You're standing in your half-finished castle, staring at the tailoring bench, and realizing you're stuck. It happens to every vampire eventually. You need better gear to survive the sun and the local militia, but everything requires that one annoying material: V Rising coarse thread. It’s the gatekeeper of the early-to-mid game. If you don't have a stack of it, you aren't getting into that Tier 1 hollowfang armor. You aren't getting those upgraded cloaks. You're just... stuck.
Honestly, it's frustrating.
Most players start by smashing every crate in sight. That works, sure, but it's slow. You might find two threads after clearing an entire bandit camp, which feels like a slap in the face when a single piece of gear costs eight or twelve. The reality of Vardoran is that you have to stop playing like a scavenger and start playing like a predator. You need to know exactly where the supply lines are.
Where the Hell is All the Coarse Thread?
Farbane Woods is your hunting ground. But don't just wander aimlessly into the trees. If you want V Rising coarse thread, you need to focus on human settlements. Bandits love the stuff. Why? Who knows. Maybe they're all secret tailors. The point is, any location on your map labeled as a "Bandit Camp" or "Bandit Outpost" is a potential goldmine.
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Specifically, look at the Bandit Trapper Camp and the Bandit Logging Camp. These spots are dense with lootable containers. Don't just kill the NPCs; break the barrels. Smash the crates. Loot the chests hidden behind the tents. The drop rate isn't 100%, but these areas have the highest concentration of "trash" loot that often contains the thread you're desperate for.
Sometimes you'll get lucky and find a Bandit Slinger who drops a couple. Other times, you'll clear an entire camp and walk away with nothing but plant fiber and bones. That's the RNG (random number generation) grind, and it's why farming efficiently matters more than farming hard.
The Human Element: Why You Should Pillage Villages
Later on, you'll find that coarse thread stays relevant even when you think you've outgrown it. You'll need it for decorative rugs, certain furniture, and tier-upgrades for your servants. If you find yourself in the Dunley Farmlands and you're still low on thread, check the houses. Humans keep their sewing supplies in cupboards. It sounds mundane, but raiding a peaceful farmhouse is often more lucrative for crafting materials than fighting a boss.
Stop Relying on Drops: The Secret of the Tannery and Tailoring Bench
Here is the thing most people miss: you don't actually have to farm V Rising coarse thread forever. You can make it. Well, sort of.
In the early versions of V Rising, thread was a find-only resource. In the current 1.0 release and beyond, the progression has been smoothed out. You need to take down Keely the Frost Archer. She’s usually hanging out in the Bandit Trapper Camp in the northeast of Farbane Woods. She isn't a particularly tough fight if you stay mobile and avoid her frozen arrows. Once she's dead, you unlock the Tannery.
Wait, why the Tannery?
Because the Tannery allows you to process animal hides into leather, which is the "sister" ingredient to coarse thread. But more importantly, advancing through the V Blood bosses eventually leads you to Quincey the Bandit King. Beating Quincey is the "all-access pass" to the next stage of the game. He unlocks the Tailoring Bench.
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Once you have the Tailoring Bench, you can craft thread using Plant Fiber and Pollen.
- Plant Fiber is everywhere. You get it by swinging your sword at bushes.
- Pollen is a byproduct of grinding flowers (like Blood Rose or Fire Blossom) in the Grinder.
If you are still running around Bandit Camps at level 40 hoping for a lucky drop, you are doing it wrong. Transition to internal production as fast as possible. Your castle should be a factory, not just a trophy room.
The Most Efficient Farming Loop
If you’re still in the "scavenging" phase, here is a route that actually works. Start at the Farbane Woods East Waygate.
- Head south toward the Bandit Trapper Camp.
- Clear the camp, kill Keely if she's up, and loot every single crate.
- Move west toward the smaller bandit outposts.
- Check the wooden watchtowers; people always forget the chests up there.
- Loop back toward the center of the woods.
By the time you finish this circuit, the first camp will usually have respawned its lootable objects. It’s a mindless grind, but it’s the fastest way to get your first set of upgraded armor before you have the infrastructure to craft your own materials.
Don't Ignore the Merchants
Did you know there are traders in V Rising? Many players completely ignore the silver coins they pick up. If you head to the Farbane Woods Trade Post, there is a shady fellow who sometimes sells coarse thread for a handful of copper or silver coins. It’s not a reliable way to get hundreds of threads, but if you’re two short of a new pair of boots, it’s a lifesaver. Just remember to bring your Human Form (if you have it) or stay in the shadows so the guards don't poke holes in you.
Why Coarse Thread is a Trap for New Players
The biggest mistake I see? Hoarding it like it's the most valuable resource in the game. It isn't. V Rising coarse thread is a "bridge" resource. You need a lot of it right now, but soon you'll be swimming in Wool Thread, and eventually Silken Thread.
Don't spend hours farming 500 of them. Just get what you need for your current gear set and move on. The game is designed to push you out of Farbane Woods. If you stay too long because you're "pre-farming," you're actually slowing down your power spikes. Higher-level areas have better loot tables anyway.
Also, keep an eye on your servants. Once you have a Coffin and a Servant Throne, you can send your minions to farm these camps for you. It takes a few hours of real-world time, but they’ll come back with a bag full of thread, leather, and stones while you’re out actually playing the game. It’s passive income for vampires.
Actionable Steps for Your Next Session
If you’re logged in right now and staring at a recipe that requires thread, do this:
- Check your map for the Bandit Trapper Camp. If it’s not discovered, head to the northeast of Farbane.
- Empty your inventory. You don't want to leave thread behind because you're carrying 400 stacks of stone.
- Smash every barrel. The NPCs are secondary; the wooden containers are the real objective.
- Kill Keely the Frost Archer. If you haven't, do it now. Unlocking the Tannery is the first step to making your own supplies.
- Build the Tailoring Bench. As soon as you kill Quincey, stop farming camps and start grinding Pollen. It’s much more sustainable.
Stop treating thread like a rare drop and start treating it like a logistical hurdle. Once you automate the process, you can finally get back to what really matters: dominating Vardoran and looking stylish while you do it.