Tough Meat
CommonResources
Cheap, chewy meat skinned from bears and boars. Works identically to premium cuts in all cooking recipes.
Type
meat
Tool
Butchery
Rarity
common
About
- •Cheapest raw meat tier — restores 50 HP when consumed raw
- •Dropped by skinning large animals: bears, boars, and wolves
- •Also purchasable at butcheries in towns across Hernand and Demeniss
- •All meat types produce identical results in cooking — no quality penalty
- •Rewarded by Hernand commission quests: Ugmon's Request and Delkin's Request
- •Does not stack with other meat types (Lean, Fine, Tender) in inventory
Gathering Guide
- •Hunt bears and boars in forested areas of Hernand and Pailune
- •Wolf packs near Pailune Abyss Traces also drop Tough Meat
- •Ride through woods and attack animal groups — deer herds yield 3-4 meat each
- •Buy from butcheries in any major town when hunting is inconvenient
- •Kill animal first, then use the butchery command on the carcass to collect
- •Cheapest meat to stockpile — save premium cuts for vendor sale
Similar Resources
Lean Meat
Low-fat meat skinned from rabbits and small game. Interchangeable with all meat types in every cooking recipe.
Fine Meat
Mid-tier meat skinned from deer and medium wildlife across Pywel. Fully interchangeable with all other meats in cooking.
Tender Meat
Tender Meat is a high-quality cut obtained by butchering cows and livestock. All meat types produce identical results when cooked.
Marbled Meat
Premium fat-marbled pork obtained by skinning pigs. Interchangeable with cheaper meats in recipes but boosts quality tier in complex dishes.
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Last updated: March 2026