WHERE & HOW TO FARM Where to farm A well or known water source near a settlement or secure base.
Fill containers before leaving a settlement, plan the route around known water access, and treat questionable water before drinking. Check container condition and keep enough hydration to return rather than assuming every source is suitable.
Before you go Empty bottle or canteen Purification method when required Route plan with a return point Inspect the container for condition and confirm it is empty or has room. Fill it at a known source before leaving the settlement. Pack water for the planned trip and avoid carrying more weight than necessary. Use the route to the food area while tracking hydration and remaining water. At a refill point, confirm the source is suitable and treat questionable water before drinking. Refill for the return journey when appropriate, then store the container at shelter. Farming tips Wells and unfamiliar sources may differ in safety; use an appropriate treatment when uncertain. Water is heavy, so size the carried amount to the trip rather than taking every container. Repeat, collect and use Repeat before each longer food run and refill after returning. Water access is a recurring supply task, not a one-time unlock.
Common mistakes Leaving with an empty container: check it before departure. Drinking questionable water untreated: purify it when the source is uncertain. Planning a long route around an unverified refill: carry sufficient water from a known source. When to stop or switch Stop collecting water when you have enough for the planned trip and return; refill again at shelter rather than overloading your pack.
Sources & fact checks REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS Sources & rewards All source types Farming route Farming priority Name A–Z Drop chance
Farming route A well or known water source near a settlement or secure base.
Empty bottle or canteen Purification method when required Route plan with a return point Rate not listed
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