Materials
Collect Loose Resources with the Vacuum
Recover loose resources after breaking deposits or collecting plants, using the early mech-mounted Resource Vacuum Mk. 1.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Collect Loose Resources with the Vacuum
At resource patches and around the homestead, wherever loose drops or collectible water are available.
Before you go
- Milestone 1: Mech Tools to unlock Resource Vacuum Mk. 1.
- A mech gathering tool such as the Spike Saw for producing resource drops.
- Open ground around the patch to sweep for loose items.
Farming steps
- Complete Milestone 1: Mech Tools to unlock the Resource Vacuum Mk. 1.
- Fit or select the Resource Vacuum on the mech before starting a collection trip.
- Use the appropriate tool to break a deposit, cut a tree, or otherwise release loose resources.
- Move the mech over the drop area and operate the vacuum to collect loose items.
- Sweep around the edge of the patch as well as the main drop point before leaving.
- Use the vacuum for water collection where water is available and needed.
- Return to storage and sort the recovered resources by their next use, such as crafting, construction, or delivery.
- The vacuum gathers loose material; bring the correct breaking or cutting tool to generate drops.
- Do a short sweep before moving on so resource pieces do not remain behind.
Repeat, collect and use
This is a repeatable collection step whenever loose resources or collectible water are present. Unlocking the Mk. 1 through Milestone 1 is a one-time progression step.
Common mistakes
- Trying to break deposits with the vacuum: use the appropriate gathering tool first.
- Assuming a missed resource was collected: check the ground around the full drop area.
- Using it without unlocking the tool: complete Milestone 1: Mech Tools first.
When to stop or switch
Stop sweeping once the patch is clear and the intended drops are collected; continue the resource route or return home when cargo is sufficient.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.