I stood on a sand-swept ridge while gunpowder and rain mixed into a smell that tasted like regret. You hear the clatter of a two-handed axe in the dark, and something tells you this fight won’t be polite. I’ll walk you through every step so you don’t learn the hard way.
A watchman lights his pipe and counts the watch shifts. Windrose Revenge is Best Served Cold quest walkthrough
I’ve cleared this mission more than once; you’ll want calm, patience, and map sense. The quest breaks into three clean objectives: find four Black Marks, infiltrate Thomas Richards’ camp, then beat the man himself. Think of the process like following a scavenger’s trail — methodical, not flashy.
Where are the Black Marks located?
You’ll start at the Blackbeard Outpost in the Ancient Ruins. Clear the area until you find an enemy with a Key icon over their head — kill them, loot the key, then open the nearby Richards’ Crew chest for your first mark. The outpost contains all four marks, but the map is procedurally generated, so positions can shift.
For the second mark, follow the torches and fire-lit alcove inside the outpost; a guarded chest hides another mark. The remaining two are tucked into different corners — scan dark edges and chest corners that glow faintly. If a chest corner shimmers through the gloom, you’ve found what you need.
The tide line is stamped with footprints and broken shells. Infiltrate Thomas Richards’ camp
You’ll see Richards’ camp marked on your map. Follow the shoreline, push through the jungle, and you’ll hit a fenced, barricaded compound. Expect patrols; they guard the approach and the main gate. The camp behaves like a coiled spring — when you poke it, something snaps out.
Kill patrols quietly where possible, clear the outer fence, then enter through the main gate. Once inside, sweep huts and corners; Richards’ men tend to cluster around supply chests and watch points. Clear the interior and move toward the wooden gate that leads to Richards himself.
Can you fast-travel back to the camp if you die?
Yes. If you wipe, fast-traveling to the camp respawns you at the end of the infiltration stage — a small mercy for a fight that can chew through consumables. If you bought Windrose on Steam for $19.99 (€18), plan your inventory: healing items and grenades will be the real scalpels of this fight.
A sentry tosses a stone into a puddle and watches the ripples fade. Defeat Thomas Richards
Richards swings a two-handed axe and throws grenades. The grenades do heavy burst damage if they land, and his big swings have reach that feels unfair until you learn its rhythm. His timing often repeats, like a metronome; don’t try to beat him with raw aggression.
How do you beat Thomas Richards?
Set your posture to defense. Wait for him to commit a swing or throw; when he misses, take short, aggressive windows to punish him. If he charges, back away until safe distance is restored, then reset. Avoid holding guard and trading hits — his grenade bursts can erase a chunk of health before you notice.
If you die, fast-travel back to the camp and re-enter the gate to pick up from the end of the infiltration stage. Use healing items sparingly and bait his heavier attacks so you can counter in small, controlled bursts. Community guides on Reddit and PCGamingWiki often recommend mobility builds or a shield for this fight; test what fits your playstyle.
I’ve used Discord groups and Steam discussions to test timing windows — other players’ clips will show the tiny openings you can exploit. Want to trade loadouts or recordings? Which tactic feels smarter: a slow, defensive grind or an all-out rush that gambles on burst damage?>