Food and plants
Nutrient Blocks and Fish
Nutrient Blocks offer stored emergency food, while local fish provide food and water for routine expeditions.
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Nutrient Blocks and Fish
Supply crates around the starting drop pod and shallow biomes; Arctic Peepers and Bladderfish in areas such as Twisty Bridges and Safe Shallows.
Before you go
- Access to shallow water and supply crates.
- Fabricator for cooking or processing fish.
- Knife if harvesting fish that requires it.
- Storage space for food and water.
Farming steps
- Open supply crates around the starting drop pod and nearby shallow areas, collecting any Nutrient Blocks found.
- Search shallow water for Arctic Peepers and Bladderfish.
- Catch fish by hand when possible; use the Knife where needed for a harvestable fish.
- Return to a Fabricator and cook edible fish or process Bladderfish for water.
- Pack food and water before leaving the shallows for a longer route.
- Keep Nutrient Blocks stored for emergencies rather than consuming the whole reserve on routine trips.
- Restock from local fish and crates when returning through shallow regions.
- Carry water as well as food; long dives can make either supply the limiting factor.
- Cook fish close to departure because prepared food is less suitable for long-term storage.
Repeat, collect and use
Fish catches can be repeated as local populations are available. Crates are one-time pickups, so treat Nutrient Blocks as a limited reserve and supplement them with fish.
Common mistakes
- Expecting every crate to contain a Nutrient Block: crate contents vary.
- Leaving with cooked food too early: prepare it near departure and avoid carrying more than needed.
- Taking fish but no water: process Bladderfish or bring stored water for longer journeys.
When to stop or switch
End a fishing stop when you have enough provisions for the next route; switch back to exploration before carrying unnecessary perishables.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
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