
Yes — Animal Fat also appears in cooking recipes for food buffs. Don’t grind a huge surplus just for lamp fuel. Farm 3–6× at a time and restock when low. Boars and sows respawn quickly enough that you’ll never be stuck.
What happens if the lamp runs out completely in a cave?
The area goes dark and navigation becomes very difficult. The lamp doesn’t break — it just shows 0% fuel. Carry it back to the Workbench and refill normally. Nothing is permanently lost.
Does the Workbench level affect the refill cost or quality?
No. Refilling always costs 3× Animal Fat regardless of Workbench level and always restores to 100%. Level 1 is sufficient from the very start of the game.
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