Complete Resource Guide
Master resource gathering in Winter Burrow with this comprehensive guide to all materials, their locations, and optimal gathering strategies.
Basic Resources
🌲 Wood & Timber
Locations: Any forest area, abundant near your starting burrow
Tools Required: Stone Axe (basic), Iron Axe (efficient)
Best Gathering Times: Clear weather, morning hours
Uses: Building materials, furniture, tools, firewood, advanced crafting
💧 Water & Ice
Locations: Frozen streams, snow patches, ice caves
Tools Required: Container for water, pickaxe for ice
Tip: Melt ice near your fireplace for clean water
Uses: Cooking, crafting, garden watering
🌾 Plant Fiber & Grass
Locations: Meadows, forest clearings, near water sources
Tools Required: None (gather by hand)
Seasons: Most abundant in early winter, regrows slowly
Uses: Rope, fabric, bedding, baskets, clothing
🍓 Food Resources
Berries
- Red berries: Common, found in most bushes
- Blue berries: Rare, higher energy restoration
- Winter berries: Special, only in snow-covered areas
Nuts & Seeds
- Acorns: Under oak trees, squirrel caches
- Pine nuts: From pine cones in conifer forests
- Seeds: Various plants, gather in late autumn
Mushrooms
- Safe mushrooms: Near tree roots, damp areas
- Rare varieties: Deep forest, caves
- Warning: Some are decorative only, not edible
Crafting Materials
| Material | Location | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Stone | Rocky areas, riverbanks | Common |
| Clay | Near water, muddy patches | Uncommon |
| Iron Ore | Caves, mountain areas | Rare |
| Feathers | Bird nests, abandoned areas | Uncommon |
| Resin | Pine trees, damaged bark | Uncommon |
| Crystals | Deep caves, ice formations | Very Rare |
Gathering Efficiency Tips
🎯 Optimize Your Routes
- Plan circular gathering routes that end near your burrow
- Mark resource-rich locations on your mental map
- Gather multiple resource types in one trip to save time
- Return before your bag is completely full to avoid slowdown
⏰ Best Gathering Times
- Morning: Best visibility, fresh spawns, optimal weather
- Afternoon: Good for distant exploration, longer daylight
- Evening: Some rare resources only appear at dusk
- Night: Avoid gathering, poor visibility and cold
🔧 Tool Maintenance
Tools degrade with use. Always carry backup tools or materials to repair on the go. Higher quality tools last longer and gather more efficiently.
- Stone tools: 100 uses, basic efficiency
- Iron tools: 300 uses, 50% faster gathering
- Steel tools: 500 uses, 75% faster, rare materials
Rare & Special Resources
✨ Memory Fragments
Special collectibles that unlock story elements and unique decorations. Found in hidden areas, old storage spots, and places significant to your past.
Tip: Listen for soft musical cues when near a fragment.
❄️ Frost Crystals
Magical crystallized ice found only in the deepest winter. Used for special decorations and advanced crafting.
Location: Deep caves, frozen waterfalls, during blizzards
🌟 Ancient Artifacts
Mysterious objects from previous inhabitants. Purely decorative but highly valuable for collectors.
Location: Hidden ruins, underground chambers, secret passages