Lean Meat
CommonResources
Low-fat meat skinned from rabbits and small game. Interchangeable with all meat types in every cooking recipe.
Type
meat
Tool
Butchery
Rarity
common
About
- •Dropped by skinning small animals: rabbits, foxes, and similar small game
- •Sold at butcheries in Hernand and other major towns — 10 units per restock
- •All meat types produce identical cooking results — no quality advantage to premium cuts
- •Vendor restocks daily at in-game midnight — rest at a cooking pot to advance time
- •Does not stack with other meat types (Tough, Fine, Tender) in inventory
- •One of the cheapest meats alongside Tough Meat — ideal for bulk cooking
Gathering Guide
- •Hunt rabbits in open fields across Hernand — Rocca's Hill has dense spawns
- •Foxes and other small game in Hernand woodlands also drop Lean Meat
- •Kill animal first, then use the butchery command on the carcass — yields 3-4 meat
- •Buy 10 units per cycle from the Hernand town butcher when hunting is inconvenient
- •Vendor restocks at in-game midnight — rest at a cooking pot to reset quickly
- •Same cooking value as Tough Meat — no reason to use expensive cuts for recipes
Similar Resources
Tough Meat
Cheap, chewy meat skinned from bears and boars. Works identically to premium cuts in all cooking recipes.
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