Whining for Wine


What is Wining?

In it's simplest form it's a technique that's used to clear out a Call to Duty Dungeon (or FB Cave) of mobs. What this does, is leave just the Boss(es) behind for you to kill.

How does it work?

It's quite simple...all you need to do is make some wine, take it to the Old Swordsman (who appears in all the FB caves) and that's it.

Step 1: Getting Wine
In Archosaur, West District is an NPC called Mister Tso, located at 528 656 (22). Clicking on him will present you with a list of wines that you can manufacture. Each FB Cave requires a specific wine and some Caves require 1 while others require 2 bottles of the same wine. Below is a table of which FB Caves require which Wines:

Call to DutyBottles NeededWine NameImage
FB191Osmanthus Wine
FB291Bamboo Wine
FB392Daughter's Wine
FB49/512Fragrances Wine
FB592Chiennan Spring Wine
FB692Ancient Well Wine
FB792Afterglow Wine
FB892Tukang Wine
FB992Wine of Everlasting Sorrow


The below table outlines which materials are needed for each Wine:

Wine NameAmountMat 1Mat 2Mat 3Mat 4
Osmanthus10 xLogPig IronSandstoneCoal Dust
Bamboo2 xRough LumberHigh Carbon SteelGravelCoal
Daughter's8 xRough LumberHigh Carbon SteelGravelCoal
Fragrances8 xFine LumberRefined SteelRubstone PowderAnthracite
Chiennan Spring10 xFine LumberRefined SteelRubstone PowderAnthracite
Ancient Well10 xHigh-Grade LumberSteel AlloyCorundom PowderCharcoal
Afterglow15 xHigh-Grade LumberSteel AlloyCorundom PowderCharcoal
Tukang15 xLumber EssenceHigh Alloy SteelGraniteExtruded Charcoal
Everlasting Sorrow20 xLumber EssenceHigh Alloy SteelGraniteExtruded Charcoal


Step 2: Using the Wine
You must now take your wine to the Old Swordsman who appears in every FB Cave. If you speak to the Old Swordsman there will be an option to give him the wine. Doing so will make him clear out the Cave of all (or most) of the mobs, leaving just the boss(es).

What's the purpose?

Reason 1: No Need for Mobs
With many of the Call to Duty quests you will need a few mobs in the cave before you can complete the quest. However, if you have already completed a FB Run (maybe you helped a friend earlier and now it's your turn) then this is perfect if you already have the mob kills.

Reason 2: You're lazy
If you feel like doing a Call to Duty or FB run but don't feel like taking out all the mobs just to get to the bosses.

Reason 3: Time Limit
For whatever reason, you need to do a FB run fast, this is a great way to get it done.

Reason 4: Random
For whatever reason you need to do a FB run fast, or just need to get into the cave for a specific item/mob/boss but don't want to fight your way through all the mobs, then this tool works great.
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