- Windgate locations with public use stations let any player craft, smelt, and retrieve boats for free access.
- The stone stuff store houses a public furnace anyone can use for smelting.
- The boat store ramp offers a public garage plus a blueprint boat-building station (World 2.3).
- Desert Town's side tunnel, next to the balcony by the water, hides a third public spot.
- Visit all three to stay productive even if your private garage is destroyed.
Windgate Locations: Public Use Overview
Knowing the key Windgate locations for public facilities is one of the most practical pieces of knowledge for both new and veteran players. Not every player has access to private crafting infrastructure, and even established players can lose their setup when a private garage is destroyed. That is where these shared stations come in.
Across the world, three standout public use spots give you access to smelting, boat storage, and boat construction without needing to own anything yourself. These are the stone stuff store furnace, the boat store area at the bottom of the ramp, and the small tunnel on the waterside edge of Desert Town.
Video Highlights:
- Public furnace located inside the stone stuff store, usable by anyone
- Boat store ramp area with a public garage for retrieving boats after private garage loss
- Blueprint-based boat construction station available at the boat store (World 2.3)
- Desert Town tunnel entrance beside the balcony near the water
- Walking routes shown for each of the three locations
The table below summarizes the three locations at a glance so you can plan your route efficiently.
| Location | Public Facility | Key Use | Access Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Stuff Store | Public furnace | Smelt ores for any player | Easy - walk in and use |
| Boat Store (bottom of ramp) | Public garage + build station | Retrieve or build boats with a blueprint | Easy - follow the ramp down |
| Desert Town (waterside tunnel) | Public use tunnel | Utility access near the balcony | Easy - enter next to the water |
If you need all three services in one trip, start at the stone stuff store, smelt your materials, then head to the boat store to retrieve or rebuild your vessel before finishing at Desert Town.
Boat Store and Public Garage Guide
The boat store is arguably the most valuable of the public Windgate locations because it covers both recovery and construction scenarios. Head down the ramp and you will find two distinct services in close proximity.
The Public Garage
When your private garage gets destroyed or otherwise becomes unavailable, your boats do not vanish. They are redirected to the public garage at the boat store, where you can retrieve them. This makes the boat store an essential waypoint after any raid, accident, or server event that costs you your storage.
The Boat Building Station
In World 2.3, the boat store also includes a station where you can build a boat using a blueprint. This means even players who have not established private infrastructure can get on the water with nothing more than a blueprint and the required materials.
| Service | What It Does | Who Needs It |
|---|---|---|
| Public garage | Retrieves boats displaced from destroyed private garages | Players who lost private storage |
| Build station | Constructs boats from blueprints | Players without private workshops |
The blueprint build station is confirmed for World 2.3. Station availability can change between world versions, so verify in your current world before relying on it for a critical build.
Stone Store Furnace and Desert Town Tunnel
Stone Stuff Store Furnace
The first of the three Windgate locations is inside the stone stuff store. A furnace sits here that any player can use at any time. There is no ownership requirement, no fee, and no queue system - simply stay at the store while your materials smelt. The key detail is that you should remain nearby rather than wandering off mid-smelt.
Desert Town Tunnel
The third location is in Desert Town, on the side of town next to the water. Look for a small tunnel right beside the balcony. Walk in and keep heading down - the passage leads you directly to the public use area. Because the entrance is tucked against the building rather than facing the main street, many players run past it without noticing.
When searching for the Desert Town tunnel, navigate to the waterfront side of town and use the balcony as your visual anchor. The entrance is immediately adjacent to it.
Smelt at the Stone Store
Enter the stone stuff store and locate the furnace. Load your ores and stay in the area until smelting finishes.
Descend the Boat Store Ramp
Travel to the boat store and head down the ramp. Confirm whether you need retrieval (public garage) or construction (build station).
Retrieve or Build Your Boat
Recover boats from the public garage if your private garage was destroyed, or use a blueprint at the build station to construct a new vessel.
Finish at Desert Town
Walk to the waterside of Desert Town, find the tunnel next to the balcony, and follow it down to the public use area.
Comparing the Three Locations
Each of these Windgate locations serves a different purpose, and understanding their strengths helps you decide where to go first based on your current situation.
Stone Stuff Store
- Best for: Smelting ores
- No ownership required
- Stay nearby while it runs
- Central utility for crafters
Boat Store Ramp
- Best for: Boat recovery and building
- Public garage safety net
- Blueprint builds in World 2.3
- Two services in one stop
Desert Town Tunnel
- Best for: Hidden utility access
- Easy to miss entrance
- Next to the balcony by the water
- Convenient for Desert Town locals
| Situation | Recommended Location | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Need ore smelted now | Stone stuff store | Open-access furnace, no setup |
| Private garage destroyed | Boat store public garage | Boats redirect there automatically |
| First boat, no workshop | Boat store build station | Blueprint-based construction |
| Based near Desert Town | Desert Town tunnel | Closest public facility to town |
The boat store is the only location offering two services in one stop, making it the highest-value destination when you have multiple errands to run.
Explorer Checklist
Use this checklist to make sure you have fully mapped and utilized every public use location in Windgate.
Location Mastery Goals:
- Locate and use the furnace at the stone stuff store
- Visit the boat store and identify both the public garage and build station
- Retrieve at least one boat from the public garage
- Build a boat using a blueprint at the build station
- Find the Desert Town tunnel next to the balcony
After any event that destroys your private garage, make the boat store public garage your first stop. Checking it immediately prevents you from forgetting where your boats went.
FAQ
Q: What are the main public use Windgate locations?
There are three key spots: the public furnace inside the stone stuff store, the boat store area at the bottom of the ramp with a public garage and build station, and the small tunnel on the waterside of Desert Town next to the balcony.
Q: Where do my boats go if my private garage is destroyed?
Boats from a destroyed or unavailable private garage are redirected to the public garage at the boat store. Head down the ramp and retrieve them there.
Q: Can I build a boat without owning a private workshop?
Yes. In World 2.3, the boat store includes a station where you can construct a boat using a blueprint, so private infrastructure is not required.
Q: How do I find the Desert Town tunnel?
Go to the side of Desert Town that faces the water and look for the balcony. The tunnel entrance sits directly next to it - walk in and continue downward to reach the public use area.