Rainbow Island regions
Resource Harvester
The Resource Harvester lets the Vacpack collect science materials from Rainbow Island resource nodes.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Resource Harvester
Craft at the Conservatory Fabricator, downstairs by the Plort Market board; use the upgrade at resource nodes across Rainbow Island.
Before you go
- Access to the Conservatory Fabricator and Refinery.
- The plorts, resources, and other inputs shown by the Resource Harvester recipe.
- An installed Resource Harvester Vacpack upgrade.
Farming steps
- Open the Fabricator and check the Resource Harvester recipe and its required inputs.
- Collect the listed plorts and materials, routing crafting inputs into the Refinery.
- Craft the Resource Harvester at the Fabricator.
- Equip the upgrade in the Vacpack before leaving the Conservatory.
- Travel to a region with a needed science resource and locate its visible nodes.
- Use the Vacpack on the nodes to gather the materials.
- Return to the Refinery and deposit the resources for a planned recipe.
- Install the Harvester before setting out to collect science materials; it is the tool for gathering from resource nodes.
- Target a specific missing recipe input so your trip has a clear collection goal.
Repeat, collect and use
The upgrade is a one-time craft per save, while collecting resources from nodes is repeatable when you need more inputs.
Common mistakes
- Searching for science materials before installing the upgrade; craft and equip the Harvester first.
- Leaving resources in Vacpack storage; deposit them in the Refinery for Fabricator use.
- Making a trip without checking recipe needs; identify the missing material before choosing a region.
When to stop or switch
Stop a resource run when you have the quantity needed for the selected recipe or your available Vacpack capacity is occupied; return to deposit before continuing.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.