Biome and progression routes
Bait Critters
Bait is consumed during fishing. Collecting catchable critters while exploring helps sustain fishing trips and reduces…
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Bait Critters
Surface grass and other critter habitats, including caves and the Jungle.
Before you go
- A Bug Net.
- Safe access to critter habitats.
- Inventory space or a storage chest for captured bait.
Farming steps
- Obtain a Bug Net and keep it easy to access while traveling.
- Walk across surface grass and watch for worms, grasshoppers and other moving critters.
- Catch useful critters before they escape or are harmed.
- Explore caves and the Jungle, checking open ground and disturbed plants.
- Collect bait from crates when available as an additional source.
- At base, separate ordinary bait from critters saved for other purposes.
- Before fishing, move the session’s bait into your inventory.
- Keep the Bug Net in an accessible hotbar slot so passing critters are not lost.
- Save unusual or valuable critters when common bait will serve the session.
Repeat, collect and use
Collect critters whenever they appear during exploration. Bait is consumed when used, so replenish it; crates are another variable source.
Common mistakes
- Chasing a critter without a net ready; keep the tool accessible.
- Using every captured critter as bait; reserve unusual catches for other uses.
- Leaving bait in storage before departure; move the session supply into your inventory.
When to stop or switch
Stop when you have enough common bait for the next trip. Resume gathering as supplies run low.
Sources & fact checks
What you can get here
Open a guide to find other locations and see what the item is used for.