Overview
Water Strider is an insect-type gatherable in Crimson Desert. It is one of the crafting materials used as an alchemy ingredient for brewing elixirs and crafting dyes through the dye system. Water Strider is caught through the insect-catching gathering system while exploring Pywel.
Item Properties
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Category | |
Subcategory | Insects and Arthropods |
Description | Glides across the surface of still water |
Source | Caught in the wild |
Use | Alchemy, elixir crafting, dye production |
How to Obtain
Water Strider is caught through the insect-catching mechanic while exploring the world. Found on the surface of ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. Approach slowly and interact to catch it before it escapes.
Found on the surface of ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Use the insect-catching interaction when close enough to the creature.
Insects respawn over time at the same locations.
Uses
Alchemy ingredient for brewing elixirs at cauldron stations.
Dye crafting for coloring equipment through the dye system.
May serve as a component in specific alchemy recipes alongside mushrooms and herbs and Empty Bottles.
Tips
Look on still water surfaces for Water Striders. They are easy to spot but you need to catch them at the water's edge.
Collect all insects you encounter. Different alchemy recipes require specific insect types.
Combine insect gathering with herb and flower collection for efficient alchemy material runs.