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11 Gathering in inZOI refers to the collection of raw materials and natural resources from the game world. It encompasses several distinct activities: mining for gemstones and minerals, fishing for fish species, farming for crops and produce, and foraging for items like pearls from beach sand piles. These activities feed into downstream systems including crafting, cooking, and the Collection Log. The majority of gathering content was introduced in the v0.3.0 update (August 2025) alongside the free Island Getaway DLC and the Cahaya region.
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33 Gathering Activities
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55 Mining
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77 Mining is the core activity of the Collecting skill. Zois extract rocks, minerals, and raw gemstones from Mining Spots found in parks, farmlands, and non-residential areas across all three cities. Mining requires a pickaxe, purchasable from the Farm Store in Cahaya or craftable at a Crafting Table. Seven pickaxe tiers exist, from Stone through Gem, with each tier dramatically improving the chance of finding rare materials.
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99 Mining DetailInformationSkill UsedCollectingEquipmentPickaxe (Stone, Copper, Steel, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Gem)ResourcesRocks, iron, copper, silver, sodalite, gold, diamonds, gemstonesBest LocationXiang Park, CahayaRespawnMining spots respawn quickly; can be revisited in the same session
1010 See the Gem Mining and Crafting article for full details on pickaxe tiers, mining spot types, and gemstone locations.
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1212 Fishing
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1414 Fishing is governed by the Fishing skill. Zois catch fish from designated spots in Dowon (Harang River Park), Bliss Bay (Sunset Bay, North Beach), and Cahaya (beach, boat, and park spots). Fishing rods come in material tiers (Wooden, Copper, Iron, Silver, Gold, Jewel) that determine which species can be caught. Advanced Bait (5 Meow per use) improves odds on rare catches.
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1616 Fishing DetailInformationSkill UsedFishingEquipmentFishing rod (7 tiers from Wooden to Jewel)ResourcesFish species (freshwater and saltwater), fish fillets for cookingBest LocationsHarang River Park (Dowon), Sunset Bay (Bliss Bay), Cahaya boat spotsTime of DaySome species are day-only or night-only
1717 Fish fillets are used as ingredients in Cooking recipes like Flatfish Sushi and Steamed Fish. See the Fishing article for the complete species list.
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1919 Farming
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2121 Crop farming uses the Gardening skill. Zois plant seeds on dirt plots, water and fertilize daily, and harvest mature crops for Meow or Cooking ingredients. Crops range from basic starter vegetables (Lettuce, Tomato, Blueberry) to higher-level produce (Apple trees, Lettuce Hydroponic System) that unlock at Gardening Levels 2 and 6.
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2323 Farming DetailInformationSkill UsedGardeningEquipmentSeedling pots, watering can, pitchfork, dirt plotsResourcesVegetables, fruits, special crops (pumpkin)Growth Time~2+ in-game days per cropIncomeGood-quality harvests sell for ~500 Meow each
2424 See the Gardening and Crop Farming articles for full crop lists and growth mechanics.
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2626 Foraging
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2828 Some items are gathered through environmental interaction rather than a specific skill:
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3030 ItemDescriptionPearlsFound in sand piles on beaches in Cahaya and Bliss Bay. Pearls are rare and tracked in the Collection Log.Twigs and rocksCommon environmental items gathered forHandiwork crafting recipes.
3131 Skills Involved
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3333 Three main skills govern gathering activities:
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3535 SkillWhat It GovernsLife StagesCollectingMining efficiency, gemstone drop rates, pickaxe effectivenessTeenager through SeniorFishingCatch success rate, access to rarer species, fishing rod effectivenessTeenager through SeniorGardeningCrop variety, harvest quality, bonsai pruning, plant growth mechanicsTeenager through Elder
3636 Children can develop related skills through the Curious Mind child skill, which grows through fishing and mining activities and gives a head start in Collecting and Fishing when the child ages up to a Teenager.
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3838 Equipment
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4040 Gathering activities require specific tools, most of which can be purchased from the Farm Store in Cahaya or crafted at a Crafting Table:
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4242 ToolActivityWhere to GetStarting CostPickaxe (Stone/Copper/Steel)MiningFarm Store, Cahaya200 Meow eachFishing Rod (Wooden+)FishingFarm Store, Whatever Tiny Shop, or Crafting Table200 MeowWatering CanFarmingFarm Store or Crafting Table200 MeowRakeFarmingFarm Store or Crafting Table200 MeowSeeds / SeedlingsFarmingBuild Mode catalog5-160 Meow
4343 Higher-tier tools are crafted through Handiwork at the Crafting Table. Premium Pickaxes and Fishing Rods unlock at Handiwork Level 2; Jewel Watering Cans and Rakes unlock at Level 5.
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4545 Downstream Systems
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4747 Gathered materials feed into several downstream systems:
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4949 SystemInputOutputHandiworkRaw gems, metals, rocks from miningTools, jewelry, polished jewelsCookingFish fillets from fishing, crops from farmingMeals, recipesBakingCrops and produce from farmingBaked goods, pastriesCollection LogAll gathered items automaticallyCompletion rewards, exclusive furniturePocket MarketRaw materials, crops, fishDirect Meow sales
5050 Collection Log
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5252 Every item gathered by any household member is automatically recorded in the Family Collection Log. The log is divided into categories (Fishing, Farming, Mining/Gems, Jewels, Tools, Conversations) and tracks completion progress. Each entry shows silhouettes for undiscovered items and full-color icons for collected ones, with hints about where to find missing entries. Completing sections unlocks exclusive furniture rewards.
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5454 Best Gathering Locations
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5656 LocationCityActivities AvailableXiang ParkCahayaDense mining spots; best location for gem miningCahaya FarmlandCahayaFarming plots, nearby mining spots, Farm Store accessHarang River ParkDowonFishing spots + mining spots in one areaSunset Bay / North BeachBliss BaySaltwater fishing, beach foraging for pearlsCahaya Boat SpotsCahayaDeep-sea fishing; rarest species (Orca, Whale Shark)Bliss GardenBliss BayMining spots with diverse mineral types
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5959 Cahaya is the hub for gathering. The Farm Store, mining spots, fishing spots, and farmland are all concentrated in one area.Pair mining and fishing in locations like Harang River Park where both activities are available side by side.Upgrade your pickaxe and fishing rod as soon as possible through Handiwork crafting. Better tools dramatically improve results.The Concentrated mood boosts rare gem drops when mining. Use meditation or yoga before a mining session.Check the Collection Log hints to find which locations and spot types yield missing items.Farm crops daily even when focused on other gathering. The passive income and Cooking ingredients add up over time.Children can fish and mine to build their Curious Mind skill, giving them a head start when they become teenagers.Sell raw materials directly if you do not have high Handiwork. Processing materials at the Crafting Table is only more profitable once you can apply premium cuts or craft premium tools.