Castoroides dams can contain Cementing Paste and wood, making them a useful source of building materials when you can collect and leave safely.
PC / Global, The Island map focus
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Castoroides dams beside river systems on The Island.
A dam run is a brief riverbank collection trip: locate a Castoroides dam, check its contents, take what you can carry, and clear out everything left inside. Nearby wildlife may react, so plan your exit before opening the dam. Use the haul at base for construction and crafting, with Cementing Paste as the main reason to make the trip.
Combat gear suited to Castoroides and other wildlife in the area.
Open carry capacity for the loot you intend to collect.
A clear route away from the riverbank.
Travel to a riverbank where you can approach and retreat without getting boxed in by terrain.
Scan the dam and nearby animals; choose an approach that leaves a safe path out.
Open the dam inventory and check its actual contents, since the mix can vary.
Take the Cementing Paste and any wood or other useful items you have room to carry.
Remove all remaining items from the dam so it is fully emptied.
Leave promptly once nearby animals become a threat; do not linger to fight after securing the haul.
At base, unload the materials and use Cementing Paste in building or crafting recipes that require it; use the wood for construction or fuel.
Farming tips
Before looting, face your planned retreat and note where nearby animals are moving.
Keep enough inventory space for the materials you want; a full load can force you to leave useful contents behind.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat by checking riverbanks for dams, emptying each one completely, and returning on later passes. Replacement is not immediate or guaranteed, and each dam's contents can differ.
Common mistakes
Leaving unwanted dam contents behind: remove the remaining items to clear the dam fully.
Expecting a fixed Cementing Paste or wood amount: inspect each dam and take the materials it actually holds.
Staying to fight after collecting the loot: leave by the route you chose before opening the dam.
When to stop or switch
Stop when the dam is empty, your carry space is full, or nearby wildlife makes the exit unsafe; return later to check for another dam.
