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11 Overview
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33 The Hot Springs are a stamina recovery facility in Starsand Island, located in the Maple Reed area near Waverin's home. They are the fastest mid-day stamina recovery method in the game, restoring approximately 1 stamina per real-time second. Each visit consumes one Hot Spring Ticket (100 Coins). The hot springs are especially valuable in the early game when food is scarce and cooking recipes have not yet been unlocked.
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65 There are multiple hot spring spots within the Maple Reed facility. All spots work identically. Interact with any one of them to begin recovering stamina.
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87 Quick reference
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109 DetailInfoLocationMaple Reed, near Waverin's homeCost1 Hot Spring Ticket per visit (100 Coins each)Recovery rate~1 stamina per real-time secondWhere to buy ticketsZerine's General Store, vending machines around the islandUnlock requirementNone, accessible as soon as you can reach Maple Reed and buy a ticket
1110 How to use the Hot Springs
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1312 Buy Hot Spring Tickets from Zerine's General Store or any vending machine on the island. Tickets cost 100 Coins each. Random discounts appear from time to time.Keep tickets in your bag. There is no need to equip them on your hotbar.Travel to the Maple Reed area and walk up to any hot spring spot.Interact with the spring. One ticket is automatically consumed from your inventory.Rest and recover. Your character sits in the spring and stamina regenerates at roughly 1 per second.Exit at any time by pressing the interact button again. Leaving early does not refund the ticket. The remaining potential recovery is lost.
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1514 Fully restoring an empty stamina bar takes several real-time minutes, making it difficult to use the hot springs twice in a single in-game day. Plan your visit for when you need a significant recharge rather than topping off a nearly full bar.
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1716 Stamina recovery comparison
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1918 There are several ways to recover stamina in Starsand Island. Here is how the hot springs compare to every other method:
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2120 MethodRecoveryCostBest forHot Springs~1 stamina/second (continuous)100 Coins/ticketEarly game when food is scarce; mid-day full recharge without ending the daySleepingFull restore overnightFreeEnd of day; most efficient but advances the clock to next morningSitting (Recuperate perk)~0.3 stamina/secondFree (craft a Stump Stool for 3 Softwood)Small stamina gaps at home; free but 3x slower than hot springsCooked foodInstant (varies by dish)Ingredient costMid-to-late game; fastest and most convenient once recipes are unlockedEnergy drinksInstantShop priceEmergency use; available from shops and vending machines
2221 The hot springs are 3x faster than sitting and do not advance time like sleeping does. This makes them the best mid-day option when you need a full recharge without losing productive daylight hours. Once you have a cooking station and ample ingredients, food becomes faster and more portable, gradually replacing the hot springs as your primary recovery method.
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2423 Passing out
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2625 If your stamina drops to zero and you cannot get home before 2:00 AM, your character passes out. The penalties:
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2827 You wake up the next morning with only 50% stamina.If you pass out three days in a row, you skip an entire day, waking up on the day after with time lost.
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3029 Prioritise getting to bed rather than trying to reach Maple Reed if it is late and your stamina is low. A half-stamina morning is better than skipping a day.
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3231 Social features
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3433 Waverin lives near the Maple Reed hot springs and frequently visits in the evening hours. Encountering him at the springs can trigger conversation events that increase Affection. Waverin is a non-romanceable NPC, a nature-loving conservationist who maintains the hot springs area.
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3635 Visiting the Hot Springs is one of the shared outing activities available with romanceable NPCs once you reach Heart Level 3 (370 Affection Points). Other shared outing options include bike rides, backyard swings, and having drinks. NPCs respond differently to the invitation based on their personality.
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3837 Related Workpedia perks
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4039 Two Workpedia perks directly affect stamina management and complement the hot springs:
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4241 PerkProfessionEffectRecuperateApprentice CrafterIncreases stamina recovery speed while sitting on furniture. Three levels: slightly, moderately, and greatly increased recovery. One of the best early-game investments.Nutrient AbsorptionVarious tiersIncreases stamina gained from cooked food. At max rank (+48%), every meal is nearly 50% more effective. The tooltip does not update, the bonus is applied silently.
4342 Recuperate boosts sitting recovery specifically, not hot spring recovery. Both perks are worth investing in early to reduce your overall reliance on consumables.
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4544 Tips
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4746 TipDetailsBuy tickets in bulkPurchase 10-20 tickets at a time from Zerine's General Store so you always have them on hand.Use the hot springs in the early gameWhen food is scarce and gold is tight, 100 Coins for a full stamina restore is cheaper than buying enough food to do the same.Switch to food mid-to-late gameOnce you have cooking recipes and a steady ingredient supply, food becomes faster (instant consumption vs. waiting for the recovery animation) and more portable.Plan your day around one hot springs tripVisit mid-day when stamina is depleted from morning activities, then rely on food or sitting for any remaining needs.Sitting is free but 3x slowerCraft a Stump Stool (3 Softwood) and invest in the Recuperate perk for free stamina recovery from sitting.Do not pass out at 2:00 AMPassing out costs 50% stamina the next morning. Three consecutive pass-outs skip an entire day.Invest in the Recuperate perk earlyFree stamina recovery from sitting on a Stump Stool is invaluable in the first few days and complements hot springs visits.Combine visits with Maple Reed exploration.Check the treasure chests in the area while you are there. Serena's Bloom Atelier is also nearby for cosmetic options.