Secrets

There are many secrets in Windbound, ranging from shrines that can upgrade Kara's stats, to additional blessings found through pumpkins or treasure chests. Embark on a personal journey and discover the history of the idyllic forbidden islands; each holding the key to a mystery and unexpected revelations.

One secret can be found at each island, unless the Nautilus Tower is already present at that island.

Shrines
Shrines contain a coloured gem that will boost Kara's stats in some way. The gems colour corresponds to the stat boost Kara will receive:
 * Blue: grants more sea shards, the in-game currency
 * Red: increases maximum health of Kara


 * Yellow: increases maximum stamina of Kara

There is currently no limit to how many of these gems can be collected.

Gem Deposits
Gem deposits can contain one of three coloured gems, that unlike shrines, are actual item pick-ups and can be used to craft different items. Each gems can either be crafted into a special bow, or a boat figurehead, each with unique abilities.


 * Green: Sentinel's Soul Gem, can be crafted into either the Bastion Bow or Gorehorn Figurehead
 * Orange: Leviathan's Heart Gem, can be crafted into either the Torment Bow or the Gloomharrow Figurehead
 * Purple: Storm's Eye Gem, can be crafted into either the Tempest Bow or the Plainstalker Figurehead

Gem's will require a hammer to harvest, but they can be found at any point in your playthrough.

Pumpkins
Pumpkins were added in the first DLC update. Each of them grants a Halloween themed item that gets added to the blessing shrine upon collection. The pumpkin will grant one of three items selected at random:


 * Sea Witch's Hat: When equipped, potions require less ingredients to craft, are prepared faster and last longer.
 * Sea Witch's Dress: When equipped, Kara will respawn nearby upon death, but this will only work ONCE per chapter.
 * Sea Witch's Broomstick: A spear that charges up target seeking orbs that float around Kara. Up to 3 orbs can be 'stored' beside Kara at once, and all charged orbs will fire with one use. The spear does reduced damage to make up for the orbs.

You will not obtain the item as soon as you find the pumpkin, you can equip/unequip it at the blessing shrine as you please any time after you find it.

Treasure Boxes
Added in the second DLC, Treasure Boxes are a little more difficult to find than the others. Smashing pots has a chance to drop a treasure map, and once collected, an 'X' will be marked on your map. Going to said location, you can dig up a treasure box using a Bone Shovel, and the treasure box will grant a blessing similar to the Pumpkin, this time being a piece of the Night Stalker Gear


 * Night Stalker Hood: Dodging becomes more efficient, and uses less stamina.
 * Night Stalker Outfit: Become invisible on crouch, but drain stamina while doing so.
 * Night Stalker Bow: Fires an extra spectral projectile upon hitting a creature. Bow has lower base damage to make up for extra arrow.

In the exact same fashion as the pumpkin, the Night Stalker gear will be added straight to the blessing shrine.