Buckwheat
CommonResources
Nutty-flavored mountain grain exclusive to Hernand highlands. Interchangeable with all grains in recipes.
grain
Bare Hands
common
About
- •Mountain-exclusive grain with thick, grayish-brown kernels and subtle nutty aroma
- •Interchangeable with Beans, Lentils, Peas, Barley, Oats, and Wheat in all grain recipes
- •No tool required to gather — simply pick by hand from plants
- •Sold at grocer shops in Hernand; stock refreshes every 24 in-game hours
- •Growable at Greymane Camp farm for steady supply — seeds unlock early in game
- •Used in porridges, stews, and dishes requiring grain as a core ingredient
- •Flavor profile complements both savory fish dishes and vegetable preparations
- •Stock up in Hernand region as it's unavailable elsewhere in Pywel
Gathering Guide
- •Collect from buckwheat plants in Hernand highlands — exclusive to mountain regions
- •Buy from grocers in Hernand and major towns — stock rotates every 24 hours
- •Grow at Greymane Camp farm after unlocking via 'A Rumor in Goldleaf Trading Post' quest
- •Gather by hand only — no tool required, unlike other crops
- •Stock up when passing through Hernand as it's not found in other regions
Gathering Regions
Similar Resources
Beans
Beans are a common grain gathered from farmland or bought at grocers. Interchangeable with all grains in every cooking recipe.
Lentils
Common grain legume gathered from farmland or bought at grocers. Key ingredient in all three Special Meal variants.
Peas
Peas are a common grain legume bought from grocers or grown at camp. Interchangeable with beans, lentils, and other grains in cooking.
Barley
Barley is a common grain gathered from Hernand fields or bought at grocers. Interchangeable with all grains in every cooking recipe.
Oats
Versatile grain used in porridges, rice cakes, and soups across Pywel. Also doubles as horse feed — buy from any town grocer.
Wheat
Essential grain from Demeniss. Interchangeable in cooking with all grains — also feeds horses directly.
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Last updated: March 2026