WHERE & HOW TO FARM Where to farm A secure base with a Stone Oven or Fire Barrel that has its lid fitted.
Use the smoking slots in a Stone Oven or a lidded Fire Barrel to dry eligible food such as meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, or mushrooms. Keep watch and remove items once dried; dried food lasts longer but contains less water than baked food, so plan hydration separately.
Before you go Stone Oven or lidded Fire Barrel Fuel for the fire Eligible raw meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, or mushrooms Storage space and a way to monitor the fire Choose a sheltered processing spot where smoke and fire will not expose you unnecessarily. Build or access a Stone Oven or a Fire Barrel with its lid fitted. Start the fire with suitable fuel and confirm the structure is operating. Place eligible food in the smoking slots rather than leaving it unattended nearby. Check the items as they process and remove each once dried. Store the dried food in a clean, secure place and keep it separate from raw supplies. Carry dried portions on later routes and drink separately to cover hydration. Farming tips Dried food keeps longer, but gives less water than baked food; carry water for the trip. Stay nearby and check item condition so food does not burn. Repeat, collect and use Repeat whenever you have eligible food and fuel. This is a processing loop, not a new food source; it depends on harvested or looted ingredients.
Common mistakes Using an uncovered structure without smoking slots: use a Stone Oven or a Fire Barrel with lid. Leaving food unattended until it burns: monitor it and remove dried items promptly. Relying on dried food for hydration: pack drinking water separately. When to stop or switch Stop processing when the reserve you can store is dry or fuel becomes scarce; switch to cooking a meal if you need food immediately.
Sources & fact checks REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS Sources & rewards All source types Farming route Farming priority Name A–Z Drop chance
Farming route A secure base with a Stone Oven or Fire Barrel that has its lid fitted.
Stone Oven or lidded Fire Barrel Fuel for the fire Eligible raw meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, or mushrooms Storage space and a way to monitor the fire Rate not listed
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