- What to know
- How to find the first Fast Travel Bell in Smuggler’s Cache
- How to use the Fast Travel Bell properly
- How to get the second Fast Travel Bell at the abandoned buccaneer camp
- Setting up full fast travel between islands
- Fast Travel Bell system explained clearly
- Why unlocking fast travel early changes your gameplay
What to know
- The first Fast Travel Bell is hidden inside the Smuggler’s Cache chest.
- You must defeat or dodge a dangerous Drown enemy near the entrance.
- Fast travel points can only be placed along coastlines.
- You need two placed bells for land-to-land travel, but one works from your ship.
In Windrose, mobility becomes essential once you begin exploring multiple islands and coastlines. The Fast Travel Bell is one of the most useful early-game utilities, letting you move between anchored coastal points without sailing every time. If you follow the steps carefully, you can unlock fast travel very early and dramatically reduce travel time.
Below is a quick overview before we break everything down step by step.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Item Name | Fast Travel Bell |
| First Location | Smuggler’s Cache (hidden chest) |
| Second Location | Ruin in Abandoned Buccaneer Camp |
| Placement Restriction | Coastlines only |
| Requirement for Land Travel | Minimum 2 placed bells |
| Ship Travel | Works with 1 placed bell |
| Keybind to Use | Press B → Right-click |
How to find the first Fast Travel Bell in Smuggler’s Cache
The first Fast Travel Bell is located in a hidden area marked on your map as Smuggler’s Cache. This is your earliest opportunity to unlock the system.
The cache is concealed behind foliage near the coastline. When you approach the marked map location, you will not immediately see an entrance. You need to clear the foliage covering the hidden passage to reveal the way inside. Once cleared, a narrow path leads to a chest known as the Smuggler’s Chest.
Step 1
Move to the map marker labeled Smuggler’s Cache and carefully search the surrounding coastline for overgrown foliage blocking an entrance.
Step 2
Clear the foliage to reveal the hidden path. Enter cautiously.
Step 3
Prepare for combat. A dangerous enemy called the Drown patrols near the entrance.
Step 4
Open the Smuggler’s Chest inside the cache to obtain your first Fast Travel Bell.
Dealing with the Drown effectively
The Drown can deal heavy damage if you stay too close. The safest method is to attack once and retreat instantly using dash mechanics. If you try to combo aggressively, you risk losing a large portion of health early in the game. Patience and spacing win this fight.
How to use the Fast Travel Bell properly
Once you obtain the bell, you can begin setting up fast travel points. Press B to open your bell interface.
Right-click to place a fast travel point. Place the bell along a coastline only. It cannot be placed inland.
Confirm the location. The placed bell becomes a permanent fast travel anchor unless removed.
Important mechanics you must understand
You need at least two placed fast travel points to travel from one land location to another. If you only place one bell, you cannot teleport between land areas yet.
However, you can travel from your ship directly to a placed bell even if only one exists. This makes early exploration much easier, especially when returning from sea expeditions.
How to get the second Fast Travel Bell at the abandoned buccaneer camp
To unlock full land-to-land fast travel, you need a second bell. The second bell is located inside a ruin within the Abandoned Buccaneer Camp, which lies west of your starting island. This area is more hostile than the Smuggler’s Cache.
| Location | West of starting island |
|---|---|
| Area Name | Abandoned Buccaneer Camp |
| Inside | Ruin structure |
| Guarded By | Boars |
| Reward | Second Fast Travel Bell |
Sail west from the initial island until you locate the Abandoned Buccaneer Camp. Approach cautiously. The camp is guarded by aggressive boars that will charge if provoked. Defeat or carefully avoid the boars before entering the ruin. Search inside the ruin structure to find the second Fast Travel Bell.
Setting up full fast travel between islands
- Once you possess two bells, the system becomes fully functional.
- Place your first bell on a coastline of your main island.
- Travel to a second island or coastline and place the second bell.
- Press B, select your destination bell, and confirm travel.
You can now instantly teleport between the two coastal points. This dramatically reduces sailing time and makes resource farming, quest completion, and boss attempts much more efficient.
Fast Travel Bell system explained clearly
| Scenario | Requirement | Result |
|---|---|---|
| One bell placed | Ship access | Travel from ship to bell |
| One bell placed | Land travel | Not possible |
| Two bells placed | Land-to-land | Fully functional |
| Two bells placed | Island-to-island | Fully functional |
Understanding this system prevents early confusion. Many players think fast travel is broken when it actually requires two anchors to activate land teleportation.
Why unlocking fast travel early changes your gameplay
Without fast travel, you rely entirely on sailing routes. This can slow down progression, especially when gathering crafting materials or revisiting earlier regions. Once unlocked, you gain:
- Faster farming loops
- Easier quest backtracking
- Safer boss preparation routes
- Efficient resource management
The earlier you secure both bells, the smoother your progression becomes.
The Fast Travel Bell in Windrose is one of the most valuable early-game unlocks. Your first bell comes from the Smuggler’s Cache, guarded by a Drown enemy, while the second is hidden inside the Abandoned Buccaneer Camp ruin west of the starting island. Place both along coastlines, and you’ll unlock seamless land-to-land travel. If you only have one, you can still teleport from your ship.
Once you set up two points, you’ll move across the world in seconds instead of minutes.
